Gabriel Bergmoser

Gabriel Bergmoser is a playwright, author, screenwriter &amp; international Emmy award winner. His latest novel, The Hunted, is set for release in 2020 &amp; already in active development in Hollywood.In conversation we discuss Gabe's creative journey from stage to page, the costs of early success, &amp; take a very personal dive into the doubts &amp; delusions of pursuing a creative life.Gabe is a founding member of the Bitten By Theatre Company &amp; author of the previously published Boone Shepard YA adventure trilogy. You can find Gabe via his website www.gabrielbergmoser.com &amp; via twitter: @gobergmoserThe Hunted will be published by Harper Collins and is the first in a new action thriller series. It's also one hell of a ride!

Gabriel Bergmoser is a playwright, author, screenwriter &amp; international Emmy award winner. His latest novel, The Hunted, is set for release in 2020 &amp; already in active development in Hollywood. In conversation we discuss Gabe's creative journey from stage to page, the costs of early success, &amp; take a very personal dive into the doubts &amp; delusions of pursuing a creative life. Gabe is a founding member of the Bitten By Theatre Company &amp; author of the previously published Boone Shepard YA adventure trilogy. You can find Gabe via his website <a href="http://www.gabrielbergmoser.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.gabrielbergmoser.com</a> &amp; via twitter: @gobergmoser The Hunted will be published by Harper Collins and is the first in a new action thriller series. It's also one hell of a ride!

Gabriel Bergmoser - The Hunted in Hollywood

Sarah Bailey

Author Sarah Bailey’s international breakout debut ‘The Dark Lake’ garnered major awards and global praise, introducing tortured protagonist Detective Gemma Woodstock to the world of crime fiction.With the recent release of Sarah’s proposed final book in the Woodstock series, ‘Where the Dead Go’, Sarah joins the show to discuss the attraction and challenges of writing a selfish female lead; the deliberate narrative drivers of grief and guilt; the influence of a life in advertising; and the honesty of judgemental 8-year olds.You can follow Sarah Bailey on twitter @sarahbailey1982 and you can follow us via @conversationsww

Author Sarah Bailey’s international breakout debut ‘The Dark Lake’ garnered major awards and global praise, introducing tortured protagonist Detective Gemma Woodstock to the world of crime fiction. With the recent release of Sarah’s proposed final book in the Woodstock series, ‘Where the Dead Go’, Sarah joins the show to discuss the attraction and challenges of writing a selfish female lead; the deliberate narrative drivers of grief and guilt; the influence of a life in advertising; and the honesty of judgemental 8-year olds. You can follow Sarah Bailey on twitter @sarahbailey1982 and you can follow us via @conversationsww

Sarah Bailey - Guilt, Grief & Murder

Nick Hordern

With a Sydney dominated by sly grog , street gangs, and the nation’s security services infiltrated by soviet spies, the reality of Australia's 'patriotic' response to World War Two doesn’t match the war memorial view. Authors Michael Duffy and Nick Hordern have delved into the truth of our war effort in their new non-fiction work World War Noir, a follow up to the highly regarded Sydney Noir. In conversation, Nick Hordern discusses the influence and importance of the many criminals and spies who helped determine Australia’s response to the war with Germany, and to reiterate the need for a nation not to shy away from its more human, if somewhat darker past.

Nick Hordern - World War Noir

Tony Cavanaugh

Tony Cavanaugh is one of Australia's most successful television screenwriters and the author of the highly acclaimed Darian Richards thrillers. His latest novel Blood River features the hunt, catch and conviction of an alleged serial killer, questioning what happens when they're due for release after serving a 'life sentence'. Heavily informed by real-life crime events and trials, including the injustice of Lindy Chamberlain, Tony is extremely candid about what drove him to tell this story. Warning: there is some seriously colourful swearing in the second half of our conversation as Tony's passion for truth in storytelling bursts through. You can follow Tony on twitter @tonycavanaugh1

Tony Cavanaugh - Releasing Killers

Nicola Scott

Wonder

Launched to the world in 1941, Wonder Woman has been an icon and inspiration for millions, surviving supervillains and poor characterisation in equal measure. Recently, she has returned to global dominance and dignity via the work of superstar comic book artist Nicola Scott. In conversation, we explore Wonder Woman's fascinating and fractured history, as well as the Amazing Amazon's critical influence upon Nicola's life and career decisions. You can follow Nicola via Twitter @nicolascottart and purchase original artwork from her website www.nicolascottart.com

Launched to the world in 1941, Wonder Woman has been an icon and inspiration for millions, surviving supervillains and poor characterisation in equal measure. Recently, she has returned to global dominance and dignity via the work of superstar comic book artist Nicola Scott. In conversation, we explore Wonder Woman's fascinating and fractured history, as well as the Amazing Amazon's critical influence upon Nicola's life and career decisions. You can follow Nicola via Twitter @nicolascottart and purchase original artwork from her website <a href="http://www.nicolascottart.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.nicolascottart.com</a>

Nicola Scott - Wonder Woman in Art & Life

JP Pomare's breakout suspense thriller Call Me Evie plays with the issues of memory and trauma, drawing heavily from psychological theory to inform his many twists and character motivations. In conversation we take a deep dive into his life experiences and studies, dissecting the darker edges of memory and the human psyche.

