Writes4Women
Episodes
On The Convo Couch with Tricia Stringer
04 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to a new season of Writes4Women! Each fortnight, On the Convo Couch will bring you author-based interviews and invite listener requests and qu...
Rewind Episode with Sarah Winman
25 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Pamela Cook shares a Rewind episode of Writes4Women featuring novelist Sarah Winman discussing her 2021 novel Still Life, alongside Winman’s bac...
Small Moments, Big Emotions with Favel Parrett
18 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Pamela Cook introduces a Writes for Women Rewind episode featuring award-winning Victorian author Favel Parrett discussing her novel There Was Still L...
Crafting Stories with Kim Kelly: A Rewind Edition
19 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Writes4Women host Pamela Cook introduces a special “Rewind” edition of the Writes for Women podcast, featuring an interview with author an...
Kate Horan: From Classroom to Crime Thrillers
18 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Host Pamela Cook interviews crime writer Kate Horan, to chat about Kate's latest release, 'On the Edge,' a compelling thriller. On the agenda is...
Starry-Eyed and Beyond: A Conversation with Katherine Pollock
04 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Host Pamela Cook interviews Dr. Katharine Pollock, author of 'Starry-Eyed' and 'Her Fidelity'. Katharine shares her journey from studying creative wri...
Better Than the Real Thing: Brooke Crawford's Publishing Debut
20 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Writes for Women, host Pamela Cook interviews Melbourne-based author Brooke Crawford about her debut novel, 'Better Than The Real T...
The Art of Storytelling: Creative Lessons from Taylor Swift with Alli Sinclair and Michelle Barraclough
06 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
OUT NOW - A very special episode!! Host Pamela Cook sits down with authors Alli Sinclair and Michelle Barraclough for a lively chat about what writers...
More Than Luck: Rachael Johns on Writing Her Latest Novel
23 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Celebrating the Release of 'The Lucky Sisters' with Rachael Johns. Host Pamela Cook, chats to best-selling author Rachael Johns about her new book 'Th...
Creating Wildly: Navigating Life and Art with Jane Pike
09 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Embracing Creativity and Nervous System Health with Jane Pike. In this episode of Writes for Women, host Pamela Cook sits down with Jane Pike, founder...
Writing Without Limits: Jodi Gibson on Creativity, Substack & The Writing Life
25 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Writes4Women host Pamela Cook speaks with author Jodi Gibson about her multi-faceted and genre-crossing writing career. They explore Jodi's journey fr...
Weaving Stories Across Centuries: A Chat with Uma Srinivasan
12 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Celebrating Women's Voices: A Chat with Author Uma on 'Etched in Gold' In this episode of 'Writes4Women,' guest host Laura Boon chats to Uma Srinivasa...
Bonus Episode: RWA Conference Roundup
09 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Insights from the Romance Writers of Australia Conference In this special bonus episode of 'Writes for Women,' host Pamela Cook shares her key takeawa...
Mermaids and Mystery: A Conversation with Camille Booker
28 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for this week's episode as host Pamela Cook gives us a post Romance Writers of Australia wrap-up chat and the talented Camille Booker re...
Literary Sisterhood: The Writing Journeys of Ali Lowe and Joanna Miller
14 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Two sisters, two completely different genres, one fascinating conversation. In this week’s Writes4Women, Ali Lowe and Joanna Miller talk sibling...
From Daydreams to Drafts: Kelly Rimmer's Creative Process
31 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Pam chats to bestselling author Kelly Rimmer, about her new release, 'The Midnight Estate.' The episode dives into Kelly's storytelling process, inclu...
From Words to Canvas: Valerie Khoo's Path to Creative Joy
18 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We all have financial responsibilities…but what do you do for your heart? This week’s episode is a meeting of the mentors with Valerie Kh...
Your Friend and Mine: Jessica Dettman
03 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Guest host Michelle Barraclough chats to best-selling author Jessica Dettman about her latest book, 'Your Friend and Mine'. Jess's fourth novel,...
Holly Brunnbauer: Putting the Rom in Rom Com
20 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A bold debut, a full-circle moment, and the craft of writing funny with heart This week on Writes4Women, Pam is joined by debut author and former stud...
