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| WRITER 642: Madeline Te Whiu on her trilogy and latest book, ‘The Queen Thief’ | 16 Dec 2024 | 00:58:15 | |
If you love fantasy, you’ll love our delightful interview with author Madeline Te Whiu, who shares her journey from writing her first book The Assassin Thief to completing her trilogy with her latest release, The Queen Thief. Madeline talks about her experience writing while working full-time, her planning process, harnessing social media and advice for aspiring writers. 00:00 Introduction Connect with Valerie and listeners in the podcast community on Facebook See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| WRITER 641: Joe Aston on his tell-all book on Qantas, ‘The Chairman’s Lounge’ | 09 Dec 2024 | 00:53:22 | |
Fasten your seatbelts and stow those tray tables, as we interview Joe Aston about his latest book, The Chairman's Lounge – The inside Story of How Qantas Sold Us Out. Joe is a former Australian Financial Review columnist and he discusses his experience writing about Qantas, its CEO and the company’s public branding crisis. He also shares insights on journalism, research and balancing objective reporting with creating a compelling narrative. 00:00 Introduction Connect with Valerie and listeners in the podcast community on Facebook See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| WRITER 632: Meet Ryan Butta, author of the new biography, 'The Bravest Scout at Gallipoli' | 07 Oct 2024 | 00:54:52 | |
Meet Ryan Butta, author of the new biography, The Bravest Scout at Gallipoli – a previously untold story of one of Australia’s forgotten wartime heroes. In this lively and interesting conversation, Ryan shares what led him to tell this particular story, his research process and other fascinating stories from here and overseas that inadvertently prepared him for a life as a published author. 00:00 Introduction and host welcome Connect with Valerie and listeners in the podcast community on Facebook See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| WRITER 542: Janette Paul, author of The Summer Place | 29 May 2023 | 00:43:10 | |
Meet Janette Paul, author of The Summer Place. She talks about her crime writing alter ego Jaye Ford, her creative process and much more. You'll also discover tips on how to get the most out of a writers' festival, whether or not you should court book bloggers, and much more. And win Fire with Fire, the latest novel by Candice Fox. Connect with Valerie and listeners in the podcast community on Facebook See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| WRITER 541: Samera Kamaleddine, author of The Sideways Orbit of Evie Hart | 22 May 2023 | 00:44:11 | |
Meet AWC graduate Samera Kamaleddine who reveals the writing process behind her second novel The Sideways Orbit of Evie Hart. What you need to do if you have two main point-of-view protagonists. And win Search History by Amy Taylor. Connect with Valerie and listeners in the podcast community on Facebook See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| WRITER 540: Joanna Jenkins, author of 'How To Kill A Client' | 18 May 2023 | 00:15:10 | |
Joanna Jenkins, author of How To Kill A Client, talks about her big break. Connect with Valerie and listeners in the podcast community on Facebook See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| WRITER 539: Ilsa Evans, author of 'Family Baggage' | 15 May 2023 | 00:41:06 | |
Ilsa Evans on her latest novel Family Baggage. How to motivate yourself to finish your novel. And win Everything and Nothing by Heather Mitchell Connect with Valerie and listeners in the podcast community on Facebook See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| WRITER 538: Emma Grey on her novel 'The Last Love Note'. | 08 May 2023 | 01:12:46 | |
Emma Grey on her novel The Last Love Note. Gearing up for the Sydney Writers’ Festival. When should you write a scene versus a summary? And win The Making of Another Major Motion Picture Masterpiece by Tom Hanks. Connect with Valerie and listeners in the podcast community on Facebook See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| WRITER 537: Andrew Daddo on his picture books Grandma's Guide to Happiness and Poo Face | 01 May 2023 | 00:39:03 | |
Andrew Daddo has written 28 books for all ages including picture books, chapter books, young adult stories and adult books. The multi-skilled creative also juggles this with a career as a TV personality. He talks to us about his latest picture book Grandma's Guide to Happiness and his next one, Poo Face. And here's your chance to win Death of a Bookseller by Alice Slater. Connect with Valerie and listeners in the podcast community on Facebook See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| WRITER 536: Leanne Yong, author of 'Two Can Play That Game' | 27 Apr 2023 | 00:25:07 | |
