Author Nicole Rowles has lived a lot of lives; from dancing at the Moulin Rouge in Paris, to being a political journalist back in her home country of Australia. All of this has undoubtedly influenced her latest creative pursuit: the self-publication of her debut novel, Anarchist Underground.
Nicole Rowles’ debut epic brims with mystery, peeling back layers of society to reveal truths hidden beneath the surface. These are my favourite kinds of stories to get into, as I love uncovering what is under the metaphorical underbelly of social and political structures, especially within a high-fantasy setting.
Chatting to Nicole was a delight, and we got into robust discussions around writing practices, juggling new-motherhood and writing, as well as what’s next for her bookish pursuits.
Enjoy the episode!
Timestamps
00:00 Introduction
01:57 Nicole’s background and where she grew up
08:34 Fitting writing into a busy schedule
19:14 Reading and engaging with reviews
23:25 Most enjoyable and hardest part of writing
29:35 How a background in journalism helped Nicole
31:20 Why visuals help create the story
33:01 Getting into Anarchist Underground
49:22 Tropes of Anarchist Underground
56:41 Focusing on political intrigue fantasy world building
59:16 What is next for Nicole Rowles
1:03:44 Where can you connect with Nicole Rowles
Nicole Rowles Links
Amazon - Purchase Anarchist Underground
MG Hunt Links
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