Writing Through the Fear: Insights on Imposter Syndrome
09 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Imposter Syndrome. Comparisonitis. Self Doubt. Whatever we call it the fact is all writers and creatives suffer from it. In this episode host Pamela C...
Beyond Fantasy: Lynnette Noni's Genre Shift
22 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when a best selling Fantasy author does a sneaky genre swap? Guest host Jo Riccioni welcomes bestselling author Lynette Noni to discuss h...
AI and Publishing: Tracey Spicer and Sandie Docker
08 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you only listen to one episode of W4W this year, THIS is the one you need to make time for. Pam talks AI, its implications and the future of writin...
Breaking New Ground: Emily Maguire’s Foray into Historical Fiction
24 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Writes for Women, guest host Mary-Lou Stephens sits down with historical fiction author Emily Maguire to discuss her latest novel, ...
The Art of Persistence: Lauren Keegan's 15-Year Writing Journey
10 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join Pamela Cook on Writes for Women as she chats with Lauren Keegan about her debut novel 'All the Bees in the Hollow.' Learn how La...
Indie Publishing 101: Real Journeys with Sal Gallaher and Kirsten Nixon
27 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Navigating the Journey of Indie Publishing with Sal Gallagher and Kirsten Nixon. In this episode of Rights for Women, host Pamela Cook delves into the...
Venetian Vibes: Tess Woods on Setting and Storytelling
13 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
WRITING LOVE, LOSS & VENICE What happens when a bestselling author walks away from publishing—only to return with her biggest bo...
Chrissie Bellbrae on Writing and Resilience
27 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
STITCHING STORIES TOGETHER How do you turn fragments of family history into a novel that spans generations? This week on Writes4Women, Pam...
Weaving Worlds: The Art of Storytelling with Kell Woods
13 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
WRITING FAIRYTALES FOR GROWN-UPS What does it take to turn folklore into a rich, immersive novel? This week on Writes4Women, guest host Jo ...
The Writer's Mind with Megan Dalla-Camina
31 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Season 6 of Writes4Women! Join host Pamela Cook and Megan Dalla-Camina, a leader in women's empowerment and leadership and author of 'Women...
The Year That Was: Writing Wins, Fails and Goals for 2025
19 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Looking for inspiration as you wrap up the year? Ready to dive into the highs and lows of the writing life, with insights from writers who’ve tr...
How to Write Gripping Fiction that Stands Out with Nikki Gemmell
12 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Struggling to find your unique voice or create stories that truly resonate? Wondering how to weave big ideas into page-turning narratives? This week o...
A Paige-Turning Plot: Vanessa McCausland’s Secrets to Success
05 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Struggling to write a story that hooks readers? Feeling unsure about how to balance plot, character, and big ideas? This week on Writes4Women with P...
Tips for Editing a First Draft: A Solo Episode with Pam
29 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wanted to know how to edit a first draft? In this week’s solo episode Pamela Cook focuses on the craft of editing, sharing all of her insider t...
From Dreams to Reality: Sandy Barker's Journey in Publishing
21 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for a fascinating chat with Sandy Barker, an Australian author known for her travel-inspired romance and rom-com novels. With 12 books under h...
Whales, Words & Wisdom: A Deep Dive with Joanne Fedler
14 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jump into the latest episode of Writes4Women where Pamela Cook chats with international bestselling author Joanne Fedler about her enchanting new book...
From Music to Words: Gillian Wills’ Journey
07 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Summary: Join us in this week's episode as guest host Laura Boon chats with Gillian Wills about her new novel, Big Music! Discover how Gillian po...
The Joy of Historical Christmas Novels with Mary Anne O'Connor
31 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week, guest host Mary-Lou Stevens chats with bestselling author Maryanne O'Connor about her delightful new historical Christmas novel, MARY CHRIS...
Exploring Fantasy Worlds with Madeleine Te Whiu
24 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Guest host Jo Riccioni chats with fantasy author Madeleine Te Whiu about her Assassin trilogy's final instalment, crafting complex characters, balanci...
Writing Her Story: The Power of the Feminine with Megan Dalla-Camina
17 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Unlock the secrets of radical confidence, take steps to silence that inner critic and learn the profound distinction between the Hero’s and Hero...