Leanne Yong, author of Two Can Play That Game, talks about her big break and how she got a publishing deal for her debut novel. Connect with Valerie and listeners in the podcast community on Facebook See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| WRITER 535: Toni Jordan, author of 'Prettier If She Smiled More' | 24 Apr 2023 | 00:49:19 | |
In this week's episode: Toni Jordan, author of Prettier If She Smiled More. And how Tetris, Dungeons and Dragons and Super Mario Bros can help with your writing. And win Going Zero by Anthony McCarten. Connect with Valerie and listeners in the podcast community on Facebook See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| WRITER 534: Jenny Jackson, author of The New York Times bestseller Pineapple Street. | 17 Apr 2023 | 00:46:04 | |
Jenny Jackson, author of The New York Times bestseller Pineapple Street. Can text-to-speech apps help your writing? And win The Bowerbird by Julia Donaldson. Connect with Valerie and listeners in the podcast community on Facebook See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| WRITER 533: Karina May, author of Duck À L'Orange for Breakfast | 10 Apr 2023 | 00:35:42 | |
Karina May, author of Duck À L'Orange for Breakfast. Can you swear in your novel? And win Girl in a Pink Dress by Kylie Needham. Connect with Valerie and listeners in the podcast community on Facebook See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| WRITER 631: Meet children’s book publisher and author Dani Vee. | 03 Oct 2024 | 00:40:57 | |
Meet Dani Vee, publisher at Larrikin House, whose latest book is Riley's Failproof Guide to Breaking a School Record, and her soon-to-be-released book is My Pet Croc. Dani shares her writing process but also provides insights into the children’s publishing industry, her role as a publisher and what she is looking for in a manuscript. Dani discusses the importance of finding the right voice, creative control, and the submission process for aspiring authors. 00:00 Introduction to the podcast and special series Connect with Valerie and listeners in the podcast community on Facebook See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| WRITER 532: Children’s author Lian Tanner on her latest novel 'Spellhound'. | 03 Apr 2023 | 00:38:54 | |
Beloved children’s author Lian Tanner on her latest novel Spellhound. How to gamify your writing to get more done. And win Mim and the Disastrous Dog Show from The Travelling Bookshop series by Katrina Nannestad, illustrated by Cheryl Orsini. Connect with Valerie and listeners in the podcast community on Facebook See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| WRITER 531: Sandie Docker reveals her inspiration and writing process behind The Redgum River Retreat | 27 Mar 2023 | 00:42:55 | |
AWC alumna Sandie Docker reveals her inspiration and writing process behind The Redgum River Retreat. Plus: how to write your novel faster. And win The Briefest English Grammar and Punctuation Guide Ever! by Ruth Colman. Connect with Valerie and listeners in the podcast community on Facebook See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| WRITER 530: Chris Wright, journalist and co-author of ‘The Millionaires’ Factory’. | 20 Mar 2023 | 00:55:05 | |
Chris Wright, journalist and co-author of The Millionaires’ Factory. Should you write about real places? And win The Vein of Gold by Julia Cameron. Connect with Valerie and listeners in the podcast community on Facebook See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| WRITER 529: Nicci French – authors Nicci Gerrard and Sean French – on their latest best-seller 'The Favour'. | 13 Mar 2023 | 00:44:44 | |
Nicci French – authors Nicci Gerrard and Sean French – on their latest best-seller The Favour. How to explore the stories of your tertiary characters. And win The Writing Retreat by Julia Bartz. Connect with Valerie and listeners in the podcast community on Facebook See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| WRITER 528: Jessica Dettmann on her third novel 'Without Further Ado' | 06 Mar 2023 | 00:46:59 | |
Jessica Dettmann on her third novel Without Further Ado. Nurturing your other creative talents. And win Colleen Hoover’s Heart Bones. Connect with Valerie and listeners in the podcast community on Facebook See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| WRITER 527: Kerryn Mayne on her novel 'Lenny Marks Gets Away With Murder'. | 27 Feb 2023 | 00:42:13 | |
