Day: May 30, 2023

Podcast: So You Want to be a Writer
Australian Writers’ Centre Team

WRITER 542: Janette Paul, author of The Summer Place

Meet Janette Paul, author of The Summer Place. She talks about her crime writing alter ego Jaye Ford, her creative process and much more. You’ll also discover tips on how to get the most out of a writers’ festival, whether or not you should court book bloggers, and much more.

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