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Writes4Women
Writes4Women is all about celebrating women's voices and supporting women writers. It's about writing the voice, reading the voice and being the voice. Every week host Pamela Cook interviews an outstanding female, trans or non-binary author about their books, writing process and life. Each week discussion focuses on either the heart, craft or buiness of writing along with a new release featured author each month. Transcript available via the Writes4Women website. Video of most episodes available on the Writes4Women youtube channel. You can find out more about Writes4Women at www.writes4women.com
Hannah Richell on Writing Memoir, Grief, and An Ocean and a Day
Join host and author Pamela Cook as she interviews author Hannah Richell about her memoir An Ocean and a Day, which explores the sudden death of her husband Matt in a surfing accident at Tamarama Beach in 2014 and the long journey of grief that followed.
Richell discusses journaling as a survival tool, shaping years of writing into a memoir, and choosing a circular, tidal structure that moves between past and present to show what was lost and reflect how grief is experienced. She shares key influences and also talks about narrating the audiobook herself, deciding what to include about her children, and how touring and reader responses have been unexpectedly uplifting.
00:00 Level Up Writing Courses
01:39 Episode Updates and Memoir Intro
05:15 Memoir Overview and Loss
08:38 Beach Bookends and Ending
13:22 Writing Grief Into Words
17:30 Tidal Timeline Structure
24:02 Journaling to Memoir Draft2
9:38 Visitation Dream Story
32:56 Host Family Grief Reflection
36:42 Kids as Anchors
38:05 Writing Through Nights
38:42 Books That Held Me
42:34 Quoting and Permissions
44:18 Narrating the Audiobook
49:10 Shaping the Memoir
50:51 Privacy and Boundaries
56:20 Swallows and Tattoos
01:00:27 Touring and Reader Connection
01:03:39 Wrap Up and Farewell
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Belinda Alexandra on The Italian Correspondent, Research, and Writing Through Rejection
This week on The Convo couch Pam chats to Belinda Alexandra, author of 12 bestselling novels including her latest release The Italian Correspondent. Belinda discusses her storytelling roots in her mother’s White Russian/China wartime experiences and her father’s Australian life, her early writing, travel influences, 10 years of rejections before White Gardenia was published in 2002, and a whole lot more.
Pam also talks new releases and gives an update on the Writes4Women Main Character Deep Dive challenge.
00:30 Podcast Updates and Festivals
02:56 Substack Writing Challenge
05:22 New Books on the Shelf
10:55 Meet Belinda Alexandra
13:35 Family Stories and Writing Roots
21:54 Travel Letters and Inspiration
25:54 First Novel and Rejections
31:33 Imposter Syndrome and Craft
34:07 Pushing Through the Dip
34:55 Inside The Italian Correspondent
39:35 Plotting vs Characters Taking Over
42:30 Writing Better Men on the Page
44:55 Three Loves Romance Twist
51:23 Drafting Perfectionism and Mess
56:07 Longevity in Publishing
57:51 Perseverance Through Industry Change
01:00:28 Quality Over Speed
01:02:01 Wrap Up and Bonus Chat
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This week Pam reports in from Lille in France with some exciting news about her upcoming release Because You're Mine!
She also chats to debut memoirist Lindsay Bartels about Imogen in Waiting, which follows Lindsay and her husband as they wrestle with whether to use a stored female embryo that carries the BRCA mutation Lindsay has, after Lindsay’s breast cancer diagnosis in her 20s.
Lindsay discusses her path from filmmaking and architecture to writing via blogging, and explains drafting the memoir longhand using a four-notebook, three-act structure, then transcribing, revising, cutting scenes, and deepening interiority with editors at Third Rail Press.
This is a thought-provoking, uplifting conversation for both readers and writers.
00:18 Podcast Welcome And Travel Update
05:56 Host Updates And Subscriber Perks
09:03 Meet The Guest Lindsay
09:41 Lindsay’s Creative Path
15:36 Writing The Memoir Framework
17:58 Notebook One Cancer Diagnosis
19:59 Notebook Two IVF And The Embryo
21:01 Notebook Three Sydney COVID And Legal Hurdles
26:44 Letting Go And The Emotional Toll
27:53 Notebook Four Return Home And Surgery
32:27 Writing to Imogen
33:55 Transcribing and Revising
36:25 Early Readers Feedback
38:21 Querying and Developmental Edit
40:05 Third Rail Press Origin
43:36 Final Revisions and Trust
45:58 The Big Ethical Question
47:56 Family Gene Background
50:31 Keeping the Memoir Human
51:41 Holding the Finished Book
53:08 Events and Writing Community
56:51 Where to Buy and Farewell
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Join host Pamela Cook on the Writes4Women Convo Couch with thia week's guest Katherine Collette.
They chat about Catherine's adult novels The Helpline (2018) and The Competition (2022), plus two illustrated middle-grade books set around a small Victorian town, discuss debut publication misconceptions, second-book pressure, writing routines, using Scrivener, and spreadsheets, and a whole lot more.
Catherine also reflects on what she learnt as the co-host of the popular podcast The First Time as well as her work as a writing coach.
1:43 Host Updates
03:06 Writing Projects
04:57 Courses And Community
06:48 Reading Recommendations
07:36 Meet Catherine Collette
08:47 Career Origins
09:46 Debut Reality Check
12:13 Second Book Pressure
15:06 Middle Grade Shift
15:47 Cartooning Challenge
20:13 Kids Books Marketing
23:23 Illustration Workflow
26:59 New Darker Novel
27:38 Cruise Ship Research
30:46 Writing Routine Progress
31:05 Writing Focus Limits
31:37 Daily Routine Pomodoros
32:06 Story Structure Tools
33:21 Scrivener Workflow Tips
34:15 Crime Plot Spreadsheets
35:54 Genre Hopping Pressures
37:51 Coaching Long Game
40:24 Mindset For Success
43:16 Craft Fixes Openings
48:55 Podcast Career Boost
54:36 Fast Four Wrap Up
59:55 Closing Thanks Outro
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Welcome to a new season of Writes4Women!
Each fortnight, On the Convo Couch will bring you author-based interviews and invite listener requests and questions. In this episode host Pamela Cook interviews bestselling Australian author Tricia Stringer, who discusses The Road Trip’s strong sales (30,000) and long tail, her upcoming novel The Paradise Resort set in the Kimberley, and her writing routine.
Tricia reflects on moving across genres, the importance of voice, managing revisions, industry changes including AI and copyright concerns, and memorable career milestones like winning the Ruby for Queen of the Road.
Pam also suggests three new release books for your reading enjoyment: Five Stages of Grace by Casey Nott, The Palace of Lost Virtue by Anthea Hodgson, Out of the Blue by Penelope Janu.
00:00 Own Your Voice
00:23 Season Kickoff0
2:46 Workshops And Events
04:29 Pamela Writing Update
06:00 New Release Roundup
08:58 Meet Tricia Stringer
10:47 Welcome To The Couch
11:26 Life In Wallaroo
12:03 New Book Paradise Resort
16:39 Road Trip Success
20:11 From Kids To Romance
25:29 Finding Story Ideas
29:07 Ideas Find Their Writer
30:26 First Draft Routine
32:16 Word Counts And Consistency
35:07 Cleaner Drafts And Outside Eyes
37:16 Over Revising Fixes
40:36 Publishing Shifts And AI
44:58 Genre Pivots And Older Heroes
49:30 Milestones And Final Advice
53:20 Fast Four And Wrap Up
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Pamela Cook shares a Rewind episode of Writes4Women featuring novelist Sarah Winman discussing her 2021 novel Still Life, alongside Winman’s background from acting to writing and her earlier books When God Was a Rabbit, A Year of Marvelous Ways, and Tin Man.
Winman describes how she began writing through adult education classes, found an agent, and learned to trust creative instinct. She outlines Still Life as a four-decade story beginning with a 1944 meeting in Tuscany between art historian Evelyn Skinner and soldier/globe maker Ulysses Temper, later exploring postwar London, Florence, found family, art, beauty, class, love, and unity.
Inspiration came from learning about Florence’s 1966 flood and the “mud angels,” with Brexit influencing her “joy as resistance” tone. She details researching as needed, writing nonlinearly through many drafts, using ensemble viewpoints, and receiving crucial art guidance from Florentine art historian Stella Rudolph, and offers writing advice on finishing drafts, careful feedback, rereading great writers, and accepting doubt.
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Pamela Cook introduces a Writes for Women Rewind episode featuring award-winning Victorian author Favel Parrett discussing her novel There Was Still Love, inspired by family memories and set across Czechoslovakia and Australia from 1938–1981.
Parrett explains her “simple on the page, layered underneath” style built through extensive drafting (often 15 drafts per scene), using memory as non-linear snapshots, and writing in a child’s voice to preserve gaps and subtext.
The conversation covers dialogue that relies on silence and mood, weaving motifs like suitcases and food, creating embodied emotion, the intensity of a reclusive routine while writing, and Parrett’s four writing tips: focus on the work first, believe it’s possible, seek feedback at the right time, and read.
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Writes4Women host Pamela Cook introduces a special “Rewind” edition of the Writes for Women podcast, featuring an interview with author and editor Kim Kelly.
Kim discusses realizing she was a writer as a child, her path into publishing, and how working in the industry helped her confidence and writing. She explains her approach to historical fiction—drawing inspiration from family stories and research—often beginning with character voice, then deepening research during drafting and revision. Kim talks about all aspects of writing, from inspiration to imposter syndrome, to creating, drafting and revising a story, making this the perfect episode to kick off the Rewind series.
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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 Kate's journey to becoming a writer, her experience with the Faber Academy course, and the mentorship she received from Katherine Heyman. Kate shares the inspiration behind 'The Inheritance,' her debut novel, and the complexities of returning to an earlier manuscript for 'On the Edge.' The episode also touches on the structural and character development processes, the challenges of writing, and the significance of small-town settings.
Pam also important news regarding the podcast in 2026.
1:27 Pamela's Writing and Podcast News
05:59 Substack Community and Subscriber Benefits
13:30 Kate Horan's Writing Journey
23:58 The Inheritance: Inspiration and Success
27:22 On the Edge: Themes and Storyline
29:43 Elevator Pitch for the Mystery Novel
31:12 Inspiration Behind the Story
33:09 Writing Process and Character Development
34:52 Challenges and Revisions
40:56 Small Town Setting and Its Importance
44:32 Character Development Techniques
48:00 Balancing Writing with Life
48:52 Promotion and Marketing Strategies
51:52 Final Thoughts and Upcoming Events
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OUT NOW — New Episode!
Host PMELA COOK sits down with author KATHARINE POLLOCK for a smart, candid and joyfully nerdy conversation about creativity, fandom, rejection, resilience and the winding road to publication — from PhD manuscript to debut, and now her latest novel Starry-Eyed. They dive into writing craft, comedy, character development, confidence, comparison, and surviving the emotional rollercoaster of the publishing world, with warmth, wit and honesty for writers at any stage of the journey.
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Timestamps:
[00:00] Finding creative community & weathering rejection
[01:59] Early writing memories & first sparks
[04:52] Studying writing — Honours to PhD
[07:02] Turning academic work into a debut novel
[16:00] From manuscript to Penguin Random House
[21:36] Writing Starry-Eyed: fandom, obsession & humour
[30:11] Craft, character growth & mother-daughter complexity
[40:14] Publication, promotion & lessons learned
[41:45] A new book in the works — nearly 60K words in
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In this episode of Writes for Women, host Pamela Cook interviews Melbourne-based author Brooke Crawford about her debut novel, 'Better Than The Real Thing.'
Brooke shares her journey to becoming a published author, which began after her 40th birthday and was accelerated during the COVID-19 lockdown. They discuss her writing process, the development of her relatable characters, and the support cast that enriches her romcom storyline. Brooke also talks about the significance of the settings in St. Kilda and London, and how these locations are integral to the story. Additionally, she provides insights into her research process and the challenges of balancing serious themes with a romantic-comedy tone. As Brooke prepares for the book's release, she reflects on the editing process and her experience working with HQ Harper Collins.
Looking ahead, she offers a glimpse into her next writing project, set in England's Lake District.
This episode provides valuable advice for aspiring authors and celebrates the release of a heartfelt and humorous novel.
Timestamps
00:00 Introduction and Acknowledgements
00:45 Meet Brooke Crawford
01:36 Brooke's Writing Journey
04:59 The Impact of COVID and Turning 40
06:49 Writing Process and Challenges
14:41 Character Development
21:29 Setting the Scene: St. Kilda and London
23:13 Exploring the Book's Settings
24:21 Weaving Backstories and Balancing Tones
27:10 Research and Expert Consultation
30:04 The Journey to Publication
34:06 Editing and Feedback Process
35:46 Cover Design and Title Change
38:14 Preparing for the Book Launch
41:11 Sneak Peek into the Second Book
42:43 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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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 can learn from Taylor Swift — from the art of emotional honesty and lyrical precision to the genius of bridges, Easter eggs, and reinvention.
They dive into Taylor’s storytelling craft, her bold business choices, and how her evolution as an artist mirrors the creative journey of writers everywhere. Expect fangirling, craft talk, and plenty of inspiration for finding your own rhythm in writing and life.
Timestamps:
[00:00] Introduction & Acknowledgement of Country
[03:00] Podcast updates, Substack perks, and upcoming guests
[07:00] Meet the guests: Alli Sinclair & Michelle Barraclough
[09:00] Taylor Swift’s storytelling genius
[14:00] What makes us Swifties — music, emotion & connection
[18:00] Emotional honesty in writing
[22:00] Conciseness and the art of lyricism
[26:00] Storytelling lessons from Folklore and Evermore
[31:00] The bridge as a turning point — parallels in fiction
[38:00] Literary and pop-culture references in songwriting
[43:00] The art of light and shade in storytelling
[46:00] Easter eggs, foreshadowing, and narrative payoff
[54:00] Owning your creative rights — lessons from “Taylor’s Version”
[59:00] Branding, authenticity, and community-building
[1:04:00] Evolution, work ethic, and writing inspiration
[1:07:00] Wrap-up and bonus chat preview
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Celebrating the Release of 'The Lucky Sisters' with Rachael Johns.
Host Pamela Cook, chats to best-selling author Rachael Johns about her new book 'The Lucky Sisters'.
They cover a range of topics from her writing process, twin dynamics, adoption, and life and death themes explored in the book. Highlights include discussions on the symbolism of butterflies, influences of personal experiences in her writing, and Rachael's upcoming book tour.
Pamela also updates listeners on upcoming Writes for Women events and offerings, including Substack write-ins and courses available on her website.
01:11 Podcast Updates and Substack Benefits
03:08 Writing Courses and Novella Release
04:56 Exciting News: Upcoming Book Release
05:56 Meet This Week's Guest: Rachel Johns
07:28 Rachel Johns on Her New Book 'The Lucky Sisters'
09:21 Writing Process and Inspirations
18:02 Character Development and Themes
26:46 Exploring Twin Intuition
28:53 Adoption and Personal Stories
32:51 Mother-Daughter Dynamics
34:24 Romantic Relationships and Character Development
36:32 Life, Death, and Writing a Happy Book About Death
42:58 Butterfly Symbolism and Book Cover Design
47:46 Book Tour and Final Thoughts
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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 of the 'Confident Rider' membership program and the 'Creating Wild' community on Substack.
Jane shares her journey from being a nervous horse rider to discovering the importance of managing the nervous system for emotional and mental wellbeing. They delve into the interconnectedness of creativity and nervous system regulation and discuss Jane’s transition into the world of creative arts, particularly drawing.
Jane provides practical insights on how to use sensory system practices to overcome anxiety and perfectionism in creative tasks. The episode also touches upon the ethos behind Jane's creative journey and the supportive communities she has built.
00:45 Introducing Today's Guest: Jane Pike
05:06 Jane Pike's Journey and Philosophy
07:39 The Intersection of Horse Riding and Mental Wellbeing
21:59 Nervous System Regulation and Creativity
30:49 Practical Tips for Writers
33:19 Jane Pike's Artistic Path
33:58 Rediscovering the Joy of Writing
35:08 From Survival to Vitality
36:00 The Creative Journey and Conservation
37:34 Embracing Art and Overcoming Self-Doubt
40:47 Drawing as a Therapeutic Practice
42:21 Writing the First Book
44:18 Balancing Creativity and Business
47:07 The Importance of Ancestry and Responsibility
50:46 Exploring Substack and Creating Wild
56:09 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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Writes4Women host Pamela Cook speaks with author Jodi Gibson about her multi-faceted and genre-crossing writing career.
They explore Jodi's journey from traditional to indie publishing, the challenges and joys of being a 'multi-passionate' creative, and how she uses Substack to connect with her audience and build community. Jody shares her experiences with social media, the importance of finding authenticity in one's creative work, and the evolving nature of her personal and professional life.
00:00 Introduction and Acknowledgements
1:20 Pamela's Courses and Book Giveaway
04:29 Jody Gibson's Writing Journey
11:18 Indie vs. Traditional Publishing
17:45 Branding and Social Media
26:33 Discovering Multi-Passionate Creativity
29:14 Embracing Creative Freedom
30:23 Navigating Guilt and Permission
32:05 Life Transitions and Self-Discovery
36:14 Defining Job, Career, Hobby, and Vocation
39:14 Exploring Substack
46:01 Building Community and Connection
52:59 Podcast and Writing Community Updates
56:11 The Heart of Writing and Creativity
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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 Srinivasan, author of the historical fiction novel 'Etched in Gold.'
Uma shares insights on her novel, which intertwines the stories of Umba, a 1630s female composer, and Maya, a contemporary musician. The conversation delves into the rigorous research behind the book, exploring themes of women's voices, cultural memory, and historical context, including the unique presence of the Danish in 17th-century India.
Uma also discusses the challenges of navigating women's roles in history and the enduring pertinence of their struggles.
A fascinating insight into the process of writign historical fiction as a debut author
00:00 Introduction and Acknowledgements
01:37 Podcasting Highlights and Upcoming Episodes
04:05 Short Courses and Writing Retreats
07:24 Special Guests and Book Discussion
29:14 Amber's Struggles and Triumphs
30:24 Women in History: Unveiling the Truth
34:53 European Influence in India
37:38 The Danish Connection
42:14 Crafting a Historical Novel
44:48 The Power of Multilingualism
48:06 Immersive Writing Techniques
54:52 The Journey of Writing 'Etched in Gold'
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Insights from the Romance Writers of Australia Conference
In this special bonus episode of 'Writes for Women,' host Pamela Cook shares her key takeaways from the Romance Writers of Australia conference held in Hobart. Pamela provides summaries of workshops and sessions from renowned authors like Sarah McClean, Sarra Cannon, Stacey McEwen, Brenda Novak, and many more.
Topics include writing conflict in romance, writing through fear, different paths to publication, effective marketing tools, and tips for indie authors. Additionally, she offers insights from panels featuring publishers on what they look for in submissions and advice for avoiding common pitfalls.
Grab a cuppa, a pen and notepaper and get ready for some fabulous writing tips!
1:04 Key Takeaways from RWA Conference
03:55 Insights from Indie Hybrid, and Traditional Authors
10:54 Publisher and Agent Panel Highlights
19:08 Tips for Tackling the Saggy Middle
25:39 How to Write a Romcom
28:13 Conclusion and Upcoming Events
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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 returns to the convo couch.
Camille's latest novel, The Woman in the Waves, is a haunting historical mash-up that is getting a lot of buzz. In this episode she chats historical research, genre-bending and life with a small press. There's something in there for everyone!
And in the bonus ep for paid Substack subscribers Camille talks about the pros and cons of being with a small press AND what she looks for when she judges the Hawkeye Publishing Prize.
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Two sisters, two completely different genres, one fascinating conversation.
In this week’s Writes4Women, Ali Lowe and Joanna Miller talk sibling dynamics, the winding road to publication, and the writing tips they wish they’d known sooner. From Hollywood interest to years of research, it’s a candid look at the highs, lows, and luck that shape an author’s career.
Listen now—and for paid Substack subscribers, there’s a bonus segment packed with influences, career highlights, and unfiltered writing wisdom.
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Pam chats to bestselling author Kelly Rimmer, about her new release, 'The Midnight Estate.'
The episode dives into Kelly's storytelling process, including her habit of daydreaming to develop her narratives. They discuss the novel's intriguing mix of historical and contemporary elements, its strong female protagonist, and themes like domestic violence and community.
Kelly also shares insights into writing her characters, the role of the setting and her commitment to addressing real social issues through her writing. The episode includes a special bonus on Kelly's daydreaming process, exclusive to Substack subscribers.
To find out more about Kelly's writing process check out her previous chats with Pam on Writes4Women.
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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 Khoo, CEO of the Australian Writers’ Centre, sitting down to unpack creativity with our very own Pamela Cook.
Through her work at the AWC, Val has had a hand in shaping the careers of some of Australia’s bestselling authors and writers—showing people you can make a living with your words and how to get started doing it.
In recent years, Val’s own creativity has bloomed (pardon the pun ) when she began exploring painting during COVID. She now has a thriving artistic practise, allowing her to create joyful, beautiful pieces. Believing it’s okay to be multi-passionate, Val’s chat with Pam will be inspiring to those of us who have trouble ‘staying in their lane’.
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Guest host Michelle Barraclough chats to best-selling author Jessica Dettman about her latest book, 'Your Friend and Mine'. Jess's fourth novel, it's a warm, witty and wise novel about second chances, friendship and romance for readers of Marian Keyes and Liane Moriarty.
Michelle and Jess discuss Jessica's inspirations, her writing process, and the intriguing narrative which involves a 43-year-old woman, Margot, fulfilling posthumous tasks assigned by her deceased best friend, Tess. They also cover the role of research, the challenges of crafting a compelling ending, and the influence of editors in refining the manuscript
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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 student, Holly Brunnbauer, for a warm, laugh-filled, and insightful conversation about writing her first rom-com What Did I Miss. From school staff rooms and awkward first drafts to awards, agents, and publishing deals, Holly’s journey is one of grit, grace, and great humour.
Pam and Holly delve into:
The path from blogger to published author
Navigating character arc, emotional depth, and laugh-out-loud moments
Writing strong female leads (and sizzly sex scenes )
How a high school sweetheart breakup sparked a brilliant story idea
The ups and downs of pitching, publishing, and finding the right agent
This ep is not just for rom-com lovers—it’s for any writer wondering whether their words are “good enough” and what can happen when you follow the joy.
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Imposter Syndrome. Comparisonitis. Self Doubt. Whatever we call it the fact is all writers and creatives suffer from it.
In this episode host Pamela Cook delves into her personal struggles with imposter syndrome and discusses insights from previous podcast guests, including Eliza Henry Jones, Nikki Gammel, Sophie Green, Cassie Hamer, Natasha Lester, Holly Ringland, and Megan Della Camina, on managing self-doubt and fostering creativity.
Join Pam as she digs deep into her own battle with imposter syndrome and finds answers in the wisdom of her fellow writers.
00:00 Introduction and Acknowledgements
00:44 Technical Difficulties and Personal Updates
03:43 Substack Updates and New Initiatives
07:10 Exploring Imposter Syndrome
11:13 Insights from Eliza Henry Jones
13:42 Nikki Gammel on Male Confidence
17:16 Sophie Green's Perspective
21:08 Cassie Hamer's Inner Critic
24:28 Natasha Lester on Editorial Feedback
28:04 Holly Ringland on the Blank Page
34:35 Megan Della Camina's Inner Critic Work
37:59 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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What happens when a best selling Fantasy author does a sneaky genre swap?
Guest host Jo Riccioni welcomes bestselling author Lynette Noni to discuss her genre shift and new book, 'Wandering Wild.' They explore the departure from Noni's typical fantasy genre to YA contemporary, featuring a Hollywood actor and an Australian teen navigating a survival adventure. Lynnette reveals her inspirations, creative process, the challenges of addressing serious themes, and the joys of crafting new tropes.
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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 writing with two women on the frontlines of championing artistic rights, journalist @traceyspicer and writer @sandiedocker.
We promise, you’ll leave this episode informed, aware, determined and hopeful about the future of your work. These are scary times, but this community is full of courageous women.
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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, 'Rapture', set in the ninth century.
They delve into Maguire's transition from contemporary fiction, the extensive research involved, and the challenges of writing historical content while maintaining authenticity. Maguire also shares insights about her personal connection with faith and nature, the writing process, and the collaborative role of her editors.
For paid Substack subscribers, additional content includes Maguire's experiences with literary awards and mentoring emerging writers.
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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 Lauren's background in perinatal psychology shapes her storytelling and character development. Discover the intriguing folklore of Lithuanian beekeeping and the challenges of writing historical fiction.
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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 world of indie publishing with guests Sal Gallaher and Kirsten Nixon. Sal discusses her novel 'Secrets in the Lakes', her journey through editing, and the challenges of self-publishing. Kirsten shares her experience writing 'Voices of Entrepreneurial Women', detailing her approach to interviews and the decision to go the self-publishing route.
If you've ever thought about self publishing your book, or wondered what the process is like you'll love this chat with these two amazing women.
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WRITING LOVE, LOSS & VENICE
What happens when a bestselling author walks away from publishing—only to return with her biggest book yet? This week on Writes4Women, Pamela chats with Tess Woods about her five-year break from writing, rediscovering her passion, and the inspiration behind The Venice Hotel.
Tess shares the highs and lows of her journey, the real-life Venice stories woven into her novel, and—yes—how George Clooney and a “hot priest” made their way into the book!
For our Substack subscribers, there’s an exclusive bonus chat on writing multiple POVs, navigating tough editorial feedback, and balancing a writing career with real life.
New episode out now—link in bio!
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STITCHING STORIES TOGETHER
How do you turn fragments of family history into a novel that spans generations?
This week on Writes4Women, Pamela sits down with Chrissie Bellbrae to talk about the magic of uncovering forgotten stories, the inspiration behind The Florentine Quilt, and what happens when real-life twists shape our creative journeys.
Chrissie opens up about the thrill of researching family secrets, why she took the leap into self-publishing, and how surviving breast cancer gave her a new perspective on writing. Plus—how do you balance three timelines, three protagonists, and one legendary quilt without losing the thread? (Spoiler: It’s all about trusting the process.)
For our Substack subscribers, there’s an exclusive bonus chat where Chrissie takes us deeper into the research, travel, and history behind The Florentine Quilt. Don’t miss it!
Plug in. Get inspired. Let’s talk about storytelling, resilience, and the art of bringing the past to life.
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WRITING FAIRYTALES FOR GROWN-UPS
What does it take to turn folklore into a rich, immersive novel? This week on Writes4Women, guest host Jo Riccioni chats with the brilliant Kel Woods about crafting historical fantasy, blending research with imagination, and the writing process behind her stunning books After the Forest and Upon a Starlet Tide.
Kel shares how she found her unique voice, why mentorships transformed her writing, and the delicate balance between historical accuracy and storytelling magic. Plus—how do you create a male lead readers swoon over without falling into clichés? (Spoiler: Samuel might just be your new book boyfriend.)
For our Substack subscribers, there’s an exclusive bonus chat where Kel and Jo go deeper into the craft and business of publishing—don’t miss it!
Plug in. Get inspired. Let’s talk about writing stories that last.
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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 Rising', as they delve deep into the psychological aspects of writing, discussing inner critics, procrastination, perfectionism, and imposter syndrome.
Both authors share personal anecdotes on how they manage their time, nurture their creativity, and handle feedback and criticism. Megan also speaks about the evolution of her writing process and balancing her many professional commitments, offering insights into maintaining resilience and cultivating a growth mindset.
The episode emphasises the importance of honouring individual writing processes and staying true to one's creative journey.