Kerryn Mayne on her novel Lenny Marks Gets Away With Murder. Using Batman to nurture your creativity. And win Margaret Atwood's collection of short stories Old Babes in the Wood. Connect with Valerie and listeners in the podcast community on Facebook See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| WRITER 526: Dinuka McKenzie on her second novel 'Taken'. | 13 Feb 2023 | 00:45:19 | |
Dinuka McKenzie on her second novel Taken which is already going gang-busters. Cool apps for writer and should to try promoting yourself on video. Win copies of The Book Haters’ Book Club by Gretchen Anthony. Connect with Valerie and listeners in the podcast community on Facebook See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| WRITER 525: Screenwriter and novelist Elizabeth Coleman’s ‘A Routine Infidelity’ | 06 Feb 2023 | 00:38:15 | |
We chat to screenwriter and novelist Elizabeth Coleman on her latest book A Routine Infidelity. Mondegreens and how staring into the eyes of your cat can help your writing! And win The Lorikeet Tree by Paul Jennings. Connect with Valerie and listeners in the podcast community on Facebook See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| WRITER 524: Luke Rutledge on his novel 'A Man and His Pride'. | 30 Jan 2023 | 00:40:15 | |
Meet Luke Rutledge, author of A Man and His Pride. Does visualising your book goal actually work? What’s an oronym? And win Novelist as a Vocation by Haruki Murakami. Connect with Valerie and listeners in the podcast community on Facebook See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| WRITER 523: New York Times bestselling author of 20 books, Lisa Unger on Secluded Cabin Sleeps Six | 23 Jan 2023 | 00:51:07 | |
New York Times bestselling author of 20 books, Lisa Unger on Secluded Cabin Sleeps Six. Having a multi-passionate career and how to use diacritical writing marks! And win Why We Sing by Julia Hollander. Connect with Valerie and listeners in the podcast community on Facebook See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| WRITER 630: How Jennifer Wong’s TV series evolved into her new book ‘Chopsticks or Fork’. | 30 Sep 2024 | 00:50:48 | |
Meet writer and comedian Jennifer Wong, who discussed her new book Chopsticks or Fork, a nostalgic exploration of Chinese-Australian restaurants, based on her TV series. Jennifer shares insights into her writing journey and balancing her work across different media. 00:00 Introduction and welcome Connect with Valerie and listeners in the podcast community on Facebook See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| WRITER 522: Penelope Janu on her eighth novel 'Shelter from the Storm' | 16 Jan 2023 | 00:43:22 | |
Two writing apps to help develop your story. And meet AWC alumna Penelope Janu, who has just released her eighth novel! And win Bret Easton Ellis’s latest novel The Shards. Connect with Valerie and listeners in the podcast community on Facebook See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| WRITER 521: All your questions answered! | 10 Jan 2023 | 01:20:06 | |
You asked some pretty personal and deep questions - and Valerie went there! She's answered them here. Connect with Valerie and listeners in the podcast community on Facebook See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| WRITER 520: Nikki Crutchley on her novel 'In Her Blood' and how self-publishing led to her agent and book deal. | 02 Jan 2023 | 00:34:36 | |
Nikki Crutchley on her novel In Her Blood and how self-publishing led to her agent and book deal, old dictionaries, how John Steinbeck write his books and much more. And win copies of Blurb Your Enthusiasm by Louise Wilder. Connect with Valerie and listeners in the podcast community on Facebook See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| WRITER 519: Katie McMahon on her novel 'The Accident' and combining writing with her work as a medical doctor. | 26 Dec 2022 | 00:39:47 | |
Katie McMahon on her novel The Accident and combining writing with her work as a medical doctor. Claiming your author page on Goodreads even before your book is published, silient letters, how language evolved and much more. Connect with Valerie and listeners in the podcast community on Facebook See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| WRITER 518: Jo Riccioni on her young adult novel, 'The Branded'. | 19 Dec 2022 | 00:48:55 | |
Jo Riccioni on her young adult novel, The Branded and why she loves mentoring teenagers. Useful apps for freelance writers. And much more. Also win copies of What Writers Read by Pandora Sykes. Connect with Valerie and listeners in the podcast community on Facebook See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| WRITER 517: Children's author Belinda Murrell on her latest novel 'The Silver Sea' and a career spanning more than 35 books. | 12 Dec 2022 | 00:37:32 | |
