📚✨ Feeling overwhelmed by the pressures of writing? Join Maya Linnell as she chats with New York Times bestselling author Katherine Center on the Writes4Women Podcast! Katherine shares her journey of moving from a slow-burn to success, her love for the joyful process of writing, and the art of self-encouragement. Discover how hope and humour blend seamlessly in her stories, and why embracing joy can make all the difference. Don't miss out on this inspiring episode filled with wisdom, laughter, and heartening advice for aspiring writers! ✍️💗
❤️🩹😥Sometimes publishing hurts, but that doesn’t mean you should give up on writing! Pam gets personal in this special Heart 2 Heart episode of Writes4Women, giving you 5 reasons you should keep writing that DON’T include signing a book contract. If the sometimes fickle publishing industry has you a bit down, have a moment with Pam and find your mojo again ♥️✍️
In this episode, guest host Mary Lou Stevens interviews Julie Bennett about her new novel, "The Lost Letters of Rose Carey," exploring the fascinating life of Annette Kellerman, a groundbreaking Australian film star. Dive into their conversation for inspiring insights on blending real-life characters with fiction, perfect for historical fiction enthusiasts.
In this episode we delve into the creative world of Lauren Chater, the acclaimed author of "The Beauties". Chater shares her journey from the inception of her latest novel to the deep historical research that underpins it. As we uncover the layers of this compelling narrative, Chater reveals how modern-day issues of feminism and beauty standards are woven into the fabric of her historical fiction. With insightful discussions on the importance of art, the challenges of the writing process, and the evolving landscape of female empowerment, this episode offers a unique glimpse into the mind of one of today's most thought-provoking authors.
Jenna Lo Bianco discusses overcoming 160 rejections and securing a three-book deal by strategically targeting market niches, while weaving personal health struggles into her character's stories to deeply connect with readers.
In this episode of Writes4Women, Pamela Cook chats with Mary-Lou Stephens about her novel THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY and her life as a slow traveller. Mary-Lou delves into the themes of her book, set against Tasmania's chocolate industry, blending espionage, love, and resilience.
In this episode of Writes4Women, Meredith Jaffé delves into the life and writings of Jane Tara, exploring her latest novel TILDA IS VISIBLE. Tara shares her journey through personal discovery and the empowerment found in embracing one’s identity and the ageing process. Through a mix of humour, deep insights, and the exploration of visibility in women over fifty, Tara offers an enlightening conversation on the therapeutic aspects of writing and the transformative power of storytelling.
In this episode of the Writes4Women podcast, Kathryn Abdul-Baki shares her journey of weaving memories into memoir, discussing how her multicultural upbringing between the American and Arab worlds and her love for dance have influenced her writing.
Dervla McTeirnan chats with Rae Cairns about her new novel, WHAT HAPPENED TO NINA?, her wriitng process, her path to publication and advice for aspiring authors.
Rachael Johns' has had a stellar writing career thanks to her persistence and hardwork. But will her readers follow her as she pivots into rom coms? As Rachael says, so much of publishing success is not up to her…
We sit down with acclaimed author Hannah Richell of THE SEARCH PARTY to dive into her writing journey, the challenges she's faced, and her inspiring comeback to the world of literature. Hannah opens up about overcoming writer's block, the profound influence of setting in her stories, and the joy of rediscovering her passion for writing.
Join us for a fascinating year-end discussion as we sit down with some of our favourite guest authors from 2023 who share their writing highlights, challenges and some delightful book recommendations to snuggle up with this holiday season. We celebrate 25,000 downloads of the podcast and look back on the year that was.
The power of writing organisations, competitions and persistence! Nancy Cunningham talks about her journey from aspiring author to published historical rural romance novelist.
In this podcast episode, award-winning author and creative writing teacher, Camille Booker, shares her journey from being a word-lover to a published author. She discusses her passion for historical fiction, her creative process, and the joy of connecting with readers.
How do you breathe life into a novel? Find out as we chat with internationally acclaimed author Joanna Nell about her latest release MRS WINTERBOTTOM TAKES A GAP YEAR. Joanna shares the journey she took, from conjuring the characters with divergent retirement dreams, to developing the classic three-act structure. We reveal the real-life conversation that sparked this novel and how Greek Mythology played a role in shaping the narrative.
Join us in this episode as Pamela Cook shares her tried-and-true writing techniques, best resources and answers listener questions. Get a peek behind the scenes of her latest manuscript and discover how she fosters creativity and generates innovative ideas💡Whether you're a seasoned writer or an enthusiastic beginner, you’ll find something in here for you 🎧
In this episode, we dive into THE LAST BINDING with its accomplished author, Freya Marske. Explore the inspiration behind her unique magic system, and the adventurous romance of her characters. Freya discusses the hurdles and triumphs of writing a series, meeting publisher deadlines, and adapting to changing genre norms. We discuss genre mashing, its influence on authors, and its impact on traditional publishing. Guest hosted by author Jo Ricconi, this episode provides insights into transforming a standalone book into a series, and the literary influences on Freya's journey.
Join us on a riveting journey of self-discovery and creativity with acclaimed author Holly Ringland in our latest podcast episode about her new book on creativity, THE HOUSE THAT JOY BUILT. Delve into her transformative experiences that shaped her best-selling debut novel, "The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart," and how it evolved into an Amazon Prime series. Unearth her unique approach to managing her creative process and how she used fear as a catalyst for courage. A must-listen episode for anyone seeking to ignite their creativity and overcome obstacles. Tune in! #Podcast #HollyRingland #Creativity #SelfBelief #AuthorLife #Storytelling
These popular Aussie authors collaborated on a rural Christmas anthology for HarperCollins. In this episode of Writes4Women, they share how they did it. A COUNTRY VET CHRISTMAS features show host Pamela Cook, Penelope Janu, Alissa Callen, Lily Malone and Stella Quinn.