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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 truly walked the path?
This week on Writes4Women, it’s our 2024 Wrap-Up Episode! Join @pamelacookwrites as she chats with guest hosts @rachaeljohnsisanauthor @maryloustephenswriter, @joriccioni, and her VA @anniebucknall, reflecting on a transformative year in writing and podcasting.
Why you’ll love this episode:
Insider reflections: Hear how our guests overcame challenges, celebrated triumphs, and tackled their writing goals this year.
Behind-the-scenes wisdom: Discover how Annie’s role in managing Writes4Women’s socials and Substack has strengthened the podcast community.
Creative practices that work: Learn tips for building a sustainable writing habit, even amidst life’s chaos.
What’s next: Get a sneak peek into the exciting plans for 2025, from book releases to writing retreats and more.
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Celebrate the wins. Learn from the journey. Keep writing.
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Struggling to find your unique voice or create stories that truly resonate? Wondering how to weave big ideas into page-turning narratives?
This week on Writes4Women with @pamelacookwrites, best-selling author @nikki.gemmell shares the secrets behind her latest feminist literary thriller, Wing, and how she transformed personal experiences into powerful, compelling fiction.
Here’s why you don’t want to miss this episode:
Build unforgettable tension: Discover how Nikki crafts layers of suspense and mystery, weaving together themes of friendship, gender politics, and generational divides.
Write with authenticity: Learn about her unique approach to second-person narrative and why it creates such an intimate, immersive experience.
Channel personal experiences: Nikki shares how journaling and reflecting on her own life fuels her stories, including Wing, which reimagines the darkness of the Australian bush and explores the complexity of female friendships.
Stay inspired: Hear how Nikki balances a prolific writing career with family life while creating works that resonate deeply with readers.
Get Inspired. Get Encouraged. Get Writing.
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Struggling to write a story that hooks readers? Feeling unsure about how to balance plot, character, and big ideas?
This week on Writes4Women with Pamela Cook, Vanessa McCausland shares the secrets behind her latest novel, The Last Illusion of Paige White, and how she overcame the exact challenges you might be facing as a writer.
Here’s how listening can help YOU:
Tighten your plot: Vanessa breaks down how she crafted a twist so good her first reader (her husband, a plot genius) didn’t see it coming. Learn how to set up red herrings and keep readers guessing without losing the heart of your story.
Make your characters unforgettable: Discover how she layered emotional depth into her characters, giving them flaws, secrets, and complexity that resonate.
Get unstuck: Vanessa shares how she overcame self-doubt, followed her instincts, and pushed through creative risks to write her most ambitious book yet.
Navigate the writing process: From messy first drafts to revisions that matter, this episode is packed with practical tips to keep your project on track.
Whether you’re just starting out or deep in the trenches of a draft, this episode will give you fresh ideas, clarity, and the encouragement you need to write a story that stands out.
Get Inspired. Get Encouraged. Get Writing.
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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 tips–from structural elements, point of view, voice and more. With resources and insights galore, this episode is like a free mentoring session with one of Australia’s best-love writing coaches.
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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 her belt, Sandy shares insights into navigating the publishing industry, the importance of determination and resilience, as well as tips on keeping the joy of writing alive.
We discuss her latest books, writing schedules, the balance of travel and writing, and her unique approach to story planning. Plus, discover special content for Writes4Women Substack subscribers!
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Jump into the latest episode of Writes4Women where Pamela Cook chats with international bestselling author Joanne Fedler about her enchanting new book, 'The Whale's Last Song.'
Joanne and Pamela share deep discussions on the writing process, the transformative power of words, and the inspiration drawn from the sea. Get a sneak peek into Jo's journey from law to literature, her raw reflections on grief, and the magic behind her storytelling.
AND paid Substack subscribers get an exclusive 15-minute bonus with must-hear writing tips!
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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 pours her rich background in music into her writing, creating a riveting tale that intertwines passion, politics, and power plays within the world of classical music. Learn about her transition from a musician to an author, the challenges of writing fiction, and her advice to aspiring writers.
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Timestamps:
0:00 Introduction and Episode Overview
01:50 Pamela’s Personal Update
03:01 Upcoming Webinars and Substack Bonuses
04:01 Listener Survey and Writing Prompts
08:04 Upcoming Podcast Episodes and Guests
09:30 Laura Boon Interviews Gillian Wills
32:14 The Sacrifices of a Musician's Life
32:40 Challenges Faced by Musicians
33:17 The Importance of Acoustics in Music
36:14 Publishing Journey and Rejections
39:57 Inspiration Behind 'Big Music'
42:20 Writing Process and Craft
53:39 Advice for Aspiring Writers
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This week, guest host Mary-Lou Stevens chats with bestselling author Maryanne O'Connor about her delightful new historical Christmas novel, MARY CHRISTMAS.
Discover how this fun and festive romance came about while also getting insights into the writing journeys of both Mary-Lou and Maryanne.
Plus, hear about exciting updates from Writes4Women and find holiday cheer with special giveaways and more!
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Guest host Jo Riccioni chats with fantasy author Madeleine Te Whiu about her Assassin trilogy's final instalment, crafting complex characters, balancing a vet nursing career with writing, and insights into her creative journey.
Madeline's passion for books began when she was growing up in rural South Australia. Her youngest memory of books is sitting on the lounge room floor while her mum read The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe. She was shortlisted for the WA Premier’s Prize for Emerging Writers 2023 and her Assassin series she creates an unforgettable world rife with grave secrets and suspenseful romance. The last book in the trilogy, The Queen's Thief will be released on October 31st 2024.
Expect world-building wonders, fan experiences, and the evolution of her dark fantasy series!
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Unlock the secrets of radical confidence, take steps to silence that inner critic and learn the profound distinction between the Hero’s and Heroine’s Journey in this week’s bumper episode with Megan Dalla-Camina, author of WOMEN RISING.
Megan Dalla-Camina is the Founder and CEO of Women Rising and a world leading expert in women’s leadership. A celebrated coach, influential writer, researcher and advocate for change, Megan is known for her brave and refreshing approach to women’s empowerment, wellbeing and leadership.
This conversation is jam-packed with aha moments about recognising and dealing with our inner critic, battling imposter syndrome and finding a way out of the internalised structures of patriarchy we don't even know we've absorbed.
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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 'Method Acting for Writers', to explore the craft of writing in deep point of view (DPOV).
Pam and Lisa chat about the nuances that distinguish DPOV from limited third-person narrative, the flexibility it offers in storytelling, and its popularity in genres like romance and fantasy. Lisa shares insights on using DPOV to achieve emotional depth and character immersion, touching on subjects like trauma representation and avoiding author intrusion.
The episode offers valuable tips and anecdotes for writers striving to deepen their narrative technique and engage readers through a vivid, character-driven perspective.
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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 top takeaways after spending a weekend with amazingly talented writers and shares her exciting news!
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This week on Writes4Women, host Pamela Cook sits down with Christy Cashman, author of The Truth About Horses, for an unforgettable chat about her writing journey, from film to fiction.
In this episode, Christy dives deep into the creative process behind her emotional debut novel—a coming-of-age story about a girl, her connection to horses, and the complexities of grief.
Whether you're a writer or just love a good story, this conversation is packed with inspiration and insights you won’t want to miss. Add this one to your playlist and prepare to get inspired by the world of horses and heartfelt storytelling!
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What books have most shaped your writing?
In this week’s episode, @pamelacookwrites returns to her ‘Under the Influence’ series where she chats to @joanna_nell_writer about the books that have made a big impact on her career. Prepare to add to your TBR pile because this episode is jam-packed with recommendations and writing advice
Timestamps:
00:44 Podcast Updates and Substack Announcement
03:38 Under the Influence Series Introduction
04:44 Guest Introduction: Joanna Nell
06:59 Book 1: The Talking Heads by Alan Bennett
14:02 Book 2: Difficult People by Dr. Rebecca Ray
21:16 Book 3: Our Souls at Night by Kent Haruf
24:20 A Proposal with a Twist
25:33 The Depth of Loneliness
26:56 Writing Techniques and Inspirations
29:07 Exploring 'Elizabeth Is Missing'
31:12 The Unreliable Narrator
35:13 First Person vs. Third Person
40:04 Upcoming Projects and Writing Process
44:09 Conclusion and Farewell
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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 about the importance of social media for authors, especially TikTok, and provides practical tips for creating engaging content. Stacy discusses her TikTok journey, which began during the pandemic, and how it transitioned from a fun activity to a powerful marketing tool. We also cover Stacy’s creative process for her videos, the role of hashtags, and her approach to writing and self-publishing. Plus the effective use of TikTok in building a reader base and making a measurable impact on book sales.
In the new intro Pam also reveals the benefits of joining the Writes4Women substack community.
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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 Christmas.' From their unique journeys to publication and the joy of writing communities to essential health tips for writers, discover the magic behind their latest collaborative project. Plus, Megan's love for newsletters and Anna's passion for exploring human relationships offer invaluable insights. Don’t miss this warm, festive episode!
Discussion Topics:
Personal Writing Update
Introducing Today's Guests
Guest Author: Anna Fox Kirk's Journey
Guest Author: Megan Mayfair's Journey
Collaborative Anthologies
The 12 Tropes of Christmas Anthology
Pre-Order and Marketing Strategies
Exciting Anthology Stories
Balancing Writing and Life
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Host Pamela Cook discusses her experiences at the recent Romance Writers of Australia conference held in Adelaide. She provides a detailed overview of the event, including a variety of sessions on writing, social media strategy, and career longevity in romance writing.
Key highlights include discussions on current trends in the romance writing industry, the importance of authenticity in social media, and practical tips for building emotional resonance in storytelling.
Pamela also shares insights from notable speakers such as Ann Gracie, Elana Johnson, and Christina Lauren, and emphasises the value of community and perseverance in a writing career.
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Join contemporary fiction writers Anne Freeman and debut author Casey Knott as they delve into their engaging novels 'Forgotten' and 'Me that You See.' In this episode, Anne and Casey discuss the extraordinary challenges their female protagonists face, from grappling with lost memories to navigating unexpected life changes. Tune in to hear about their unique writing processes, the importance of friendship and self-love in their stories, and the journey from draft to publication
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction to Anne Freeman
00:31 Meet Casey Nott
03:58 Themes of Identity and Reinvention
04:57 Writing Process and Inspirations
11:45 Friendships and Female Support
27:51 Writing Challenges and Craft Books
30:15 The Journey to Publication
32:31 Dealing with Rejection and Feedback
44:16 Dream Moments in the Writing Process
47:23 The Heart of Writing
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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 world of psychological thrillers with debut author Lisa Kenway on this week's episode of Writes4Women. Tune in as Lisa shares the long journey to publication behind her gripping novel ALL YOU TOOK FROM ME and how her writing friends kept her going through rejections. Plus, discover how the beauty and menace of the Blue Mountains play a crucial role in her storytelling.
A must-listen for aspiring authors and thriller writers!
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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.
Discover how THE HOURS by Michael Cunningham captured women's lives, THE ARTISTS’ WAY by Julia Cameron unlocked creativity, and Tim Winton's works enriched settings and characters. Explore the emotional depths in Emily Henry's romcoms and understand how diving into your favourite books can enhance your own writing craft.
Don't miss this insightful peek into a writer's psyche and process!
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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 Lyrebird Lake Ladies Choir.' Sandie shares insights into her inspiration for the story, the challenges of writing dual timelines, and the emotional depth of her characters. The discussion also delves into the importance of author branding, the concept of belonging, and the therapeutic power of music.
Pam and Sandie also chat about the 'women's fiction' genre label and what's coming up at the Northern Beaches Readers Festival.
Timestamps:
06:56 Sandy Docker's Latest Release: The Liar, Bird Lake Ladies Choir
14:15 The Healing Power of Music
18:53 Writing Process and Inspirations
23:36 Challenges and Revisions
29:42 Dual Timelines and Character Development
31:54 Writing in Multiple Timelines
32:19 The Art of Character Development
34:27 Publishing Realities
34:53 Book Cover Evolution
41:31 Embracing Women's Fiction
46:28 Motherhood in Writing
51:17 Northern Beaches Readers Festival
55:11 The Heart of Writing: Hope
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This week on Writes4Women, get encouraged to reimagine your pathway to publishing. Pamela Cook hosts the unstoppable Sasha Wasley, diving into her riveting journey as a hybrid author. Don’t miss Sasha’s insights on being resilient in publishing, generating multiple revenue streams, and the exciting prospects of mixing traditional and indie publishing worlds!
Timestamps:
Pam’s Introduction and Personal Writing Updates
Exciting News: Pam’s Backlist and New Publisher
Meet Today's Guest: Sasha Wasley
Kickstarter Success Strategies
Diving into TikTok
Exploring Substack
Balancing Multiple Writing Identities
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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 of Writes4Women with host Pamela Cook and novelist Donna Cameron.
Donna shares her journey from playwright to novelist, the deep character psychology, the crucial role of hope, and the joys of writing that keep her going. Tune in for her thought-provoking insights and heartwarming humour!
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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 procedural best selling author, Sarah Bailey.
Sarah spills the beans on her dynamic writing process, from initial ideas to final edits. Don’t miss insights on creating gripping tension, managing ethical dilemmas, and the thrill of seeing her series potentially hit the TV screen!
A riveting episode for both readers and writers, regardless of what genre you're into!
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Ever wondered how debut authors navigate the rollercoaster of their first publication?
In this insightful episode of Writes4Women, Pam chats with debut novelists Maxine Fawcett, Jill Valentine and Helen Signy. From the emotional highs and lows of the writing process to the triumphs and challenges of getting published, this episode is packed with candid conversations and valuable advice. Tune in to discover the real stories behind their debut novels and gain inspiration for your own writing journey. Don't miss this empowering episode!
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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 conversation packed with reflections and practical tips. Discover how to stay motivated and keep reaching towards your publication goals, even in challenging times. Lisa also talks about re-inventing her backlist and finding life in old manuscripts, as well as finding a new pen name.
Grab a cuppa, pop on your headphones and enjoy this chat with Lisa.
Timestamps
[00:00:34] Exploring Lisa’s Writing Journey
[00:07:05] The Persistence Required for Writing Success
[00:17:04] Self-Publishing Challenges and Lessons Learned
[00:24:00] Reworking and Updating Older Books for New Audiences
[00:36:32] The Importance of Professional Editing and Constructive Feedback
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Feeling overwhelmed by the pressures of writing?
Join Maya Linnell as she chats with New York Times bestselling author Katherine Center on the Writes4Women Podcast! Catherine shares her journey of moving from a slow burn to success, her love for the joyful process of writing, and the art of self-encouragement. Discover how hope and humor blend seamlessly in her stories, and why embracing joy can make all the difference. Don't miss out on this inspiring episode filled with wisdom, laughter, and heartening advice for aspiring writers!
Timestamps
00:00 Introduction to Writes4Women
03:12 The Joy of Writing and Overcoming Publishing Challenges
10:31 The Importance of Reading for Pleasure
20:22 Katherine's Early Writing and Publishing Struggles
34:28 Balancing Joy and Heartache in Stories
37:04 Daily Writing Process and Challenges
44:39 Advice for Aspiring Writers
48:13 The Heart of Writing: Hope
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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 Writes4Women, giving you 5 reasons you should keep writing that DON’T include signing a book contract. If the sometimes fickle publishing industry has you a bit down, have a moment with Pam and find your mojo again
Timestamps:
(01:30 - 02:45) Sometimes Publishing Hurts - What Inspired this Episode
(15:08 - 16:57) Reason 1: Writing as Creative Expression
(18:01 - 19:33) Reason 2: The Cathartic Nature of Writing
(19:35 - 20:51) Reason 3: Escaping into Imaginary Worlds
(22:20 - 24:50) Reason 4: Being Part of the Writing Community
(26:05 - 28:17) Reason 5: Writing as an Act of Hope
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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 journalist Julie's novels are inspired by her experiences on stage as a child extra in the newly-opened Sydney Opera House (The Understudy) and now by her research into the life of 1920's movie icon Annette Kellerman. Set in 2024 and 1923 the dual timeline story is a stirring tale of mystery and romance about the 'million dollar mermaid'.
Julie talks about the inspiration for the story and how she turned fact into fiction to create the character of Rose Carey. It's a great conversation between two talented writers of historical fiction.
In the intro Pam reveals all (well, some) about her recent Next Chapter Writing Retreat.
Grab a cuppa, pop on your walking shoes and enjoy the ep.
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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 release of her debut novel to her latest work, ONE OF US IS MISSING. Gain invaluable insights into Ber's process of dealing with publishing highs and lows, her approach to creating compelling family drama, and the crucial role of rewriting.
This episode is a treasure trove for aspiring writers and fans of Ber Carroll's novels, offering practical advice and deep dives into the realities of a writing career.
Grab a cup of yur favourite brew or pop on your headphones and walking shoes, and enjoy this conversation with Ber Carroll
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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 junior soccer game. Some onlookers are shocked. But others saw it coming. Rivalry, parental pressure, coaching bias, inequity, and many other factors have played a part in turning Saturday mornings into a pressure cooker. The story is told from multiple points of view and takes us into the competitive world of children's sport.
Karen Viggers is an author, veterinarian and podcaster. She is the author of five novels: The Stranding (2008), The Lightkeeper’s Wife (2011), The Grass Castle (2014), The Orchardist’s Daughter (2019) and Sidelines (2024).
Her work is set in Australian landscapes and communities, and explores contentious issues, such as dying with dignity, displacement of First Peoples, wildlife conservation, clear-felling of native forests, and now, modern parenting and junior sport.
She is co-host of the Secrets From the Green Room podcast in which she interviews writers and other book industry colleagues about books and writing.
Her novels have been translated into several languages and have enjoyed great success in France where she is a bestselling author and has won a literary award.
Karen lives on Ngunnawal and Ngambri land in Canberra with her ecologist husband.
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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, published by HQ Harper Collins. Renae Black's family stretches back at least three generations of farmers on both her mum and dad's side. She spent her formative years growing up on a property north of Wagga New South Wales, that bred cattle and hosted the odd ostrich sale.
A qualified social worker, Renae has spent the last decade working in the child protection. By night, she escapes into the romantic rural fiction stories that she writes. In 2023, Renae won the RWA Sapphire Award for best unpublished manuscript by a published author. Her first novel, On the Downlow, was published by Escape in digital format, and Red Dirt Home has recently been released in all formats.
It's a heartfelt, deeply emotional story about finding home, facing the past, and falling in love. Pam chats to Renae about writing the novel, the difficulties of sensitively portraying sexual assault, and the steps she took that resulted in a publishing contract.
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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 seductive story of rivalry, artistic passion and a woman bold enough to use her beauty as a weapon.
It's a dual timeline, multiple point of view narrative set in the seventeenth century written in Lauren's beautiful prose style, and meticulously weaving fact and fiction.
In this episode Pamela chats to Lauren about the inspiration for the book, her writing process, developing a sense of self as a writer and how she incorporates writing into her life. It's a great conversation that will appeal to both readers and writers.
In the introduction Pam talks about her upcoming retreat and our latest Patreon bonus, The Diary of a Procrastinator.
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Jenna Lo Bianco is a writer, educator, PhD Candidate, and advocate for Italian language education in Australia. She is the author of the newly released contemporary fiction title, The Italian Marriage, the first of three books all set in Italy.
With nearly 60 publications to her name, Jenna is trusted nationally and internationally to write about all things ‘Italian’. She is a Fellow of the International Specialised Skills Institute and Italian Australian Foundation, regular contributor to Segmento Magazine, and has written and consulted in educational publishing for more than a decade.
A romantic at heart, Jenna writes contemporary romances set in Italy that read like a fictional slice of ‘la dolce vita’, but are steeped in candour and truths – both the convenient and inconvenient – drawing upon her personal life experiences in Italy, and her intimate knowledge of the Italian language and culture.
She may appear to live in Melbourne, but her heart and soul are Rome’s most permanent residents.
In this episode Jenna chats to guest host Laura Boon about strategising to get a book deal, writing what she loves and infusing her stories with her own experiences.
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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 her reverse harem Maddison Kate series.
Unable to find enough of the books she wanted to read, Tate turned her hand to writing reverse harem novels. Since then she has written over 45 novels and hit the best-seller lists time and time again. In this episode she reveals the secrets of her success, her writing process and talks about how writing the books you want to read will help ou find your audience.
A great episode for both indie and trad authors! Grab a cuppa or pop on your headphones and walking shoes and join Pam and Tate on the Writes4Women Convo Couch.
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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 childcare provider drugging her children with cough syrup and Tylenol to get them to sleep. Horrified and not able to trust anyone with her babies anymore, she needed something to do while working from home.
A diehard bookworm, Brenda decided to try her hand at writing fiction.That first book was a historical romance. In the last 25 years, Brenda has also written contemporary romance, romantic suspense, women's fiction, and more. She also runs a successful book club with over 25,000 members.
In this episode Brenda chats to guest host Rachael Johns about her latest release, Tourist Season, her writing process, genre mash ups and a whole lot more.
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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 intrigue and romance, woven into the factual story of the beginnings of the Cadbury chocolate factory in Tasmania. Mary-Lou talks about the inspiration for the novel, the pressures of writing 'the second book', research rabbit holes and bringing her characters to life on the page. Pam also delves into Mary-Lou's writing process, particularly now she's on the road, slow travelling around the world.
In the intro, Pam discusses the issue of narrative perspective and writing in deep point of view.
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Guest host Meredith Jaffé, author of The Dressmakers of Yarrandarrah and The Tricky Art of Forgiveness, chats to Jane Tara about her new release Tilda is Visible.
Jane has published over a hundred children's books, several plays ya in romance novels, as well as travel and educational books and journalism. She spent 13 years wandering the world and lived in five countries, but is now happily at home in Sydney. Jane is also the general manager of Better Reading, a community of engaged readers, and a powerhouse of support for Australian writing. Her new novel Tilda is Visible, was one of the buzz titles of the 2023 Frankfurt Book Fair and is getting rave reviews.
Jane chats to Meredith about the quite personal inspiration for the novel, the evolution of the story, her writing process, and the theme of the novel: the invisibility of women as they age.
This is a fabulous conversation between two talented authors. Grab a cuppa or put on your walking shoes and enjoy this episode with Meredith and Jane.
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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 Light, a beautiful story of growing up between two cultures and coming to grips with grief.
Kathryn was born in Washington, DC to a Palestinian father and an American mother, and grew up in Iran, Kuwait, Beirut, and Jerusalem, where she attended Arabic, British and American schools. After working as a journalist and a features writer for an English weekly newspaper in Bahrain, she turned to writing fiction. Her published works include a collection of short stories, four novels and her recently released memoir.
Kathryn's love of dance informs her memoir, and she chats to Pam about her writing process, bringing the story to life through the use of fiction techniques, and so much more.
Sit back, grab a cuppa, pop on your walking shoes, whatever it is that you do while you listen to rights for women and enjoy this chat with Catherine.
Episode Chapters:
(0:00:00) - Celebrating Women's Voices With Catherine Abdul-Baki
(0:07:07) - Journey to Becoming a Writer
(0:20:45) - Expat Life in Middle East
(0:34:02) - Love of Dance and Music Inherited
(0:39:46) - Unexpected Journey
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Rae Cairns hosts a compelling interview with bestselling crime author Dervla McTiernan, who shares insights on her latest book WHAT HAPPENED TO NINA?. The conversation delves into McTiernan's writing process, the evolution of her craft from her first book to her ninth, and the thematic exploration of toxic relationships and the weaponization of media in her novel. McTiernan's personal journey, including her remarkable path to publication and her battle with a brain tumour, is also highlighted, offering an inspiring look at resilience and dedication to storytelling.
Grab a cuppa, or pop on your headphones and walking shoes and enjoy!
Episode Chapters
(01:25 - 02:47) Women's Writing Circle and Retreat Information
(07:36 - 09:06) Recognizing the Reality of Domestic Violence
(15:49 - 16:48) Character vs. Story in Writing
(18:58 - 19:51) Writing Process and Inner Voices
(27:48 - 28:43) Leveraging Social Media for Writers
(30:44 - 31:49) Contrasting Books and Building Empathy
(44:34 - 45:33) Escape Through Engaging Fiction
(52:27 - 53:43) Discovering Crime as a Genre
(56:21 - 57:25) Collaboration Between Author and Narrator
(01:08:18 - 01:03:41) Navigating Writing With Kindness and Authenticity
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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 Docs and Love on Campus. Her most recent release, Someone Else's Bucket List, a P.S. I Love You for the digital age, is about an outgoing social media influencer who leaves crippling medical debt behind after her tragically young death from leukemia, and her final wish is for her introverted younger sister to take over her accounts and complete her bucket list while her millions of fans follow along. Perfect for fans of Josie Silver and Rebecca Serle, Amy T. Matthews’ wryly funny, bittersweetnew novel puts a uniquely poignant, achingly uplifting twist on life after loss, dreams that can come true—and how a strong sister bond can be timeless.
Amy also writes under the pen name Amy Barry and has had huge success with her western romances. She also previously wrote historical romances under the name Tess LeSue.
Amy lives in Adelaide with a collection of beloved people both real and imagined, and in this episode she chats to guest host Rachael Johns about her new release, writing process and her love of the romance genre.
Grab a cuppa, pop on your headphones and enjoy this chat between two best selling romance authors.
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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 reader acclaim. Her new novel, The Eleventh Floor, is a page turning read about a sleep deprived first time mum and a crime she wishes she didn't witness.
In this episode Pam chats to Kylie about her experience of writing 'the second novel', pushing the 'make things worse' mantra to the limit and the importance of determination in pushing through rejections. It's a jam packed episode with an intro on Pam's experience in writing in a new point of view and new genre, and the importance of understanding your character's wants and needs.
Grab a cuppa, pop on your head phones and enjoy this chat with Kylie Orr.
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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 about her new release The Other Bridget, a fabulous contemporary romance which draws inspiration from one of the all time great rom coms, The Diary of Bridget Jones by Helen Fielding.
Rachael shares where the original idea for the story came from, how she developed a large cast of characters, the enemies to lovers trope and all ab out her librarian protagonist's love of books. She also discusses what she's learnt about writing and publishing and why she's such a passionate supporter of the romance genre.
Grab a cuppa, pop on your headphones and enjoy this fun chat with Rachael.
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Welcome to Season 5 of Writes4Women!
In this captivating episode of Writes4Women, we sit down with acclaimed author Hannah Richell to dive into her writing journey, the challenges she's faced, and her change of direction as she takes on the psychological thriller genre in her new release The Search Party.
Hannah opens up about overcoming writer's block, the profound influence of setting in her stories, and the joy of rediscovering her passion for writing. Additionally, she discusses the impactful Richell Prize for emerging writers, sharing valuable insights and encouragement for aspiring authors. Join us for a heartfelt exploration of creativity, resilience, and the power of storytelling.
Hannah Richell’s latest novel THE SEARCH PARTY is out now!
Join Pam and Hannah on the Writes4Women Convo Couch for this fabulous chat to kick off Season 5.
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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, challenges and some delightful book recommendations to snuggle up with this holiday season. We celebrate 25,000 downloads of the podcast and look back on the year that was.
We believe that the best gift we can give our readers this Christmas is the love of reading, so here's to a year filled with writing, challenges, triumphs, and of course great books. Let's make a toast to the stories that make us who we are and the ones yet to be written.
Grab a cuppa - or your favourite Christmas bevvy - and join us as we celebrate the 2023 writing and podcasting year.
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In this episode of Writes4Women, guest host Laura Boon facilitates a detailed conversation with debut crime author Lynne Johnson about her experience writing The Bait Trap.