JP Pomare - Psychology of Suspense

John Connell

Talking Celtic legends, Nazi history, the circle of life and the story of the Irish Thor, John Connell's The Cow Book tells the critical role of the cow in history and his own life working the family farm in Ireland. This is a fascinating, fun and very personal exploration of Irish traditions. John is an award-winning playwright, filmmaker, author and journalist. You can follow John on Twitter @jconnelj2

John Connell - Irish Legends & Nazi Cows

Chris Hammer

Chris Hammer’s best-selling debut thriller Scrublands is set in the sun-ravaged heart of regional Australia. Chris is a former foreign correspondent and political journalist and has stolen from his real-life experiences to inform this bold addition to the outback noir genre. In conversation we delve into his connections to the towns of Australia's bush, and discuss what drove him to steer his story through the eyes of a PTSD-affected protagonist. This is a slight change in pace for our conversation series as we spend much of our time exploring the writing of the book, instead of the author himself.

Chris Hammer - Scrublands secrets & violent anniversaries

Michael Robotham

Multi-million copy bestselling thriller author Michael Robotham in a deeply personal conversation about his fear of failure, the badge of journalism, the driving force of his father, and the power of sharing your story.  A surprising and intimate insight into one of the world's favourite thriller writers.  Michael's latest book is The Other Wife.

Michael Robotham - Cowards, Killers & Thrillers

Michael Mohammed Ahmad

In his book The Lebs, Mohammed reinterprets events from his own life growing up during the peak of anti-muslim rhetoric. His work capturing the racism, anger &amp; struggles confronting young Australians of migrant heritage who found power in the scaring of the white middle class.In conversation we discuss the influence of Malcolm X, the cultural significance of a Big Mac, and how boxers and writers need to remain focused, even when they’ve taken too many laxatives.Mohammed is an author, academic, playwright, activist and the director of Sweatshop, a literary movement devoted to empowering marginalised communities in Western Sydney.Follow Mohammed and the team at Sweatshop on Twitter: @sweatshopws

In his book The Lebs, Mohammed reinterprets events from his own life growing up during the peak of anti-muslim rhetoric. His work capturing the racism, anger &amp; struggles confronting young Australians of migrant heritage who found power in the scaring of the white middle <a href="http://class.In" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">class.In</a> conversation we discuss the influence of Malcolm X, the cultural significance of a Big Mac, and how boxers and writers need to remain focused, even when they’ve taken too many laxatives.Mohammed is an author, academic, playwright, activist and the director of Sweatshop, a literary movement devoted to empowering marginalised communities in Western Sydney.Follow Mohammed and the team at Sweatshop on Twitter: @sweatshopws

Dr Michael Mohammed Ahmad - The Lebs

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Sarah Edelman

Louise Remond

According to recent studies, one in four young people are at risk of serious mental illness. The issues of body image, coping with stress, school and studying identified as the key drivers of concern.In response, Clinical Psychologists Dr Sarah Edelman and Louise Remond have authored Good Thinking - a teenager's guide to managing stress and emotions using CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy). An evidence based guide to changing how teenagers think to improve the way they feel.In conversation Sarah and Louise discuss the multiplying issues affecting teens today, the impacts of comparisons in a world of instagrammers, the terrible power of perception over reality and most critically, how to quickly acquire the skills to challenge anxiety, depression and anger.Sarah is the best selling author of Change Your Thinking and Louise was for many years the professional voice of Dolly Doctor in that bastion of teen advice Dolly magazine.

According to recent studies, one in four young people are at risk of serious mental illness. The issues of body image, coping with stress, school and studying identified as the key drivers of concern. In response, Clinical Psychologists Dr Sarah Edelman and Louise Remond have authored Good Thinking - a teenager's guide to managing stress and emotions using CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy). An evidence based guide to changing how teenagers think to improve the way they feel. In conversation Sarah and Louise discuss the multiplying issues affecting teens today, the impacts of comparisons in a world of instagrammers, the terrible power of perception over reality and most critically, how to quickly acquire the skills to challenge anxiety, depression and anger. Sarah is the best selling author of Change Your Thinking and Louise was for many years the professional voice of Dolly Doctor in that bastion of teen advice Dolly magazine.