From the Archives: Dive into Deep Point of View with Lisa Hall-Wilson
10 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this 'From the Archives' episode of Writes for Women, host Pamela Cook sits down with award-winning author and mentor Lisa Hall-Wilson, author of '...
A Celebration of Books and Writing: A Round Up of The Northern Beaches Readers Festival
03 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Did you see Pam and some of the Writes4Women gang at the Northern Beaches Readers Festival last weekend? In this week’s episode Pam gives you her to...
From Horses to Heartstrings: Christy Cashman’s Fiction Journey
26 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Writes4Women, host Pamela Cook sits down with Christy Cashman, author of The Truth About Horses, for an unforgettable chat about her writ...
Under the Influence: 4 Books That Shaped My Writing with Joanna Nell
19 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What books have most shaped your writing? In this week’s episode, @pamelacookwrites returns to her ‘Under the Influence’ series where she chats ...
From the Archive: Stacey McEwan on Tik Tok for Authors
13 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week we have an 'out of the archive 'episode featuring a chat with fantasy author and book tok sensation Stacy McEwen. Pam chats to Stacey abou...
Crafting Holiday Magic: Publishing a Christmas Anthology
29 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Writes4Women, Pamela Cook sits down with authors Anna Foxkirk and Megan Mayfair to delve into their holiday anthology, 'The 12 Tropes of ...
RWA Conference Round Up
22 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Host Pamela Cook discusses her experiences at the recent Romance Writers of Australia conference held in Adelaide. She provides a detailed overview of...
Writing Women’s Lives: Casey Nott with Anne Freeman
15 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join contemporary fiction writers Anne Freeman and debut author Casey Knott as they delve into their engaging novels 'Forgotten' and 'Me that You Se...
Crafting A Psychological Thriller: Insights from Debut Author Lisa Kenway
08 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Where would you be without your writer friends? And how do you go about writing a novel readers won't be able to put down? Dive into the suspenseful w...
Under the Influence: 4 Books that Shaped My Writing
01 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join host Pamela Cook in this week's episode of Writes4Women for a deep dive into the books that have significantly influenced her writing journey. Di...
Write From the Heart with Sandie Docker
25 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of 'Writes for Women,' host Pamela Cook is joined by multi-published Australian author Sandie Docker to discuss her latest novel, 'The...
Mastering the Hybrid Hustle with Sasha Wasley
18 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Writes4Women, get encouraged to reimagine your pathway to publishing. Pamela Cook hosts the unstoppable Sasha Wasley, diving into her ri...
Wild Joy: Donna Cameron's Literary Path
11 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What’s an eco-thriller and what does Tim Winton have to do with this week’s author’s latest book, THE REWILDING? Find out in the latest episode ...
Murder, Mayhem, and Manuscripts: A Deep Dive with Crime Writer Sara Bailey
04 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In an interview it would be a crime to miss, thriller author and guest host Rae Cairns goes deep on the writing process with acclaimed police procedur...
What I Wish I'd Known About Publishing: A Debut Author Panel
20 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wondered how debut authors navigate the rollercoaster of their first publication? In this insightful episode of Writes4Women, Pam chats with debu...
Keeping the Publishing Dream Alive with Lisa Darcy
13 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How do you keep the publishing dream alive when the going gets tough? In this heartfelt episode of Writes4Women, Lisa Darcy joins Pam for an open-book...
NYT Bestselling Author Katherine Center Writes For Joy
06 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Feeling overwhelmed by the pressures of writing? Join Maya Linnell as she chats with New York Times bestselling author Katherine Center on the Writes4...
Five Reasons to Write When Publishing Hurts
30 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes publishing hurts, but that doesn’t mean you should give up on writing! Pam gets personal in this special Heart 2 Heart episode of Writes4W...
From Historical Fact to Fiction with Julie Bennett
23 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Guest host Mary-Lou Stephens chats to fellow historical fiction author Julie Bennet about her second novel, The Lost Letters of Rose Carey. A former...
How to Stay Published with Ber Carroll
02 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Discover the inspiring story of Ber Carroll in this captivating episode of Writes4Women. Join us as we trace her 20-year publishing journey, from the ...