Lynne writes crime with feeling, that deals with gritty social issues, like addiction. The Bait Trap draws on her own struggles with alcoholism. Lynne's characters are richly layered and her narrative delves deeply into issues around alcoholism and recovery. Lynne discusses her writing process, research methods, and the importance of resilience, determination, and diligence in getting published.
Before turning to writing full-time, Lynne was a copyright lawyer for over three decades. She now works with alcoholics and addicts in correctional facilities in Sydney and regional NSW, facilitating 12-Step meetings and taking men and women through the 12 Steps. Lynne lives in the Southern Highlands on Gundungurra and Tharawal Land, with her husband and many animals who lack boundaries. Lynne has degrees in arts, law, corporate governance and risk management.
Join Laura and Lynne on the Writes4Women Convo Couch for this insightful look into writing emotionally charged fiction that will keep readers turning the page.
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Nancy Cunningham is a writer from Adelaide, South Australia, who has always loved storytelling in all its forms. Novels, short stories, TV, movies, video games, songs and poetry have all inspired her to write stories in genres from historical to romance to crime and science fiction to short literary fiction. But 20th century historical fiction is where her writing heart really lies, especially stories involving stoic heroines of the past overcoming adversity.
Nancy's debut, Crossing the Bridge, has been a winner and finalist in several awards, including the prestigious Valerie Parve Award, the West Houston Emily's, was long listed for the Romance Writers of Australia Emerald Award in 2020 and the Sapphire in 2021.
In 2020 it won the CYA All Stars Conference, unpublished adult manuscript prize, and it's going to be out on the 1st of January. In this episode Pam chats to Nancy about her path to publication, the important roles mentors have played in developing her writing skills, entering competitions, contributing to anthologies and her debut novel.
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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 II historical fiction, was published by Hawkeye Publishing in 2021. It was long listed for the 2019 Lucy Cavendish Fiction Prize, and was runner up in the 2020 Hawkeye Publishing Manuscript Development Prize. In 2022, Camille completed the Curtis Brown Creative Six Month Novel Writing course. During which she wrote her second historical fiction novel, The Woman in the Waves. It was shortlisted for numerous prizes and won the 2023 Hawkeye Publishing Manuscript Development Prize, and is going to be published by Hawkeye in 2024.
Camille is a great example of a writer who continues to improve her craft and put herself out there, and looks for opportunities to get her books in front of publishers and readers. This is a great chat about Camille's path to publication, writing process and her determination to improve her craft.
Grab a cuppa or pop on your headphones and enjoy this episode with Camille Booker.
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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 witty and touching tale about mismatched expectations and living life in the moment,
Joanna provides a fascinating insight into her creative process, talks about the disappointment of an initial draft being rejected by her publisher and how she picked herself up and got on with the job to produce the final (fabulous!) manuscript. Pam and Jo also talk about author branding, forging a career as a writer and finding a balance between your own goals as a writer while also meeting the demands of the publishing industry.
This is a great conversation between two established authors on the ups and downs of the writing and publishing life. Grab a cuppa or put on your walking shoes and prepared to be inspired!
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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 the ideas aren't flowing?
- What comes first, plot or character?
- How do I stop adding new words at the revision stage?
- How do you get through your darkest times as a writer?
- What if a book with a similar plot or idea comes out while you're still working on yours?
- What are your top three writing craft books?
Pam also has news about 2024 courses and a retreat!
Grab a cuppa, pop on your headphones while you walk and enjoy this informative episode on the craft of writing.
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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 with guest host, Jo Riccioni. Freya guides us through her unique magic system, based on the concept of 'cradling', inspired by an activity she loved as a child. She further explores the underlying inequalities and social assumptions embedded in her magic system and gives us a peek behind the curtains on how she developed her characters Edwin and Robin, and the intricacies of their magical romance.
Freya address the pressures of meeting publisher deadlines and the industry's expectation of fantasy and romance writers to produce multiple books annually. She offers an insightful glimpse into her own experiences, sharing how she maintained her schedule for her trilogy and the sense of wish-fulfillment she discovered during the pandemic.
Finally, we discuss the evolving publishing industry and the recent market trends. The episode looks into the trend of genre mashing and its implications for authors trying to make a mark. We also touch upon the challenges of deciding between writing a romance or fantasy series and how to market oneself as an author. Also, tune in to our conversation about the impact of self-published books on traditional publishing. Lastly, we chat about the inspiration behind transforming a standalone book into a series and the books and authors that have influenced Freya's writing journey. Don't miss this enriching conversation with one of the most exciting voices in fantasy literature today.
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0:00:00 - Historical Fantasy and Writing a Series
0:06:21 - Plotting a Romance Fantasy Series
0:19:38 - Writing a Book Series
0:30:44 - Navigating Genre and Market Trends
0:41:09 - Influences and Writing Approach
0:53:26 - Science Fiction, Horror, and Fairy Tales
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What happens when you blend the potent cocktail of creativity, storytelling, and raw human emotions? You get an engrossing conversation with Holly Ringland, a writer, storyteller, and television presenter whose work has traversed the globe and screens alike. Holly joins us to shed light on her creative journey, from the conception of her internationally best-selling debut novel, The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart, to its transformation into an Amazon Prime series. She also unwraps her new nonfiction book about creativity, The House that Joy Built, and gives us a glimpse of her second novel, The Seven Skins of Esther Wilding.
This episode takes you on an emotional rollercoaster, offering an intimate look at Holly’s response to seeing her story come alive on screen. It also delves into her transformative writing experience and the power of overcoming fear. Ever wondered how to harness creativity and foster growth amidst the noise of self-doubt and fear? Holly shares her secrets, detailing her approach to writing, her dual desks strategy and the importance of small, achievable steps and connecting with nature.
Finally, Holly underscores the importance of self-belief in her writing journey, sharing her story of defiance against initial rejection. Reminding us that creativity is an integral part of our everyday lives, she explores the joy, fear, bravery, and the power of having an inner fan. This episode is not only a celebration of storytelling but also an empowering narrative reminding us all that we have the power to write our own stories. Join us as we navigate this incredible journey with Holly Ringland!
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In this episode of Writes4Women, host Pamela Cook introduces an exciting collaboration with four renowned anthologists for the upcoming book A COUNTRY VET CHRISTMAS. Featuring contributions from Pamela herself, Alissa Callan, Penelope Janu, Lily Malone, and Stella Quinn, this anthology celebrates a collection of novellas with a festive touch, all beautifully packaged with a gorgeous cover by HQ HarperCollins.
Originating from diverse writing backgrounds, each contributor brings their unique flair to the project. While Pamela ventures into the realm of novella writing for the first time, she joins her fellow writers in sharing insights about the anthology, the process of penning shorter tales, and offering invaluable writing tips.
The conversation promises to delve into the stories within A COUNTRY VET CHRISTMAS and the art of crafting compelling novellas.
Join Pamela, Penelope, Stella, Alissa and Lily into this fascinating insight into novella writing, individual writing processes, inspiration, celebrating the spirit of Christmas and the joy of collaborative storytelling in A COUNTRY VET CHRISTMAS.
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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 a spellbinding narrative? Today, we're thrilled to have debut novelist Kell Woods on the Convo Couch, painting a vivid picture of her journey from a childhood filled with magic to becoming the author of AFTER THE FOREST. The book is a fascinating amalgamation of love, magic, history, and a retelling of the Hansel & Gretel fairy tale—promising to leave you enchanted.
We dive deep into Kell's writing process, exploring the challenges she faced, from finding an agent to maintaining historical accuracy. We also discuss the inspiration she drew from fairy tales and how she skillfully infused her narrative with historical elements. As a debut author, Kell opens up about her struggles and triumphs, offering valuable insights for aspiring writers. In addition, we explore the unique themes in her novel and the powerful message it delivers about acknowledging and embracing one's uniqueness.
Towards the end of our conversation, we switch gears to talk about the business side of writing and launching a novel. Kell shares her tips on time management, the importance of professional feedback, and how to effectively promote your book online. We celebrate the book launch and discuss the joy of connecting with readers. Whatever your relationship with writing—whether you're an aspiring author or a fantasy lover—this episode is an insightful journey into the universe of storytelling.
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Ever wondered about the journey from journalism to fiction writing? Allow us to introduce you to the awe-inspiring author, Carrie Cox, who has skilfully navigated this transition. Carrie opens up about the evolution of her writing career, sharing the source of inspiration for her novels Afternoons with Harvey Beam and Storylines. She delves deep into the themes of the human condition that she boldly explores in her writing and offers a peek into the narrative arc of her debut novel.
In this thought-provoking conversation with guest host Meredith Jaffé, we examine Carrie's approach to character development and theme exploration in her work. We scrutinize how physical appearances and vulnerability can shape our way of engaging with the world and throw light on the cathartic power of storytelling as a form of emotional healing. Carrie unveils the real-life influences that have sculpted her story, and the unique challenges and triumphs of creating a wellness retreat for her protagonist, Nessa.
As we draw to the close of our enlightening discussion, we dissect the significance of humour in writing, and its role in setting the rhythm, pacing, and maintaining relationships between characters. Carrie shares her unique writing process and reveals how she strikes a balance between plotting and letting the story naturally unfold.
We also touch upon the importance of writing residencies, the hurdles of publicity, and marketing for a Western Australian-based writer, and the crucial role of sensitivity readers in the writing process. Carrie's journey is a testament to the transformative power of storytelling, the influence of character development, and the magic that transpires when we let our stories lead the way. Join us for an episode brimming with valuable insights, advice, and inspiration for all aspiring authors.
Show Host, Pamela Cook shares her writing progress on her upcoming novel, Out of the Ashes, and sets herself the ambitious goal of writing 10,000 words this week.
Discussing what to do when you feel stuck, Pam emphasises the importance of asking for help—whether that’s from a writer friend or by reading a recommended craft book.
Join Pam, Meredith and Carrie for this fabulous episode of Writes4Women
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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, when she spoke to Pam about writing dual timelines. Since then, Vanessa has published two subsequent books, The Beautiful Words and Dreaming in French.
Like many writers, books were her magical escape portals, and she spent her early years soaking up as many as she possibly could. Writing provided a similar escape, and now she loves nothing more than disappearing into the fictional world of the book she is writing. Vanessa's stories always feature a mystery or an intrigue of some kind. Their pages abound with 'beautiful words', but she doesn't shy away from the darker side of life because in her words, "it's only through darkness that we really understand the quality of the light".
In this episode Vanessa talks about the inspiration for the characters in Dreaming in French, her writing process for this book, dual timelines, what she does when she comes up against a wall or a block, the challenges that she had in writing the book how she handled trying to get across the sense of the French voice in the story. And lots more!
This is a great episode for readers, but there is also so much writing craft chat for the writers. So sit back and grab a cuppa, or maybe pop on your headphones and go for a walk, and enjoy this episode of Writes4Women.
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In this double-up episode guest host Australian rural fiction author Maya Linell chats to international best selling author Paige Toon, before Maya hops into the hot seat to talk to Pam about her latest release.
Paige grew up between England, Australia and America and has been writing books set in sun-drenched locations around the world since 2007. She has written sixteen women's fiction novels, a three-part spin-off series for young adults and a collection of short stories. Her novels have sold almost 2 million copies worldwide.
Paige chats about her latest release Only Love Can Hurt Like This, her shift from rom com to a more emotional style of story, and a whole lot more about her writing life. Pam then puts Maya in the guest spot for a chat about her latest release Kookaburra Cottage and what it's been like to develop a whole new set of characters.
This is a jam-packed episode so settle in for a whole lot of writing talk with Pam, Paige and Maya.
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Guest host Meredith Jaffé chats to Tulmur author and publishing all-rounder Melanie Saward about her debut novel, Burn, her bumpy path to publication, writing intergenerational trauma, sensitivity reading and more.
Melanie was born in a little town called Burnie in lutruwita (Tasmania), grew up in an even smaller town called Perth (also in lutruwita) and was dragged kicking and screaming (sorry Mum and Dad) to the Brisbane suburb of Bracken Ridge when she was fifteen. She has worked in one of the big 4 publishing houses; been a freelance editor on books, audiobooks, and literary magazines; been a marketer and publicity person; a researcher; and a sensitivity reader. These days Mel spends most of her time teaching university students about the Australian industry at the Queensland University of Technology (QUT).
Pam also gives an update on her writing week, and has news about a new bonus for Patreon supporters.
This conversation is jam packed with so much gold for both readers and writers. Grab a cuppa, or your preferred beverage, sit back and enjoy this chat between Meredith and Melanie.
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Writes4Women is back!
And not with one rom com author, but four fabulous romantic comedy authors. Award winning Romance author Penelope Janu (In at the Deep End) chats to three debut rom-commers about their new releases: Lucy Lever (Mystic Ridge), Amy Hutton (Sit Stay Love) and Karina May (Duck L'Orange for Breakfast). A great chat about writing inspiration, path to publication, process and more. All three authors are working on their next books and are well and truly establishing themselves as must-reads in the Australian publishing landscape.
Pam also gives an update on her writing and shares some tips gleaned from the recent RWA Conference.
Grab a cuppa, sit back and enjoy this wonderful panel chatting all things rom com.
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Guest host Meredith Jaffé interviews Suzanne Leal, author of the novels Running with Ivan, The Teacher's Secret, Border Street, and The Deceptions. A regular presenter at literary, corporate, community and school events, she is the former chair of the fiction and poetry panel for the Prime Minister's Literary Awards and is a board member of BAD Sydney Crime Writers Festival. From 2017 to 2019, she was the senior judge for the NSW Premier’s Literary Awards.
A lawyer experienced in child protection, criminal law, and refugee law, Suzanne is a senior member of the New South Wales Civil and Administrative Tribunal and former member of the Refugee Review Tribunal.
She's the former chair of fiction and poetry panel for the Prime Minister's Literary Awards and a board director of the BAD Sydney Crime Writers Festival and online host of Thursday Book Club.
In this episode Meredith and Suzanne chat about her new release, her writing process and writinf for a variety of readers.
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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 Party, was the bestselling debut novel of 1999. Since then she has published another sixteen novels, most recently a number of dark psychological thrillers, including The Girls and Then She Was Gone (both of which were Richard & Judy Book Club picks) as well as I Found You and Watching You. Lisa is a top ten New York Times and number one Sunday Times bestselling author who has been published worldwide in over twenty-five languages.
Rachael is currently Australia’s leading writer of contemporary relationship stories around women’s issues, a genre she has coined ‘life-lit’. She continually places in Booktopia’s Top 50 Aussie Authors poll and lives in the Swan Valley with her hyperactive husband, three mostly-gorgeous heroes-in-training, two ravenous cats, a cantankerous bird and a very badly-behaved dog.
Join Rachael and Lisa as they chat about Lisa's new release None of This is True, her thoughts on changing genres, her writing process and more.
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Ashley Kalagian Blunt is a writer, speaker and podcaster. Her bestselling psychological thriller, Dark Mode, is out now in Australia and the UK, and forthcoming in Germany.
She is the author of two previous books, How to Be Australian, a memoir, and My Name Is Revenge, a thriller novella and collected essays. Her writing appears widely across Australian and international publications.
Ashley is a frequent speaker and panel moderator, and co-hosts a podcast, James and Ashley Stay at Home, on writing, creativity and health with James McKenzie Watson.
In this episode Ashley chats to fellow psychological thriller author and guest host Rae Cairns about writing Dark Mode, finding her writing groove, writing with a chronic illness and building her skill set as a writer.
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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 by night, Gina is an award-winning author, science historian, and former psychologist whose feature articles, columns, essays and short stories have been published in newspapers and magazines, including The Age, The Australian Cosmos, and New Scientist.
Gina is the author of two books of nonfiction, the acclaimed Behind the Shock Machine, and The Lost Boys. Her co-production of the ABC Radio National Documentary Beyond the Shock Machine won the Silver World Medal for a history documentary in the 2009 New York Festival Radio awards. She was runner up for the Brag University of New South Wales Prize for Science Writing in 2013, and her work has been anthologised in best Australian Science writing.
My Father the Whale, is her first novel and it was shortlisted for the 2021 Harper Collins Banjo Prize. It's a heartwarming tale about yearning, belonging, and finding oneself. In this episode, in addition to exploring the world of the novel, Meredith chats to Gina about the differences between writing no-fiction and fiction, her writing process and path to publication.
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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 translated into dozens of languages and have appeared on bestseller lists around the world, including the New York Times, Wall Street Journal and U S A Today.
Kelly has appeared multiple times on Writes4Women because she's such a wonderful writer and always has so many illuminating things to share about the writing process. Her new release is The Paris Agent**, a multi-point of view, dual timeline novel set in wartime France in 1970s England. It's a heartbreaking, at times gut wrenching story, of two remarkable women who worked as special operations agents during the Second World War.
In this chat Kelly talks to Pam about the inspiration for the book, her writing process, research methods and a whole lot more.
Grab your headphones and settle in for this fabulous chat with Kelly Rimmer.
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Guest host Meredith Jaffé chats to journalist and novelist Naima Brown about her debit fiction title The Shot.
Naima holds degrees in Middle Eastern studies, anthropology and religious studies. Her non-fiction has appeared in Vogue Australia, The Guardian Australia, and more. She has spent over a decade working in news, current affairs and documentary, save for her brief stint in reality television, which inspired her new novel.
Naima was born and raised in Northern California before living and working in Yemen and Afghanistan, and she now lives in the Northern Rivers area of New South Wales.
Alongside Melissa Doyle, Naima is the co-author of How to Age Against the Machine an empowering guide for women ageing on their own terms. The Shot is a rollercoaster read about our obsession with beauty, the trappings of success, and the desperate, outrageous lengths we will go to for love and ambition. It asks the question: where is the line between entertainment and exploitation.
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This week's guest is internationally published author of contemporary women's fiction and romantic comedy novels, Jannette Paul. Janette is the altar ego of award-winning suspense author Jaye Ford. Her first novel won two Davitt Awards for Australian women crime writers and her books have been translated into nine languages.
Janette's latest novel is The Summer Place, a women's fiction novel about three women returning to the summer place of their youth for a beach wedding, each of them grappling with the cards life has dealt them.
Pam chats to Janette about The Summer Place, crossing genres and writing under two names, her writing process and more.
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This week's episode is a solo ep featuring Writes4Women Host Pamela Cook answering listener questions on writing and publishing.
After putting a call out on social media Pam had a long list of questions to kick off the Q&A. With 23 years as a writer and 10 years as a published author, Pam has a wealth of experience to share with other writers
In this week's episode she answers questions on author branding, writing across genres, the importance of professional edits for indie publications, dealing with fear and overwhelm, writing process, word counts and ways to tap into your creativity.
There's more to come in future episodes but for now, grab a cuppa and pop on your headphones to find out Pam's answers to the questions of the day.
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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 things that are so important.
Love, dreams, secret, discovery, and the sea feature in her books. She loves happy endings, heart pounding suspense, and characters who stay with you long after the final page has been turned.
Phillipa has written 28 books across the mystery, romance and suspense genres. She's largely independently published and has recently signed a contract with Storm Publishing, a digital UK-based publisher.
In this episode Pam chats to Phillipa about her path to publication, her decision to be an Indie author, the business side of writing, her latest releases, audiobooks and her new deal with Storm.
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A special On The Convo Couch episode featuring Guest Host Rachael Johns chatting to NYT best selling author Patti Callahan Henry.
Patti Callahan Henry is a New York Times, Globe and Mail, and USA Today bestselling author of seventeen novels, including her newest, The Secret Book of Flora Lea.
She is the recipient of The Christy Award “Book of the Year”; The Harper Lee Distinguished Writer of the Year and the Alabama Library Association Book of the Year for Becoming Mrs. Lewis. She is the co-host and co-creator of the popular weekly online Friends and Fiction live web show and podcast. Patti also was a contributor to the monthly life lesson essay column for Parade Magazine. She’s published in numerous anthologies, articles, and short story collections, including an Audible Original about Florence Nightingale, titled Wild Swan narrated by the Tony Award winner, Cynthia Erivo.
Her newest novel, The Secret Book of Flora Lea, is set outside Oxford in the hamlet of Binsey and was released May 2, 2023, with Simon & Schuster Atria and is available now.
Rachael is the best selling author of eighteen plus books and a regular guest host at Writes4Women. After reading The Secret Book of Flora Lea she reached out to Patti and invited her on the podcast and we were so delighted she agreed. Rachael chats to Patti about the book, her writing process, her foray into historical fiction, the writing life and so much more.
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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 writes about love, loss, family and small country towns. Her debut novel, The Kookaburra Creek Café, was released in 2018, The Cottage at Rosella Cove in 2019, the German edition of The Kookaburra Creek Cafe - Das kleine Café der großen Träume, was released in Jan, 2020, The Banksia Bay Beach Shack in 202O, The Wattle Island Book Club in 2021 and her latest book, The Redgum River Retreat, was released in March, 2023.
Cassie Hamer is the author of three Women's Fiction titles and a regular guest host on Writes4Women. Cassie's most recent novel is The Truth About Faking It., following on from the huge success of her first two releases After the Party and The End of Cuthbert Close.
In this episode Cassie chats to Sandie about the inspiration for ...Red Gum River, the characters and themes of the book, her writing process, tips for aspiring authors and her role as Director of the Northern Beaches Reader's Festival.
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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 Writes4Women, and a best selling author of more than 18 rural romance and women's fiction titles, her most recent being The Work Wives.
Anthea grew up in the wheatbelt of WA, surrounded by paddocks, wheat, sheep and her parent’s books. In a previous life she worked as a radio producer in commercial radio and at the ABC. Her first novel, The Drifter, was published in 2016, followed by The Cowgirl in 20018; both novels exploring generational farming, modern values, and themes of home and freedom from a cast of characters and countryside lovingly based on the small community of Yealering.
Anthea’s recent release, The War Nurses, brings the story of the 65 nurses of the Vyner Brooke, and the victims of the Bangka Island Massacre to a broader audience. She was inspired to honour her great aunt Minnie Hodgson, who died in the massacre, along with all the amazing nurses who were bombed, imprisoned, beaten and starved during WW2, and who survived, with great dignity, courage, strength and love.
Rachael and Anthea are actually 'work wives'–great friends and writing colleagues and in this episode they chat about Anthea's path to publication, the blending of fact and fiction in The War Nurses and Andrea's genre hopping writing life. It's a great, fun chat between two accomplished writers which both readers and writers will love.
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Amie Kaufman is a New York Times, USA Today and internationally best selling author of science fiction and fantasy. Her multi-award winning work has been translated into over thirty languages and several of her series are currently in development for film and television. Amie lives in Melbourne and is host of the podcast Amie Kaufman on Writing. Her upcoming release is the first of a series featuring magic, romance and the clash of slumbering Gods.
Jo Riccioni is a novelist and short story writer. Her latest fantasy series, The Branded Season, is published by Pantera Press, with the first book, The Branded, out in October 2022. Its conclusion, The Rising, will be released in 2023. Jo works from her shed on Garigal land in Sydney’s Northern Beaches. When not losing herself in imaginary worlds, she teaches creative writing and sex education, but not at the same time.
In this chat Amie chats about her path to publication, the authors and books that inspired her, her writing process, self care for writers and her upcoming release The Isles of the Gods.
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Guest host Meredith Jaffé chats to fiction author Emilia Hart about her debut release, Weyward.
Weaving together the stories of three women across five centuries, Weyward is an enthralling novel of female resilience and the transformative power of the natural world.
Meredith chats to Emelia about the writing of the novel, developing the themes of misogyny and female power, writing during lockdown, the power of landscape in her writing and being a graduate of the Curtis Brown Creative three month online novel writing course.
Emelia is a British Australian author. Born in Sydney, she studied English literature and Law at the University of New South Wales before working as a lawyer in Sydney and in London, Weyward was highly commended in the 2021 Caledonia Novel Award and her short fiction has been published in Australia and the UK. She currently lives in London.
Meredith Jaffé is the author of four novels for adults— The Tricky Art of Forgiveness (2022), The Dressmakers of Yarrandarrah Prison (2021), The Making of Christina (2017) and The Fence (2016.) Her bestselling novel, The Dressmakers of Yarrandarrah Prison, was voted in the 2021 Booktopia Favourite Australian Book Award Top 50 and the 2022 Better Reading Top 100. She also writes for children and is a regular guest host on Writes4Women.
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Thriller author Rae Cairns joins host Pamela Cook to talk about the writing of her second novel Dying To Know.
Regular listeners to the podcast will remember Rae as a Writes4Women Emerging Author from the early days of the podcast, and more recently as a guest host.
Rae writes Crime with Heart – thrillers featuring everyday people facing extraordinary circumstances. Her debut novel The Good Mother was published by Harper Collins in 2022 and Dying To Know is receiving rave reviews from early readers.
It's a standalone Sydney-based thriller and centres around a woman's determination to uncover what happened to her missing sister. In this chat Rae shares some of the amazing research that has gone into the book, the inspiration for her protagonist Geneva Leighton, her writing process and her entry into the world of traditional crime writing.
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Debut fiction author Diane Yarwood joins guest host Cassie Hamer on The Convo Couch to talk about Dianne's novel The Wakes.
The Wakes is a bittersweet and irresistibly readable novel that perfectly blends laugh-aloud humour with poignant reflections on life and death and what really matters. It's s a book about living, drawing on Dianne's near-death experience and it's imbued with her lifelong passion for story-telling.
Dianne is a Sydney based author who took up writing after a long illness that almost claimed her life. She is currently working on her second novel.
Cassie Hamer is the author of three women's fictions titles: After the Party, The End of Cuthbert Close and The Truth About Faking It. Cassie is a regular host on Writes4Women and has a new book hitting the shelves in 2024.
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Guest host, best selling historical fiction author Victoria Purnam chats to literary legend Jackie French about her new release Becoming Mrs Mulberry.
Victoria is an Australian top ten and USA Today bestselling fiction author. Her 2022 novel, The Nurses’ War, followed her 2019 book, The Women’s Pages, was an Australian bestseller, as were her novels, The Land Girls and The Last of the Bonegilla Girls. Her earlier novel The Three Miss Allens was a USA Today bestseller. She is a regular guest at writers festivals, a mentor and workshop presenter across Australia, and her new book A Woman's Work is out in April 2023.
Jackie French AM is an Australian author, historian, ecologist and honourary wombat (part time), 2014-2015 Australian Children' Laureate and 2015 Senior Australian of the Year. Some of Jackie’s books have sold millions of copies and won over 60 awards in Australia and internationally. Others were eaten by the wombats. Jackie writes for adults, young adults, and even younger humans, on history, ecology, and she is patron of literacy programmes across Australia.
Her new release Becoming Mrs Mulberry, is about the secrets we carry, those that we unearth - and those that are too dangerous to tell. Once impoverished medical student Agnes Glock is now the fabulously wealthy Mrs Mulberry. Her estate in the mountains is magnificent, a haven for those too ravaged by the Great War to cope with the society that first condemned them to battle and which now shuns them.
The War has, however, stolen Agnes's chance to graduate as a doctor, as well as the fiance she adored. Her husband, Douglas Mulberry, remains shellshocked and unable to speak. Their scandalous marriage is a farce, an act of kindness to keep Douglas's fortune from his uncle's grasp.
A chance visit to a circus brings about a mystery in the form of a fairylike child whose guardians claim was brought up by dingoes. The child cannot speak and seems deformed. But Agnes is inexplicably drawn to her and believes she can be cured.
The decision to save the child will bring Agnes's lost fiance into her life again, as well as awaken the love of her husband who finds his voice as the three try to solve the mystery of the 'dingo girl'.
