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  • At the end of an incredible year on the podcast, we wrap up Writers Talking with one of our favourite regular writers, the gorgeous Emma Grey, author of The Last Love Note!


    From her Australian book launch in January to a spectacular US launch in November, Emma shares her takeaways from all the excitement (that's still growing!) and challenge of travelling to promote a deeply personal story. On a personal note from my end, it has been beautiful to watch so many readers connect with her writerly voice and heart. We talk about the highlights of her US tour, and those things she might try to tweak next time.


    Haven't got your hands on a copy of The Last Love Note yet?!! Check out all things Emma here:


    https://www.emmagrey.com.au/


    https://www.instagram.com/emmagreyauthor


    And if you've loved any (or ALL) of the Writers Talking episodes this year, PLEASE share our pod with your friends and followers!


    https://www.instagram.com/writers_talking_podcast

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  • If you love to read fictionalised history, I think you're going to love today's convo! Angie Elita Newell has written one of the most ambitious novels I've read in a long time. Not only does she manage to draw readers in with multiple POVs and timelines, but she also provides empathetic yet realistic characters who bridge the gaps between the history we've been taught and the reality so many other people lived.


    To get your hands on a copy of ALL I SEE IS VIOLENCE and to learn more about Angie, her work and her new podcast, check out her website here:


    https://www.angieelitanewell.com/

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  • This week's conversation with Steph Vizard felt fabulously on brand with the themes in her book!


    Steph’s debut novel, The Love Contract, won the Banjo Prize for fiction. and we discussed everything from how she managed the time to write while on maternity leave to the similarities between her 'day job' and her practice as a writer. We were in total agreement about what makes a swoon-worthy leading man and how looking more closely at societal expectations (and making the needed shifts) can help men AND women navigate family life and work life.


    To get your hands on a copy of Steph's fabulous book and find out more about her:


    https://www.stephvizard.com/


    https://www.instagram.com/stephevizard/


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  • If you have wondered about swapping between script writing and novel writing (or have already given it a go) you're going to love today's episode!


    Alli Parker is not only an incredibly experienced screen editor and coordinator, but she's now written an incredibly powerful novelisation of her own family's experience - a historical fiction story about Australia's first war bride from Japan. Alli generously shares her experience in choosing to fictionalise versus strict biography, how to manage editorial notes, moving past your own creative hurdles and more. We'll definitely be getting Alli back to share more behind-the-scenes insights as it felt like we just got started!


    Grab a copy of her gorgeous book and find out more about here:


    http://www.alliparker.com/


    https://www.harpercollins.com.au/9781460763520/at-the-foot-of-the-cherry-tree/


    https://www.instagram.com/alliparkerwriter/

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  • This week I had the pleasure of chatting with fabulous London-based author Ivy Ngeow. Not only does she share how her writing process has shifted, but which aspects of her own personality and experience find their way into her novels, making her psychological thrillers totally unique to her!


    Find out more about Ivy and her books here:


    https://writengeow.com/


    https://www.instagram.com/authorivyngeow

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  • This week we got to chat with the ever-engaging Lorissa Rinehart and Tracy Dawson to catch up on what they've been up to since our last convo!


    We dove into the beauty of modern research options, the democratisation of so many aspects of writing as an industry, ways we should be wary of AI (and the ways we shouldn't fret too much over), the HUGE win writers in the US are celebrating and SO. MUCH, MORE. Safe to say, we'll be fitting in another chat again soon.


    If you haven't yet gotten your hands on their books, please do (highly recommend as required reading!):


    Tracy Dawson


    https://tracydawson.net/


    https://www.instagram.com/dawsontracy


    https://www.twitter.com/dawsontracy


    If you need more encouragement to check out Let Me Be Frank, look at these endorsements!


