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 Summary
In the inaugural episode of the Kill City podcast, hosts Leigh Dillon and Helen introduce their focus on Australian crime writing. They discuss their excitement about featuring author interviews, exploring the vast landscape of Australian crime fiction, and the importance of bookstores and libraries in discovering new authors. The episode sets the stage for future discussions and highlights the rich literary culture in Australia.

Takeaways

• The podcast focuses on Australian crime writing.
• Regular author chats will be featured.
• There is a growing body of Australian crime fiction.
• The name 'Kill City' pays homage to a significant bookstore.
• Bookstores and libraries play a crucial role in discovering authors.
• The hosts are avid readers with a passion for crime novels.
• The podcast aims to explore the writing process of authors.
• There are many opportunities for aspiring crime writers.
• The hosts are excited about upcoming episodes and author interviews.
• The podcast will highlight literary events and competitions.

 Sound bites

"Australian crime writing is our MO."
"Kill City pays homage to a crime bookstore."
"My Kindle might have saved my marriage."

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Kill City Podcast
02:54 Exploring Australian Crime Writing
05:57 The Importance of Bookstores and Libraries
08:59 The Role of Authors and Writing Process
12:04 Conclusion and Future Episodes

Books we discussed
Eden, by Mark Brandi

Sound Credits

Opening and closing music, Risk by StudioKolomna

Bird Sounds, Pistol Cock and Gun Shots from https://pixabay.com

Keywords
Australian crime writing, crime fiction, author interviews, book recommendations, literary events, reading culture, Australian authors, crime novels, podcast, literature

Disclaimer

The episode transcripts are auto-generated, and while all efforts are made to ensure their accuracy, there may be some instance of incorrect spelling and/or errors in the accuracy.

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