Agnes has put aside her own life and the dreams she once had. But now she has choices, with the main question the hardest: Who is Mrs Agnes Mulberry?
This is such a fabulous chat between two accomplished historical fiction authors with so much gold for both readers and writers.
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Join Pam on the Writes4Women Convo Couch as she chats to three authors who feature in It’s All Connected, an anthology of Feminist Fiction and Poetry published by Spinifex Press.
Spinifex Press was established in March 1991 by Susan Hawthorne and Renate Klein. Over 30 years later and with well over 200 titles in print and most available as eBooks, Spinifex Press continues to produce award-winning, innovative and controversial feminist books.
Lizz Murphy, Angela Costi and Susan Midalia chat about being part of the Spinifex tribe, getting your work into anthologies, their individual writing processes and so much more - including the issue of ageism when it comes to women writers.
And as a bonus each of these talented writers shares a brief excerpt from their writing for the anthology.
Check out the show notes to find out where you can find out more about Spinifex Press, grab a copy of this fabulous anthology and connect with Lizz, Susan and Angela.
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Thriller author and guest host Rae Cairns chats to debut author Kerryn Mayne about her new release Lenny Marks Gets Away With Murder
Kerryn is an author, former wedding photographer, current police officer and terrible (but enthusiastic) tennis player. When not at work attempting to solve crime, she is writing about it or preparing an endless stream of snacks for her four children. Kerryn lives in the bayside suburbs of Melbourne with her husband, children and a highly suspect lovebird. She only owns 11 copies of The Hobbit (for now).
Rae Cairns writes crime with heart: thrillers featuring everyday people facing extraordinary circumstances. Her debut novel The Good Mother was shortlisted for Best Debut Crime Fiction in the 2021 Ned Kelly Awards and longlisted for the 2021 Sisters in Crime Davitt Awards. Dying to Know, Rae’s second novel, is a standalone Sydney based thriller and centres around a woman’s determination to uncover what happened to her missing sister.
Kerryn shares the inspiration for Lenny Marks, her path to publication and more as she and Rae chat on the Writes4Women Convo Couch.
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Best-selling author and doctor Joanna Nell, author of four novels published by Hachette, chats to award winning short story writer and doctor Fiona Robertson about the craft of short story writing.
Brisbane based writer Fiona Robertson's debut release, a short story collection titled If You Are Happy, was published in 2022 by University of Queensland Press to greater acclaim. The collection won the Glendower Award in the 202o Queensland Literary Awards, was shortlisted for the Steele Rudd Award in the 2022 Queensland Literary Awards as well as the 2018 Richell Prize. Fiona's short fiction has been published in numerous literary magazines and anthologies and shortlisted for international competitions.
Joanna's debut was The Single Ladies of Jacaranda Retirement Village, published in 2018, and her latest release is The Tea Ladies of St.Jude's Hospital.
This is a fascinating chat between two extremely accomplished writers which also touches on their dual careers as doctors.
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Terri Green writes historical fiction - amongst other genres - and joins Pam on The Convo Couch to talk about her long and winding path to publication, her recent releases and the value of being in a writing group.
Like most writers, Terri was one of those kids with her nose perpetually stuck in a book, and wanted to be a children's author when she grew up, but detoured into physiotherapy instead. It was a winding and convoluted path that finally led her to be a writer of historical fiction.
Along the way, Terry collected a few short story prizes and a PhD in creative writing, but it wasn't until Terri spent three months in the UK on a writer's residency, and learned to wield a sword that she made a foray into re-writing history.
In 2022, Terri released the first two novels in the Sisters of the Sword Series, The Sword Master's Daughter, and An Unsuitable Pursuit. Both are set in the early 17th century, filled with feisty women, men in tights, and plenty of swordplay. There's also a dash of romance, generous lashings of intrigue, and a whole lot of girl power going on There will be a third instalment very soon.
Terri, is a long-term member of the same writing group as Pam, now called The Inkwell. When she's not writing or doing things to other people's bodies (in a purely professional way, of course) you might find her fencing, hula hooping, playing with her gorgeous dog, Mabel, or perhaps riding her electric scooter.
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Guest host Meredith Jaffé chats to Kylie Ladd about her new novel I'll Leave You With This.
Kyle is the author of seven novels, a psychologist and freelance writer.
Her novels have been published in Australia and overseas, and The Way Back, has been optioned for film.
She has also co-edited and co-authored two non-fiction books, and her essays and articles have been published in The Age and Sydney Morning Herald, Griffith Review, Meanjin, O Magazine, Good Medicine, Kill Your Darlings and Reader's Digest, amongst others.
Kylie holds a PhD in neuropsychology and lives in Melbourne with her husband and two children.
Meredith Jaffé is the author of four novels for adults— The Tricky Art of Forgiveness (2022), The Dressmakers of Yarrandarrah Prison (2021), The Making of Christina (2017) and The Fence (2016.) Her bestselling novel, The Dressmakers of Yarrandarrah Prison, was voted in the 2021 Booktopia Favourite Australian Book Award Top 50 and the 2022 Better Reading Top 100. She also writes for children.
She regularly facilitates at writers’ festivals and other author events. Previously, she wrote the weekly literary column for the online women’s magazine The Hoopla. Her feature articles, reviews, and opinion pieces have also appeared in the Guardian Australia, The Huffington Post, and Mamamia.
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Welcome to this new release feature author episode which also has a good dose of the heart of writing.
Guest host Mary-Lou Stephens, chats to debut thriller author Jo Dixon about her new release The House of Now and Then.
Over ten years ago, Jo moved from suburban Brisbane to rural Tasmania. Since then, she's been wrangling an ever-growing collection of animals, bringing up two sons, and attempting to transform blackberry-infested paddocks into beautiful gardens. Now, she also writes full-time, creating twisty, suspenseful stories that feature flawed characters who've made mistakes, but who turn out to be stronger than they think.
Jo has been a dental assistant, an event co-ordinator, a travel agent, and has run an online shop-never really believing her passion for writing could lead to anything. In 2015, while living in Bangkok with her husband and kids, she completed an MA in writing-realising along the way that she had to stop procrastinating and just write (and finish) at least one book.
So with the mantra 'if not now, when?' stuck to her computer, she did. The House of Now and Then is her debut novel. She is now working on her second book.
Jo writes stories full of imperfect characters dealing with unsettling situations, and making fatal mistakes. There is intrigue and mystery, the moodiness and underlying threat of the wild environment, and provocative twists and turns.
Mary-Lou Stephens was is a born and bred Tasmanian. Previously an actor, singer and radio host, she received great reviews for her memoir Sex, Drugs and Meditation (Pan Macmillan, 2013), the true story of how meditation changed her life, saved her job and helped her find a husband. Her debut novel, The Last of the Apple Blossom, was published by HarperCollins (Harlequin HQ) in 2021. Her next novel will be released in February 2024.
Mary-Lou has worked and played all over Australia and now she’s slow travelling around the world with her husband and a sense of adventure.
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Today's special episode features THREE Australian YA authors: guest host Jo Riccioni chats to Nina Kenwood and Meg Gatland-Veness about their recent releases, writing processes and finds out their top writing tips for emerging authors.
Nina Kenwood is an award-winning Australian writer. Her debut novel, It Sounded Better in My Head won the text prize and was a finalist for the American Library Association's William C. Morris Award. It was a CBCA notable book as well as being shortlisted for the New South Wales Premier's Literary Award and the Queensland Literary Awards, the Russell Prize for Human Writing, the Indie Book Awards and the Australian Book Industry Awards. Nina's second novel Unnecessary Drama, was released inOctober 2022 and will be published in the US by Flatiron Books in August 2023.
Meg Gatland-Veness is a high school drama teacher who lives on the central coast of New South Wales. She's been writing stories for as long as she can remember and reading them for even longer. Equal to her love of words is her passion for championing local youths and fostering important conversation about issues facing young Australians today. Her first novel I had Such Friends, was published in 2018 by Pantera Press and her second novel When Only One came out this year, just a few months ago, again, published by Pantera.
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In this week’s episode Pam chats to Australian author and writing mentor Lisa Ireland.
Lisa has published novels across various genres, she has established herself as a thoughtful, nuanced voice in modern historical fiction and women’s fiction.
Lisa is a passionate community builder and enjoys supporting organisations that advocate for human rights and the arts—twin passions she explores in her latest novel, The One and Only Dolly Jamieson
She lives with her husband in a small town in Gippsland, Victoria. When not writing, she spends her time mentoring aspiring authors, drinking coffee, and playing minion to her incredibly spoiled dog, Lulu.
Pam and Lisa chat about the inspiration for Dolly, Lisa’s writing process, writing dual timeline narratives and the importance of not giving up.
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Welcome to Season 4 of Writes4Women!
Today's guest really needs no introduction. New York Times best-selling author Natasha Lester has been a guest on the podcast numerous times and today she's back to discuss how she created tension in her recent release The Three Lives of Alix St Pierre.
After writing and publishing seven historical fiction titles Natasha is an expert at creating tension through plot, character and structure along with those smaller on the page details. Alix St Pierre is dual timeline historical fiction set in post-war and war-time France and is an amazing page turner.
If you're a writer you'll pick up some fabulous writing tips from Natasha in this episode and if you're a reader you'll get a brilliant insight into a best-selling author's writing process.
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Pam celebrates 10 years of being a published author this month with a special edition of the podcast where she shares 10 important lessons gleaned from her time in the publishing industry. There may be a few bonus tips as well!
From prioritising the writing, to dealing with rejection, finding your writing tribe and everything in between, there's plenty of foo for thought for aspiring and emerging authors, and a few things that might be helpful for established authors too.
This is the final episode for 2022 so a huge thank you to everyone who has listened to the podcast, watched the videos, left reviews, shared episodes on socials and supported W4W on Patreon.
Wishing you all a joyful Christmas, plenty of downtime to catch up on reading - and podcasts - and looking forward to seeing you for more great writing chats in 2023.
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Writes4Women joins forces with Talking Aussie Books to talk all things Romance at the Romance Writers of Australia Conference in Fremantle 2022.
Pamela Cook and Claudine Tinellis chat with authors whose work ranges from historical and contemporary fiction to crime and rural romance, romcoms and domestic thrillers. We wanted to know what being part of an organisation like the RWA meant to each of them and the impact it had on their respective journeys to publication.
In this episode Pam chats to indie authors Terri Green, Monique McDonell and Anna Hackett about their writing processes, favourite author crushes and most embarrassing moments as authors as well as their favourite podcasts and top tips for authors
Happy listening.
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Guest host Meredith Jaffé shares her top four book recommendations for gift giving this Christmas.
Meredith is the author of four novels for adults— The Tricky Art of Forgiveness (2022), The Dressmakers of Yarrandarrah Prison (2021), The Making of Christina (2017) and The Fence (2016.) Her bestselling novel, The Dressmakers of Yarrandarrah Prison, was voted in the 2021 Booktopia Favourite Australian Book Award Top 50 and the 2022 Better Reading Top 100. She also writes for children.
Catch Meredith’s recent chat with novelist Inga Simpson in a recent episode and her episode earlier this year with debut author Genevieve Novak.
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Four fabulous book recommendations for Christmas gift giving and holiday reading, specially selected for the special people in your life. Michelle is an author and website designer at Fresh Web Design where she specialises in websites for authors.
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Guest host Meredith Jaffé chats to novelist and nature writer Inga Simpson about the writing of her new novel Willowman.
Inga’s debut novel, Mr. Wigg was published in 2013 and shortlisted for the 2014 debut fiction award at the Indies. Her second novel Nest was long listed for the Miles Franklin and the Stella Prize and her 2016 novel Where the Trees Were was also long listed for the Miles Franklin, amongst many others.
Her first full length book on nature writing Under Story: A Life With Trees was published in 2017, followed by her dystopian thriller during set during a pandemic, The Last Woman in the World, in 2021. This has been followed by Willow Man, a book that could be described as a love song to the game of cricket and to the willow that makes the bats.
In this episode Meredith chats to Inga about her life long love of cricket and how that became inspiration for the book, her hands-on research process the novel, her drafting and editing processes and a whole lot more.
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Contemporary women's fiction author Cassie Hamer, author of three fabulous novels, including The Truth About Faking It, shares her four top recommendations for books to gift this Christmas.
And they're all writing craft books!
Cassie also shares how she used the Save The Cat beat-sheet in writing her most recent novel and explains how she applied the advice in the book.
Grab a pen and paper and get set to note down these four fantastic titles for the writer in your life - or perhaps yourself!
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Romance author and editor extraordinaire Laura Boon shares her ideas for xmas gift giving and holiday reading with a fabulous selection covering romance, thriller, historical and non-fiction books.
Laura also writes the Hearts Talk column for the Romance Writers of Australia monthly magazine and the book is an updated compilation of these columns with additional new chapters. Laura's vast experience across the whole spectrum of the publishing industry informs this wonderful resource for aspiring and emerging authors, with topics ranging from royalties & advances, to contracts to the pros and cons on indie and trad publishing.
Find out more about Laura in a previous podcast Tips From an Industry Insider
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Today's chat is with Dr Anita Heiss about her body of work and writing life which are of course inseparable from her heritage as a first nations woman.
Anita is a proud member of the Wiradjuri nation of central New South Wales, but was born in Gadigal country and has spent much of her life on Dharawal land near La Perouse, in Sydney. She's one of Australia's most prolific and well-known authors publishing across genres, including nonfiction, historical fiction, commercial fiction, and children's novels.
Her memoir Am I Black Enough for You? first published in 2012 was recently republished and Anita's most recent adult fiction, Bila Yarrudhanggalangdhuray is the first Australian book to have an indigenous title as the main title of the book with the English title, (River of Dreams) on the back cover.
Anita's latest children's book is Koori Princess. This year, she edited the anthology Growing Up Wiradjuri, which was released in September. Anita has also recently scripted the of the stage play Tiddas based on her novel of the same name (released in 2014). The list of Anita's achievements and creations, and the roles she has taken on over the course of her career, are absolutely mind-boggling and you can find them all on her website.
But for now, grab a cuppa and join and join Pam and Anita on the Writes4Women Convo Couch
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Best-selling up-lit author Joanna Nell recommends four of her favourite reads for Christmas gifting and holiday reading. From seventeenth century swordfighting to greek mythology Jo has you covered including top children's fiction and large print options.
Tune in tomorrow for more fabulous book recommendations.
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Fantasy author Jo Riccioni gives her four top picks for Christmas gifts and holiday reading with 3 fantasy novels and one women's fiction. Tune in tomorrow to find out what best selling author Joanna Nell is gifting this Christmas.
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Best selling rural fiction author Maya Linnell shares her top recommendations for gift giving and holiday reading. Sign up to Maya's newsletter at https://www.mayalinnell.com/ to find out more about her books and be in the running for fabulous book giveaways. Check out more book recommendations over the 12 Days of Christmas at Writes4Women.
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It's the 1st of December and on Writes4Women that means 12 days of fantastic book recommendations from Pam, some guest hosts and members of The Inkwell.
Keeping up the 4 theme, 12 lovely writers will recommend books as gifts for giving and holiday reading. So being the host and all, Pam kicks off in this episode, and immediately breaks her own rule by sharing six books instead of four.
Grab a pen and get ready to write down the titles and tune in tomorrow when Maya Linnell shares her top tips for book giving.
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Guest host Rachael Johns, bestselling author of rural romance and women's fiction, chats to NYT best-selling author Sally Hepworth about writing process, inspirations, dealing with rejections and reviews, and a whole lot more.
Rachael Johns is the award-winning author of more than 18 novels and Australia’s leading writer of contemporary relationship stories around women’s issues, a genre she has coined ‘life-lit’. She continually places in Booktopia’s Top 50 Aussie Authors poll. Rachael lives in the Swan Valley with her hyperactive husband, three mostly-gorgeous heroes-in-training, and a menagerie of mischievous animals.
Sally Hepworth is the author of eight books including The Mother-In-Law, The Good Sister, The Secrets of Midwives and her very current book, The Soulmate.
Sally's novels are available around the globe in English and have been translated into 20 languages. And she's sold more than 1 million books worldwide. She lives in Melbourne with her husband and three adorable children. And if you haven't caught Sally's Instagram, she has some really hysterical stuff on there and and also some great writing tips, so she is definitely worth following.
This is a great writing chat between two very experienced authors, so grab a cuppa, sit back and join Rachael and Sally on the Writes4Women Convo Couch.
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Guest host Jo Riccioni chats to fellow debut fantasy author Stacey McEwan about her new release Ledge.
Stacey is a well known book tokker who scored her publishing contract as a result of her huge following on Tik Tok. The result is Ledge, the first in a trilogy of fantasy books set in a place known as the Ledge, where a civilization is trapped by a vast chasm and sheer mountain face. There is no way for anyone to escape the frozen wasteland without befalling a deathly drop. They know nothing of the outside world except that it is where the Glacians reside; mystical winged creatures who bring them meagre rations to survive, in exchange for a periodic human sacrifice.
Dawsyn, axe wielder and only remaining member of her family, has so far avoided the seasonal culling, but her luck has run out. She is chosen and ripped from her icy home, the only world she knows. No one knows what will happen to her on the other side, least of all Dawsyn. Consumed? Enslaved? Worse?
Thankfully, escape may be within her grasp with the help of a half-Glacian called Ryon. But who is to say that the life below will be any better than the one she has run from?
Ledge is story of survival, sacrifice, and revenge.
Jo Riccioni is the author of The Branded, Book One of THE BRANDED SEASON duology.A century after a virus has decimated the population, the Continent’s survivors are divided into two classes: the Branded who are vulnerable to disease, and the Pure who are bigger, stronger and immune. Orphan Nara and her sister, Osha, are sequestered in the citadel of Isfalk, where their pure skin entitles them to a life of privilege as precious immune breeding stock.
But when the girls are kidnapped by Wasteland traders, their narrow views of the class system begin to erode. Nara accepts the help of the Wrangler, a southern Brand with a shady past, who knows much more than he should about the sisters’ parentage and Nara’s strange new powers.
The Branded Season is Year of Wonders meets The Handmaid’s Tale, kidnapped by Mad Max. It’s medieval-inspired fantasy with a post-apolcalyptic twist, served up with all the romance, conflict and quick-fire narrative pace expected by readers of Jay Kristoff, Leigh Bardugo and S.A. Chakraborty.
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Holly Ringland returns to The Convo Couch to talk to about crafting her second novel, The Seven Skins of Esther Wilding.
Holly is a writer, storyteller, and television presenter, her award-winning bestselling debut, The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart, has been published in 31 countries and territories and will stream globally in 2023 as a seven part series on Amazon Prime starring Sigourney Weaver. In May, 2019, The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart won the Australian Book Industry Award, General Fiction Book of the Year and in February, 2020, Holly signed a two book deal with Harper Collins Publishers Australia.
Throughout 2020, Holly had traveled through Australia to film Back to Nature, a visually stunning eight episode series (now streaming on ABC Iview) co-hosted with Aaron Pederson.
In the wake of the enormous success of Holly's debut The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart, the pressure to write another international best seller must have been enormous. Pam chats to Holly about how she managed that success, integrating the many themes and ideas that form the backbone of Esther Wilding, scene writing, using music as inspiration and a whole lot more.
Grab a cuppa and join host Pamela Cook and Holly Ringland on the Writes4Women Convo Couch
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Welcome to Part 2 of Pam's chat with best selling women's fiction & rural romance author Rachael Johns. Part 1 went to air a couple of months ago and because Pam and Rach both love to chat, they barely scratched the surface.
In this episode we chat more about the writing life, discuss Rachael's writing process for her brand new release The Work Wives, chat fiction and craft books, finding the joy in writing and more.
And as we're right on the brink of the release Rachael's new book, The Work Wives, there's a copy up for grabs.
Head to @w4wpodcast on Instagram and Writes4Women on facebook for a chance to win a hot off the press copy (open until 6pm November 9 2022)
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Craft Books Rachael and Pam mentioned:
The Thorn Necklace by Francesca Lia Block
Great Stories Don't Write Themselves by Larry Brooks
The Secrets of Character by Matt Bird
The Truth About Lisa Jewell by Will Brooker
How to Build Story People by Dwight V. Swain
The Pocket Guide to Pantsing by ML Ronn
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Writes4Women joins forces with Talking Aussie Books to talk all things Romance at the Romance Writers of Australia Conference in Fremantle 2022.
Pamela Cook and Claudine Tinellis chat with authors whose work ranges from historical and contemporary fiction to crime and rural romance, romcoms and domestic thrillers. We wanted to know what being part of an organisation like the RWA meant to each of them and the impact it had on their respective journeys to publication.
In this episode Pam chats to Lily Malone and Victoria Purman about their writing processes, favourite author crushes and most embarrassing moments as authors as well as their favourite podcasts and top tips for authors
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Contemporary women's fiction author Cassie Hamer chats to Holly Wainwright.
Cassie is the author of three fabulous novels, including The Truth About Faking It, which is in stores now.
Holly is Head of Content for Women's Media Company. Mama Mia, and the author of four novels, the latest of which is The Couple Upstairs. It's a a page turning story of infatuation, obsession, coercive control, and the blurred lines that allows all of these elements to coexist in one relationship.
Holly joins Cassie on The Convo Couch to chat about the label 'women's fiction', the book itself, her writing process and more.
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Today's New release episode welcomes Jo Riccioni to The Convo Couch.
Jo has written award-winning short stories and her first novel, The Italians at Cleats Corner Store, was signed by Scribe in Australia and published here and the UK, where it won a fiction category of the International Rubery Award with the title of The Italians and was long listed for the New Angle Prize in Literature.
Jo's worked at Bookocinno in Avalon for a number of years and lives on the northern beaches with her family and her gorgeous border collie, and has the most amazing writing studio. The Branded is a page turning dystopian fantasy, a YA-Adult crossover which Pam found hard to put it down.
Jo chats to Pam about the writing of the book, her writing process, how writing short stories has enhanced her novel writing and a whole lot more.
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Welcome to the first Writes4Women/Talking Aussie Books podcast collaboration
In this special series recorded at the recent Romance Writers of Australia Conference in Fremantle, Western Australia, Talking Aussie Books host Claudine Tinellis and Writes4Women host Pamela Cook join forces to chat all things Romance with some of Australia’s best loved authors.
In this series of exciting interviews we chat with authors whose work ranges from historical and contemporary fiction crime and rural romance, romcoms and domestic thrillers.
We wanted to know what being part of an organisation like the RWA meant to each of them and
the impact it had on their respective journeys to publication. We had a blast chatting to these brilliant women and can't wait to share the results.
So tune in to both podcasts over the next eight weeks to get the goss on writing Romance.
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This week’s episode features Fiona Lowe, Anthea Hodgson and Sasha Wasley.
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Welcome to the first Writes4Women/Talking Aussie Books podcast collaboration
In this special series recorded at the recent Romance Writers of Australia Conference in Fremantle, Western Australia, Talking Aussie Books host Claudine Tinellis and Writes4Women host Pamela Cook join forces to chat all things Romance with some of Australia’s best loved authors.
In this series of exciting interviews we chat with authors whose work ranges from historical and contemporary fiction crime and rural romance, romcoms and domestic thrillers.
We wanted to know what being part of an organisation like the RWA meant to each of them and
the impact it had on their respective journeys to publication. We had a blast chatting to these brilliant women and can't wait to share the results.
So tune in to both podcasts over the next eight weeks to get the goss on writing Romance.
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This week’s episode features two award winning writers: rural romance author Penelope Janu and historical romance author Samara Parish.
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Today's guest is debut author S.D. Hinton, born in Melbourne, Australia. She worked as an anaesthetic nurse within the public health system before moving into health education. She's traveled extensively and unconventionally and spent a year living in a loft department in Istanbul, writing and learning Turkish.
She now lives in Western Victoria and writes full time, having overcome a lifelong struggle. Dyslexia, which I'm also really interested to talk about. She loves crime thriller novels, particularly from writers such as Peter Temple, Dennis Lehane, Gary Disher, and Candice Fox and her debut novel The Brothers has been described by Books and Publishing as:
'A masterclass in menacing, tension, atmospheric and moody, the novel chills with its subtle allusions to an unknown enemy that is too close for comfort. Perfect for readers of Gary Disher, Chris Hammer and Jane Harper, The Brothers combines the idyllic Australian surf town setting with unseen dangers, both physical and mental, that lurk in the shadows.
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Maisey Yates is a New York times bestselling author and in this episode, she's chatting to best-selling Australian author, Rachael Johns about the 13 lessons she's learned in 13 years of publishing.
This chat was inspired by Maisey's recent keynote address at the Romance Writers of Australia Conference in Fremantle. It was an inspiring, heartfelt talk that had everyone in the room, mesmerized and in fact, brought many of us to tears. This chat contains the essence of that keynote address, and because it's an in-conversation there's actually bonus material that will really inspire, motivate and give authors much food for thought.
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Welcome to the first Writes4Women/Talking Aussie Books podcast collaboration
In this special series recorded at the recent Romance Writers of Australia Conference in Fremantle, Western Australia, Talking Aussie Books host Claudine Tinellis and Writes4Women host Pamela Cook join forces to chat all things Romance with some of Australia’s best loved authors.
In this series of exciting interviews we chat with authors whose work ranges from historical and contemporary fiction crime and rural romance, romcoms and domestic thrillers.
We wanted to know what being part of an organisation like the RWA meant to each of them and
the impact it had on their respective journeys to publication. We had a blast chatting to these brilliant women and can't wait to share the results.
So tune in to both podcasts over the next eight weeks to get the goss on writing Romance.
Happy listening.
This week’s episode features debut author thriller Rae Cairns and award-winning USA Today best-seller Amy Andrews.
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Sophie Green is a Sydney based author and publisher. She's written several fiction and nonfiction books, some under other names and writes about country music on her website, Sunburnt Country Music.
Her debut novel, The Inaugural Meeting of the Fairvale Ladies Book Club was a top 10 bestseller and was shortlisted for the Australian Book Industry awards for general fiction book of the year (2018) and Sophie was also long listed for both the Matt Richell award for the new writer of the year, and the Indie Book Award for Debut Fiction.
Sophie books are published is internationally and The Shelly Bay Lady's Swimming Circle and Thursdays at Orange Blossom House were also top 10 best sellers. Her latest release is The Bellbird River Country Choir and as you might guess by the title, it's very much in keeping with the tone and style of Sophie's previous books.
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Guest host Cassie Hamer chats to Minnie Darke about her latest release With Love From Wish & Co.
Minnie is the author of three commercial fiction novels, The Lost Love Song, Star Crossed and With Love From Wish and Co. At Wish & Co, a boutique offering a bespoke gift-buying service, Marnie Fairchild has a reputation for finding the perfect gift that will melt any recipient’s heart. Her talents have even caught the attention of wealthy entrepreneur Brian Charlesworth, who relies on her exclusively to buy gifts for his family, his wife – and also his mistress. One September day, on the wrapping table at Wish & Co, are two parcels - one containing a perfect 40th anniversary gift, the other an exquisite birthday present. What could possibly go wrong?
“Minnie Darke” is the altar ego of literary fiction author Danielle Wood. In this fabulous chat Cassie asks Minnie about her new release, her writing process and what it’s like having a dual identity as a writer.
Cassie is the author of three women’s fiction titles: After The Party, The End of Cuthbert Close and The Truth About Faking It.
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Guest host Cassie Hamer chats to Minnie Darke about her latest release With Love From Wish & Co.
