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Auscast Literature ChannelBOOKCLUB: Love Unleashed by Melanie SawardHi Booklovers! This week, Amy & the podcast team sat down to chat about Melanie Saward's novel, Love Unleashed, for Pride Month! We discuss the boundaries of genre, bisexual representation, the sheer quantity of layers and depth that Melanie has weaved into this narrative, relationships and love, and the importance of community. Melanie Saward is a proud Bigambul and Wakka Wakka woman. She is a writer, editor, and university lecturer based in Tulmur (Ipswich), Queensland. Her debut novel Burn was published by Affirm Press in September 2023 and she’s also had work published in the literary journals Griffith Review...2025-06-271h 07
Amy &BOOKCLUB: Love Unleashed by Melanie SawardHi Booklovers! This week, Amy & the podcast team sat down to chat about Melanie Saward's novel, Love Unleashed, for Pride Month! We discuss the boundaries of genre, bisexual representation, the sheer quantity of layers and depth that Melanie has weaved into this narrative, relationships and love, and the importance of community. Melanie Saward is a proud Bigambul and Wakka Wakka woman. She is a writer, editor, and university lecturer based in Tulmur (Ipswich), Queensland. Her debut novel Burn was published by Affirm Press in September 2023 and she’s also had work published in the literary journals Griffith Review...2025-06-271h 07
Murri CountryLet’s Talk Black Arts – Dr Melanie SawardPresenter Will yarns with Bigambul/Wakka Wakka academic and author Dr Mel Saward (littleredwrites.com.au).
The post Let’s Talk Black Arts – Dr Melanie Saward appeared first on Triple A.
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First Things FirstWhy Melanie Saward Called Out Booktok Boy (aka Luke Bateman)You've probably seen the Booktok Boy drama not only on TikTok, but now in your newsfeed as well. an ex-NRL player AND ex-Bachelor has scored a book deal from going viral on TikTok talking about spicy books... Is that all it takes? Today we're joined by Bigambul and Wakka Wakka woman, author and Dr Melanie Saward who wants the publishing world to give authors of colour the same opportunities! Plus, she also happens to be Brooke's co-author on her new book, so of course we chat about that as well as why First Nations stories do...2025-06-0937 min
YA Book StackNational Reconciliation Week with Dr Lilly BrownThis episode includes a discussion with Dr Lilly Brown, CEO of Magabala Books, as well as reading recommendations including:My Place by Sally MorganLove Unleashed by Melanie SawardDr Anita HeissStory About Feeling by Bill NeidjieDesert Tracks by Linda Wells and Marly WellsBindi by Kirli SaundersBlack Cockatoo by Carl Merrison and Hakea HustlerHairy Holes 2 by Brenton E McKennaAlso discussed are:Books being more than just booksThe history and mission of Magabala Books, Australia's leading First Nations publishing houseEnsuring that schools are...2025-05-2640 min
Fully Lit4. ‘Cognitive Imperialism:’ losing the colonial baggageWho gets to critique First Nations literature — and how should it be taught?Novelist Melanie Saward and critic Ben Etherington join writer and academic Graham Akhurst to dive into the complex world of reading, teaching, and evaluating First Nations writing.From the classroom to the review page, they explore the responsibilities that come with critiquing Indigenous stories — and what’s at stake when they’re misread or misunderstood.Plus, a powerful intervention from the archive by Alexis Wright.Graham Akhurst is a Kokomini writer and the author of Borderland (UWAP). He is the D...2025-05-1453 min
VEG UP! - Der Podcast für ganzheitliche GesundheitFolge 028 - Vegane Sterneküche: Ricky Sawards kulinarische VisionIm letzten Sommer durfte ich erneut beim Gourmetfestival EUROPAs Beste auf der MS Europa zu Gast sein.In Hamburg trafen sich zehn Spitzenköche mit insgesamt 15 Michelin-Sternen und vier Hauben sowie zehn Winzer und acht Genuss-Spezialisten,Natürlich war ich on fire, als ich sah, dass der einzige vegane Sternekoch Deutschlands dabei war. Er ist ein Koch, der die deutsche Spitzengastronomie aufmischt und mit seinen radikalen Ideen neue Maßstäbe setzt: Ricky Saward.Ricky ist Küchenchef im Seven Swans in Frankfurt https://www.sevenswans.de/und war der erste Koch w...2025-03-2740 min
Edits & Annotations4. Melanie Saward: On Genre-Hopping: From Romance to YAMelanie Saward is a proud Bigambul and Wakka Wakka woman and a writer, editor, academic and 'publishing all rounder'. Her debut novel Burn was published in 2023 and her first romantic comedy novel, Love Unleashed, was published in 2024. Her newest work, A Good Kind of Trouble, is a heart-warming collaborative project with Brooke Blurton full of high-school longing, friendship and footy. In this episode, Melanie shares her knowledge of the industry, what it means to be a writer online today, finding literary community, the co-writing process, and hopping from one genre to another. 2025-02-1336 min
Indigenising Curriculum in PracticeRespect: Maggie Nolan and Melanie SawardAssociate Professor Maggie Nolan and Dr Melanie Saward discuss BlackWords, a database within AustLit that provides access to a vast record of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander writers and their publications. They discuss the ways educators can use BlackWords to Indigenise the curriculum and the importance of respectfully listening to Indigenous stories. You can view the transcript for the interview here. BlackWords can be found here.