Writing Issue Based Fiction with Karen Viggers
25 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode host Pamela Cook chats to Karen Viggers about her recent release Sidelines. The novel centres around a violent brawl at a suburban j...
Getting Your Debut Novel Published with Renae Black
18 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode features rural romance author Renae Black, and is all about getting your debut novel published. Renae is the author of Red Dirt Home, ...
Writing Historical Fiction: Lauren Chater, The Beauties
12 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Lauren Chater is the author of the historical novels The Lace Weaver, Gulliver's Wife and The Winter Dress. Her latest book, The Beauties is a seducti...
Jenna Lo Bianco on Getting A Three Book Deal
04 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jenna Lo Bianco is a writer, educator, PhD Candidate, and advocate for Italian language education in Australia. She is the author of the newly release...
Write the Book You Want to Read with Tate James
28 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tate James, USA Today Bestselling Author of Fantasy, Paranormal Romance, and Urban Fantasy chats to host Pamela Cook about life as an indie author and...
Best Selling Author Brenda Novak: In Conversation with Rachael Johns
28 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Brendan Novak is the New York Times bestselling author of over 75 books. She has been writing for over 25 years, and began when she found her childcar...
Sweet Delights: Mary-Lou Stephens on writing The Chocolate Factory
21 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mary-Lou Stephens talks to host Pamela Cook about her second historical fiction novel, The Chocolate Factory. As the title suggests it's a tale of int...
Out of the Shadows: Jane Tara on Writing Tilda is Visible
14 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Guest host Meredith Jaffé, author of The Dressmakers of Yarrandarrah and The Tricky Art of Forgiveness, chats to Jane Tara about her new release Tild...
Choreographing Memories: Kathryn Abdul-Baki on Writing Memoir
07 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Something a little different this week as host Pamela Cook chats to novelist and memoir writer Kathryn Abdul-Baki about her memoir Dancing into the Li...
Dervla McTieran: In Conversation with Rae Cairns
29 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Rae Cairns hosts a compelling interview with bestselling crime author Dervla McTiernan, who shares insights on her latest book WHAT HAPPENED TO NINA?...
Championing Romance: Amy T Matthews with Guest Host Rachael Johns
22 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Amy T. Matthews is an award-winning author, an Associate Professor in Creative Writing at Flinders University, and the co-host of the podcasts Word...
Going To the Dark Side with Kylie Orr
15 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kylie Orr is an Australian author of dark and twisty contemporary fiction. Her debut novel, Someone Else's Child was published in 2022 to industry and...
Rachael Johns, The Other Bridget
08 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wondered what it would be like to have the same name as a famous literary character? Pam chats to best-selling Australian author Rachael Johns ab...
Hannah Richell Turns to a (Writing ) Life of Crime
01 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Season 5 of Writes4Women! In this captivating episode of Writes4Women, we sit down with acclaimed author Hannah Richell to dive into her wr...
2023 Year in Review: From Writers Block to Best Sellers
14 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for a fascinating year-end discussion as we sit down with some of our favourite guest authors from 2023 who share their writing highlights, ch...
New Release Feature: Lynne Johnson, The Bait Trap
07 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Writes4Women, guest host Laura Boon facilitates a detailed conversation with debut crime author Lynne Johnson about her experience...
The Quiet Achievers: Nancy Cunningham
30 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Nancy Cunningham is a writer from Adelaide, South Australia, who has always loved storytelling in all its forms. Novels, short stories, TV, movies, v...
Camille Booker: A Quiet Achiever
23 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Camille Booker is an award-winning author and creative writing teacher at the university of Wollongong. Her debut novel, What if You Fly?, a World War...
The Evolution of a Story with Joanna Nell
15 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Pam chats to best selling author Joanna Nell about the evolution of the plot and characters in her new release Mrs Winterbottom Takes a Gap Year, A wi...
Ask Pam Anything: Pam Answers Your Writing Questions
09 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week's episode is a solo episode featuring podcast host Pamela Cook answering listener questions on the craft of writing. What do you do when th...
Making Magic in Queer Fantasy Romance with Freya Markse and Guest Host Jo Riccioni
02 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we unravel the creative process behind author Freya Marske’s queer historical fantasy series, The Last Binding in this wide-ranging chat ...
