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First Graft Podcast

Join me as I write my next novel, The Sound Mirror, share the ups and downs, breakthroughs and frustrations, and my endless procrastination. Come along on my research trips, listen to interviews with ... Read more

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Prologue

Prologue

Welcome to First Graft! This is the mini-episode where I introduce myself.

10 Oct 2018

2mins

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Chapter one: The Mess

Chapter one: The Mess

Talking about making the mess, getting started, procrastination and reading a sneak peek of The Sound Mirror. Simone de ... Read more

12 Oct 2018

12mins

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Chapter Two - not a genius

Chapter Two - not a genius

In this chapter we talk about characters, truth, and not being a genius! Listeners share their procrastination tactics a... Read more

19 Oct 2018

30mins

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Chapter Three: Meet Ariel Kahn!

Chapter Three: Meet Ariel Kahn!

In this chapter I talk to novelist and lecturer, Ariel Kahn about his wonderful novel, Raising Sparks published earlier ... Read more

26 Oct 2018

32mins

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Chapter four: Whinge Window

Chapter four: Whinge Window

This chapter I'm talking about creative slumps, reaching out, feeling grateful for the generosity of the writing communi... Read more

2 Nov 2018

28mins

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Chapter Five: I talk to BEN MYERS about writing, obsessions and weasels.

Chapter Five: I talk to BEN MYERS about writing, obsessions and weasels.

In this chapter I talk to award winning author Ben Myers (The Gallows Pole, Beastings, Pig Iron, Under the Rock...) abou... Read more

9 Nov 2018

53mins

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Chapter Six: No More Fear

Chapter Six: No More Fear

Short and sweet one today... I talk about fear, being silenced and the launch of Somesuch Stories anthology which featur... Read more

16 Nov 2018

27mins

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Chapter Seven: Chatting Books and Writing with Rebekah Lattin Rawtrone

Chapter Seven: Chatting Books and Writing with Rebekah Lattin Rawtrone

Join us as we chat about point of view, class, our favourite books, Rebekah's new novel and how to win a copy of the Som... Read more

23 Nov 2018

54mins

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Chapter eight - I wasn't procrastinating, honestly!

Chapter eight - I wasn't procrastinating, honestly!

In this chapter I talk about class, writing difficult, unlikeable characters and process.In Ketchup I chat about:Olivia ... Read more

7 Dec 2018

27mins

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Chapter nine - Those Pesky Characters Again

Chapter nine - Those Pesky Characters Again

Hey...In Chapter nine I talk about...BooksAnne Fine - Raking the AshesFleur Jaeggy - Sweet Days of DisciplineDavid Seabr... Read more

14 Dec 2018

18mins

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