Novel Therapy: Recent Episodes
Helen Brown and Kate Fennessy
Kate Fennessy’s writing her first novel, and Helen Brown’s going to help her.
Welcome to our podcast Novel Therapy. How to make life your best creative project ever.
When we're not talking about cats, we'll discuss how hot to make a sex scene and if there's really such thing as writer's block.
While Kate shares the latest trends in social media, New York Times bestselling author Helen will explain why it's normal for an author to gain 10kg with every book she writes.
We'll also chat about why Kate loves men's beards and Helen can't stand them. Who says Gen Ys and Baby Boomers can't get along?
It's therapy. And it's novel. It's got to be good for you.
Kate and Helen are looking for ways to stay sane through changing times! Kate is an aspiring author and social media marketer and Helen is a New York Times bestselling author.
On today's episode, the topic of whether it's ok to NOT be productive during isolation.
Recommendations:
Lydia's Meditation Zoom session: https://www.facebook.com/102385551358182/photos/a.134064338190303/134062081523862/?type=3&theater
Helen's Facebook Page where she's doing live readings with Jonah: https://www.facebook.com/Helen.Brown.International.Author/
Marian Keyes Grown Ups: https://www.mariankeyes.com/books/grown-ups/
Unorthodox: https://www.netflix.com/search?q=unor&jbv=81019069&jbp=0&jbr=0
Join the discussion on our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1120913041436892/
Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9V9mYEic-14WZBkoSu6Ajg
We spoke to Bradley Slabe, co-creator of the short animation Lost & Found, which has been shortlisted for the Oscars.
Watch Lost & Found: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=35i4zTky9pI
Join the discussion on our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1120913041436892/
Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9V9mYEic-14WZBkoSu6Ajg
Kate Fennessy's writing her first novel, and Helen Brown's going to help her.
Welcome to our podcast Novel Therapy. How to make life your best creative project ever.
When we're not talking about cats, we'll discuss how hot to make a sex scene and if there's really such thing as writer's block.
While Kate shares the latest trends in social media, New York Times bestselling author Helen will explain why it's normal for an author to gain 10kg with every book she writes.
We'll also chat about why Kate loves men's beards and Helen can't stand them. Who says Gen Ys and Baby Boomers can't get along?
It's therapy. And it's novel. It's got to be good for you.
Join the discussion on our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1120913041436892/
Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9V9mYEic-14WZBkoSu6Ajg
Helen's audio version of Cleo:
Audible: https://adbl.co/2wL5b1o Amazon: https://amzn.to/2xEviqR
In this lockdown special, we speak to Edy Tassi from near Lake Como in Italy about her experiences so far in lockdown mode as Italy battles the spread of the Coronavirus. Prepare to feel hopeful!
Join the discussion on our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1120913041436892/
Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9V9mYEic-14WZBkoSu6Ajg
Follow Edy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/edy_tassi/
Kate Fennessy's writing her first novel, and Helen Brown's going to help her.
Welcome to our podcast Novel Therapy. How to make life your best creative project ever.
When we're not talking about cats, we'll discuss how hot to make a sex scene and if there's really such thing as writer's block.
While Kate shares the latest trends in social media, New York Times bestselling author Helen will explain why it's normal for an author to gain 10kg with every book she writes.
We'll also chat about why Kate loves men's beards and Helen can't stand them. Who says Gen Ys and Baby Boomers can't get along?
It's therapy. And it's novel. It's got to be good for you.
Join the discussion on our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1120913041436892/
Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9V9mYEic-14WZBkoSu6Ajg
Mulberry Hill: https://www.nationaltrust.org.au/places/mulberry-hill/
Alice Munro: https://www.facebook.com/alicemunroauthor/
Kate Fennessy's writing her first novel, and Helen Brown's going to help her.
Welcome to our podcast Novel Therapy. How to make life your best creative project ever.
When we're not talking about cats, we'll discuss how hot to make a sex scene and if there's really such thing as writer's block.
While Kate shares the latest trends in social media, New York Times bestselling author Helen will explain why it's normal for an author to gain 10kg with every book she writes.
We'll also chat about why Kate loves men's beards and Helen can't stand them. Who says Gen Ys and Baby Boomers can't get along?
It's therapy. And it's novel. It's got to be good for you.
Join the discussion on our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1120913041436892/
Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9V9mYEic-14WZBkoSu6Ajg
Kate Fennessy's writing her first novel, and Helen Brown's going to help her.
Welcome to our podcast Novel Therapy. How to make life your best creative project ever.
When we're not talking about cats, we'll discuss how hot to make a sex scene and if there's really such thing as writer's block.
While Kate shares the latest trends in social media, New York Times bestselling author Helen will explain why it's normal for an author to gain 10kg with every book she writes.
We'll also chat about why Kate loves men's beards and Helen can't stand them. Who says Gen Ys and Baby Boomers can't get along?
It's therapy. And it's novel. It's got to be good for you.
Join the discussion on our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1120913041436892/
Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9V9mYEic-14WZBkoSu6Ajg
SHOW NOTES
PauseFest: https://www.pausefest.com.au
Our podcast live event with Peninsula's Writers' Club: https://www.trybooking.com/book/event?eid=596606&fbclid=IwAR1GUoIbJxsnxz5JNDg5DPTPYqY3_zu__cPjLNRJkDeOgrEwAFSOO8iUtS0
Swell Creative: https://www.swellcreative.com.au
Aspiring writer Kate Fennessy's trying to write a novel, and New York Times bestselling author Helen Brown's going to help her.
Welcome to our podcast Novel Therapy, the first-time writer's clinic.
When we're not talking about cats, we'll discuss how hot to make a sex scene and if there's really such thing as writer's block.
While Kate shares the latest trends in social media, Helen will explain why it's normal for an author to gain 10kg with every book she writes.
We'll also chat about why Kate loves men's beards and Helen can't stand them. Who says Gen Ys and Baby Boomers can't get along?
It's therapy. And it's novel. It's got to be good for you.
Join the discussion on our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1120913041436892/
Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9V9mYEic-14WZBkoSu6Ajg
Cleo + Rob: https://www.amazon.com.au/Cleo-Rob-Helen-Brown-ebook/dp/B07TNJLL5D/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=cleo+and+rob&qid=1574911138&sr=8-1
Coppucino podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/coppuccino/id1434222159
7pm Social https://www.paperboatdigital.com/7pm-social https://missmornipenni.com/shop/
Tania Chandler: https://chandlertania.wordpress.com
Behind Every Great Woman is a Great Cat: https://www.booktopia.com.au/behind-every-great-woman-is-a-great-cat-lulu-mayo/book/9781912785063.html
Aspiring writer Kate Fennessy's trying to write a novel, and New York Times bestselling author Helen Brown's going to help her.
Welcome to our podcast Novel Therapy, the first-time writer's clinic.
When we're not talking about cats, we'll discuss how hot to make a sex scene and if there's really such thing as writer's block.
While Kate shares the latest trends in social media, Helen will explain why it's normal for an author to gain 10kg with every book she writes.
We'll also chat about why Kate loves men's beards and Helen can't stand them. Who says Gen Ys and Baby Boomers can't get along?
It's therapy. And it's novel. It's got to be good for you.
Join the discussion on our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1120913041436892/
Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9V9mYEic-14WZBkoSu6Ajg
Aspiring writer Kate Fennessy's trying to write a novel, and New York Times bestselling author Helen Brown's going to help her.
Welcome to our podcast Novel Therapy, the first-time writer's clinic.
When we're not talking about cats, we'll discuss how hot to make a sex scene and if there's really such thing as writer's block.
While Kate shares the latest trends in social media, Helen will explain why it's normal for an author to gain 10kg with every book she writes.
We'll also chat about why Kate loves men's beards and Helen can't stand them. Who says Gen Ys and Baby Boomers can't get along?
It's therapy. And it's novel. It's got to be good for you.
Join the discussion on our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1120913041436892/
Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9V9mYEic-14WZBkoSu6Ajg
Helen's recommendation: The Detectorists (Netflix) https://www.netflix.com/title/80065658
Aspiring writer Kate Fennessy's trying to write a novel, and New York Times bestselling author Helen Brown's going to help her.
Welcome to our podcast Novel Therapy, the first-time writer's clinic.
When we're not talking about cats, we'll discuss how hot to make a sex scene and if there's really such thing as writer's block.
While Kate shares the latest trends in social media, Helen will explain why it's normal for an author to gain 10kg with every book she writes.
We'll also chat about why Kate loves men's beards and Helen can't stand them. Who says Gen Ys and Baby Boomers can't get along?
It's therapy. And it's novel. It's got to be good for you.
Join the discussion on our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1120913041436892/
Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9V9mYEic-14WZBkoSu6Ajg
Helen's new children's book, Cleo & Rob: https://www.allenandunwin.com/browse/books/childrens/Cleo-and-Rob-Helen-Brown-illustrated-by-Phoebe-Morris-9781988547350
Kate's recommendation, Beastie Boys Book https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/232195/beastie-boys-book-by-michael-diamond---adam-horovitz/
Aspiring writer Kate Fennessy's trying to write a novel, and New York Times bestselling author Helen Brown's going to help her.
Welcome to our podcast Novel Therapy, the first-time writer's clinic.
When we're not talking about cats, we'll discuss how hot to make a sex scene and if there's really such thing as writer's block.
While Kate shares the latest trends in social media, Helen will explain why it's normal for an author to gain 10kg with every book she writes.
We'll also chat about why Kate loves men's beards and Helen can't stand them. Who says Gen Ys and Baby Boomers can't get along?
It's therapy. And it's novel. It's got to be good for you.
Join the discussion on our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1120913041436892/
Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9V9mYEic-14WZBkoSu6Ajg
Connect with Kate Lister at https://www.instagram.com/mindbody_integration/
Kate's recommendation, Shrill: https://www.sbs.com.au/ondemand/program/shrill
Aspiring writer Kate Fennessy's trying to write a novel, and New York Times bestselling author Helen Brown's going to help her.
Welcome to our podcast Novel Therapy, the first-time writer's clinic.
When we're not talking about cats, we'll discuss how hot to make a sex scene and if there's really such thing as writer's block.
While Kate shares the latest trends in social media, Helen will explain why it's normal for an author to gain 10kg with every book she writes.
We'll also chat about why Kate loves men's beards and Helen can't stand them. Who says Gen Ys and Baby Boomers can't get along?
It's therapy. And it's novel. It's got to be good for you.
Join the discussion on our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1120913041436892/
Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9V9mYEic-14WZBkoSu6Ajg
Description: Aspiring writer Kate Fennessy's trying to write a novel, and New York Times bestselling author Helen Brown's going to help her.
Welcome to our podcast Novel Therapy, the first-time writer's clinic.
When we're not talking about cats, we'll discuss how hot to make a sex scene and if there's really such thing as writer's block.
While Kate shares the latest trends in social media, Helen will explain why it's normal for an author to gain 10kg with every book she writes.
We'll also chat about why Kate loves men's beards and Helen can't stand them. Who says Gen Ys and Baby Boomers can't get along?
It's therapy. And it's novel. It's got to be good for you.
Join the discussion on our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1120913041436892/
Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9V9mYEic-14WZBkoSu6Ajg
Aspiring writer Kate Fennessy's trying to write a novel, and New York Times bestselling author Helen Brown's going to help her.
Welcome to our podcast Novel Therapy, the first-time writer's clinic.
When we're not talking about cats, we'll discuss how hot to make a sex scene and if there's really such thing as writer's block.
While Kate shares the latest trends in social media, Helen will explain why it's normal for an author to gain 10kg with every book she writes.
We'll also chat about why Kate loves men's beards and Helen can't stand them. Who says Gen Ys and Baby Boomers can't get along?
It's therapy. And it's novel. It's got to be good for you.
Join the discussion on our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1120913041436892/
The Crown on Netflix, Kate's current obsession: https://www.netflix.com/title/80025678
Death on Play School: https://ab.co/2KFGYxj?fbclid=IwAR3SissjosPGGFEYt4oiqeV05AKBNt4Dv_u1GPVoAtWmCXtHpgyPkBYHpzc
Inside Helen's Writer's Box:
Bill Bryson's Life and Times of the Thunderbolt Kid: https://www.amazon.com/Life-Times-Thunderbolt-Kid-Memoir/dp/0767919378
Dodie Smith's I Capture the Castle: https://www.penguin.com.au/books/i-capture-the-castle-9780141371504
Helen's recommendations: Glow, Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/80114988
Fleabag, Amazon Prime: https://www.primevideo.com/detail/amzn1.dv.gti.9aad0127-7ed5-2444-3d8f-61def8eff966?ref_=dvm_pds_gen_AU_kc_s_g|c_231819449454_m_AL7onToE-dc_s__
Facebook Group recommendation: Like Minded Bitches Drinking Wine: https://www.facebook.com/groups/LMBDW/
Aspiring writer Kate Fennessy's trying to write a novel, and New York Times bestselling author Helen Brown's going to help her.
Welcome to our podcast Novel Therapy, the first-time writer's clinic.
When we're not talking about cats, we'll discuss how hot to make a sex scene and if there's really such thing as writer's block.
While Kate shares the latest trends in social media, Helen will explain why it's normal for an author to gain 10kg with every book she writes.
We'll also chat about why Kate loves men's beards and Helen can't stand them. Who says Gen Ys and Baby Boomers can't get along?
It's therapy. And it's novel. It's got to be good for you.
Join the discussion on our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1120913041436892/
Kate's current (dorky) obsession, Portrait Artist of the Year: https://www.foxtelarts.com.au/shows/portrait-artist-of-the-year/
Tara's recommendation, Ugly Delicious on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/80170368
Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9V9mYEic-14WZBkoSu6Ajg
Aspiring writer Kate Fennessy's trying to write a novel, and New York Times bestselling author Helen Brown's going to help her.
Welcome to our podcast Novel Therapy, the first-time writer's clinic.
When we're not talking about cats, we'll discuss how hot to make a sex scene and if there's really such thing as writer's block.
While Kate shares the latest trends in social media, Helen will explain why it's normal for an author to gain 10kg with every book she writes.
We'll also chat about why Kate loves men's beards and Helen can't stand them. Who says Gen Ys and Baby Boomers can't get along?
It's therapy. And it's novel. It's got to be good for you.
Show Notes:
Helen mentions Twyla Tharp's book, The Creative Habit https://www.amazon.com/Creative-Habit-Learn-Use-Life/dp/1480589837
On Gen Ys having less sex: https://www.mamamia.com.au/having-less-sex-than-parents
Social Media Days Calendar: https://blog.hubspot.com/marketing/social-media-holiday-calendar-2017
Join the discussion on our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1120913041436892/
Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9V9mYEic-14WZBkoSu6Ajg
Aspiring writer Kate Fennessy's trying to write a novel, and New York Times bestselling author Helen Brown's going to help her.
Welcome to our podcast Novel Therapy, the first-time writer's clinic.
When we're not talking about cats, we'll discuss how hot to make a sex scene and if there's really such thing as writer's block.
While Kate shares the latest trends in social media, Helen will explain why it's normal for an author to gain 10kg with every book she writes.
We'll also chat about why Kate loves men's beards and Helen can't stand them. Who says Gen Ys and Baby Boomers can't get along?
It's therapy. And it's novel. It's got to be good for you.
Episode 1 Show Notes
Helen's recommendation, Desert Island Discs: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006qnmr With Yoko Ono: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b007nc7n
Kate's recommendation, The Lady Vanishes: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-lady-vanishes/id1457296528
Helen's social:
https://www.facebook.com/Helen.Brown.International.Author https://www.instagram.com/helenbrownauthor/
https://www.helenbrown.com.au
Kate's social:
https://www.instagram.com/paperboat_digital/ https://www.facebook.com/paperboatdigital/
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Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9V9mYEic-14WZBkoSu6Ajg