Children's author Belinda Murrell on her latest novel 'The Silver Sea' and a career spanning more than 35 books. Where did collective nouns originate and techniques on how to make your character drive the story forward when writing fiction. Also, win copies of 'Wish You Were Here' by Karly Lane. Connect with Valerie and listeners in the podcast community on Facebook See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| WRITER 516: Award-winning young adult author turned crime writer Kate McCaffrey on her first novel for adults, Double Lives. | 05 Dec 2022 | 00:43:20 | |
Award-winning young adult author turned crime writer Kate McCaffrey on her first novel for adults, Double Lives. How to get the most of our “morning pages” and what “crutch words” do you use? And win The Tilt by Chris Hammer. Connect with Valerie and listeners in the podcast community on Facebook See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| WRITER 515: Ben Bravery on his memoir The Patient Doctor. | 28 Nov 2022 | 00:39:56 | |
Meet Ben Bravery. His memoir is The Patient Doctor, a fascinating story on how his cancer diagnosis led to him becoming a doctor. How songs are created and the origin of the word ‘bogus’. And win The Brothers by S. D. Hinton. Connect with Valerie and listeners in the podcast community on Facebook See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| WRITER 514: Meet Bronwyn Hall, author of Gone to Ground. | 21 Nov 2022 | 00:42:44 | |
Meet Bronwyn Hall, author of Gone to Ground. And discover the Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue! And win Back On Country: Welcome to Our Country by Adam Goodes and Ellie Laing, illustrated by David Hardy. Connect with Valerie and listeners in the podcast community on Facebook See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| WRITER 513: Meet Sean Williams, author of Honour Among Ghosts (and six Star Wars novels)! | 14 Nov 2022 | 00:44:14 | |
Meet Sean Williams, author of Honour Among Ghosts (and six Star Wars novels)! And win 'Superspy Science' by Kathryn Harkup, all about the science and tech in the world of James Bond. Connect with Valerie and listeners in the podcast community on Facebook See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| WRITER 629: How Jess Horn scored her picture book deal | 26 Sep 2024 | 00:31:01 | |
Meet children's author Jess Horn, who shares her journey in writing, the inspiration behind her book Bernie Thinks in Boxes, and her intensive writing process. Jess also details her experience securing a book deal, the value of feedback, and the importance of community in the writing world. Jess provides tips for aspiring authors on maintaining passion, embracing feedback, and connecting with the writing community. 00:00 Introduction to the podcast Connect with Valerie and listeners in the podcast community on Facebook See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| WRITER 512: Meet Allie Reynolds, author of The Bay. And Grace Chan talks about how she got her big break. | 10 Nov 2022 | 00:36:21 | |
Meet Allie Reynolds, author of The Bay. And Grace Chan, author of Every Version of You talks about how she got her big break. Connect with Valerie and listeners in the podcast community on Facebook See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| WRITER 511: Meet Julie Fison, author of the compelling novel 'One Punch' | 07 Nov 2022 | 00:48:38 | |
Meet Julie Fison, author of the compelling novel One Punch. What is the origin of the phrase "steal your thunder"? Plus win your very own copy of the latest Phyrne Fisher adventure, Murder in Williamstown by Kerry Greenwood. Connect with Valerie and listeners in the podcast community on Facebook See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| WRITER 510: Meet New York Times bestselling author Ellie Marney on her latest novel The Killing Code | 31 Oct 2022 | 00:33:14 | |
Meet New York Times bestselling author Ellie Marney on her latest novel The Killing Code. And debut author Grace Chan talks about how she got her book deal. Connect with Valerie and listeners in the podcast community on Facebook See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| WRITER 509: Meet popular middle grade author Oliver Phommavanh, who talks about his book What About Thao? | 27 Oct 2022 | 00:48:48 | |
Author Oliver Phommavanh talks about his middle grade novel What About Thao? How to get over your fears - and more. Connect with Valerie and listeners in the podcast community on Facebook See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| WRITER 508: Meet memoirist Lee Kofman, author of The Writer Laid Bare | 24 Oct 2022 | 00:42:05 | |
