Episode #168 has Veronica and Laurie meandering through memoir with Danielle Sartorelli, Angelina Mastrippolito and Bo Kitty. Our three debut authors tell us why they're sharing their very personal stories. We chat about secrets, families and their unique writing processes.

Intro - 0:57
Bio - Danielle Sartorelli - 2:44
Book Spotlight - Life in Instalments - 4:39
Bio - Angelina Mastrippolito - 7:20
Book Spotlight - Le Seconde - 9:22
Bio - Bo Kitty - 13:53
Book Spotlight - Always Eat the Weird Stuff - 14:59
Delving into family secrets - 27:52
How has writing the memoir changed you? - 37:15
What would you tell your younger self - 44:46
What's on your writing horizon? - 52:15
Advice for new writers - 56:36

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In episode #167 we're exploring contemporary storytelling, cultural inheritance, identity, family relationships and belonging with Alejandra Martinez, Monica Raszewski and Paula McLean. They share their story inspiration, writing process and great advice for new writers.

Intro - 0:57
Bio Alejandra Martinez - 2:36
Book Spotlight - Salsa in the Suburbs - 3:40
Bio Monica Raszewski - 6:58
Book Spotlight - Crimson Light, Polished Wood - 07:51
Bio Paula McLean - 10:29
Book Spotlight - The One Remaining - 11:26
Thoughts on the threads of cultural inheritance, identity and belonging - 14:13
How do you make a written family relatable? - 23:44
How do you find time to write? -31:52
What's on your writing horizon? 42:35
Advice for new writers - 46:04

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Episode 166 is all about publishing and print on demand. As well as news and book spotlights, we dive into great resources from: Ingram Spark, So You Want to Be A Writer by Allison Tait and Valerie Khoo (book and podcast), About Writing by Gareth L. Powell. And Veronica and Laurie have a fabulous chat about all things self-publishing with the wonderful Chris Munnery from Ingram Spark.

Book spotlights:
1. The Sugarcane Kids and the Red-bottomed Boat by Charlie Archbold – middle grade
2. The Sugarcane Kids and the Empty Cage by Charlie Archbold – middle grade
3. Engineering the Australian Dream by Jaideep Padwalar – memoir
4. Crimson Velvet Heart by Carmel Bird – historical fiction
5. The Canvas Killings by Elise Janes – mystery, thriller and suspense
6. Return to Silkeborg by Vanessa Benford – contemporary
7. Tarzan Loves Jane by John Comerford – contemporary

Intro - 00:57
Publishing tips - 4:00
Industry news - 26.05
Book spotlights - 33:52
Author interview - 52:02
Post interview chat - 1:43:12
Quotes - 1:44:29

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