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Asian Bitches Down UnderOrganising books, the unexplainable feeling for having kids, fear of ageing,(00:00) Organising books that you don’t read anymore(08:24) Jess’ stay at the Writers’ Residency in Bowral (14:30) Love Unleashed: Melanie Saward(17:14) Far from the tree: Andrew Solomon joy and the unique feeling of having kids(30:55) Blink Twice, mystery thriller and the fear of aging (40:40) Tokyo Swindler Asian Bitches Down Under featured as one of the Top 20 Intersectional Feminist Podcast by FeedSpot, listen to other amazing podcast programs HERE Facebook | Asian Bitches Down UnderInstagram | Asian Bitches Down Under Buy Me A Coffee | Asian Bitch...2024-09-1046 minAsian Bitches Down UnderOrganising books, the unexplainable feeling for having kids, fear of ageing,(00:00) Organising books that you don’t read anymore(08:24) Jess’ stay at the Writers’ Residency in Bowral (14:30) Love Unleashed: Melanie Saward(17:14) Far from the tree: Andrew Solomon joy and the unique feeling of having kids(30:55) Blink Twice, mystery thriller and the fear of aging (40:40) Tokyo Swindler Asian Bitches Down Under featured as one of the Top 20 Intersectional Feminist Podcast by FeedSpot, listen to other amazing podcast programs HERE Facebook | Asian Bitches Down UnderInstagram | Asian Bitches Down Under Buy Me A Coffee | Asian Bitch...2024-09-1046 min
Newcastle Writers FestivalGraham Akhurst, Kirli Saunders and Melanie Saward – Bright Young ThingsIt is the desire of many readers to see themselves reflected on the page, especially when their faces and voices have been excluded from the dominant narrative. Graham Akhurst, Kirli Saunders and Melanie Saward discuss writing First Nations characters in fiction for – and about – young people. Hosted by Yvette Henry Holt. This conversation was recorded at the 2024 Newcastle Writers Festival. The Stories to You podcast series is supported by Create NSW. If you would like to contribute to the valuable work of the festival in fostering a culture of reading and writing, please consider a tax-deductible donation. ...2024-08-1457 min
Literary AnythingEpisode 71 - You Are HereOur latest #LiteraryAnything episode is out now! This month Paula and Salma discuss bestselling author David Nicholls' latest novel 'You Are Here'. 📍📚
With relatable characters, relationships, humour and the inclusion of playlists, this book was right up Paula's alley. Did our procedural crime loving Salma enjoy it as well? Listen to find out!
Books they mention:
One Day – David Nicholls
What Happened To Nina – Dervla McTiernan
Saving Noah - Lucinda Berry
Small Things Like These – Claire Keegan
The Burnout – Sophie Kinsella
The Work – Bri Lee
Green Dot – Madeleine Gray
The Accident – Fiona Lowe
You Called An Ambulance For What – Tim Booth
Application of...2024-08-0551 min
Slow ReaderSlow Reader episode 14: Melanie SawardMelanie Saward has a new book out! Love Unleashed is a romantic comedy with modern representation of First Nations people. In the 2010’s humour would often revolve around queerphobia, fatphobia and othering in general. Mel’s done a PhD about romantic comedy writing and I could have listened to her talk all the live long day about this juicy area of expertise.
Here's Mel's BookTok.
We had a chat for discussing her debut novel Burn, writing adolescent boys so beautifully and the ways people get Acknowledgement of Country wrong. Namely, how to be respectful and hear...2024-08-051h 08
The First TimeFirst Time Live at SWF with Melanie Saward, James Colley & Charlotte WoodThis special live recording of The First Time Podcast took place on May 23, 2024 at Carriageworks on Gadigal Land for the Sydney Writers Festival. Podcast co-host, Kate Mildenhall spoke to guests Melanie Saward, James Colley and Charlotte Wood about their books, their paths to publication and the writing life.