Meet memoirist Lee Kofman, author of The Writer Laid Bare. And how to repurpose the research for your novel so it doesn't go to waste. And win The Whitewash by Siang Lu. Connect with Valerie and listeners in the podcast community on Facebook See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| WRITER 507: Meet Dani Vee, author of My EXTRAordinary Mum | 20 Oct 2022 | 00:30:51 | |
Dani Vee talks about her journey to publication of her picture book My EXTRAordinary Mum. And our special book/movie giveaway of Mrs Harris Goes to Paris. Connect with Valerie and listeners in the podcast community on Facebook See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| WRITER 506: Sulari Gentill on her murder mystery The Woman in the Library. | 17 Oct 2022 | 00:47:31 | |
Sulari Gentill on her murder mystery The Woman in the Library and her unique way of writing. Wait till you hear this! Also, how to free up your novel writing by putting on a playwright's hat. And do you say "by accident" or "on accident"? Plus win your very own copy of Runt by Craig Silvey. Connect with Valerie and listeners in the podcast community on Facebook See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| WRITER 505: Reece Carter on how his debut novel 'A Girl Called Corpse' started an international bidding war | 10 Oct 2022 | 00:49:45 | |
Reece Carter on how his debut novel A Girl Called Corpse started an international bidding war. The essential element of a good opening to a story. And what are 'ghost words'? And win A Kind of Magic, a memoir from Anna Spargo-Ryan. Connect with Valerie and listeners in the podcast community on Facebook See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| WRITER 504: Minnie Darke on her latest novel 'With Love From Wish & Co' and why she also writes under the names Danielle Wood and Angelica Banks. | 06 Oct 2022 | 00:53:09 | |
Minnie Darke on her latest novel With Love From Wish & Co and why she also write under the names Danielle Wood and Angelica Banks. Plus: the rise and rise of rom com books. And our new segment: My Big Break. Here, children's author Carla Fitzgerald talks about what she did to get published. Connect with Valerie and listeners in the podcast community on Facebook See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| WRITER 503: Petronella McGovern reveals her writing process behind her psychological suspense novel 'The Liars'. | 03 Oct 2022 | 00:43:28 | |
Petronella McGovern on building a successful career writing psychological suspense. Her third novel, The Liars, is out now. We also talk about tips for self-editing and more! And win copies of The Book of Phobias and Manias by Kate Summerscale. Connect with Valerie and listeners in the podcast community on Facebook See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| WRITER 628: Meet Scott Ryder, a former Australian commando, on his memoir 'Forged in Fire'. | 23 Sep 2024 | 00:51:41 | |
Meet Scott Ryder, a former Australian commando, who discusses his memoir Forged in Fire, detailing his 22-year military career and the transition to civilian life. Forged in Fire takes us inside the secretive world of the commandos. 00:00 Introduction Connect with Valerie and listeners in the podcast community on Facebook See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| WRITER 502: Comedian and TV presenter James O'Loghlin on his first novel for adults, Criminals. | 29 Sep 2022 | 00:49:11 | |
Comedian and TV presenter James O'Loghlin on his first novel for adults, Criminals. Author Carla Fitzgerald talks about how she got her big break. And more! Connect with Valerie and listeners in the podcast community on Facebook See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| WRITER 501: A.G Slatter (Angela Slatter) on how she developed her author career and her latest novel 'The Path of Thorns'. | 26 Sep 2022 | 00:53:54 | |
A.G Slatter (Angela Slatter) talks to Valerie Khoo on how she developed her author career and her latest novel The Path of Thorns. Publishers who accept unsolicited submissions – and how to make sure your manuscript is ready! Plus we have 3 copies of The Book Eaters by Sunyi Dean to give away. Connect with Valerie and listeners in the podcast community on Facebook See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| WRITER 500: Ruth Ware, author of The IT Girl, on how she has hit the New York Times bestseller list 7 times! And join our celebration with a mystery guest you know and love! | 19 Sep 2022 | 01:11:41 | |
In this week's episode: Ruth Ware, author of The IT Girl, on how she has hit the New York Times bestseller list 7 times! And join our celebration with a mystery guest you all know and love! Plus we have copies of Shrines of Gaiety by Kate Atkinson to give away! Connect with Valerie and listeners in the podcast community on Facebook See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||