    "An entertaining, astonishing collection celebrating the diverse trailblazers who disguised themselves as men...Let Me Be Frank is a witty, sometimes infuriating, wholly inspiring look at the lengths that women had to go to." - Buzzfeed


    “A smart, funny journey through history that introduces us to the rule breakers who made history worth traveling through. So well-written.”—Patton Oswalt

     

    “Tracy has such a gift for storytelling and making history leap off the page. Her book has a wit that suggests it was written by a man since everyone knows women aren't this funny.”—Kay Cannon


    Lorissa Rinehart


    https://lorissarinehart.com/


    https://www.instagram.com/lorissa_rinehart


    Lorissa's book, First to the Front, is out NOW and getting huge buzz...


    "Jam-packed with colorful details and incisive character sketches, this is a vivid reappraisal of a pioneering journalist." ―Publishers Weekly (starred review)


    "An astonishing story...exquisite. After reading this enthralling book, now, when someone asks, 'What three people from history would you have over for dinner?' My first choice is easy: At the head of the table is the incomparable Dickey Chapelle. Next to her, the other two guests will be fighting for table scraps." ―Buddy Levy, author of Empire of Ice and Stone: The Disastrous and Heroic Voyage of the Karluk


    "An extraordinary story, told with cinematic flair. Chapelle's groundbreaking career should be studied in every journalism school in the country. Rinehart's vivid prose makes us feel like we're right there with her through all her trials and triumphs." ―J. Martin Daughtry, author of Listening to War: Sound, Music, Trauma, and Survival in Wartime Iraq

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  • This week's convo sees us back to one of our fabulous panels with Nina Campbell, Emma Grey and Rachael Morgan, talking all about the dissonance between our expectations vs reality when it comes to our writerly life.


    Often online, in social and mainstream media we can see all of the exciting aspects of an author's life, but what does it *actually* look and feel like behind the scenes? Does the experience match up to our expectations? I loved how open and honest all three of these writers have been about the peaks and troughs (and enormous levels of 'efforting') that are going on between these snapshot moments.


    Check out more details about what everyone has been up to on their websites and socials"


    Nina Campbell

    https://ninadcampbell.com.au/

    https://www.facebook.com/NinaDCampbellwrites

    https://www.instagram.com/nina.d.campbell.author/


    Emma Grey

    https://www.emmagrey.com.au/

    https://www.facebook.com/emmagreyauthor

    https://www.instagram.com/emmagreyauthor/


    Rachael Morgan

    https://www.therealzerofox.com/

    https://www.facebook.com/realzerofox

    https://www.instagram.com/therealzerofox/


    And here's an interesting thread from FB that shows how many writers struggle... https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=pfbid02m3khDoYTXayLGBUdDMEJrU3HxvDRZHQEKidL7j9XCrpKGohHGvaVtYynFe2bZMzEl&id=100057764975418&mibextid=CDWPTG

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  • This week's chat with the author of Why You Feel the Way You Do, Reneau Peurifoy, was filled with so much great info for every type of writer! We talked about how he shifted his knowledge from individual sessions, to an old-school cassette-delivered course, to an incredibly successful book called Anxiety, Phobias & Panic: Taking Charge and Conquering Fear.


    Reneau talks openly about the importance of learning to take good critical feedback to ensure your writing will make sense to your ideal readers. He shares his process, how he gets good beta readers and a bit about his own experience in the subjective nature of feedback from traditional publishing.


    This newest book by Reneau Peurifoy can help writers, not only with their own core emotional patterns day-to-day, but in creating characters who resonate deeply with readers!


    Find more info about Reneau and his work here:


    https://www.whyemotions.com/


    https://www.youtube.com/@reneaupeurifoy2956

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  • What a great, truth-filled convo! Louisa Deasey, two time published memoir author, joined me to chat through her experience in getting her first memoir published.


    Not only did we cover her incredible (and really kind of shocking!) first publisher meeting along with what she's learnt along the way about how literary memoir is often misunderstood, what it takes to really write a compelling memoir as a debut author and we dive into so much more. This ep was already so chock full of great stories, we decided to make it Part 1 of 2, so stay tuned!!