Dr Sarah Edelman & Louise Remond - Fighting Teen Anxiety with CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy)

Patti Miller

Patti Miller is one of Australia’s most successful memoirists. The author of several best-selling award-winning biographies and autobiographies, capturing the cultures, legacies and life-stories of herself and hundreds of others.Patti has recently published Writing True Stories and in conversation discusses her discovery of memoir; the unreliable narrator of memory; the richness of uncovering the Australian indigenous culture and the memoirs of white settlers. Writing true Stories is available in stores and online now.

Patti Miller is one of Australia’s most successful memoirists. The author of several best-selling award-winning biographies and autobiographies, capturing the cultures, legacies and life-stories of herself and hundreds of others. Patti has recently published Writing True Stories and in conversation discusses her discovery of memoir; the unreliable narrator of memory; the richness of uncovering the Australian indigenous culture and the memoirs of white settlers. Writing true Stories is available in stores and online now.

Patti Miller - Remembering Memoir

R.A. Spratt

International bestseller R.A Spratt is the creator of the Friday Barnes and Nanny Piggins kids book series. With a love of the absurd and a rapid-fire wit, Rachel started her career writing political comedy before making the unexpected leap into kids TV and becoming a global writing star. In conversation, Rachel shares how 10 jokes broke her into writing for Good News Week; the black humour of the Clinton era; the joys of writing for a boisterous anarchic pig; how to break the rules of kids TV; and where the clues for an 11 year old girl detective come from. The very funny and engaging R.A Spratt can be found on Twitter: @RASPratt and via her website: www.raspratt.com

International bestseller R.A Spratt is the creator of the Friday Barnes and Nanny Piggins kids book series. With a love of the absurd and a rapid-fire wit, Rachel started her career writing political comedy before making the unexpected leap into kids TV and becoming a global writing star. In conversation, Rachel shares how 10 jokes broke her into writing for Good News Week; the black humour of the Clinton era; the joys of writing for a boisterous anarchic pig; how to break the rules of kids TV; and where the clues for an 11 year old girl detective come from. The very funny and engaging R.A Spratt can be found on Twitter: @RASPratt and via her website: <a href="http://www.raspratt.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.raspratt.com</a>

R.A. Spratt - Writing TV Comedy & Global Kids Book Success

Garth Franklin

Garth Franklin has been at the forefront of online film criticism for the past 20 years, breaking news via scoops, leaks and non-disclosure breaches from every corner of the Hollywood system. His news and reviews site Dark Horizons changed the way studios engaged with online media and established new release and feedback models across the publicity and production industries. In conversation, Garth also discusses his recent treatises on masculinity in film. Garth can be found at www.darkhorizons.com. NOTE: Apologies for the sound issues on this episode. An unfortunate accident we couldn't repair on this rare occassion.

Garth Franklin has been at the forefront of online film criticism for the past 20 years, breaking news via scoops, leaks and non-disclosure breaches from every corner of the Hollywood system. His news and reviews site Dark Horizons changed the way studios engaged with online media and established new release and feedback models across the publicity and production industries. In conversation, Garth also discusses his recent treatises on masculinity in film. Garth can be found at <a href="http://www.darkhorizons.com." rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.darkhorizons.com.</a> NOTE: Apologies for the sound issues on this episode. An unfortunate accident we couldn't repair on this rare occassion.

Garth Franklin - Dark Horizons & the Birth of Online Film News

Alan Baxter

Multi-award winner Alan Baxter fills his dark urban horror thrillers with realistic violence from first-hand experience. The author having spent a lifetime training and teaching Kung Fu. In conversation Alan provides an insight to his love of mashing genres and writing across formats; how the cowardice of bullies drove him towards competitive martial arts; and we tap into the injustice of losing loved ones while the less deserving live on. Alan can be found via Twitter @alanbaxter

Alan Baxter - Writing & Fighting

Jay Kristoff

Jay Kristoff has consistently topped the New York Times Bestseller list with his Science Fiction and Fantasy works, often using the genres to address real world issues of slavery, race, class divide and political injustice.Jay's latest series is LIFELIKE, a fast-paced action tale set in a post-apocalyptic world, questioning the ethics of giving life to robots and demanding they live to serve.In conversation we discuss the responsibility of building worlds; the value of sensitivity readers; how not to swear; and the power of science fiction to call for social change.Jay is the author of the Lotus War series, Nevernight series and co-author of the phenomenally successful Illuminae series with Amie Kaufman. Lifelike is the first in a new YA Sc-Fi trilogy.Jay can be found on twitter @misterkristoff