The House That Joy Built: Holly Ringland on Creativity
12 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when you blend the potent cocktail of creativity, storytelling, and raw human emotions? You get an engrossing conversation with Holly Rin...
Writing A Novella: A Country Vet Christmas Panel
05 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Writes4Women, host Pamela Cook introduces an exciting collaboration with four renowned anthologists for the upcoming book A COUNTRY...
New Release Historical Fantasy: Kell Woods, After the Forest
28 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Are you curious to uncover the secrets behind crafting a captivating debut novel? What about the art of weaving fantasy, history, and fairy tales into...
On The Convo Couch with Carrie Cox & Meredith Jaffé
21 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wondered about the journey from journalism to fiction writing? Allow us to introduce you to the awe-inspiring author, Carrie Cox, who has skilful...
Crafting Your Novel with Vanessa McCausland
14 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Vanessa McCausland is a Sydney based author, and she was last on the podcast not long after her second novel, The Valley of Lost Stories, came out, wh...
On the Convo Couch with Paige Toon and Maya Linnell
07 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this double-up episode guest host Australian rural fiction author Maya Linnell chats to international best selling author Paige Toon, before Maya h...
New Release Feature: Melanie Saward, Burn
01 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Guest host Meredith Jaffé chats to Tulmur author and publishing all-rounder Melanie Saward about her debut novel, Burn, her bumpy path to publication...
All About Rom Com: Lucy Lever, Karina May & Amy Hutton with Penelope Janu
24 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Writes4Women is back! And not with one rom com author, but four fabulous romantic comedy authors. Award winning Romance author Penelope Janu (In at th...
New Release Feature: Suzanne Leal, The Watchful Wife, with Meredith Jaffé
18 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Guest host Meredith Jaffé interviews Suzanne Leal, author of the novels Running with Ivan, The Teacher's Secret, Border Street, and The Deceptions. A...
On the Convo Couch with Lisa Jewell & Rachael Johns
14 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A special Convo Couch episode featuring guest host Rachael Johns talking to best selling UK thriller author Lisa Jewell. Lisa's first novel, Ralph’s...
Finding Your Writing Path, with Ashley Kalagian Blunt and Rae Cairns
09 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ashley Kalagian Blunt is a writer, speaker and podcaster. Her bestselling psychological thriller, Dark Mode, is out now in Australia and the UK, and f...
New Release Feature: Gina Perry, My Father The Whale with Meredith Jaffé
01 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Guest host Meredith Jaffé chats to novelist Gina Perry about the publication of her debut novel My Father the Whale. Factual writer by day, novelist ...
New Release Episode: The Paris Agent by Kelly Rimmer
22 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Kelly Rimmer is an Australian author who almost needs no introduction. She has sold over 2 million books worldwide and many of her 13 novels have been...
New Release Feature: Naima Brown, author of The Shot, with Meredith Jaffé
18 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Guest host Meredith Jaffé chats to journalist and novelist Naima Brown about her debit fiction title The Shot. Naima holds degrees in Middle Eastern ...
Writing in a New Genre with Janette Paul
08 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week's guest is internationally published author of contemporary women's fiction and romantic comedy novels, Jannette Paul. Janette is the altar ...
Ask Pam Anything: Pam Answers Writing & Publishing Questions
02 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week's episode is a solo ep featuring Writes4Women Host Pamela Cook answering listener questions on writing and publishing. After putting a call ...
The Business of Writing with Phillipa Nefri Clark
18 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Phillipa Nefri Clark is a USA Today best selling author. She writes mystery, love and suspense, and she really writes from the heart about all those t...
Convo Couch Special: Patti Callahan Henry with Guest Host Rachael Johns
15 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A special On The Convo Couch episode featuring Guest Host Rachael Johns chatting to NYT best selling author Patti Callahan Henry. Patti Callahan Henry...
New Release Feature: Sandie Docker with Guest Host Cassie Hamer
07 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Guest host Cassie Hamer chats to Sydney based author Sandie Docker about her latest release The Red Gum River Retreat and the writing life. Sandie wri...
New Release Feature: Anthea Hodgson, The War Nurses with Rachael Johns
28 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Guest host Rachael Johns chats to West Australian author Anthea Hodgson about her new release The War Nurses. Rachael is a regular guest host on Write...