Minnie is the author of three commercial fiction novels, The Lost Love Song, Star Crossed and With Love From Wish and Co. At Wish & Co, a boutique offering a bespoke gift-buying service, Marnie Fairchild has a reputation for finding the perfect gift that will melt any recipient’s heart. Her talents have even caught the attention of wealthy entrepreneur Brian Charlesworth, who relies on her exclusively to buy gifts for his family, his wife – and also his mistress. One September day, on the wrapping table at Wish & Co, are two parcels - one containing a perfect 40th anniversary gift, the other an exquisite birthday present. What could possibly go wrong?
“Minnie Darke” is the altar ego of literary fiction author Danielle Wood. In this fabulous chat Cassie asks Minnie about her new release, her writing process and what it’s like having a dual identity as a writer.
Cassie is the author of three women’s fiction titles: After The Party, The End of Cuthbert Close and The Truth About Faking It.
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Welcome to Part 2 of Writing Rural Romance.
In this episode best selling rural romance authors Maya Linnell, Stella Quinn and Léonie Kelsall chat about about writing sex scenes, what the general consensus is about how far the bedroom door should be opened or closed, their writing processes, social media and their latest releases.
This episode can be listened to in conjunction with Part 1 or separately.
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Host Pamela Cook chats to three best-selling rural romance authors - Maya Linnell, Léonie Kelsall and Stella Quinn about writing in this popular genre.
Maya Linnell - a previous guest and host on Writes4Women - writes best selling fiction, gathering inspiration from her rural upbringing and the small communities she has always lived in and loved. Maya has four published novels, Bottle Brush Creek, Wildflower Ridge, Magpie's Bend, and her most recent release Paper Bark Hill. A former country journalist and radio host, Maya also blogs for Romance Writers of Australia.
Léonie Kelsall is also a previous guest on Writes4Women. Léonie is the author of three rural romances, The Wattleseed Inn, The Farm at Peppertree Crossing, and her most recent release, River Gum Cottage. She also writes women's fiction/romantic suspense under the pseudonym Laney Kaye. Léonie splits her time between her home and her professional counselling practice in the beautiful Adelaide Hills.
Stella Quinn is a little newer to the writing scene. Her rural romance novels are warm-hearted and filled with characters you want to be best friends with. She loves rural small town settings, island settings, and everyday heroes, and describes her books as 'the babies of Sea Change and Virgin River. Fabulous. She has two rural romances published by Harlequin: The Vet from Snowy River and her very recent release A Town like Clarence.
Join Pam, Maya, Léonie and Stella as they discuss how they got into what they love about writing rural romance, the characteristics of the genre, who reads it and more in the first part of this chat. Tune in next week as the discussion continues with writing sex scenes, social media, where the genre is headed and writing processes.
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Pam's guest today on the podcast is contemporary fiction author Anne Freeman.
It's taken Ann Freeman half her life to heed the writer's heart that beats within her. But now everything she does is a step to that rhythm. A former award-winning miler promotional model, wander-luster, television extra, accessories designer, vintage market organiser, sales and marketing maven and creator of human life, Anne now chalks up her kaleidoscopic past to research and character development from her little take desk on Wurundjeri land in Melbourne, and writes contemporary fiction about women who are stuck in life and the extraordinary ways they shake themselves. They're always engaging and sometimes funny with reluctant adventures, sexy escapades, and friendships that uplift. Her debut novel Returning to Adelaide is out now with Hawkeye Publishing.
Join Anne and Pam for this Convo Couch chat about releasing a debut novel, the writing life, not waiting for the muse and feeling the fear and doing it anyway.
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Victoria Brookman's debut novel, Burnt Out was published by Harper Collins in March 2022. It's about a writer called Calida who loses everything in a bushfire right after her husband has left her. And she really hits rock bottom. After a very public rant that goes viral, her life changes dramatically.
Victoria is an author, activist and academic and lives in the Blue Mountains. Her resume as a political staffer and founder of feminist organisations speaks to her passion for women's and human rights. Victoria studied English and creative writing and is currently completing a doctorate and working on her second (and third) novel.
In this episode Pam chats to Victoria about how she found the whole debut fiction experience, the whole process of putting yourself out there, along with the craft, heart and business of writing. It's a fascinating chat about the writing life.
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Sulari Gentill is an Australian mystery/crime writer who studied astrophysics and worked in law before turning her hand to telling stories. After a number of short listings in 2008 and 2009 with her work Sulari was contracted by Pantera Press for her first novel and has since written 15 books, many of them in her Roland Sinclair murder-mystery series set in Australia in the 1920s. Her latest release, The Woman in the Library, is something a little different: a contemporary murder mystery published by Ultimo Press. Set in Australia and Boston, it's about a bestselling crime author who becomes unwittingly connected to a serial killer.
It's a cleverly written story within a story and in this chat, Sulari talks about her unique writing process (she doesn't know whodunnit until the characters tell her), trusting your instinct as a writer and so much more about the writing life.
Sulari lives on a beautiful property in the foothills of the snowy mountains, where she writes and farms truffles, and is currently regenerating the bushland after the devastating 2019-2020 fires.
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Debut thriller author Nina D. Campbell joins guest host Rae Cairns on the Writes4Women Convo Couch to chat about Nina's new release Daughters of Eve and all things writing.
Rae has been both a guest and a previous guest host on Writes4Women. Her debut novel, The Good Mother is about a suburban soccer mum trying to protect her family from the terrifying secrets of her past. It was shortlisted for the 2021 Ned Kelly Awards as an independent publication and subsequently published by Harper Collins.
Nina D. Campbell's debut release will take you to the edge and dare you to look down. It's about a city in fear, a killer searching for justice and a cop who gets too close to the truth....
When a high-profile murder lands literally at her feet, Detective Emilia Hart sees a chance to expand her caseload beyond the endless succession of domestic violence matters she is forced to investigate. But this is no simple investigation.
Another body turns up, then another. Then more - a lot more. All men, all shot, with a similar MO. It's not until a manifesto taking credit for the crimes is published by a group calling themselves Daughters of Eve that Hart confirms a link between the victims: all of them had been perpetrators themselves. All had offended against women or children. Few had been charged with those crimes - and none convicted.
As panic sets in and chaos rules the streets, the police draw ever closer to the Daughters of Eve, but the serial killer continues to elude them. Again, Hart sees something that everyone else has missed. And what that is, she cannot believe.
Join Rae and Nina as they discuss being debut crime writers, writing process and the strange and wonderful world of 'authoring'.
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Best-selling author Rachael joins host Pamela Cook on The Convo Couch for a chat about their writing lives. Both authors write rural romance and women's fiction, and share a love of reading, collecting books on the craft of writing - and procrastination.
Rachael is currently nominated for a RUBY award at this year's Romance writers of Australia and is working on her next book, The Reinvention of Adeline Walsh.
In addition to their current projects Pam and Rachael discuss balancing writing with the rest of their lives, filling the creative well, the pressures of being a multi-published author, plotting and pantsing, and a whole lot more. This is a really interesting chat for writers and also for readers who would like to get an insight into the life of a writer.
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Best selling Australian author, Cassie Hamer joins Pam for a chat writing her latest release The Truth About Faking It. This is Cassie's third women's fiction novel, following the huge success of her first two releases After the Party and The End of Cuthbert Close.
Faking It is a story about three generations of women - Ellen, her daughter Natasha, and grand-daughter Georgie, who all have to grapple with the fallout from their husband/father's/grandfather's death as well as having multiple problems of their own. Each of the characters has a distinctive voice and Cassie weaves their stories together with an expert touch.
This discussion also covers backstory, writing process, working with a publisher and a whole lot more. So much gold in here for writers and for readers - it's a great insight in the writing process.
So grab a cuppa and join Pam and Cassie on The Convo Couch for this craft of writing episode on writing multiple viewpoints.
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Mercedes Mercier writes 'just-one-more-page' crime with twisting plots and relatable characters. As well as writing books, Mercedes works in the criminal justice system, providing her unique insight into the world of prisons, crime and offenders. Her debut novel White Noise has recently been release and she is currently writing her second novel, to be published in 2023. When Mercedes doesn't have her nose in her laptop and her mind in a story, she loves to read, travel, try new restaurants, and listen to podcasts (true crime of course).
Rae Cairns is a former youth worker who has turned to a life of crime… writing. She writes crime with heart; thriller and suspense novels featuring everyman (and woman) characters. Her first novel, The Good Mother, was shortlisted for Best Debut Crime Fiction in the 2021 NED KELLY awards and was re-published in 2022 by Harper Collins. It draws on her background as a youth worker mentoring disadvantaged youth, many of them children of the paramilitaries, in Northern Ireland during the final years of ‘The Troubles’.
In this chat with guest host Rae Cairns chats to Mercedes about the writing of White Noise.
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In this episode Pam chats to Stacey McEwan, an Australian author whose debut Fantasy title, Ledge, will be released in September 2022 and who procured the contract as a result of her presence on Tik Tok.
After joining Tik Tok during lockdown, Stacey has gained over 300,000 followers in just a couple of years. In this interview she shares what's working for her and what she's seeing work for other people.
There's so much talk out there in author circles about Tik Tok and whether we should be on the platform as authors, this is a great chat about the platform itself and how authors can use it to promote their writing.
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Pam's guest today is Dr. Jackie Bailey. Jackie' s new release, The Eulogy, was published last week by Hardie Grant. It's her debut release and it's a category referred to as autofiction, short for autobiographical fiction - fiction based heavily on fact.
The protagonist of The Eulogy is Kathy Bradley who is in the process of writing a eulogy for her very much loved sibling, her sister Annie. It's a story about grief, family and loss, and so many other things which Pam and Jackie discuss in this episode.
In addition to being an author, Jackie is an independent funeral director, an interfaith minister, and an arts consultant - all things which have informed the writing of The Eulogy.
So grab a cup of warm up, keep warm, cause I'm sure that we are now in the midst of winter as you're listening to this and enjoy this chat with Dr. Jackie Bailey.
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Welcome back to Part 2 of Life of a Publisher.
Join Pam on The Convo Couch as she chats to Rebecca Saunders, Head of Fiction at Hachette Australia.
Anybody who listened to Part1 it will know that at the end of that conversation, Pam asked Rebecca about whether an author needs to get a manuscript report or even a professional edit done before submitting to a publisher. And then ended the episode on this cliffhanger!
In this episode Rebecca answers that question and covers a whole lot of other things about what happens once your manuscript is picked up by the publishing house: how the editorial process works, cover selection and design, author branding, going in a new direction as an author, what is selling well in Australia today, and what Rebecca is currently seeking.
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Welcome to Part 1 of Pam's chat with Rebecca Saunders, Head of Fiction at Hachette Australia. Rebecca started her career as a journalist and went into publishing in London where she spent 15 years working at various publishing houses before coming back to Australia to take up the role as Head of Fiction at Hachette.
In this episode find out what a typical day at the office is like for an acquiring publisher, how acquisitions meetings work, whether social media is a must and so much more. Then tune in next week for Part 2 where Rebecca talks covers, branding, sales and gives her top tips for authors.
In this ep Pam also fills listeners in on her latest top reads, farewells Anna from Anna's Shop Around the Corner and has a couple of tickets to give away for one of the sessions at next weekend's South Coast Writers Festival.
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Today's episode is the second in a two-part focus on writers taking new directions in their author career. Last week Pam chatted to Sasha Wasley and this week's guest is Meredith Jaffé.
Meredith is the author of four novels for adults: The Fence, The Making of Christina,The Dressmakers of Yarrandarrah Prison and her new release The Tricky Art of Forgiveness. She has also published a middle grade novel, The Horse Warrior and was the founding director of Storyfest a fabulous writing festival on the south coast of NSW. With a break of four years between her second and third adult fiction titles, and a new publisher, Meredith has moved into a new phase of her author career with the publication of her two latest novels.
Meredith has a wealth of writing experience and in this episode talks about her new release, working with a different publisher and what it's like to now be on a book a year schedule.
So grab a bevvy of your choice, and join Pam and Meredith Jaffé on the Writes4Women Convo Couch.
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Today's episode is the first in a two-part series on rebooting your author career, featuring two authors who both have new releases, and who are both taking their careers in new directions with their two latest books.
The first interview is with Sasha Wesley, and next week, I'll be speaking to Meredith Jaffé.
Sasha is a West Australian author who had three books out a few years back in her Outback romance series: Dear Banjo, True Blue and Love Song. She also writes in the paranormal genre, under the pen name S.D. Wasley, for both adults and young adults. Last year Sasha published her first contemporary fiction title with Pantera Press, Spring Clean for the Peach Queen, and will soon be going into middle grade fiction. Sasha wears a lot of different writing hats, has a couple of pen names and a lot of diverse interests, including a new genre that she talks about at the end of this interview.
In this interview Pam chats to Sasha about her new release, A Caravan Like a Canary, published last month by Pantera , as well as talking about the new direction in Sasha's author career and how that has come about.
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Today's guest is someone whose name is synonymous with amazingly written, turn the page, contemporary and historical fiction novels: Kelly Rimmer.
Kelly is a New York Times, Wall Street Journal and USA Today best-selling author of contemporary and historical fiction, including books like The Secret Daughter, The Things We Cannot Say and The Warsaw Orphan. Her new release is The German Wife, a dual timeline historical fiction title set in Huntsville, Alabama in the early years of the space race and in the years prior to and during the Nazi regime. It's a story that tugs at your heartstrings so well, because Kelly's fiction is powerful and grounded in the whole range of human experience and emotion.
Kelly's books are the sorts of books that you really need to carve out a good couple of days to read. You need to clear your schedule because as soon as you start the book, you're not going to be able to put it down. And The German Wife is no exception.
In this episode Pam chats to Kelly about the book, her writing process and connecting with her characters. Grab a cuppa, sit back and enjoy this fabulous chat with Kelly Rimmer.
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This month's Craft of Writing episode is a chat with Dr Lee Kofman about her new non-fiction release, The Writer Laid Bare. It's part memoir, part a book about writing, and a fabulous insight into a writer's process.
Lee is a Russian born Israeli-Australian author of six books, and an editor of two anthologies. A writing teacher and mentor based in Melbourne, Lee is multi-lingual and has been published in Israel in Hebrew but now writes exclusively in English. She is the author of two memoirs, Imperfect, which was shortlisted for the NIB Literary Award, and The Dangerous Bride. She's also edited two anthologies of personal essays featuring prominent Australian writers, Rebellious Daughters, and Split, both published by Ventura Press.
Lee has published numerous short stories, short creative nonfiction, and has been involved in many literary awards and writing competitions as a judge or assessor, including Varuna Fellowships and the ASA Copyright Agency Award Mentorship Program.
She's participated in many literary events as a panelist, panel moderator, feature speaker and lecturer. Lee was the blogger in residence for Writers Victoria for three years and her blog about writing was a finalist for the Best Australian Blogs in 2014. It was also the origin of her latest release, the writing and reading guide The Writer Laid Bare: Mastering Emotional Honesty in a Writer's Art Craft and Life which is the book we chat about on this podcast.
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Writes4Women host Pamela Cook shares what she's currently reading before handing over to guest host Cassie Hamer who chats with debut author Megan Albany about her debut release The Very Last List of Vivian Walker.
Cassie Hamer is a Sydney based author whose debut novel After the Party was an Australian bestseller. Her second book, The End of Cuthbert Close was published in 2020, and Cassie's third novel, The Truth About Faking It will be in stores in early May. It's about the three Trainer, women - Ellen, Natasha, and Georgie - who have all been excellent at hiding their true feelings until now when Ellen's estranged husband, David is killed in a boating accident in Thailand.
The book is about the fallout from that event, along with other things that are happening in the women's lives, and how the truth comes out.
Megan Albany loves to bring humour and joy to the creative process and believes everyone has a story to tell. She has spent over 25 years working as a journalist, editor, scriptwriter, songwriter and composer, has written for numerous Aboriginal publications and was the script writer for five years for the Deadlies, the National Indigenous Awards, which screened on SBS.
The Very Last List of Vivian Walker is about Vivian who although dying, still has a huge number of things left to finish on her to-do list. Her unfinished business includes jobs such as cleaning the fridge, uncluttering the toy room while a husband's list is skewed more towards having sex and going for long walks in the countryside.Their eight year old son, Ethan also has a list including playing handball, building a robot and untidy.
Cassie and Megan chat about writing a debut novel, about the soundtrack for the book, about how Megan has used some of her own experiences in the story, and about tackling the difficult topic of death.
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Welcome to the April New Release Feature Author with guest host Meredith Jaffé chatting to debut author Genevieve Novak.
Meredith is the author of four novels for adults, The Tricky Art of Forgiveness (released just a few weeks ago and, The Dressmakers of Yarrandarrah Prison , The Making of Christina and The Fence. She's also written the first in a children's series, Horse Warrior, which was published in 2019 and has contributed a short story emergency undies to the 2019 Funny Bones anthology. You may remember Meredith as the director of Storyfest, a fabulous literary festival on the south coast of New South Wales. And you may have come across her in one of her many stints as a facilitator at a writer's festival, either in Sydney or in the regions.
Genevieve Novak is our guest on the podcast today.
Genevieve is a writer from Melbourne who writes romantic comedies, content, and really long text messages. After studying creative writing at the University of Adelaide, Genevieve worked as a copywriter, social media manager and producer in Adelaide, Sydney and Melbourne. Her debut novel, No Hard Feelings has just been released by Harper Collins.
Described by Books+Publishing as "a gratifying, warm and funny debut" No Hard Feelings centres around the life of Penny as she navigates the final years of her twenties hungover, underpaid and overwhelmed. Not where she expected to be.
This is a great chat between a more experienced author and a debut novelist, as they share their experiences of writing, and chat about the book.
Grab a cuppa, sit back, and enjoy this episode with Meredith Jaffé and Genevieve Novak.
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Welcome to the first Business of Writing Episode for 2022.
Audrey Hughey is the founder of the Author Transformation Alliance, a community dedicated to uplifting and empowering authors at all stages to reach their vision of success. Step by step with a powerful network of support to guide them. Writing became Audrey's passion from a young age and notebooks quickly filling with high fantasy and science fiction story.
What began his fiction writing evolved to consists mostly of report writing and formal business communication , during her 14 years of active and reserve duty in the United States army, while pursuing her bachelor of arts in English with a focus on writing or drew began contributing regularly to nonfiction magazines.
Audrey first saw her byline in print in July of 2015 since attaining her BA in English writing and her ma in ancient and classical history, or she has returned to completing her works in progress alongside. Serving her fellow writers by educating self-marketing authors on the finer points of leveraging the digital world to reach more readers when she's not writing or working with other authors.
Audrey's Author Planner is an invaluable tool for writers and in this episode she talks about the importance of planning, gives great tips for getting words on the page and shares her business wisdom.
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Welcome to a Convo Couch Special: debut crime/thriller authors Rae Cairns and Dinuka McKenzie chat about their novels, paths to publication, writing processes and publishing experiences.
Rae Cairns is a former youth worker turned crime writer. She writes crime with heart; thriller and suspense novels featuring everyman (and woman) characters.
Her first novel, The Good Mother, was shortlisted for Best Debut Crime Fiction in the 2021 NED KELLY awards. It draws on her background as a youth worker mentoring disadvantaged youth, many of them children of the paramilitaries, in Northern Ireland during the final years of ‘The Troubles’.
Dinuka McKenzie is an Australian writer and book addict. Her debut crime-fiction manuscript The Torrent won the 2020 Banjo Prize (entered as ‘Flood Debris’) and was published by HarperCollins Australia in February 2022.
When not writing, Dinuka works in the environmental sector and volunteers as part of the team behind the Writers’ Unleashed Festival.
Both these books are absolute page turners. It’s so good to see strong women protagonists in stories that are just that little bit different to what’s already out there.
Grab a cuppa and sit back and eavesdrop as Rae and Dinuka talk all things books and publishing.
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In this Heart of Writing episode Pam chats to Eliza Henry Jones about the creative process, writing trauma, her life on her beautiful flower farm in the Yarra Valley, horse riding, motherhood...and more.
Eliza is an author, freelance writer and PhD candidate based on a little flower farm on Wurundjeri land in the Yarra Valley.
Her latest novel Salt and Skin will be published by Ultimo Press in August 2022.
She is the author of In the Quiet(2015), Ache(2017) and the young adult novels P is for Pearl(2018) and How to Grow a Family Tree(2020). Her novels have been listed for numerous awards including the Readings Prize for New Australian Fiction, QLD Literary Awards, NSW Premier’s Literary Awards, Indie Awards, ABIA Awards and CBCA Awards.
Eliza is currently a PhD candidate at Deakin University, examining how historic sites of trauma manifest in the environment and through more-than-human bodies.
Grab a cuppa and sit back and eavesdrop as Pam chats to Eliza about a diverse range of writing topics and finds out what's at the heart of her writing.
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Today's guest is Shankari Chandran, chatting about her new release Chai Time at Cinnamon Gardens.
Shankari was raised in Canberra and spent a decade in London, working as a lawyer in the social justice field. She eventually returned home to Australia where she continued her work with the community. Her writing mirrors her passion for elevating the voices of the marginalised, the erasure of disposition and the connections we seek as a result of it.
Chai Time at Cinnamon Gardens is Shankari's third novel. Her debut, Song of the Sungod and her second, The Barrier, have been short and long listed for international literary awards and have been optioned for film. Chai Time is receiving rave reviews. It's a story about family and memory, community and rice, but it's ultimately a love letter to storytelling and how stories shape, who we are.
In this episode, Pam chats to Shankari about her path to publication, the inspiration for the novel and the difficulties of writing about race.
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Something a little different in this episode…
A Convo Couch chat with three emerging authors: Holly Craig, Valerie Miller and Alicia Thompson.
This is the first panel chat on Writes4Women so I'm really excited today to introduce you to these authors.
Holly Craig is a West Australian writer, English teacher and primary teacher. She has a fabulous blog where she writes about writing, and invites others to share their experiences in order to inspire lift, mentor, and motivate each other, to reach the seemingly impossible target of publication.
Valerie Miller lives in Brisbane with her husband and daughter. In October, 2021, Valerie completed her Master of Letters in Creative Writing at Central Queensland University. She has a number of writing projects on the go, including a magical realism novella, a novel and a short story anthology, all to be published under her indie author Blooming Daisy.
Alicia Thompson grew up in Wollombi, country New South Wales. She developed her writing skills through a program of reading and short courses, which culminated in a Masters of Creative Writing at the University of Technology in Sydney. Her debut novel, Something Else, was published by Nine Star Press in October, 2021.
Grab a cuppa and sit back as Holly, Valerie and Alicia share their writing journeys, the highs and lows so far and what’s happening with their writing.
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Today's New release Feature Author episode features debut author Lizzie Pook chatting to best-selling rural fiction author Maya Linnell.
Lizzie's historical fiction title, Moonlight and the Pearler's Daughter is a rollicking adventure set in 1896 on the rugged coastline near Broome, Western Australia. Her protagonist is Eliza Brightwell, a feisty young woman who sets out to uncover the mystery of her father's disappearance. And as she scours the streets of Bannon Bay and the seas beyond she uncovers corruption, prejudice, blackmail, and lots of long buried secrets.
Lizzie is an award-winning writer and journalist who began her career in women's magazines. Her assignments have taken her to some of the most far-flung places in the world. In this episode Lizzie talks about the inspiration for the novel, how she ended up with a fantastic publishing deal and has some really good writing tips as well.
Guest host Maya Linnell is a best-selling author of rural fiction. She lives in Victoria and her novels are set in country locations that are almost as gorgeous as her own property. Maya has appeared on the podcast previously to talk about one or the other of her amazing rural fiction books, but this time she's asking the questions.
Grab a cuppa and enjoy eavesdropping on Maya and Lizzie's chat.
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Josephine Moon writes warmhearted contemporary mashups of uplit and foodie fiction: stories about life, love, careers, and food. Sometimes set in Australia, sometimes overseas and always with a great feel-good vibe, Jo's novels are published internationally and her collective sales are approaching a quarter of a million.
She describes her novels as books that are like chocolate brownies: rich, inviting, a treat for the soul, but with chunky nuts to chew on, and a dash of sea salt that lingers on the tongue.
On March 26th, 2021, Jo came out as autistic. It's an experience she describes in her podcast (Autist in Residence) as terrifying. The diagnosis has made a lot of sense of things that have happened in Jo's life and she's made it part of her mission to share her journey with the world in the hope of helping others.
In this episode she talks about how the diagnosis has impacted her writing and creative process, and how the coming out has affected her life.
Jo and Pam also chat about her books, in particular her most recent release The Jam Queens.
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Welcome to 2022 and Season 3 of Writes4Women
In this Craft of Writing episode Pam chats to debut author Lyn Yeowart about her writing process for The Silent Listener, including using fact to create fiction, writing trauma and the role of voice and tense in creating plot and character.
There's also a Heart of Writing element to this conversation as Lyn talks about imposter syndrome and finding the courage to put her work out into the world.
Lyn has a lifelong love of books and words and has worked as a writer across many fields but the The Silent Listener is her first published novel. It's an unforgettable literary suspense novel set in the dark, gothic heart of rural Australia, propelling the reader back and forth between the 1940s, 1960s and 1980s. Dubbed as 'Australia's Where The Crawdads Sing', it's a gripping, beautifully written book with plot twists that will keep you turning the pages until you reach the end.
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Pam here, popping into your ears and onto your screens to give you a little sneak peek of what's coming up at Writes4Women.
We're only a week away from the first episode coming out in little over a week and I'm so excited about the line up.
Tune in to find out more and get set for the first Convo Couch chat on Friday February 4 with Lyn Yeowart, author of The Silent Listener.
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Pam pops into your ears and onto your screens to wish you all a very happy Christmas and say a massive thank you for your support in 2021.
There's also a few hints about guests and plans for 2022 and news on a survey where you're invited to share your thoughts on the podcast, provide guest suggestions and be in the running to win a $30AUD book voucher.
Stay safe everyone, have a happy Christmas and see you all in 2022.
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In the final episode for the year Pam talks to best-selling international author Nikki Gemmell about her memoir Dissolve: The Journey of a Creative Woman Roaring to Life in a Man's World.
Nikki is the best-selling author of thirteen novels and four works of non-fiction. She pens a weekly column for The Australian newspaper and also writes novels for children
Four of Nikki’s books, Shiver, Cleave, The Bride Stripped Bare and The Book of Rapture, made the longlist of “Favourite Australian Novels” as chosen by readers of the Australian Book Review.
Nikki’s debut novel Shiver was one of the books that first made Pam want to become a writer. Her portrayal of place – in both the landscape of Antarctica and the Australian desert was eye-opening, and the language was both stark and complex.
Dissolve documents the struggle between love and creativity that initially broke Nikki's heart but resulted in the writing of Shiver and the blossoming of her career.
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Join Pam and a bunch of writer friends as they share the books they'll be gifting this Christmas and the ones they're looking forward to reading over the holidays.
You'll be hearing from all members of The Inkwell: Pamela Cook, Michelle Barraclough, Laura Boon, Rae Cairns, Terri Green, Joanna Nell, Penelope Janu, Terri Green and Angella Whitton, along with Sandie Docker, Meredith Jaffe, Leanne Lovegrove and Maya Linell.
So many fabulous book recommendations from crime to romance, historical to uplit...and some ideas for kids too! If you're looking for gift ideas - or just love to find out about books to add to your pile - don't miss this episode!
With one more episode to go for 2021, Pam also gives an (almost) end of year round up and writing update.
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Fiona McIntosh is a bestselling Australian author of 40 books.
Currently known for historical fiction titles, Fiona also writes crime, fantasy for both adults and children and time slip. She's also penned one non-fiction title: How to Write Your Blockbuster.
Fiona spent many years in PR, sales and marketing in the travel industry and her very first attempt for at writing fiction garnered the attention of a global publisher. She's been writing fiction ever since. She also runs fantastic masterclasses for writers, and has an alumni of over 400 hundred students.