    To learn more about Louisa and check out all that she offers writers...


    https://louisadeasey.com/


    https://www.instagram.com/louisadeasey


    https://www.youtube.com/@LouisaDeaseytv


    To connect with Anjanette, you can email: anjanette (at) storyaslife.com

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  • This week we welcome back the lovely Monique Mulligan, author of Wildflower, which is set for re-release worldwide with Bloodhound Books on 10 August.


    As always, a vulnerable writerly convo where we chatted about the serious themes in her book, letting a younger voice highlight some of the unexpected ramifications on family and community where domestic violence is seen & heard, but not addressed and so much more!


    Monique shared her experience with coming back to her own writing after feeling disconnected (for a longer time than she'd expected) and we both chat about ways to move through the ebbs and flows that all writers can expect to experience. I think more emerging authors need to hear the truth of what working writers (all) go through as they navigate their creative expression in the real world!


    To find out more about Monique and to get your hands on her gorgeous book...


    https://moniquemulligan.com/


    https://www.instagram.com/moniquemulliganauthor/


    https://www.facebook.com/MoniqueMulliganAuthor

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  • If you have a preference for novels and don't understand the appeal of biography and history, THIS is the episode for you! Not only are both of today's writers brilliant, they are both women who are passionate about uncovering the real stories that have been hidden in history for far too long.


    Lorissa joins us again to talk with Tracy Dawson about how they each came to their book writing process, how they sold their first manuscripts and the path toward selling their second. They each share some surprises they've learnt along the way as well as their excitement about bringing MORE readers to a genre that may be overlooked by female readers. This was a definitely a convo that will have a part 2, so jump in to hear what these fabulous writers shared...


    If you haven't yet gotten your hands on their books, please do (highly recommend as required reading!):


    Tracy Dawson


    https://tracydawson.net/


    https://www.instagram.com/dawsontracy


    https://www.twitter.com/dawsontracy


    If you need more encouragement to check out Let Me Be Frank, look at these endorsements!


    "An entertaining, astonishing collection celebrating the diverse trailblazers who disguised themselves as men...Let Me Be Frank is a witty, sometimes infuriating, wholly inspiring look at the lengths that women had to go to." - Buzzfeed


    “A smart, funny journey through history that introduces us to the rule breakers who made history worth traveling through. So well-written.”—Patton Oswalt

     

    “Tracy has such a gift for storytelling and making history leap off the page. Her book has a wit that suggests it was written by a man since everyone knows women aren't this funny.”—Kay Cannon


    Lorissa Rinehart


    https://lorissarinehart.com/


    https://www.instagram.com/lorissa_rinehart


    Lorissa's book, First to the Front, is out NOW and getting huge buzz...


    "Jam-packed with colorful details and incisive character sketches, this is a vivid reappraisal of a pioneering journalist." ―Publishers Weekly (starred review)


    "An astonishing story...exquisite. After reading this enthralling book, now, when someone asks, 'What three people from history would you have over for dinner?' My first choice is easy: At the head of the table is the incomparable Dickey Chapelle. Next to her, the other two guests will be fighting for table scraps." ―Buddy Levy, author of Empire of Ice and Stone: The Disastrous and Heroic Voyage of the Karluk


    "An extraordinary story, told with cinematic flair. Chapelle's groundbreaking career should be studied in every journalism school in the country. Rinehart's vivid prose makes us feel like we're right there with her through all her trials and triumphs." ―J. Martin Daughtry, author of Listening to War: Sound, Music, Trauma, and Survival in Wartime Iraq

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  • Wow - what an incredible convo this week with the incomprable Zoë Coyle, whose most recent novel, The Dangers of Female Provocation, had me on the edge of my seat! (and looking up words on Dictionary.com LOL)!!


    We talk all things surrender, finding the spiritual in our work, the beauty of getting to live vicariously through some characters and so, so much more. I loved hearing about her approach to writing (and starting on a new project as soon as the last has finished, thanks to unprompted-but-insightful advice she once received) and what her first two novels are really about. Without a doubt, if you think you know where the story's going after the first few chapters...you're probably wrong!


