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Renowned Australian journalist and non fiction writer Gideon Haigh chats about his long distinguished career and his heartfelt memoir ‘My Brother Jazz.’

Sat, 17 May 2025 10:00:35 +0000

Patsy and Robert discuss books about Books. Gideon chats about his parents, culture in sporting clubs, women’s sport and the LGBTIQ+ situation in AFL. The second part of the program is a poignant and moving discussion about the trauma he felt about his brother’s death and the long lasting effect it had on him.

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Author, feminist and ex journalist Jane Gilmore chats about violence against women and her book ‘Fairytale Princesses Will Kill Your Children’

Sat, 26 Apr 2025 10:00:18 +0000

Loretta interviews Patsy about her interest in fairytales and her experience in writing them. They then chat with Jane Gilmore about her interest in violence against women and preventive measures to educate men. They then ask Jane about her book ‘Fairytale Princesses Will Kill Your Children’ and its premise. A discussion follows about modern interpretations of fairytales and fairytales on the screen.

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Troy Hunter is an LGBTIQ+ Young Adult and adult fiction writer and podcaster. His debut novel is ‘Gus And The Missing Boy.’

Sat, 19 Apr 2025 10:00:56 +0000

Andrew and Robert chat about Protagonists. They then chat with Troy Hunter about his work as a marketing and communications consultant, the inclusion of non binary writers in fiction and his podcast. The focus shifts to Troy’s debut Young Adult fiction novel ‘Gus And the Missing Boy.’ The final discussion is about the difference between writing Young Adult fiction and adult fiction and why adults like to read Young Adult fiction.

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VENGEANCE WRITING, HISTORY AND A QUIZ

Sat, 12 Apr 2025 10:00:08 +0000

Andrew and Patsy discuss Vengeance writing. Robert and Patsy discuss History and its importance. Robert, Andrew and Patsy complete a Literature quiz.

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Gender fluid Cameron Liang/Dusting chats about her identity, her music and her new book ‘Eye Contact’

Sat, 05 Apr 2025 09:00:46 +0000

Patsy and Robert discuss the multi-dimensional writing called Hypertext. Cameron Liang chats about her coming out identity, her writing, her music and her love of New York. Her book ‘Eye Contact’ is described as a closed- door romance touching on many themes. The final discussion is about the Romance genre and Communication in relationships.

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Ross Campbell chats about his lifelong love of cinema, his brush with celebrities, great films and his wonderful book ‘Melbourne And The Movies.’

Sun, 23 Mar 2025 23:00:33 +0000

Robert and Andrew discuss speculative fiction. They chat with Ross Campbell about his early love of the movies, his fascination with Mae West, his introduction to film techniques and the support of his family. A discussion about Ross’s marvellous coffee table book ‘Melbourne And The Movies’ follows. The final discussion sees Robert and Andrew share their early movies’ experience and Ross chatting about the Saturday matinee.

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Mira Robertson LGBTIQ+ screenwriter, short story writer and novelist chats about her new book ‘Grace And Marigold.’

Sat, 15 Mar 2025 09:00:27 +0000

Patsy and Andrew chat about the difference between an autobiography and a memoir. They then chat with Mira Robertson about screenwriting, writing with a partner and writing a novel. Mira then chats about her second novel ‘Grace And Marigold.’ Finally, they discuss the value of writing courses.

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Indian storyteller Priti Modyiyer discusses her upbringing, firewalking and tells some stories

Sat, 08 Mar 2025 09:00:23 +0000

Patsy and Robert chat about books that inspired them. Priti Modyiyer an Indian storyteller chats about her life overseas, her firewalking and her career as a life coach. They then chat about the art of storytelling and Priti tells some stories. The final discussion revolves around the oral tradition in some cultures.

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Andrea Barton is an award winning author and fiction editor who discusses her varied life experiences and interests and her latest mystery thriller

Sat, 01 Mar 2025 09:00:05 +0000

Andrew and Robert discuss book titles. They then chat with Andrea Barton, crime fiction writer and fiction editor about her many interests, her life overseas and her involvement with Brightside Story Studio. The final discussion revolves around the research Andrea undertook to writing her Jade Riley murder mystery series including how to handle a gun.

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Literary journalist and author Jane Sullivan chats about the writing of crime fiction and her recent book

Sat, 22 Feb 2025 09:00:51 +0000

Patsy and Andrew discuss books that changed the world. They then chat with Jane Sullivan, literary journalist and the author of four books. Jane chats about her upbringing, her career and how she got interested in writing. They then discuss her recent historical, murder mystery ‘Murder In Punch Lane’. The last topic of discussion is why is the crime fiction genre so popular?

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