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Elizabeth Shick on The Golden Land and writing about expat life
Posted on February 2, 2023

Elizabeth Shick on The Golden Land and writing about expat life

Long-term expat, Elizabeth Shick, has just released a novel inspired by her six years living in Myanmar. In The Golden Land, which won the 2021 AWP Prize for the Novel, Liz explores how we define our identity in relation to culture and country. Continue reading Elizabeth Shick on The Golden Land and writing about expat life

Caitlin Avery on Life of Cyn and the #MeToo Movement
Posted on January 9, 2023February 2, 2023

Caitlin Avery on Life of Cyn and the #MeToo Movement

Life of Cyn, a novel about a woman’s journey of recovery after sexual assault, explores themes of revenge and healing. The book is fiction, but the characters are based on real people. In our interview, Caitlin shares what inspired her to write this story of retribution for the #MeToo movement. Continue reading Caitlin Avery on Life of Cyn and the #MeToo Movement

Christmas Book List 2022
Posted on December 1, 2022January 9, 2023

Christmas Book List 2022

In this year’s Christmas list, I’m sharing eight incredible books from the authors I’ve interviewed throughout the year representing a diverse range of genres. From historical romance to women’s fiction, from political thriller to memoir, there’s something here for everyone! Continue reading Christmas Book List 2022

Santa’s Suitcase
Posted on November 5, 2022December 1, 2022

Santa’s Suitcase

In the lead-up to Christmas – where did the year go? – here’s a flashback to last November when I was shortlisted in Australian Writers Centre’s Furious Fiction.
I hope you enjoy watching poor Santa walk out on the job… Continue reading Santa’s Suitcase

That Moment When
Posted on October 13, 2022November 5, 2022

That Moment When

Today, here’s a flashback to this time last year when I was shortlisted in Australian Writers Centre’s Furious Fiction. Continue reading That Moment When

Sara Adrien on The Jewellery Competition
Posted on September 20, 2022January 9, 2023

Sara Adrien on The Jewellery Competition

Sara’s third in her trilogy of Georgian Jewish romances, A Kiss After Tea, is now out. Besides the gorgeous romance we have come to expect from Sara, it delivers the conclusion of the jewellery competition, a compelling thread that runs throughout the series.  Continue reading Sara Adrien on The Jewellery Competition

Sarah Hawthorn on The Dilemma
Posted on September 5, 2022September 20, 2022

Sarah Hawthorn on The Dilemma

Sarah’s successful debut thriller A Voice in the Night (see our previous interview here) is being followed by an historical fiction manuscript, The Dilemma. Clearly she’s a versatile author. We discuss the differences between the genres, especially the level of research required to write a period piece. Join us to find out more about her writing process. Continue reading Sarah Hawthorn on The Dilemma

Writers Victoria Flash Fiction 2022 – Part Three
Posted on August 17, 2022October 13, 2022

Writers Victoria Flash Fiction 2022 – Part Three

Writers Victoria held its fourth flash fiction competition this year. The theme was ‘Glimmer’. For the 30 days of April, they posted a single-word prompt and entrants wrote up to 30 words in response.
Here are my final 10 stories. Continue reading Writers Victoria Flash Fiction 2022 – Part Three

Sara Adrien on Falling in Love With Your Characters
Posted on July 25, 2022September 20, 2022

Sara Adrien on Falling in Love With Your Characters

Sara has just released the second in her trilogy of historical Jewish romances. Arnold, the male lead in this story, is Sara’s favourite character. Join us as we discuss what happens when you fall in love with someone on the page, research on Georgian England and a few intricacies of the Jewish faith. Continue reading Sara Adrien on Falling in Love With Your Characters

Patti Miller on True Friends
Posted on July 11, 2022July 25, 2022

Patti Miller on True Friends

Patti’s latest memoir, True Friends, explores the joys and pitfalls of friendship through the lens of her own experience. Join us as we chat about friends, writing and the sometimes-fraught relationship between the two. Continue reading Patti Miller on True Friends

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