    You'll definitely want to get your hands on her book, so find out more about Zoë here-


    https://www.zoecoyle.com

    https://www.instagram.com/zoe.hearts.books/

     

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  • Have you ever wondered if you novel idea would be better written as a screenplay first? Or maybe you're used to the format of screen writing and wonder if you should transition your story into novel form as well?


    This week we dive into a convo about the similarities and differences between long form novel writing and the snappier sort of writing expected when writing for screen. Rachael shares her experience in writing both - and how she works bouncing between the two! I absolutely loved her insight (and make sure to hold out for her mic drop moment near the end of the ep) ;)


    Want to dive into more about Rachael and her writing, check her out here:


    https://www.therealzerofox.com/

    https://www.facebook.com/realzerofox

    https://www.instgram.com/therealzerofox

     

     

    And run out to get your hands on a copy of her new novel!!

    DEAD FAMOUS: A Kat Alley Mystery

     

    If you'd like more info on Anjanette, check her out here:

    https://www.anjanettefennell.com

    https://www.facebook.com/storyaslife

    https://www.instagram.com/anj_fen

     

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  • This week's convo with Kate Solly, author of Tuesday Evenings with the Copeton Craft Resistance was a deep dive into, well, almost everything! ;)


    We chatted about the themes found in her debut novel - racism and religion - as well as her process of writing outside of her lived experience, the importance of working with sensitivity readers and more. She shared her insights into the seasons she has for writing, editing and promo as well as how she's managed to weave some awkward life moments into unfortgetable scenes in her novel!


    To find out more about Kate (and get your hands on this gorgeous book, follow her here:

    https://www.katesolly.com/

    https://www.facebook.com/katesollywrites

    https://www.instagram.com/katesollywriter


    Want to see what Anj is up to? You can find her here:

    https://www.facebook.com/storyaslife

    https://www.instagram.com/anj_fen


    And get onto her newsletter by signing up at the bottom of the page here:

    https://www.anjanettefennell.com/

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  • This was such a fabulous convo with Alicia Bessette, author of Murder on Mustang Beach (and the first book of the Outer Banks Bookshop Mystery series, Smile Beach Murder)!!


    We got to chat about setting as a character, the power of observing (yourself and others), how your process can change over time and finding ways of creating a larger story for real life characters who may otherwise go down in history with a whisper instead of the shout they deserve...and, of course, so much more. 


    Murder on Mustang Beach is out now!! Follow these links to find out more about Alicia and her books -

    https://www.aliciabessette.com

    https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100082843809338

    https://www.instagram.com/aliciabessettebooks

     

    As always, to follow Anjanette or get in touch about being on the podcast, she can be found here - 

    https://www.anjanettefennell.com

    https://www.facebook.com/storyaslife

    https://www.instagram.com/anj_fen

     

    Don't forget to follow us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/writers_talking_podcast

    And please SHARE with your writerly friends and leave us a REVIEW on your fave podcast player!

     

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  • This week we have one of our most *vulnerable* convos yet - busting myths around creativity (writing) and medication!


    NOTE: we talk about depression, anxiety, HRT and neurodiversity in this episode as well as being medicated. Our experiences should NOT be taken as medical advice. We recommend all listeners check with their GP or primary care physician about what sort of support might be needed.


    As each of the writers express in the episode, it's so important to bring these conversations to light. Mental health (and getting treated for it - either briefly or long term) should NOT be taboo. You deserve to feel GOOD about your every day as well as your creative expression.


    We would LOVE to hear from you, so please share your own experiences with creativity, mental health, medication and more by emailing us at anjanette (at) storyaslife (dot) com

     

    Want to find out more about our fabulous panelists?