Jay Kristoff has consistently topped the New York Times Bestseller list with his Science Fiction and Fantasy works, often using the genres to address real world issues of slavery, race, class divide and political injustice. Jay's latest series is LIFELIKE, a fast-paced action tale set in a post-apocalyptic world, questioning the ethics of giving life to robots and demanding they live to <a href="http://serve.In" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">serve.In</a> conversation we discuss the responsibility of building worlds; the value of sensitivity readers; how not to swear; and the power of science fiction to call for social change.Jay is the author of the Lotus War series, Nevernight series and co-author of the phenomenally successful Illuminae series with Amie Kaufman. Lifelike is the first in a new YA Sc-Fi trilogy.Jay can be found on twitter @misterkristoff

Jay Kristoff - NYT Bestselling Sci-Fi

Journalist Bridie Jabour's debut novel "The Way Things Should Be" is a fierce &amp; amusing deconstruction of millennial angst &amp; mother issues, questioning what it takes to get, be &amp; stay married amid a family in constant disarray. In conversation we reflect on Bridie's own family; becoming a hashtag when the Prime Minister tells you to "calm down"; the bad wrap of the millennial generation; and the influences that have forged her journalism career. You can find Bridie's writing at the Guardian Australia and follow her on Twitter: @bkjabour

Journalist Bridie Jabour's debut novel "The Way Things Should Be" is a fierce &amp; amusing deconstruction of millennial angst &amp; mother issues, questioning what it takes to get, be &amp; stay married amid a family in constant disarray. In conversation we reflect on Bridie's own family; becoming a hashtag when the Prime Minister tells you to "calm down"; the bad wrap of the millennial generation; and the influences that have forged her journalism career.  You can find Bridie's writing at the Guardian Australia and follow her on Twitter: @bkjabour

Bridie Jabour - Millennials, Marriage & Mother Issues

Toby Walsh

Professor Toby Walsh is one of the world's leading researchers in Artificial Intelligence &amp; recently returned from lobbying the UN to ban lethal autonomous weapons, aka Killer Robots.In his book "It's Alive", Toby considers the broader societal and philosophical questions of what happens when robots think and will they really fill our battlefields, take our jobs and eventually rule the world. You can follow Professor Toby Walsh on Twitter @tobywalsh

Professor Toby Walsh is one of the world's leading researchers in Artificial Intelligence &amp; recently returned from lobbying the UN to ban lethal autonomous weapons, aka Killer <a href="http://Robots.In" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Robots.In</a> his book "It's Alive", Toby considers the broader societal and philosophical questions of what happens when robots think and will they really fill our battlefields, take our jobs and eventually rule the world. You can follow Professor Toby Walsh on Twitter @tobywalsh

Professor Toby Walsh - Killer Robots & Artificial Intelligence

Eileen Ormsby

Journalist Eileen Ormsby was accused of running the world's most successful Murder-For-Hire website, following her investigation into the scams, drug markets and hurtcore sites of the Dark Web. Working with white-hat hackers, Eileen has become an authority on the darkest areas of this hidden online world, exposing the vices, blackmail and murders conducted away from the spying eyes of the global security services. Everything is true. Eileen's book The Darkest Web is available now and Eileen can be found at her website www.allthingsvice.com

Journalist Eileen Ormsby was accused of running the world's most successful Murder-For-Hire website, following her investigation into the scams, drug markets and hurtcore sites of the Dark Web. Working with white-hat hackers, Eileen has become an authority on the darkest areas of this hidden online world, exposing the vices, blackmail and murders conducted away from the spying eyes of the global security services. Everything is true. Eileen's book The Darkest Web is available now and Eileen can be found at her website <a href="http://www.allthingsvice.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.allthingsvice.com</a>

Eileen Ormsby - Murder-For-Hire on the Dark Web

Caroline Baum

Journalist and author Caroline Baum's memoir 'Only' is a fascinating insight into growing up an only child in a world of privilege to controlling parents. In conversation Caroline shares the conspiracy of being the lost child of JFK; how MI5 &amp; the KGB came to sit outside her London home; &amp; the challenges of being the precious cargo of immigrant parents escaping their own secretive worlds of grief. This is an intimate and long conversation exploring Caroline's life and the techniques used to capture it.

Caroline Baum - Only The Lonely

Duncan McNab

Up to 80 gay men were murdered along Sydney's beaches during the 70s, 80s &amp; 90s, with their cases remaining unsolved or excused as suicides. Duncan McNab's award winning 'Getting Away With Murder' digs into the stunningly dark history of a homophobic NSW Police Force &amp; the numerous cases of poor judgement, lost evidence &amp; miscarriages of justice committed at a peak of anti-gay violence in the harbour city. Duncan is a former police officer, journalist and the author of 10 non-fiction true-crime tomes to date. Duncan can be found on Twitter @duncanmcnab

Duncan McNab - Sydney's Unsolved Gay Murders

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