Melanie Saward is a proud Bigambul and Wakka Wakka woman. She is a writer, editor and university lecturer based in Tulmur (Ipswich), Queensland. Her debut novel Burn was published by Affirm Press in September 2023. She's widely published in literary journals and anthologies and is currently awaiting sign off on her...2024-07-1750 min
That Rom Com PodNew York (with Melanie Saward)Subscribe to our Substack for full, linked shownotes: https://thatromcompod.substack.com/Guest: Melanie Saward (@LittleRedWrites on Instagram & TikTok)Love Unleashed, Melanie Saward (August 6, 2024, Penguin)Tom Lake, Ann PatchettAbby JimenezManhattan Dreaming, Anita Heiss I Heart New York, Lindsey Kelk Gossip Girl Sex And The CityA Winter in New York, Josie SilverSomeone Else’s Bucket List, Amy MatthewsYou, Again, Kate Goldbeck Everything from Nora EphronSerendipity Bo...2024-06-041h 05Slow ReaderSlow Reader Episode 13: Eleanor Elliott ThomasEleanor Elliott Thomas published her debut novel The Opposite of Success in 2023. We had a chat during the summer school holidays about crowbarring writing into a legal career, the Faber Academy course that helped shape this work and Thomas' expertise, fat characters who are not the sidekick, people who like their husbands in literary settings and how unsettling that can be for weird reasons, and things like gastro (me) and the excellent author Claire Christian (also me) whose books I forgot the name of in the moment (they are called It's Been a Pleasure, Noni Blake and West Side...2024-04-1252 minThat Rom Com PodPets (with Amy Hutton)Guest: Amy Hutton (Sit, Stay, Love / Love From Scratch) @amyhuttonauthorMarley & Me, John Grogan The Dog Sitter, Zara StoneleyLove, Just In, Natalie Murray The Other Bridget, Rachael Johns Breaking All The Rules, Amy AndrewsYou’ve Got Mail Who Gets the DogPuppy Love Colin From Accounts Love Unleashed, Melanie SawardThe Truth About Cats and DogsRomance Writers of Australia In A World The Word Count The...2024-03-261h 08
Institute of Modern ArtStorytelling | Melanie Saward: Little StoriesListen to author Melanie Saward (Bigambul, Wakka Wakka) present a new story written in response to Daniel Boyd's exhibition Rainbow Serpent (Version).
Saward's debut novel, Burn, was published to critical acclaim in 2023, and her second novel, Love Unleashed, will be published by Penguin Random House in 2024. Her writing has been published in Griffith Review, Meanjin, and Flock: First Nations Stories Then and Now alongside leading Aboriginal writers, and shortlisted for numerous awards.2024-02-0231 min
Get New Full Audiobooks in Science Fiction & Fantasy, Science FictionThe Great Undoing by Sharlene AllsoppPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/747455to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The Great Undoing
Author: Sharlene Allsopp
Narrator: Tamala Shelton
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 7 hours 12 minutes
Release date: February 1, 2024
Genres: Science Fiction
Publisher's Summary:
How long can you run from a lie, if that lie is what your life is founded on? In a near future all identity information is encoded in digital language. Nations know where everyone is, all the time. Not everyone agrees with this constant surveillance, and when the system is hijacked and shut down, all global borders are closed. The world is no longer connected, and...2024-02-017h 12
Get New Full Audiobooks in Science Fiction & Fantasy, Science FictionThe Great Undoing by Sharlene AllsoppPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/747455 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Great Undoing Author: Sharlene Allsopp Narrator: Tamala Shelton Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 7 hours 12 minutes Release date: February 1, 2024 Genres: Science Fiction Publisher's Summary: How long can you run from a lie, if that lie is what your life is founded on? In a near future all identity information is encoded in digital language. Nations know where everyone is, all the time. Not everyone agrees with this constant surveillance, and when the system is hijacked and shut down, all global borders are closed. The world is no longer connected...2024-02-0103 min
The BookshelfRomance, crime, adventure: Summer reading recommendationsMelanie Saward joins Kate for a genre-filled reading recommendation discussion of romance, the pseudonymous crime fiction of Australian author George Johnston (with Derham Groves), and historical fiction of the Hundred Years War with Dan Jones. What will you read over Summer?2023-12-1554 min
Writers Advice PodcastThe Power of Fiction w/ Melanie SawardThe Writers Advice Podcast is bought to you by Booksprout.
Booksprout is my go-to platform to share my stories with readers to engage with reviewers before they are launched with the rest of the world. Head to booksprout to increase your online reviews today!
This week on the Writers Advice Podcast I am joined by the fabulous author, Melanie Saward.
On this episode Melanie and I talk about:
- Her journey through writing to publishing her first book
- Picking your stories
- Studying Creative Writing
- Her debut novel, Burn
- Bringing light to relevant worldly issues through fiction
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The Book Show"We don't come from nowhere" — Melissa Lucashenko on her historical novel EdenglassieBrisbane is in the spotlight with Melissa Lucashenko exploring the early days of the colony in time for the city's bicentenary and debut novelist Melanie Saward's story of a troubled teen with an attraction to fire.2023-11-0654 minThat Rom Com PodMeetcuteBOOKS: Bound To Happen, Jonathan Shannon; Love, In Theory, Elodie Cheesman; No Hard Feelings, Genevieve Novak; Ghosts, Dolly Alderton; One Last Stop, Casey McQuiston; Playing The Field, Zoe Foster Blake; Sit Stay Love, Amy Hutton; Someone Else’s Bucket List, Amy T Matthews; Not Meeting Mr Right, Anita Heiss; Legally Blak, Teela Reid; Burn, Melanie Saward; The Summer Job, Lizzy Dent. | MOVIES: Notting Hill (Binge); Ibiza (Netflix); A Cinderella Story; