Category: So you want to be a writer

This ‘inbetweenisode’ is part of our Story Sessions series and features The Dying Diplomats Club by Matthew Benns. Australian listeners will know Matthew as a journalist who is currently editor-at-large with The Daily Telegraph. He has published several non-fiction books, but this is his first foray into fiction – and

In Episode 421 of So You Want To Be A Writer: Meet Amanda Hampson, author of Lovebirds. Congrats to AWC alumni who are shortlisted for the Text Prize. Plus, we have 3 copies of A Woman of Intelligence by Karin Tanabe to give away.

In this episode, Valerie Khoo sits down with Sam Buckerfield, who has co-written a book called Generation Alpha. Now what’s interesting is that this is a nonfiction book – but Sam’s passion has always been in fiction. But as you’ll hear, Sam was able to use his fiction skills to

We take a deep dive into the conventions and tropes in ‘charming crime fiction’ with Pamela Hart, author of Digging Up Dirt. Winner of flash fiction story stuns husband into silence. Plus, we have 3 copies of Book Club: A Journal to give away.

This ‘inbetweenisode’ is part of our Story Sessions series and features Thursdays at Orange Blossom House by Sophie Green. This is another delightful novel about friendship from the bestselling author of The Shelly Bay Ladies Swimming Circle and The Inaugural Meeting Of The Fairvale Ladies Book Club. Once again, Sophie

Meet Jacqueline Maley, author of ‘The Truth About Her’. Impress your friends and family with the word ‘otiose’. Plus, we have 3 copies of ‘The 22 Murders of Madison May’ by Max Barry to give away.

This ‘inbetweenisode’ is part of our Story Sessions series and features ‘The Others’ by Mark Brandi. This is the latest novel from the bestselling Australian author of ‘Wimmera’ and ‘The Rip’. Once again, Mark has crafted an evocative story with a tense underlying thread of fear. Before he reads from

Meet Cristy Burne, co-author of ‘Wednesday Weeks and the Tower of Shadows’. Discover what’s happening at the Shoalhaven Readers and Writers Festival and learn about the Australia Book Design Awards. Plus, we have 3 copies of ‘Instructions for Dancing’ by Nicola Yoon to giveaway.

This ‘inbetweenisode’ is part of our Story Sessions series and features ‘Widow’s Island’ by L.A. Larkin. This is the latest from bestselling author and queen of suspense. Louisa is also a presenter at the Australian Writers’ Centre, and we’re so thrilled she has another thriller for us to devour. Once

You’ll meet Will Dean, author of ‘The Last Thing To Burn’. We have a recap of the Capricorn Coast Writers’ Festival to share with you. Plus, there are 3 copies of ‘Rum: A Distilled History of Colonial Australia’ by Matt Murphy to give away.

This ‘inbetweenisode’ is part of our Story Sessions series and features ‘Can’t Say It Went to Plan’ by Gabrielle Tozer. This is the latest young adult novel from the fabulous Gabrielle Tozer, author of ‘The Intern’, ‘Faking It’ and ‘Remind Me How This Ends’. This time, Gabrielle is taking on

You’ll meet Sally Thorne, author of ‘Second First Impressions’. Discover how to run an online writers’ workshopping group. Plus, we have a cosy winter reading pack of 5 books to give away.

This ‘inbetweenisode’ is part of our Story Sessions series and features ‘You Had It Coming’ by B.M. Carroll. This is another exciting thriller from the pen of B. M. Carroll, who also writes as Ber Carroll. It’s a tense psychological drama that will hook you in right from the dramatic

In Episode 409 of So You Want To Be A Writer: You’ll meet Irma Gold, author of The Breaking. Discover a new documentary about indie bookstores. Plus, we have 3 copies of the picture book Hello Baby! by AWC alumna Shelly Unwin to give away.

This ‘inbetweenisode’ is part of our Story Sessions series and features ‘The Inside Man’ by James Phelps. You’ll know James Phelps better as a journalist and true crime writer – but this is his first fiction novel. And as you can expect from Australia’s number one true crime crime writer,

In Episode 407 of So You Want To Be A Writer: Meet Lynette Noni, author of The Prison Healer. And check out these indie author success stories. Plus, we have 3 copies of Reading like an Australian writer edited by Belinda Castles to giveaway.

This ‘inbetweenisode’ is part of our Story Sessions series and features ‘Before You Knew My Name’ by Jacqueline Bublitz. Jacqueline has written an astonishing debut with an intriguing and original concept. This is not your usual murder mystery or dead girl novel. It’s very powerful and readers have already been

In Episode 405 of So You Want To Be A Writer: Meet Angela Slatter, author of All the Murmuring Bones. You’ll discover top tips on how to become a best-selling author and what’s coming up for A.L. Tait. Plus, there are 10x double passes to LAPSIS to give away.

This ‘inbetweenisode’ is part of our Story Sessions series and features ‘Grace Under Pressure’ by Tori Haschka. This is a hilarious and honest book about motherhood and parenting in the age of social media and constant scrutiny and the pressure to ‘do it all’. Tori is better known as a

This ‘inbetweenisode’ is part of our Story Sessions series and features ‘Tipping’ by Anna George. This is a funny, relevant and thought-provoking book. This is a bit of a departure from Anna’s previous two novels – the stunning thrillers ‘What Came Before’ and ‘The Lone Child’. It has the same