    Emma Grey

    https://www.emmagrey.com.au/

    https://www.facebook.com/emmagreyauthor

    https://www.instagram.com/emmagreyauthor

     

    Rachael Morgan

    https://www.therealzerofox.com/

    https://www.facebook.com/realzerofox

    https://www.instagram.com/therealzerofox

     

    Nina Campbell

    https://ninadcampbell.com.au/

    https://www.facebook.com/NinaDCampbellwrites

    https://www.instagram.com/nina.d.campbell.author

     

    Anjanette Fennell

    https://www.anjanettefennell.com/

    https://www.facebook.com/storyaslife

    https://www.instagram.com/anj_fen

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  • This week's episode with Lorissa Rinehart has changed the way I see biographies - I absolutely loved this convo!


    We dove into things by talking about the importance of a compelling narrative in biography that goes beyond 'first this happened, then that happened', but soon were chatting about the (relatable) juggle that writers, who are also mums of young children, have when it comes to research, writing and editing. Lorissa dropped some publishing truthbombs when it comes to choosing your next project and gave us a sneak peek into her next book!


    I *highly* recommend getting this title on your pre-order list (you will LOVE Dickey Chapelle - her story needs to be shared more widely)!!


    Check out more about Lorissa here (and click the pre-order button):

    https://lorissarinehart.com/

    https://www.instagram.com/lorissa_rinehart


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    https://www.instagram.com/writers_talking_podcast/

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  • This week's chat was a total delight! Talking with author's Kate Solly and Emma Grey about how (and why) they connected...and how important it is to take the time to reach out to the writers whose work moves you.


    Whether you're reaching out to share how a piece of writing connected or, as in their case, simply reaching out to acknowledge the challenge of putting out vulnerable and transformative work, taking the time to connect with a writer is such an underrated gift.


    If you'd like to find out more about each of our writers (and get their books!), check them out here...


    Kate Solly

    https://katesolly.com/

    https://www.facebook.com/katesollywrites

    https://www.instagram.com/katesollywriter

     

    Emma Grey

    https://www.emmagrey.com.au

    https://www.facebook.com/emmagreyauthor

    https://www.instagram.com/emmagreyauthor

     

    And if you'd like to check out what Anjanette is up to...

    https://www.anjanettefennell.com

    https://www.facebook.com/storyaslife

    https://www.instagram.com/anj_fen

    https://www.instagram.com/writers_talking_podcast

     

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  • This week we jump into an interesting convo with Emma Grey (author of multiple books including the incredible novel, THE LAST LOVE NOTE) about how to bypass the overwhelm and show up consistently and confidently on social media - both during a busy book promo period as well as every other writerly day. The key is engagement...but maybe not in the way you'd imagined!


    A great episode for new and experienced authors alike, especially in these days of questioning which platform is 'best' for connecting with readers.


    If you'd like to find out more about Emma and her books ( and to start your own fun convo with her on social media!)...

    https://www.emmagrey.com

    https://facebook.com/emmagreyauthor

    https://instagram.com/emmagreyauthor

    https://tiktok.com/emmagreyauthor


    And if you'd like to find out more about Anjanette's world, you can find her at these links:

    https://www.anjanettefennell.com

    https://facebook.com/storyaslife

    https://instagram.com/anj_fen

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  • This week I had the pleasure of chatting again with the lovely Lisa Ireland, this time as she was just starting the promo tour for her newest book, The One and Only Dolly Jamieson!


    We dove straight in to chat about how she (as an ambivert) handles different promo events, what she does to make herself feel more grounded and excited for them as well as sharing more about her writerly process, the themes she's noticed are really resonant for her in her latest novels and some of her fave author-adjecent activites like mentoring new writers and hosting a monthly book club.


    If you've not yet read her latest book, The One and Only Dolly Jamieson, grab it now! I'm still thinking of the indomitable Dolly weeks after finishing the book :)


    To learn more about Lisa (and grab her books):

    https://www.lisairelandbooks.com

    https://facebook.com/lisairelandbooks

    https://instagram.com/lisairelandbooks


    And to join her online book club:

    https://www.facebook.com/groups/149288140312440/

     

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