The Spy's Wife, a page-turning tale os betrayal, espionage and love set in pre WW@ England and Germany, is Fiona's latest release.
Fiona recently joined Pam on the Writes4Women Convo Couch to discuss the book, her writing process and to share some top tips for authors. You can find the video on the Writes4Women facebook page here: https://fb.watch/9FkBd82nFA/
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This week's episode is hosted by well-known bestselling author of rural romance and life lit Rachael Johns. Rachael is a long time fan of Elin Hilderbrand so we reached out to her and invited her along for a chat on The Convo Couch.
Rachael is currently Australia’s leading writer of contemporary relationship stories around women’s issues, a genre she has coined ‘life-lit’. She continually places in Booktopia’s Top 50 Aussie Authors poll and lives in the Swan Valley with her hyperactive husband, three mostly-gorgeous heroes-in-training, two ravenous cats, a cantankerous bird and a very badly-behaved dog.
Elin is a New york Times best selling author, proud mother of three, a dedicated Peloton rider, an aspiring book influencer, and an enthusiastic at-home cook (follow her on Instagram @elinhilderbrand to watch her Cringe Cooking Show). She is also a grateful seven-year breast cancer survivor. GOLDEN GIRL is her 27th novel.
In this episode Elin chats about her books, writing process and gives her top tips for writers as well as reading recommendations, including books by a much-loved Australian author.
So sit back, grab a cuppa and join Rachel and Elin as they talk books and writing.
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Psychological thriller author Sara Foster's new book The Hush is a near-future thriller which has been described as 'smart and considered, the book I wish I had written' by best selling crime author Dervla McTiernan.
It's an unflinching look at a society close to tipping point. A story for our times and one that is very reminiscent of what we're actually living throughout at the moment in this pandemic. The Hush highlights the power of female friendships - something Sara is passionate about - through a dynamic group of women, determined to triumph against the odds. And it's the result of five years of research into dystopian fiction which will soon earn Sara her PhD.
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Historical fiction author Emily Madden joins guest host Mary-Lou Stephens (author of The Last of the Apple Blossoms) on The Convo Couch to talk about her recent release, The Buchanan Girls, a sweeping family saga about betrayal, forgiveness and the cost of love.
Sydney, 1941: Olive and Ivy may be identical twins, but they couldn't be more different. While Olive is focused on marrying a man appropriate to her station, Ivy wants to do more, to be more. Joining the Australian Women's Army Service is the perfect chance for her to escape her family obligations and make a real difference in the world. She doesn't expect serving her country to lead to romance ... or devastating betrayal and unthinkable grief.
As the war progresses, both Olive and Ivy find themselves wanting the same thing: for their loves to return safely. But neither of the Buchanan girls is ready for what the future has in store for them.
Sydney, 2008: Escaping her husband's betrayal and an impossible personal loss, Madeline returns home to Sydney to nurse her broken heart. As she settles into her new routine, it's too easy to consider never returning to New York and her old life. But her husband won't give up on what they have so easily, and Madeline can't ignore his messages reminding her of why they fell in love in the first place. With her grandmother's support, Madeline has to decide if forgiveness means reconciliation. But is the biggest betrayal yet to come?
In this episode Emily shares the inspiration for the story, the detailed research involved, the obstacles to completing this book - her third historical, the importance of author branding and what's next.
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Welcome to the November Business of Writing Episode
This month Pam chats to romance author, editor and publicist Laura Boon about her new non-fiction release Tips from An Industry Insider, out on the 19th of November.
Laura also writes the Hearts Talk column for the Romance Writers of Australia monthly magazine and the book is an updated compilation of these columns with additional new chapters. Laura's vast experience across the whole spectrum of the publishing industry informs this wonderful resource for aspiring and emerging authors, with topics ranging from royalties & advances, to contracts to the pros and cons on indie and trad publishing.
This is a great chat for authors at all stages of their careers, including Laura's four top tips for authors.
Pam also reports in on her Nano progress and gives a couple of suggestions for getting the words on the page.
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Natasha Lester joins Pam on The Convo Couch to answer listener questions and discuss her writing and publishing life.
Since her last appearance on the show Natasha has become a New York times bestselling international author. With 6 novels historical fiction novels under her belt and her books flying off shelves in Australia, the US, UK and a whole range of different countries, her experience in the publishing world is really growing.
Natasha had a fantastic post a little while ago about the whole idea of endurability and being in it for the long haul, which she discusses in this episode along with what she would tell her emerging author self, her writing process, her latest release The Riviera House and more.
Join Pam and Natasha on the couch for this fabulous chat on the writing life.
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In this episode host Pamela Cook shares her top ten writing craft books, plus a couple of bonus titles. If you want to see the books you can actually watch the video on the Writes4Women YouTube channel, and you can find the video on YouTube or on the Writes4Women website.
Whether you're a newbie writer or more experienced you're sure to find something of interest in this top ten list which includes books on inspiration, plotting, showing not telling, Nanowrimo and more.
Pamela also gives her personal writing update and reviews what's coming up on the podcast.
Grab your notebook, a pen and a cuppa and join Pam for this solo episode of Writes4Women.
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Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert
From Where You Dream by Robert Olin Butler
How to Write A Novel by John Birmingham
The Kickass Writer by Chuck Wendig
The Emotion Thesaurus by Angela Ackerman and Becca Puglisi
The Emotional Craft of Fiction by Donal Maass
Revision and Self Editing by James Scott Bell
The Right to Write by Julia Cameron
Method Acting for Writers by Lisa Hall Wilson
No plot? No problem by Chris Baty
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My guest on the convo couch today for this Business of Writing episode is Annie Seaton.
Annie is an award-winning Australian author, and her inspiration comes from the beauty of the Australian landscape that she sees around her on her many and varied travels. In 2016 Annie's novel Kakadu Sunset was shortlisted for the RWA Ruby awards, and in 2018, Whitsunday Dawn was voted book of the year in the AusRom Today Reader's Choice Awards.
You can guess from the titles of these books that they are firmly rooted in the landscape, but they also have enthralling characters and riveting plots that will keep you turning the page. Annie's love of travel is clear in the settings for her romance novels, which will take you far and wide to swoon worthy destinations, and even across time.
Annie has written many books in series format, as well as stand-alones and she's managed to straddle the traditional and indie divide to become a successful hybrid author. She has a mind-boggling writing schedule and also a business in editing and graphic design.
Annie also has a release coming out very soon, Osprey Reef, which we're going to get to talk to her about as well.
So sit back, grab a cuppa and join Annie and Pam on The Convo Couch.
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Welcome to a very special craft of writing episode of Writes4Women featuring Sarah Winman talking about the writing of her new novel, Still Life.
Before turning her hand to writing Sarah was an actress. She worked in theatre in her twenties and early thirties, but by 1992, she'd decided that she wanted to write a novel.
Her highly acclaimed debut novel When God was a Rabbit, is a story about childhood eccentricity, loss, and love. It was an international bestseller and won Sarah multiple awards, including New Writer of the Year in the Galaxy National Book Awards and the Newton First Book Award. Sarah's second novel A Year of Marvellous Ways is about the relationship between 89 year old Marvellous, who lives alone in a remote Cornish Creek and Drake, a young soldier left reeling by the second world war it's about their relationship. It was a Sunday times Top 10 best seller.
Sarah's third book was Tinman, published in March, 2017 explores the triangular relationship of Ellis and Michael who've been inseparable since boyhood, and Annie who walks into their lives and changes nothing and everything.
Sarah's new novel, Still Life was published by 4th Estate in June this year. It's a heartwarming story of friendship, found family truth and beauty, set over a forty year period from 1944 and is largely set in Florence.
In this episode Sarah talks about the inspiration for the novel, her writing process and the importance of trusting your creative impulses and instincts.
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Today's episode is a combined Heart of Writing and New Release episode. My guest on the Convo Couch is Ann Shin.
Ann lives in Toronto with two daughters and her partner and she's a documentary and filmmaker as well as an author. Her documentary, My Enemy, My Brother was shortlisted for a 2016 Academy Award and nominated for an Emmy.
Her previous documentary, The Defector: Escape from North Korea won multiple awards for Best Documentary and Best Documentary Director and was made in conjunction with the writing of her novel, The Last Exiles.
The Defector: Escape from North Korea is a heart in your mouth documentary in which Ann plays an active part. The Last Exiles is set in a part of the world many of us know nothing about. It's a portrait of a young couple in North Korea and their fight for love and freedom. Inspired by real stories of incredible bravery, it's a stunning debut about love, sacrifice and the price of liberty.
Join Ann and Pam on The Convo Couch to find out more about the film, the book and what's at the heart of Ann's writing.
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Today's episode is a Craft of Writing episode with Angela Ackerman, co-author of eight best-selling resource books printed in eight different languages through which she shares her passion for the writing craft.
If you are a writer, you may have heard of Angela's first book, The Emotion Thesaurus, a tool which helps writers show emotions through body language and internal reactions.
The desire to help writers in new and innovative ways led to a website called one stop for writers. It's a unique site originally co-founded with Becca Puglisi and Lee Powell, the creator of Scrivener for windows, and Lena Lennox. This creative portal contains game-changing tools and resources that enable writers to craft powerful fiction.
As any writer knows, conflict is the engine of fiction and Angela has a wealth of information on how we can use it to power up our writing.
Angela also takes us on a tour of the onstopforwriters.com website which has a myriad of resources authors can use to create compelling characters and page-turning plots.
Join Pam and Angela on The Convo Couch as they talk all about conflict.
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Welcome to a very special episode of Writes4Women.
Last week I had the pleasure of recording this episode with Dani Vee, Claudine Tinellis, Ashley Kalagian Blunt and Allison Tait. Those of you who love to listen to writing and reading podcasts might recognize some of those names.
We were getting together to celebrate the 400th episode of the Words and Nerds podcast produced and hosted by Dani Vee. It was really such a pleasure to be able to celebrate this occasion with Dani. She's a prolific podcaster, a fabulous author, reader, and promoter of Australian writing.
Dani chose to release this episode on the anniversary week of her very, very special podcast. She also very kindly offered for us to release the episode on our own feeds, and I thought this would be a great opportunity for you to hear from myself and the other podcasters on why we do what we do, and how we do it.
Congrats to Dani!
I hope you enjoy the episode.
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Welcome to another episode of Writes4Women. This one is a New Release/Business of writing episode with Jodi Gibson.
Jodi is an author of contemporary women's fiction, or as she likes to call it, fiction with all the feels. Her debut novel was The Memories We Hide, independently published in August, 2019. Her next novel, The Five Year Plan is a lighter women's fiction title and combines travel, food and romance.
Jodi is a graduate of Fiona Macintosh's master class from 2017, and has worked as a freelancer in copy editing. She's an avid baker, a skill and passion evident in her latest book and an active member of the Australian writing committee. She's a return guest to the show because she's taken a different direction, not only in the style of writing that she's now doing, but also in the way that it's being published.
The Five Year Plan is contemporary women’s fiction novel with a touch of humour and a lot of heart. It will appeal to readers who want to be whisked away from their day to day life and immersed in a feel-good story of food, travel, and romance. It's a fabulous story set in Bari, Italy with characters you'll be cheering for and a setting that will have you booking your next holiday.
Pam chats to Jodi about the book, her author brand and the business of marketing.
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Today's episode is the September Heart of Writing episode. And my guest is Terri Connellan.
Terri is a certified life coach, author, and accredited psychological type practitioner. She has a Master of Arts in language and literacy, and a successful 30 year career as a teacher and leader in adult vocational education. Terri's coaching and writing focus on creativity, personality, and self-leadership, especially for women in transition to a life with deeper purpose.
She works with women globally through her creative business, Quiet Writing, encouraging deep self-understanding of body-of-work, creativity and psychological type for more wholehearted and fulfilling life.
Terri supports women in writing and publishing their whole hearted stories and her new book, Wholehearted: Self-leadership for Women in Transition, is out now
Join Pam and Terri on The Convo Couch as they chat about this whole community Terri is building around this idea of being wholehearted.
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Welcome to another episode of Writes4Women. This one is a mashup between a Heart of Writing, Craft of Writing and New Release episode featuring debut author, Hannah Bent. Hannah's book, When Things Are Alive They Hum has recently been released to great critical acclaim.
Hannah was born and raised in Hong Kong. She completed her Bachelor of Arts in Fine Art Film and Photography at Central St. Martin's School of Art and Design in London. She undertook post-graduate study in both directing and screenwriting at the Australian Film and Television and Radio School, and has a Master's in Creative Writing from the University of Technology in Sydney.
In 2013 Hannah was the recipient of the Ray Koppe Young Writers award which included a residency at Varuna, where she worked on the manuscript for When things Are Alive They Hum. She is one of the first authors to be published by a brand new publishing house set up in Sydney last year, Ultimate Press.
When things Are Alive They Hum is both heart wrenching and heart warming, a beautifully written novel which draws heavily on autobiographical elements of Hannah's life and her relationship with her sister Camilla, who has Down Syndrome.
Pam chats to Hannah about the inspiration for the book, her writing process and her experiences as a debut author.
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In this Craft of Writing episode Pam chats to Emily Maguire on characterisation in her latest novel Love Objects.
Emily is the author of six novels, including the Stella Prize and Miles Franklin shortlisted An Isolated Incident and three non-fiction books. Emily's articles and essays on sex, feminism, culture and literature have been published widely, including in the Sydney Morning HeraldThe Australian,The Observer and The Age.
Emily works as a teacher and mentor to young and emerging writers, and is 2018-19 was Writer in Residence at the Charles Perkins Centre at the University of Sydney, where she undertook much of the research she did for Love Objects.
The Saturday Paper says this of the characterisation in Love Objects:
One of the most compelling elements of this accomplished book is Maguire's ability to completely inhabit a character.
There's so much great advice in this episode on how to inhabit your character's skin.
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Welcome to the August New Release Feature Author episode
Mary-Lou Stephens has worked as an actor, singer, radio presenter, and music director in both commercial radio and at the ABC here in Australia. Now Mary works as a novelist.
The Last of the Apple Blossom was published by Harper Collins, just a couple of weeks ago.
Young schoolteacher Catherine Turner rushes to the Huon Valley to find her family's apple orchard destroyed, her childhood home in ruins and her brother dead. Despite her father's declaration that a woman will never run the orchard, Catherine resolves to rebuild the family business.
After five sons, Catherine's friend and neighbour, Annie Pearson, is overjoyed by the birth of a much longed for daughter. As Annie and her husband Dave work to repair the damage to their orchard, Dave's friend Mark pitches in, despite the fact that Annie wants him gone. Mark has moved his family to the valley to escape his life in Melbourne, but his wife has disappeared leaving chaos in her wake and their young son Charlie in Mark's care.
Catherine becomes fond of Charlie, whose strange upbringing has left him shy and withdrawn. However, the growing friendship between Mark and Catherine not only scandalises the small community but threatens a secret Annie is desperate to keep hidden.
Through natural disasters, personal calamities and the devastating collapse of the apple industry, Catherine, Annie and those they love battle to save their livelihoods, their families and their secrets.
Mary-Lou is a fabulous supporter of Writes4Women and now a debut author guest.
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Welcome to the August Business of Writing edition.
Today's guest is Alka Joshi, author of The Henna Artist and The Secret Keeper of Jaipur. Born in Jodhpur, Rajasthan, in India, Alka has lived in the U S since the age of nine. She spent many years working in advertising and marketing copy after being encouraged by her husband to try writing fiction.
Alka took evening workshops before enrolling in an MFA program in creative writing at the age of 51. The Henna Artistt, Alka's debut novel published by Mira books, a division of Harper Collins right ot the beginning of the Covid 19 outbreak. Alka followed this release with The Secret Keeper... and she's now working on the third book in the trilogy.
In just over 12 months Alka has amassed 15,000 followers on Instagram. Her posts are colorful and animated, like her book covers, and feature video interviews with fellow authors. They're posts that make you want to click and find out more, just as her books make you want to keep reading.
Join Alka and Pam on the Convo Couch as they discuss Alka's books, of course, and the world of author branding, social media, and in particular, Instagram.
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Welcome to the August Heart of Writing Episode.
Karyn Sepulveda is an author, podcast producer and creator of short, guided meditations.
Through writing about characters triumphing over adversity, interviewing women about their strengths and designing meditations that help the listener tap into their own creativity, Karyn hopes to spread compassion and connection.
In this episode Karyn joins Pam on The Convo Couch to discuss creativity, meditation and her new release the Women’s Circle, published by Ventura Press.
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Christine Wells writes historical fiction featuring strong, fascinating women. As a child, she never considered a career as an author because authors were 'magical beings', not flesh and blood mortals like her. Instead, Christine went into law, specialising in corporate mergers and acquisitions.
She might still be a lawyer if she hadn't accepted a challenge from a friend to try her hand at writing a novel. The minute she began to weave that story, she fell in love with writing. Christine has gone on to publish 14 novels about periods ranging from Georgian England to post-world war two France including The Wife's Tale, The Traitor's Girl, The Juliet Code and now Sisters of the Resistance,
She has sold over 180,000 books worldwide, and her books have been translated variously into German, Russian, Japanese, Spanish, Dutch, and Brazilian Portuguese.
Sisters of the Resistance is published by Harper Collins.
In this episode Pam chats to Christine about the new book, her writing process and tips for writing a best-selling novel.
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A Naidoc Week special...
Award-winning first nations author Claire G. Coleman chats to Kel Butler about writing speculative fiction and how writing about the future can help us understand the past and the present.
Claire also talks about where she draws her inspiration from, her writing process, the shock of having such a successful debut novel, Terra Nullius, and the different reception she received for novel number two, The Old Lie.
Grab a cuppa, sit back and enjoy this special rewind episode.
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Welcome to the first rewind episode for July 2021. It's an episode that has been previously. released - my chat with Perth author Tess Woods.
Tess is the three novels, Love at First Flight (2015), Beautiful, Messy Love (2017) and Love and Other Battles (2019). In addition to being an author Tess is a physiotherapist, a mentor and a writing teacher. She has two children, and manages to fir so much into her very busy life.
This is an edited version of my original chat with Tess, done at the time she was about to release her third book Love and Other Battles, and is all about where Tess gets her inspiration, her writing process, the bits she loves about writing and the bits she hates. It's a fun, chatty interview to start off our month of rewinds while I take a break from recording new episodes to get some writing time and do some podcasts preparation for the second half of the year.
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Something a little different on The Convo Couch today.
Pam talks to Indie Authors Rania Battany and Michelle Montebello about republishing a previously published book.
Michelle Montebello is the international best-selling award-winning author of The Quarantine Station, Beautiful, Fragile and the The Lost Letters of Playfair Street.
The Quarantine Station was a finalist in the 2021 international book awards for best historical fiction. The Lost Letters of Playfair Street won the 2020 Australian Romance Reader's Association awards for Favourite Contemporary Romance and Favourite Australian Set Romance. In addition to this, The Quarantine Station and Beautiful, Fragile were shortlisted in 2019 for Favourite Historical Fiction and Favourite Contemporary romance. Michelle has been shortlisted twice for the ARRA Author of the Year Award.
Rania Battany is a romance author who loves to build real characters and engage her readers with stories they can relate to while offering a book that tugs at the heartstrings.Rania has a particular passion for exploring interracial romance. Stories have always played like movies in her mind. She created characters and imagined their conversations long before putting anything on paper. When Rania started writing, it was a relief to get everything out of her head and into something she could share. Now she writes the kind of books she loves to read: emotionally driven, raw and real.
Join Rania, Michelle and Pam on The Convo Couch as they sort out the the pros and cons of republishing.
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Welcome to the June Heart of Writing Episode featuring Bella Mahaya Carter
Bella is an author, creative writing teacher, empowerment coach, and speaker, who helps writers (and others) experience greater freedom, joy, and peace of mind.
She believes in the power of writing to heal and transform lives and I view publishing as an opportunity to deepen self-awareness, nourish meaningful connections, and delight in peak experiences while being of service.
Her new release Where Do You Hang Your Hammock? isan invaluable resource that encourages authors to rethink their ambitions (which may be fueled by the tyrannical demands of the ego) and trust their heartfelt purpose and values in the journey to becoming, or continuing on, as authors. It shows writers how to reframe an otherwise fraught journey and embrace where they are—even if it’s not where they’d like to be—and to use present moment circumstances and opportunities as stepping-stones to a successful and meaningful writing life. This book, while containing loads of practical information, focuses on the psycho-spiritual journey of a writer’s life.
In this episode Pam chats to Bella about her inspiration, facing the fear and the various aspects of the writing life she covers in the book. Sit back, grab a cuppa and join Pam and Bella on The Convo Couch.
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In this special edition of Writes4Women Pam hosts the launch of Digging Up Dirt by best-selling author Pamela Hart recorded at Berkelouw's Leichhardt on June 10.
The two Pamela's have known each other for quite a few years and apart from sharing a first name also share a love of writing and books, particularly stories about women toughing it out in difficult circumstances even when all the odds are stacked against them.
Pamela has written across many genres, as Pamela Freeman and Pamela Hart, including biography, epic fantasy, children’s, poetry, crime fiction, historical and now cozy mystery.
Digging Up Dirt is a change of genre for Pamela but there are many common threads with her previous books, in particular a protagonist who refuses to go down without a fight.
The launch is in the second half of the podcast, after Pam's writing news and new release round up. As the launch was recorded live there are a few sound glitches but nothing that should impede your enjoyment of this fabulous event.
Grab a cuppa, curl up by the fire (or heater) and get set for a jam-packed episode of Writes4Women.
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Kelly Rimmer is the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, USA Today and worldwide best-selling author of contemporary and historical fiction, including The Secret Daughter, The Things We Cannot Say and Truths I Never Told You. Kelly announced that she would become an author when she was still in kindergarten. For decades, she wrote for herself always hoping to be published, but it wasn't until her mid thirties that she was ready to even show family or friends, any of her stories.
And then one night she came home, pressed the publish button and put her first novel out into the world. Since then Kelly's books have been top 10 bestsellers in Australia have topped Kobo, Amazon and Apple books charts, and have appeared on bestseller lists, in Canada and the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA today lists in the United States.Kelly's novels have been translated into more than 20 languages.
Her latest novel the Warsaw Orphan has been out for a few weeks now, and is getting rave reviews. In this Craft of Writing episode, Kelly joins Pam on The Convo Couch to discuss turning fact into fiction in The Warsaw Orphan, a gripping - gruelling at times - but compelling read.
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This month's new release feature author on Writes 4 Women is Karly Lane. Karly is an author of rural and women's fiction and lives on the beautiful mid coast of new south Wales in a valley her family has called home for five generations. Karly currently has 17 novels published with Allen & Unwin with an 18th due for release this December.
Karly's 17th novel, Take Me Home, which came out this month, was inspired by her own recent journey through beautiful, mysterious Scotland. In this episode I chat to Karly about her new book, her writing process and how her writing has evolved over the years.
I hope you enjoy our chat!
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Jennifer Scoullar joins Pam on The Convo Couch.
Jennifer is a well-loved Australian author and founder of Pilyara Press, a trail-blazing group of Australian writers who have come together to form the publishing cooperative Pilyara Press.
Since establishing Pilyara in 2018, Jennifer has assembled a multi-skilled team to galvanise a new vision of how publishing can be done. It’s a wonderful example of authors taking control, of their publishing careers - a fascinating model that will give both traditional and independent authors some food for thought.
There are also some great tips on Bookbub!
And a podcast and writing update from Pam, including writing software recommendations, giveaway news and more.
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My guest today on The Convo Couch for this month's Heart of Writing episode is Amal Awad. Amal is a journalist, author, screenwriter, and performer. She has contributed to numerous journals and anthologies, appeared as a speaker or panelist at schools, universities, and writers festivals around Australia, and she also facilitates workshops covering topics such as; diversity, multiculturalism women's issues and pop culture. She is the author of five books, including two novels Courting Samira and This is How You Get Better, and the non-fiction books The Incidental Muslim, Beyond Veiled Cliches: The Real Lives of Arab Women and Fridays with My Folks: Stories on Aging Illness and Life. She has contributed to the anthologies Growing Up Muslim in Australia and Some Girls Do: My Life As A Teenager.
Amal's new book In My Past Life I Was Cleopatra is a work of non-fiction that delves into the world of new age self-help and spirituality. She's also writing her next novel, The Things We See In The Light, due for release this year, and she has produced a deck of cards, The Creative Compass to inspire and motivate creatives.
It's Amal's obvious passion for and dedication to her writing and life in general that prompted me to invite her to be a guest on this Heart of Writing episode.
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Today’s guest on the convo couch is Lisa Hall-Wilson. Lisa is an award-winning author and mentor. Fascinated by monsters in the dark and the supernatural, she blends those elements into her stories along with her passion for history, fantasy, romance, and faith.
Lisa’s fiction grew from a need to ask more questions than is socially acceptable –to understand the why and how and who, and the so what and so that.
Lisa runs fabulous online classes on writing in Deep POV which is where Pam first came across Lisa a few years back.She is an amazing and generous mentor and her teaching and feedback helped Pam write the deep level of pov she managed to achieve in her 2019 novel Cross My Heart.
In this episode Lisa covers the basics of writing in deep point of view and provides examples of going deeper.
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Welcome to the April New Release Feature Author episode featuring Meredith Jaffé
Meredith is the author of three novels for adults The Fence (2016.), The Making of Christina (2017) and The Dressmakers of Yarrandarrah Prison (May 2021). Horse Warrior, the first in a children’s series, was published in 2019. She also contributed a short story, Emergency Undies, to the 2019 Funny Bones anthology.
She is the Festival Director of StoryFest, held on the NSW South Coast, and regularly facilitates at other writers’ festivals and author events. Previously, she wrote the weekly literary column for the online women’s magazine The Hoopla. Her feature articles, reviews, and opinion pieces have also appeared in The Guardian Australia, The Huffington Post, and Mamamia.
Meredith became a writer via the scenic route, which I’ll be asking her about today. Her new novel The Dressmakers of Yarrandarrah Prison is a funny, dark and moving novel about finding humanity, friendship and redemption in unexpected places and Meredith is here to tell us all about it as our new release feature author for April.
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Welcome to this week's Business of Writing episode.
Today's guest is Michelle Barraclough. Michelle is a woman who wears many hats. She's an accomplished writer whose first novel As I Am, a contemporary drama, was highly commended in the 2017 Richell Prize for Emerging Writers and earnt her a 12-month mentorship with Hachette. Michelle is currently working on her second novel, The Tangled Green, while juggling quite a few other writing-related projects.
Michelle's double degree in business and arts, majoring in literature and marketing, led her not only down the writing path, but she has also run her own business, written a long-running blog on parenting and is now the marketing manager for Storyfest, a fabulous writers festival on the New South Wales South Coast.
Michelle also designs websites, specialising in authors at Fresh Web Design - and also designed the Writes4women website. And because that's not quite enough, she has started a brand new podcast called the Writer's Book Club where she does a deep dive along with the author into a specially selected novel each month.
In this episode Pam and Michelle do a deep dive into websites for authors.
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In this Craft of Writing Episode Pam talks to best-selling Australian author Rachael Johns about transforming her initial ideas into a first draft.
An English teacher in a previous life, Rachael is now an ABIA-winning author writing across a number of genres including romance, rural romance and women's fiction – or her own preferred terminology life lit. Her recent books include The Patterson Girls, Something to Talk About,Just One Wish and Flying the Nest. Rachael is currently Australia’s leading writer of contemporary relationship stories around women’s issues.
Jilted (her first rural romance) won Favourite Australian Contemporary Romance in 2012, and The Patterson Girls won the 2016 Romance Writers of Australia RUBY Award and also the 2015 Australian Book Industry Award for General Fiction. She continually places in Booktopia’s Top 50 Aussie Authors poll.
Pam and Rachael have a shared mania for stocking their shelves with books on writing craft and, having compared notes about their respective writing processes, pretty much agree they don’t know what they are! All this prompted Pam to invite Rachael onto the podcast to try and pin down what her process is for getting from that first seed of an idea to the end of a first draft.
So listen in while Rachael and Pam compare notes on The Convo Couch.
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Books Mentioned by Rachael in this episode:
The Emotion Thesaurus by Angela Ackerman and Becca Puglisi
Ten Things About Writing by Joanne Harris
Save the Cat Writes A Novel by Jessica Brody
The Complete Writer’s Guide to Heroes & Heroines by Tami D, Cowden, Caro LeFever and Sue Viders
Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert
On Writing by Stephen King
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Welcome to the March New Release Author episode featuring Alli Sinclair.
Alli is an award winning Australian fiction author who has lived in Argentina, Peru, and Canada. She’s climbed some of the world’s highest mountains, worked as a tour guide in South and Central America, and has travelled the globe, immersing herself in array of exotic destinations, cultures, and languages. Australia has always been close to Alli’s heart as she loves the diverse landscapes and the rich multicultural heritage of this wonderful land.
Alli’s books explore history, culture, love and grief, and relationships between family, friends and lovers. She captures the romance and thrill of discovering old and new worlds, and loves taking readers on a journey of discovery. Her most recent books include Burning Fields,The Cinema at Starlight Creek and her brand new release The Codebreakers which we’ll be chatting about today.
In this ep Pam also chats about what she's been reading and share some great new releases for the month of April.
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A bumper edition Heart, Craft and Business of Writing episode featuring Sophie Hannah, thriller author and founder of the Dream Author program.
Sophie is a Sunday Times and New York Times bestselling writer of crime fiction published in 49 languages and 51 territories. Her books have sold millions of copies worldwide. In 2014, with the blessing of Agatha Christie's family, Sophie published a new Poirot novel, The Monogram Murders, which was a bestseller in more than 15 countries. She has since published two more Poirot novels Closed Casket, and The Mystery of Three Quarters, both of which were instant Sunday Times top 10 bestsellers
She's also the founder of Dream Author a transformative coaching program for writers, which is where Pam first discovered Sophie and her many talents. In this episode Sophie talks about literary diagnostics, writing a gnocchi draft, creating a mindset for success and being your own advocate in the world of publishing.
Sophie's latest novel is Haven't They Grown. It's a psychological thriller with a seemingly impossible mystery at its heart. She lives with her husband, children, and dog in Cambridge Brewster who features quite often on her podcast and webinars.
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In this March episode of Writes4Women Pam chats to Vanessa McCausland about writing dual timelines and multiple points of view.
Writing stories has always been an essential part of Vanessa McCausland’s life. She spent her early years soaking up the magic of books and soon found writing provided a similar escape.
Vanessa’s stories always feature a mystery and intrigue of some kind, and her last two novels The Lost Summers of Driftwood and The Valley of Lost Stories also explore the many issues women confront in their day to day lives.
The Valley of Lost Stories is a beautifully told story set in the Capertee Valley, west of Sydney and features not only multiple viewpoints but a dual timeline.
This episode of Writes4Women is brought to you by Tanya Nellestein and her exciting new novel The Valkyries’ Viking, so stay tuned at the end of the chat with Vanessa to find out more about Tanya’s book and to hear an excerpt.
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This week’s Heart of Writing guest is Deborah Rodriguez, author of the international bestsellers The Little Coffee Shop of Kabul,Return to the Little Coffee Shop of Kabul, The Zanzibar Wife and Island on the Edge of the World. Deb has also written two memoirs: The Kabul Beauty School, about her life in Afghanistan, and The House on Carnaval Street, on her experiences following her return to America.
Deb is also the founder of the nonprofit organization Oasis Rescue, which aims to teach women in post-conflict and disaster-stricken areas the art of hairdressing. She currently lives in Mexico, where she owns Tippy Toes salon and spa.
Her new book, The Moroccan Daughter, is a modern story of forbidden love, secrets and family told across four different women and takes readers from the alleyways of the ancient medina in Fès to a marriage festival in the Atlas Mountains,
In this episode Pam chats to Deb about The Moroccan Daughter, her life as an author and the people and projects she finds inspiring.
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Welcome to the second Business of Writing epiosde for 2021.
In this week's episode Pam chats to Zoe Lea, UK thriller author, about her fabulous Instagram page where she posts gorgeus photos of book and The Lake District in England.
Zoe is a novelist journalist, creator and storyteller. She completed her first novel at the age of six on two sheets of A4 paper and her first audience, her parents were very impressed. So he went on to have her first short story published at age 16. She continued to write across a range of platforms, including print magazines, newspapers and blogs. In 2018 Zoe's first novel, If He Wakes, a thriller, psychological thriller, was published by Candelo Press . That was followed by The Secretary, a page turning and compulsive psychological thriller about a school secretary and how dangerous it can be to make enemies at the school gate.
Zoe has a wonderful blog on writing and the writing life. She lives in the lakes district in the UK and puts the most amazing book photos, often outdoors in this beautiful setting that's just outside her window. Her Instagram following has skyrocketed from just a couple of thousand to over 10,000 in the last couple of years.
In the Intro Pam also gives a personal writing update, talks about how you can support the podcast on Patreon and highlights some new releases.
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New Releases mentioned in this episode: From Where I Fell by Susan Johnson (Allen & Unwin) Kate Kelly by Rebecca Wilson (Allen & Unwin) The Royal Correspondent by Alexandra Joel ( Harper Collins) The Imitator by Rebecca Starford (Allen & Unwin) The Mistake by Katie McMahon (Bonier Echo) City of Lies and Hollow Empire by Sam Hawke ( see giveaway on the W4W blog)
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Welcome to another Anatomy of a Novel episode. We’ve covered a range of different genres in this series including Crime with Candice Fox, Historical fiction with Kate Forsyth, women’s fiction with Monica McInerney and quite a few more. But we hadn’t covered a Fantasy novel so when the opportunity arose to chat to Australian Fantasy Author Sam Hawke author of The City of Lies and the second book in the Poison Wars duology, the recently released The Hollow Empire we jumped at the chance.
Sam is a winner of Australia's premier genre prize the Aurealis Award, plus two Ditmar Awards and joint-winner of the Norma K. Hemming Award for excellence in exploring issues of gender, race, disability and class in SFF. Her work features the best ingredients for a superb fantasy series: war, mystery, betrayal, and magic. She has taken the US by storm with her debut, and her explosive sequel hit bookstore shelves in December 2020
City of Lies was described in a Guardian review as. a compelling fantasy whodunnit - imagine Agatha Christie channelled through Robin Hobb - and a page-turning coming-of-age tale.’ GUARDIAN
For this particular Anatomy of a Novel episode kel and I decided to call in someone who understands and writes the genre.
Jo Riccioni is a Sydney based author who was awarded a Varuna residency and a Bundanon Fellowship to work on her first novel The Italians at Cleat's Corner Store, published in 2015 and which won the fiction category of the International Rubery Award for 2015 in the UK. Jo is an accomplished short story writer and has now turned her hand to writing a new genre. With a love-triangle worthy of The Hunger Games, The Branded Season is Year of Wonders, The Last Hours and The Handmaid’s Tale brought to the fantasy realm and served up with all the romance, conflict and quick-fire narrative pace expected by readers of the genre.
So with those credentials Jo was the perfect choice to interview Sam. There’s so much gold in here for writers of all genres, not just fantasy, so grab a pen and paper, sit back and listen to Jo Riccioni and Sam Hawke giving us tips on how to write a fantasy novel.
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This month's Feature Author is Esther Campion and her new release is A Week to Remember, published by Hachette Australia.
Esther is originally from Cork, Ireland and currently lives in north-west Tasmania. Esther’s debut novel Leaving Ocean Road , published in July 2017, is a story set across the landscapes of Greece, Ireland and small-town coastal Australia and follows the life of Ellen O’Shea as she struggles to deal with her husband’s death and an unexpected visitor from her past. Leaving Ocean Road explores themes of home, family and the consequences of the choices we make. The sequel to Leaving Ocean Road, The House of Second Chances was published in 2019 and her new release, out this week, A Week to Remember, is a stand alone but features some of the characters we came to love in the first two books.
Esther and her family live in Tassie with an over-indulged chocolate Labrador and two horses, which Esther firmly believes are living proof that dreams really can come true.
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In this Heart of Writing episode Pam talks to best-selling author Holly Ringland about dealing with fear and pushing through to get words on the page.
Holly is an Australian author whose beautiful debut novel, The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart catapulted her to literary stardom. Having first wanted to be a writer at the age of 3, it took another 34 years for her first novel to be published and she soon went on to become an international success.
Publishing rights for Alice Hart have been sold in 30 countries, and a TV series adaptation from production company Made Up Stories is on the way. In May, 2019, Alice Hart won the Australian Book Industry award for General Fiction Book of the Year. And Holly is currently writing her second novel The Seven Skins of Esther Wilding. Throughout 2020, Holly traveled Australia to film Back to Nature, a new visually stunning eight episode factual lifestyle series she's co-hosting with Aaron Pedersen on the ABC.
Holly posts wonderfully honest posts on Instagram about her writing life and process, and joins Pam to discuss the writing of her second novel and in particular, this whole heart of writing issue.
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In this first Craft of Writing episode for 2021 Pam settles in on The Convo Couch to discuss the revision process with fellow author Joanna Nell.
Joanna is a Sydney-based writer, GP and advocate for positive ageing. Her bestselling debut novel The Single Ladies of Jacaranda Retirement Village was published in 2018 with rights sold internationally. Her second novel The Last Voyage of Mrs Henry Parker was published in 2019 and her latest release The Great Escape from Woodlands Nursing Home is currently flying off the shelves.
Jo and Pam are members of the same writing group, The Inkwell, and have both recently finished revisions on novels. In this indepth chart on the topic they share tips on their writing processes, revision in particular, and use examples from their books to illustrate their techniques.
The episode is also out on youtube if you'd prefer to watch, and you can find screenshots of the examples Jo and Pam give in the accompanying blog post with before and after examples from their recent books, on the Writes4Women website here.
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Welcome to the first Business of Writing Episode for 2021.
Today Pam chats to indie fiction author, podcaster and creative entrepreneur Joanna Penn about her latest book, Your Author Business Plan.
Joanna is an award nominated New York times and USA today best-selling thriller author under the name J. F. Penn. She also writes nonfiction for authors and is widely known for her brilliant podcast, The Creative Penn, which has been downloaded over 4 million times in 220 countries. Joanna has written over 30 titles and sold more than 600,000 books in 149 countries and six languages. She's an indie author, an international professional speaker and an award-winning creative entrepreneur. She's based in Bath, England and lived in Australia and New Zealand for 11 years.
She's also turned her love of travel into a newish podcast called Books and Travel and spent 13 years as a business IT consultant in large corporates across the globe before becoming a full-time author entrepreneur in September, 2011.
Your Author Business Plan contains so much great advice this is an episode you will not want to miss whether you're trad or indie published.
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From Oct 2009, you can see boxes behind me as we were moving from Ipswich to Indooroopilly after selling everything to downsize. Around 2:30, I talk about why it's exciting for authors.
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Welcome to the monthly New Release Featured Author episode for January 2021.
And this one is a bonus extended edition!
This week Pam chats to rural Romance author Penelope Janu about her new release Starting From Scratch...
After a troubled childhood and the loss of her beloved grandmother, Sapphie Brown finally finds somewhere to call home - the close-knit rural community of Horseshoe Hill.
The locals love Sapphie because she never gives up - as chair of the environment committee, with the children in her classes, the troubled teens at the youth centre, the ex-racehorses she cares for and even the neglected farmhouse and gardens she wants make her own. Sapphie gives second chances to everything and everyone. Except Matts Laarkin.
An impossibly attractive environmental engineer who travels the world, Matts was Sapphie's closest childhood friend. He came to deliver a warning - now he doesn't want to leave.
All Sapphie wants to do is forget their painful past, but thrown together they discover an attraction that challenges what they thought they knew about each other. Do they have a chance to recapture what they lost so long ago? Or will long-buried secrets tear them apart?
In the flowers she creates from paper and the beauty that grows on the land, Sapphie has found perfect imperfection. Could that be what love is like too?
Pam and Pen chat about the writing process, characters, setting and publication of Starting from Scratch before diving into four curly questions as part of this special one off Special Extended Edition.
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In this first Heart of Writing episode Pamela chats to Desney King, writer, editor, stroke survivor and author of the beautiful debut novel Transit of Angels.
After a varied career, working in editing and in palliative care, Desney began writing her first novel in 2008. After many drafts and revisions of the manuscript Desney was ready to seek a publisher when she suffered her first stroke in 2012. Since then she has suffered numerous strokes, severely affecting her mobility and hugely impacting her life. Largely confined to her bed, Desney makes occasional forays into the outside world in her purple wheelchair.
Transit of Angels was published in 2020 by Pilyara Press, and there are two more novels and a memoir in the works.
Desney has so much wisdom to offer about the writing process, morning pages, letting go when things get difficult and much, much more.
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After 3 years, the time has come for Pam and Kel to part ways. Kel is heading off to make positive podcasts and change the world through story and Pam is going full steam ahead down the self publishing, writing and teaching path, which is the perfect space for the Writes4Women podcast to continue to evolve and grow.
In this ep they reflect on the unexpected year that was and muse on the exciting things to come. Pam gives a sneak peak into her plans for Writes4Women in 2021 and Kel blubbers her way through a emotional goodbye.
WE CANNOT THANK OUR W4W COMMUNITY ENOUGH FOR ALL OF YOUR SUPPORT OVER THE YEARS. WE ARE DEEPLY GRATEFUL. MAY YOU ALL BE HAPPY, SAFE AND WELL THIS HOLIDAY SEASON.
THIS IS THE LAST EPISODE OF W4W FOR 2020. WE WILL BE BACK IN JANUARY FOR A WHOLE NEW FORMAT.
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The Writes4Women Podcast comes full circle with this episode featuring the best selling and multi-talented sister authors Kate Forsyth and Belinda Murrell. Kate and Belinda were the very first guests Pam and Kel had on the W4W podcast 3 years ago, where they discussed a project they were excited about bringing to life together over coming years. A non-fiction book about their ancestor, Charlotte Waring Atkinson. Charlotte carries the mantel of having written the first ever picture book and holds a special place in Australian literary history.
3 years later they are back on the podcast to talk about the culmination of that dream, the release of their book "Searching for Charlotte": It could not be more fitting that this is the last interview for 2020 and the end of an era for W4W.
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In this ep of W4W we bring you a special chat between long time friends and Room to Read ambassadors, Jennie Orchard and Pamela Cook.
Jennie is talking to Pam about the stunning book she curated for the 20th anniversary of Room to Read entitled "The Gifts of Reading," which brings together some of the greats literary hearts and minds of our time to discuss the books they like to give. All proceeds from the sale of his book goes to Room to Read.
If it weren't for Jennie Orchard and Room to Read, this podcast may never have been born. They were the threads that connected Pam with Kel and in the beginning Writes4Women was just as much about creating a vehicle to raise awareness for Room to Read as it was about celebrating women writers, at a time when men seemed to claim most of the space and the attention.
It seems only fitting to wind up 2020 and this era of Writes4Women with an interview with Jennie all about the book she curated that celebrates the gifts of reading whilst raising money for Room to Read.
"THE GIFTS OF READING"
An anthology of essays about the joys of reading and of giving books, from some of the world's most beloved writers. Inspired by and including Robert Macfarlane's own essay, 'The Gifts of Reading', publishing to coincide with the 20th anniversary of global literacy non-profit, Room to Read
'This story, like so many stories, begins with a gift. The gift, like so many gifts, was a book...' So begins the essay by Robert Macfarlane that inspired this collection.
In this cornucopia of an anthology, you will find essays by some of the world's most beloved novelists, nonfiction writers, essayists and poets.
Published to coincide with the 20th anniversary of global literacy non-profit, Room to Read, The Gifts of Reading forms inspiring, unforgettable, irresistible proof of the power and necessity of books and reading.
Inspired by Robert Macfarlane. Curated by Jennie Orchard.
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We are extremely delighted to have Rae Cairns on the Convo Couch to talk about the release of her debut novel "The Good Mother." Rae and Pam have been friends and writing comrades for years, Rae was our W4W "emerging writer" on the first version of the podcast and it is incredibly exciting to be here with her as she realises her book to smashing reviews.
Rae's pathway to publication has been fraught but she has never given up on her writing or her book, and is an inspiration to us all. Please join us in giving her the support she deserves as she births it out into the world.
THE GOOD MOTHER:
She’s protected them from the truth. Can she save them from her past?
Australian soccer mum Sarah Calhoun keeps the terrifying secrets of her time as an overseas aid worker from everyone she loves. Until two men from Northern Ireland hunt her down - one an obsessive policeman with demons of his own, the other a brutal IRA executioner, too closely connected to her past.
She is forced to return to Belfast to testify at a murder trial. But she faces an impossible choice – lie on the stand and allow a vindictive killer to run free, or tell the truth and place her children in the line of fire.
With the lives of her family and thousands of innocent people at risk, Sarah must battle her fears, overcome betrayal, and find the courage to fight for the truth.
But righting the wrongs of the past just might cost her everything.
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TIFFANNIE DE BARTOLO launches SORROW
SAN FRANCISCO – It’s never too late to become who we’re meant to be, or to summon the courage to develop into the person whom we desire to be.
Indie record label owner and author Tiffanie DeBartolo’s newest novel, “Sorrow,” (Oct. 20, Woodhall Press) expertly examines this idea through the lenses of art, music and love. Inspired in part by the music of The National, the book is both a humorous and emotional assessment of the millennial generation.
Sorrow is a poignant story about friendship and love, art and music, and how these pursuits can save us from ourselves.
Joe Harper has backpedalled throughout his life. A once-promising guitar prodigy, he's been living without direction since abandoning his musical dreams. now into this thirties, having retreated from every opportunity he's had to level up, he has lost his family, his best friend, and his own self-respect.
But Joe finds an unlikely path to redemption when he starts working as a carpenter for the bohemian conceptual artist October Danko. The job returns him to his hometown, loaded with bittersweet reminders of his former life, in the shadows of his beloved redwood trees.
Sorrow is a moving novel that explores masculinity and suspended adolescence, all the while begging the questions:
Can courage be learned?
And is it ever too late to follow your heart?
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Prolific, multi-award winning Australia author, Pamela Hart, is back on the Convo Couch chatting about her latest release "The Charleston Scandal." Pamela wears two author hats and the last time she was on the Convo Couch she was speaking with Kel as her alter ego, Pamela Freeman.
This time around Pamela gets under the layers of writing her latest book with Pamela Cook, why she pens under two names and how history continues to inspire and excite her like nothing else.
Here’s a look inside The Charleston Scandal…
London, 1920s: Kit Scott, a privileged young Australian aiming to become a star, arrives in the city to find the Jazz Age in full swing. Cast in a West End play opposite another young hopeful, Canadian Zeke Gardiner, she dances blithely into the heady lifestyle of English high society and the London theatre set, mixing with a cast of real-life characters including Noel Coward, Fred Astaire and his sister, Adele. When Kit is photographed dancing the Charleston alongside the Prince of Wales, she finds herself at the centre of a major scandal, sending the Palace into damage control and Kit to her aristocratic English relatives – and into the arms of the hedonistic Lord Henry Carleton. Amid the excesses of the Roaring Twenties, both Zeke and Kit are faced with temptations – and make choices that will alter the course of their lives forever.The Charleston Scandal is largely inspired by the stories of Madge Elliot and Cyril Ritchards, Australian actors who went to London in the 1920s and became big stars. As Pamela says – “They were ‘Our Madge’ and ‘Our Cyril’, and eventually came home to get married in 1936. It was the biggest wedding Australia had ever seen – imagine if Nicole Kidman got married to Hugh Jackman. There were 5000 people in Hyde Park in Sydney waiting for them to come out of St Mary’s Cathedral.If you love The Crown you'll love The Charleston Scandal. And if you love a sneak peek behind the scenes of how a writer puts a book together you'll love this episode.
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HACHETTE - "The Charleston Scandal"
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ANNABELLE MCINNES launches her latest book "THE MATRIARCH"
Her citizens are oppressed. His society is diminishing. In a frantic bid for survival, can their fiery union save their peoples?
On a scorched and barren future Earth, Yolanda is her people’s only hope. As Matriarch of an all-female nation, the battle-hardened commander fights an impossible war while desperately seeking a way to stop her subjects from dying of thirst. But when the enemy king is beheaded by his own warrior son, she’s offered a truce that will bring the water they urgently need… in return for leaving her populace defenseless.
With his father dead by his hand, the Hammer is determined to rebuild the shattered community the warmongering king’s brutality almost destroyed. In a bold move to strengthen his dwindling numbers, he offers armistice to a dangerous queen and her bloodthirsty horde of fighting women. All he asks in exchange is for her to accompany him to petition the Council to drop their poisonous sanctions…
The Matriarch is the thrilling first novel in the Women of the Dust dystopian romance series. If you like enemies-to-lovers, dynamic couples, and empowered feminism, then you’ll adore Annabelle McInnes’s gritty tale.
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International best selling author of novels for children and adults, Fiona McIntosh chats to Pam not only about the inspiration and research for her new release but goes into detail on her no nonsense business approach to her creative process, and the hard work behind an impressive career spanning dozens of books.
From the killing fields of Ypres to the sun-kissed vineyards of rural France, The Champagne War is a heart-stopping adventure about the true power of love and hope to light the way during war.
In the summer of 1914, vigneron Jerome Méa heads off to war, certain he’ll be home by Christmas. His new bride Sophie, a fifth generation and rebellious champenoise, is determined to ensure the forthcoming vintages will be testament to their love and the power of the people of Épernay, especially its strong women. But as the years drag on, authorities advise that Jerome is missing, considered dead.
When poison gas is first used in Belgium by the Germans, British chemist Charles Nash jumps to enlist. After he is injured, he is brought to Reims, where Sophie has helped to set up an underground hospital to care for the wounded. In the dark, ancient champagne cellars, their stirring emotions take them both by surprise.
While Sophie battles to keep her vineyard going through the bombings, a critical sugar shortage forces her to strike a dangerous bargain with an untrustworthy acquaintance – but nothing will test her courage more than the news that filters through to her about the fate of her heroic Jerome.
There is so much great information for readers, and tips for writers at all levels in this interview. Have your pens ready...
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V.K. TRISCHLER launches her book "THE RISKY BUSINESS OF ROMANCE"
Disillusioned and suffering severe anxiety from the Christchurch earthquakes, Samantha Morgan is on the hunt for a rich husband and a quiet life to save her sanity. She moves to Port Victor, a town with the highest per capita millionaires, in the sweeping South Australian countryside. There she meets Max who doesn't fit her strict criteria, and is torn between her attraction for him and her goals for herself.
Max Haydon enjoys farming and keeping a low profile in his small town and has no intention of taking over the family's expansive business ventures. But when his parents hire the beautiful, complicated Samantha to uncover a fraudster, he has to think twice about getting involved. With Samantha kidnapped, time is running out.
Can they find love despite their different agendas, or will the risks be too costly for them both?
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THE 2020 FEMINIST WRITERS FESTIVAL IS ON SAT 14TH NOV ONLINE AND WE HAVE A PASS TO GIVE AWAY...listen to the end to win.
In this bonus episode we are speaking to the Festival Director, Nikki Anderson, all about the upcoming FWF2020 digital festival, as well as festival panelist and author, Katerina Bryant.
Katerina launched her book Hysteria: A Memoir of Illness, Strength and Women’s Stories Throughout History” this year with great acclaim for its bravery and transparency on a largely silenced subject around women and health.
The best part? You will have the chance to win a pass to the 2020 Feminist Writers Festival - details will be revealed at the end of this episode.
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Katerina Bryant "Hysteria"
Web: https://katerinabryant.com
New South Books: https://www.newsouthbooks.com.au/books/hysteria/
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Pamela Cook
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Creative duo NIKE SULWAY and SHAUNA O'MEARA are the Convo Couch with Kel today chatting about their recent book "WINTER'S TALE" which won the 2020 Norma K Hemming Award for Short Fiction. This award honours excellence in the exploration of gender, sexuality, class or disability in speculative fiction work. Which Winter’s Tale does in the most beautiful and interesting way.
Nike Sulway is a multi award winning Australian writer, poet and scholar, who writes everything from speculative to literary fiction. She specifically likes to play with the realms of fantasy and fairytale using them to explore sexuality, gender and the relationships of women in interesting ways.
Shauna O’Meara is a Ditmar and Aurealis Award nominated Australian artist, writer and a vet with a passion for all things science fiction. The list of nominations for her many varied works is seemingly endless. Her work has appeared in publications and anthologies such as Cosmos Magazine, Writers of the Future, Andromeda Spaceways, Winds of Change and The Never Never Land. Shauna is currently in the process of creating her first graphic novel and writing a television series.
Together they are a mighty powerhouse of talent and through Winter’s Tale they are speaking to a growing section of youth who are searching for a sense of belonging and a new type of identity. One with less rules and restrictions. One that stems from just who we are not where we sit on the gender spectrum. One that is about people not sex.
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Twelfth Planet Press 'WINTER'S TALE"
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VANESSA CARNEVALE launches her latest book "MY LIFE FOR YOURS"
Your life or your unborn child's - how do you choose?
Paige and Nick are happy. They have a beautiful home, a loving family and, most importantly, they would do anything for each other. Now, they are having a baby and it feels like all their dreams are coming true.
But joy turns to despair when they discover that Paige has a rare, life-threatening heart condition and they lose their longed-for child. Heartbroken, the couple must accept the reality that they may not become parents after all.
Just as they begin to come to terms with their loss, Paige unexpectedly falls pregnant again. Paige's heart is still weak, and to carry the baby to term puts them both at risk. The couple now face an impossible decision: Paige's life or the life of their unborn child?
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PHILLIPA NEFRI CLARK launches her book "LAST KNOWN CONTACT"
Jack Bannerman is missing after failing to meet his son-in-law to go sailing. There’s no evidence of foul play and no sign of a body. So where is Jack?
Ellie thought her father trusted her with his business empire but the discovery of a dark past challenges everything she believed. Her estranged husband was Jack’s last known contact but denies seeing him that day and seizes the opportunity to take over as acting CEO as if nothing untoward has happened. The detective in charge throws Ellie’s feelings of betrayal and loss into further turmoil because a long time ago, they loved each other. Now, she has to work with him to unravel the truth behind her father’s disappearance.
Jack’s trusted advisors are keeping secrets and Ellie’s desperate search for answers puts her in the dangerous sights of a killer.
With a body found at sea and a storm closing in, Ellie has to trust someone with what she knows.
But will trusting the wrong person be her deadliest mistake?
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Author, Jacqueline Kent, is on the Convo Couch chatting to Pamela Cook about her new book "Vida" all about the life of Vida Goldstein, Australia’s most celebrated crusader for the rights of women.
Jacqueline Kent has written acclaimed biographies of Julia Gillard, pianist and social activist Hephzibah Menuhin, and pioneer book editor Beatrice Davis. In this episode Jacqueline explores the courage and inspiration required to write a woman's power.
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VICTORIA PURMAN launches her latest book "THE WOMEN'S PAGES"
From the bestselling author of The Land Girls comes a beautifully realised novel that speaks to the true history and real experiences of post-war Australian women.
Sydney 1945 The war is over, the fight begins.
The war is over and so are the jobs (and freedoms) of tens of thousands of Australian women. The armaments factories are making washing machines instead of bullets and war correspondent Tilly Galloway has hung up her uniform and been forced to work on the women’s pages of her newspaper – the only job available to her — where she struggles to write advice on fashion and make up.
As Sydney swells with returning servicemen and the city bustles back to post-war life, Tilly finds her world is anything but normal. As she desperately waits for word of her prisoner-of-war husband, she begins to research stories about the lives of the underpaid and overworked women who live in her own city. Those whose war service has been overlooked; the freedom and independence of their war lives lost to them.
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Harper Collins
https://www.harpercollins.com.au/9781489273987/the-womens-pages/
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International, best selling author, Monica McInerney, is launching her 13th book "The Godmothers" and talks to Pam about what it takes to write a best selling novel, over and over again.
Monica McInerney is the Australian-born Dublin-based author of the best-selling novels The Trip of a Lifetime, Hello from the Gillespies, The House of Memories, Lola’s Secret, At Home with the Templetons, Those Faraday Girls (The Faraday Girls in the USA), Family Baggage, The Alphabet Sisters, Spin the Bottle (Greetings from Somewhere Else in the USA), Upside Down Inside Out and A Taste for It; the novella Odd One Out and a short story collection All Together Now, published internationally and in translation in more than 12 languages. Her articles and short stories have appeared in newspapers, magazines and anthologies in Australia, the UK and Ireland.
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Debut Author of "The Morbids," Ewa Ramsey is on the Convo Couch, chatting to Pam about writing her anxiety into her fiction and through her characters.
Heart-wrenching, heartwarming and ultimately uplifting--a story about the power of a little kindness
Ewa Ramsey is an emerging writer and arts administrator based in Newcastle, NSW. She has presented short fiction at the National Young Writers Festival, won a commendation in the Newcastle Short Story Award, and been a finalist in the Newcastle Herald Short Story Competition. She is currently Operations Manager for the Newcastle Writers Festival and on the board of the National Young Writers Festival.
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FIONA MCARTHUR launches her new book "THE BUSH TELEGRAPH"
The heartwarming new medical rural romance from the bestselling author of The Desert Midwife.
From Australia’s renowned midwife and bestselling author, The Bush Telegraphis a romantic drama about love, friendship, community and the joys and challenges of life in the outback.
It’s been more than ten years since Maddy Locke left Spinifex, the small outback town where she gave birth to her daughter, Bridget. Now she’s back to prove she’s got what it takes to run the medical centre and face the memories of that challenging time in her life. But everything’s changed – the old pub is gone, her new colleagues aren’t pleased to see her, and it’s drier and hotter than ever.
Station owner, Connor Fairhall, thought he’d left the drama behind in Sydney, but moving back to Spinifex with his rebellious son, Jayden, hasn’t been the fresh start he’d envisioned. His brother, Kyle, is drinking too much and the only bright spot on the horizon is meeting Nurse Maddy, who’s breathing new life into the weary town up the road, little by little.
Can Maddy ignore the rumours about Connor and risk her heart again? Or will the bush telegraph spread along the wire fences and stand in the way of trust?
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MARIA P FRINO launches her book "THE DECISION THEY MADE"
Two sisters, Amelia and Simona Lillostra, share a secret. One so distressing to them it is never to be revealed. What they didn’t count on is a young Russian man entering their lives, a man related to Amelia’s Russian lover from WWII. When TV anchor, Larissa Mina meets Alexey Dubrovsky at an awards night, neither has any idea there is a secret in both their pasts. What is this dark family secret and why were two loving sisters torn apart?
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MONIQUE MULLIGAN launches her brand new book TODAY (18th Sept) called "WHEREVER YOU GO" by PILYARA PRESS
A life-shattering tragedy threatens to tear apart chef Amy Bennet’s marriage. Desperate to save it, she moves with her husband Matt to Blackwood, a country town where no one knows who they are.
Forced to deal with her crumbling marriage and the crippling grief that follows her wherever she goes, Amy turns to what she knows best: cooking. She opens a café showcasing regional seasonal produce, and forms the Around the World Supper Club, serving mouth-watering feasts to new friends. As her passion for food returns, she finds a place for herself in Blackwood. But when a Pandora’s Box of shame and blame is unlocked, Matt gives Amy an ultimatum that takes their marriage to the edge.
Rich with unexpected characters and extraordinary insight, Wherever You Go is a powerful and ultimately uplifting tale of heartbreaking loss, recovery, and redemption.
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KIM KELLY launches her latest book HER LAST WORDS
A murder, a missing manuscript, and an undying love. From the gritty glamour of Bondi Beach to the cold streets of London, Her Last Words lays bare a literary betrayal, a publishing industry grappling with change, and the truth that, while some crimes might go unpunished, words themselves have a way of enduring – and exacting a justice all their own.
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KATE MURDOCH launches her book 'THE ORANGE GROVE"
When status is survival, every choice has its consequence.
Blois, 1705. The chateau of Duc Hugo d’Amboise simmers with rivalry and intrigue.
Henriette d’Augustin, one of five mistresses of the duc, lives at the chateau with her daughter. When the duc’s wife, Duchesse Charlotte, maliciously undermines a new mistress, Letitia, Henriette is forced to choose between position and morality. She fights to maintain her status whilst targeted by the duchesse who will do anything to harm her enemies.
The arrival of charismatic tarot reader, Romain de Villiers, further escalates tensions as rivals in domestic politics and love strive for supremacy.
In a society where status is a matter of life and death, Henriette must stay true to herself, her daughter, and her heart, all the while hiding a painful secret of her own.
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WRITES4WOMEN ARE BRINGING "MENTORING MOMENTS" BACK!
Now that Kel and Pam are both writing and editing again we have decided to inject new life into an old segment from the original incarnation of the Writes4Women podcast - Mentoring Moments.
"Mentoring Moments" are episodes where Pam and Kel chat to each other about the progress of their current writing project, the wins and aha moments as well as the challenges and blocks they are facing along the way. It is a mini mentoring session between a new writer and a professional, meant to inspire and help other writers out there facing similar things, as they try to write their book.
This month Kel chats to Pam about the fear of never writing another good scene and how a growing passion for poetry is informing her writing style for her book. While Pam talks about completing the re-edit of her 2nd published book and the key things she has learnt from having to looking at her work and herself as a writer, 7 years on.
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EMMA ASHMERE launches her new short story collection "DREAMS THEY FORGOT"
Two sisters await the tidal wave predicted for 1970s Adelaide after Premier Don Dunstan decriminalises homosexuality. An interstate family drive is complicated by the father’s memory of sighting UFOs. Two women drive from Melbourne to Sydney to see the Harbour Bridge before it’s finished. An isolated family tries to weather climate change as the Doomsday Clock ticks.
Emma Ashmere’s stories explore illusion, deception and acts of quiet rebellion. Diverse characters travel high and low roads through time and place – from a grand 1860s Adelaide music hall to a dilapidated 1980s London squat, from a modern Melbourne hospital to the 1950s Maralinga test site, to an English Language School in Hastings to the 1990s diamond mines of Borneo.
The short stories in Dreams They Forgot have been shortlisted for the 2019 Commonwealth Writers Short Story Award, 2019 Newcastle Short Story Award, 2018 Overland NUW Fair Australia Prize, and the 2001 Age Short Story Competition. Emma’s critically acclaimed debut novel, The Floating Garden,was shortlisted for the Most Underrated Book Award 2016.
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Nicole Hurley Moore had put her dream of being a writer aside but when life gave her a wake up call in the form of breast cancer she wasn't willing to push her dreams aside any longer. In this episode of the Convo Couch Nicole talks about being inspired into action by "life matters" twice and the very different ways her health impacted her creativity each time.
This episode began life as a Book Launch for Nicole's latest release "The McCalister Legacy" but after getting deeper and deeper into Nicole's story, it became pretty clear to Kel that this was a much larger conversation, one that we all hope inspires other creatives to pick up their pens and write.
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SALLY BRADFIELD launches her debut fiction novel "NOT QUITE 30-LOVE"
Twenty-eight year old Katie Cook lands her dream job in the world of professional tennis. It was like being invited to the Academy Awards, except they were all wearing branded tracksuits.Katie finds life in Sydney to be not quite measuring up and makes the move to follow her childhood obsession with professional tennis, running away to join this circus of a world and finding work as a publicist.
Racing around the globe faster than a Contiki tour, creating internet scandals wherever she goes, Katie is seduced by the appearance of glamour and her weakness for bad boys. She falls for one of the troubled champions and starts a trending relationship.
With an archenemy placing social media bombs in her way and hashtags haunting Katie in her sleep, she navigates her way through a series of social media and love crises.Katie has some decisions to make. Does she want a hero or a career? Will she end up happily ever after? What does that even mean? One thing is for sure, she will never schedule an Instagram post again! #Girlsareheroestoo.The story is written by a tennis insider and has been described as The Devil Wears Prada meets the exciting world of professional tennis.
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We are very excited to have a guest interviewer for this episode of "Anatomy of a Novel". Author, Laura Boon, chats to renowned historical romance writer, Anne Gracie, about how she writes relationships, sex and romance into her novels. Lots of great tips in this episode yet again. Have your pens ready...
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BETTY O'NEILL launches her gripping memoir "THE OTHER SIDE OF ABSENCE"
Betty O’Neill grew up knowing very little about her father, Antoni. She knew that he had fled Poland after World War Two, that he had disappeared overnight when she was just an infant, and that his brief reappearance when she was a young adult had been a harrowing, painful ordeal. Fifty-five years after he deserted her family, Betty is determined to find out more. What drove him to abandon them, twice? What was his story? Who was Antoni Jagielski? Her search for truth takes Betty to Poland, where she unexpectedly inherits a family apartment from the half sister she never knew – a time capsule of her father’s life. Sifting through photos and letters she begins to piece together a picture of her father as a Polish resistance fighter, a survivor of Auschwitz and Gusen concentration camps, an exile in post-war England, and a migrant to Australia. But the deeper she searches, the darker the revelations about her father become, as Betty is faced with disturbing truths buried within her family. Honest, compelling, and meticulously researched, The Other Side of Absence is an elegant debut memoir of resilience and strength, and of a daughter reconciling the damage that families inherit from war.
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Pam and Kel are both writing again so they thought it was time for a W4W mentoring session.
After almost a year off writing Kel has decided to go back to her fiction novel and start from scratch. This time she joined a writing group and engaged a writing mentor as a support system but the first session was not at all what she expected.
Meanwhile Pam has paused her novel to edit and remaster a book of old that she recently got the rights back for. Pam talks all about the rights return process and what it's like to be re-releasing her 2nd book, 7 years on.
There are some important considerations for authors in this chat that people might find helpful, especially when it comes to publishing contracts and rights.
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Here are some actions you can take to help us save Writing NSW: Write to or phone your NSW Member of Parliament. Contact details for all state MPs are here. Customise this template letter to make your views known. Send a copy of your letter to the Honourable Don Harwin, Minister for the Arts: office@harwin.minister.nsw.gov.au. Post about the funding decision on your social media platforms tagging @writingNSW and using the hashtag #SaveWritingNSW Spread the news to your colleagues and friends in the writing community and ask them to make their views known Sign this open letter to Create NSW and the NSW Minister for the Arts from writers and active members in the literary community Sign this petition from Jamie Parker, MP for Balmain, to NSW Minister for the Arts, the Honourable Don Harwin.
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LOUISE MERRINGTON gets set to launch her new book at the end of August "THE LIGHT AT THE EDGE OF THE WORLD AND OTHE STORIES"
A storm was brewing and the clock in the square was striking midsummer when Thorsten Mackinder arrived in the village of Finster…
For over a hundred years, the village of Finster has been cursed to eternal darkness. The only relief is a single lamp-post, which the villagers worship as the light of the Divine. But all is not well in Finster… When curse-breaker Thorsten Mackinder arrives to try to free Finster from the endless night, he unwittingly sets in motion a chain of events that will stretch halfway across the world. A clockmaker beset by magical ‘time flies’, a bank manager who has accidentally erased his own memories, a sentient ventriloquist’s dummy that literally puts words in its owner’s mouth, and a toymaker searching for her missing daughter—all are connected in ways Thorsten could never imagine…but which may just save his life.
Perfect for fans of Neil Gaiman and Over The Garden Wall, this whimsical collection of interconnected short stories is a wondrous journey through magic and mystery, family and fantasy, where nothing is ever quite as it seems.
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Author, poet and podcaster, Jessie Tu, is on the Convo Couch today, getting real with Kel about her "genius debut novel "A Lonely Girl is a Dangerous Thing." A book that explores female desire and the consequences of wanting too much and never getting it. It is about the awkwardness and pain of being human in an increasingly dislocated world - and how, in spite of all this, we still try to become the person we want to be. This is a dazzling and original debut from a young writer with a fierce, intelligent and audacious voice.
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EMMA NORRIS launches her book "PROGRESS OVER PERFECTION"
Emma Norris guides you in setting purposeful plans that are right for you and nurturing a healthier approach to prioritizing, so you can live a more value-based life. She'll guide you through mono-tasking, batch working, productivity, and resting--not quitting.
Being busy or constantly on the go doesn't always mean we are being productive. Sometimes, it can feel like we are doing too much and accomplishing too little. Or we can have lots of plans and not know exactly where to start achieving what we want. This can make us feel overwhelmed and burned out, leaving little room to figure out what we want to do and lots of room to doubt ourselves.
Having more mindful productivity habits can combat these challenges by helping you keep track of your goals and accomplish them. You can pick the right methods to achieve things without feeling stress, anxiety, or the pressure of external factors while also improving your focus and living a purposeful life. Life doesn't always go as planned, and when that happens we want to be prepared to be our most productive selves.
With Mindful Productivity, you'll find the courage and the resolve to do what you want to do without having to compromise your plans to fit the pressures of everyday society. It's possible to be your true self and achieve anything you want, even among the chaos.
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BARBARA HANNAY launches her latest commercial women's romance novel "THE SISTER'S GIFT"
Two sisters, one baby and the best of intentions…
As a vibrant, young woman with a lifetime of possibilities ahead of her, Freya grants her sister, Pearl, the ultimate gift of motherhood. However, this comes at a hefty price – an unexpected rift in her family and the loss of the man she loves. Decades later, Freya is divorced, childless and homeless, at rock bottom after losing everything she’s worked for.
When her estranged niece, Billie, offers sanctuary, managing the family restaurant on beautiful Magnetic Island, Freya can hardly refuse. Billie has never understood the tension between her mother and her aunt and now, with a newly broken heart, she is nursing a family secret of her own. All three women come together under the tropical Queensland skies, but can they let go of past regrets, or will old tensions tear them further apart?
By the bestselling author of Meet Me in Venice, this is a moving and inspiring novel in a stunning setting about choices and consequences and the redemptive power of love.
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SARAH BRILL launches her novel 'SYMPHONY FOR THE MAN"
- Winter. Bondi. Harry’s been on the streets so long he could easily forget what time is. So Harry keeps an eye on it. Every morning. Then he heads to the beach to chat with the gulls. Or he wanders through the streets in search of food, clothes, Jules. When the girl on the bus sees him, lonely and cold in the bus shelter that he calls home, she thinks about how she can help. She decides to write a symphony for him.
So begins a poignant and gritty tale of homelessness and shelter, of the realities of loneliness and hunger, and of the hopes and dreams of those who often go unnoticed on our streets. This is the story of two outcasts – one a young woman struggling to find her place in an alien world, one an older man seeking refuge and solace from a life in tatters. It is also about the transformative power of care and friendship, and the promise of escape that music holds.
An uplifting and heartbreaking story that demands empathy. Amid the struggles to belong and fit in, we are reminded that small acts of kindness matter. And big dreams are possible.
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Award winning Australian author, SULARI GENTILL, breaks down how she writes a best selling mystery series from the pages of history.Drawing from the 10th book in the Rowland Sinclair Mystery series, "A Testament of Character," Sulari takes us through her unique, channeling like writing process to give a different kind of perspective on how to write within the historical fiction genre.
There is so much great writing advice and insights in this interview that we kept it a bit longer to keep all the good stuff in.
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HATTIE ASHWIN releases "LIVING IT UP IN FRANCE" the sequel to her madcap memoir "Boat to Baguette"
With a bucket list, a motorbike and a map, two Aussie adventurers, live it up in France.
Between renovating their house in a Breton village, they travel on Roman Roads, see Gothic Cathedrals, drink delicious coffee and discover a love of France with le joie de vivre.
We just won’t mention the speeding ticket ... or getting lost ... or being mistaken for a crocodile hunter. Well, not right away anyway.
Bonne chance!
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KATHERINE FIRKIN launches her debut thriller "STICKS AND STONES"
A terrifying, twisting debut from TV news journalist Katherine Firkin. It's time for a killer to leave his mark . . .
'Lisa Gardner meets Harlan Coben in this impressive debut that's as disturbing as it is twisty. Firkin takes readers into the mind of a killer like no one else!' Charlie Donlea
It’s winter in Melbourne and Detective Emmett Corban is starting to regret his promotion to head of the Missing Persons Unit, as the routine reports pile up on his desk.
So when Natale Gibson goes missing, he’s convinced this is the big case he’s been waiting for – the woman’s husband and parents insist the devoted mother would never abandon her children, and her personal accounts remain untouched.
But things aren’t all they seem. The close-knit Italian family is keeping secrets - none bigger than the one Natale has been hiding.
Just as the net seems to be tightening, the investigation is turned on its head. The body of a woman is found . . . then another.
What had seemed like a standard missing person's case has turned into a frightening hunt for a serial killer, and time is running out.
But to really understand these shocking crimes, Emmett and his team will need to delve back through decades of neglect – back to a squalid inner-city flat, where a young boy is left huddling over his mother’s body . . .
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RACHAEL MEAD launches her debut novel "THE APPLICATION OF PRESSURE"
For paramedics Tash and Joel, a regular workday is like a supercut of the worst days of other people’s lives. They maintain their sanity through a friendship built on black humour, but as the constant exposure to trauma takes its toll, both, in different ways, must fight to preserve their mental health and relationships – even with one another. How much pressure can they handle, and what will happen when they finally crack?
With each chapter revolving around an emergency – some frightening, some moving, some simply funny –Rachael Mead digs beneath the surface of gore and grit to lay bare the humanity of emergency services personnel and their patients. This breathtaking novel reveals not only the trauma of a life lived on the front line of medicine, but also the essential, binding friendships that make such a life possible.
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DEBORAH O'FERRY launches her debut novel "500 MILES"
Anna Marcus is successful in the world of computers, but not as accomplished when it comes to lasting relationships. Which would be fine … if she wasn’t also completely and madly in love with the idea of being in love and being loved in return.
Anna’s growing fear in life is that the love she imagines doesn’t exist at all. That she is waiting for something that isn’t even real.
When she meets Justin — smart and caring, with an unforgettable smile — he is a perfect candidate for her fairy-tale life, and it makes Anna start to wonder if there is hope after all. But if Anna’s trust in love isn’t a big enough obstacle, Justin’s girlfriend certainly is. That, and the fact he lives in another state — 500 Miles from Anna's Melbourne life.
When disaster strikes Anna's family, she travels to Sydney to help. Lonely and bitter, she finds herself on love’s doorstep, questioning everything she thought she understood about the heart, and what she really wants.
Anna is about to learn that not all journeys can be measured by distance. It's the bumps in the road which are the hardest to travel and overcoming them is the true journey.
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LEONIE KELSALL launches her new book "THE FARM AT PEPPERTREE CROSSING"
~A traumatic past, an unexpected inheritance, and a family whose secrets are kept by the town~
Surrendered at birth, city-girl Roni has convinced herself she has no need of anyone – other than her not-as-tough-as-he-looks rescued street cat, Scritches, and her unborn baby, who she’s determined will feel all the love she was denied.
In South Australia, rural matriarch Marian faces her mortality with her customary forthrightness. Deciding to right the wrongs done by her family, she bestows her estate upon her estranged niece, Roni. However, this is no simple inheritance: Marian seeks to control her legacy from beyond the grave by setting tasks – which disguise life-lessons gleaned from the tragedies of her own past – that Roni must complete before she can claim the property that could change her future.
Planning to sell the farm and return to the mundane but safe familiarity of Sydney, Roni’s decision is complicated by an unexpected friendship with her aunt’s life-partner, a reluctant attraction to the farm manager, Matt – who inexplicably seems to believe he has a claim to Peppertree Crossing – and the discovery that her birth mother is still alive and wants her share …of both Matt and the property.
Slowly unearthing the years of dark secrets hidden within the tiny rural community, Roni must somehow survive betrayal, heartbreak and loss if she is to eventually find joy. Above all, she must learn to trust in the truth of Marian’s most important lesson: everyone deserves love.
The Farm at Peppertree Crossing is a story of intergenerational friendship, finding humour in unexpected places, grief, the pursuit of dreams – and, most importantly, love.
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JENNIFER MACKENZIE launches her poetry collection "NAVIGABLE INK"
Indonesian writer and activist Pramoedya Ananta Toer spent most of his adult life in jail, imprisoned first by colonial powers and later by Indonesian governments. In 1993 Jennifer Mackenzie received a copy of Toer’s manuscript Arus Balik and the author’s blessing to translate it into English. This was at a time when the author’s now celebrated work was banned in Indonesia and he was under house arrest in Jakarta.
Jennifer Mackenzie’s own Navigable Ink is a rare poetic exploration of Toer’s tragic, visionary and ultimately triumphant life. With skill, knowledge and sensitivity Mackenzie captures the beauty of Indonesia and Toer’s fight to preserve its integrity and essence. Throughout our world, his concerns for the environment, gender equality, free speech, non-discrimination and freedom are now more crucial than ever.
Navigable Ink is a work of poetry that is at once activist, lyrical and heart-wrenching. You don’t just read these poems – you feel them.
‘Each injustice has to be fought against, even if it’s only in one’s heart – and I did fight.’ Pramoedya Ananta Toer
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Author and Actor, Anna Downes, joins Pamela Cook on the Convo Couch today for an extended interview about her much talked about new novel "The Safe Place." Anna is open and raw about her path to publication and goes into how her acting career has been a huge advantage to her writing process.
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Kayte Nunn joins Pamela Cook on the Convo Couch to chat about how she uses her new novel "The Silk House" to tell the historical stories of women unseen.
Then Pam chats to Kel about the positive aspects of taking live writing events into the online space.
AND WRITES4WOMEN IS ACTIVELY RECORDING BOOK LAUNCH EPISODES AGAIN! So if you are releasing a book in isolation in the next couple of months and would like a slot on our pod to promote it then get in touch via email w4wpodcast@gmail.com
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LEISL LEIGHTON launches her book "BLAZING FEAR"
Fire stole his past - now it is threatening to burn everything, and everyone, he loves. All over again...
Flynn Findlay likes everyone to think he's in control, but the death of his wife during the bushfires six years ago changed everything. Now, even though it feels like a betrayal, Flynn can't seem to escape his growing feelings for the beautiful new doctor in town.
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THERESA MILLER launches "THE SPIN DOCTOR'S WIFE"
Megan is desperate for a baby, running hard on the IVF treadmill and heading for the edge. Meanwhile, her PR spin-doctor husband, Laurie is distracted by very different desires. Enter Carla, an ambitious young singer, who can give them both what they want-at a price.
For years, Megan was a much-loved schoolteacher, but her world falls apart after she's unfairly dismissed. She hopes having a baby will fill the void. Instead, her discovery that Laurie has secretly fathered a child, adds insult to injury. Finally, Megan devises a plan to take back control of her life.
How far will Megan, Laurie and Carla go to get what they want?
Set in Sydney against a backdrop of corporate cover-ups and the cult of celebrity, The Spin Doctor's Wife is fast-paced, heartbreaking and funny.
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On this episode of Anatomy of a Novel, Pamela Cook talks to respected, acclaimed, award winning Novelist, Favel Parrett, about how she manages to write huge meaning into deceptively small moments. Using her latest novel "There Was Still Love" Favel provides useful, layered insights into her process of writing and editing out everything but the meaning in her words.
This episode is perfect for the newbie and the aspiring author. It is bursting with information and tips on how to give more emotional complexity to your scenes without adding more bulk to the book. Hint it requires writing a LOT of drafts but it is worth it...juts read one of Favel's books.
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In the face of protests and honest conversation around #BlackLivesMatter and #FirstNationsLivesMatter, Pam and Kel have taken an honest look in the mirror and realised the representation of voices on the Writes4Women podcast is far from equal and it is time for us to get serious and make a change. Kel talks about this shameful realisation and the new W4W mandate to give equal time and space to First Nations writers and Writers of Colour, we are working from as a result . We are sorry it took us this long.
NOTE: This is also on the end of the W4W Convo Couch - Imbi Neeme "Hard Truths" episode.
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Today on the Convo Couch Pamela Cook talks to Imbi Neeme about writing and releasing her new novel "The Spill" and how she navigated the challenges of going from blogger to novelist.
AND in the face of protests and honest conversation around #BlackLivesMatter and #FirstNationsLivesMatter, Pam and Kel have take an honest look in the mirror and realised the representation of voices on this podcast is far from equal and it is time for us to get serious and make a change. Kel talks about this shameful realisation and the new W4W mandate to give equal time and space to First Nations writers and Writers of Colour, we are working from as a result . We are sorry it took us this long.
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RENEE DAHLIA launches her book "RACETRACK ROYALTY"
One fast horse, and a whirlwind romance set among the glamour of Royal Ascot.
Shannon Bassett
It’s a long way from Merindah Park, Australia, to Royal Ascot—but that’s where I’ve found myself. The international stud farm that bought my horse, Biographical, want him to race and as his trainer, they need me here. I’m not the top hat and penguin suit type, and the media here don’t get my horse at all—unlike the beautiful woman reading the newspaper over my shoulder on the train today. I’m going home soon so I shouldn’t fall for Ananya, but she understands me as well as horses ... and she’s sexy as hell ...
Ananya Rahman
According to my middle-class, hard-working parents, I have the world’s weirdest hobby. I love doing pedigree analysis on racehorses, and I spend much of my hard-earned cash every year on clothes for Royal Ascot. Still, I didn’t mean to lecture this cute Aussie about his own horse on the train today—or to be pulled into his fancy world of horse breeders. I’m a London girl and he’s from the other side of the world ... but we both forget that when we kiss. What happens when the races are over?
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MAYA LINNELL Launches "BOTTLEBRUSH CREEK"
A pitch-perfect rural romance of changing relationships and family ties from the bestselling author of Wildflower Ridge.
'A heart-warming, funny and poignant story about the joys and heartbreaks of country living. A winner.' Victoria Purman, bestselling author of The Land Girls
Between managing a bustling beauty salon, hectic volunteer commitments and the lion's share of parenting two-year-old Claudia, Angie McIntyre barely has time to turn around. And with each passing month, she feels her relationship with fly-in, fly-out boyfriend Rob Jones slipping through her fingers.
When Rob faces retrenchment, and the most fabulous fixer-upper comes onto the market, Angie knows this derelict weatherboard cottage will be the perfect project to draw their little family together.
There's just one catch: the 200-acre property is right next door to Rob's parents in south-west Victoria.
It doesn't take long for rising tensions to set a wedge between the hard-working couple. Angie and Rob have to find out the hard way whether their grand design will draw them closer together or be the very thing that tears them apart.
A sparkling rural romance of changing relationships and family ties from the bestselling author of Wildflower Ridge.
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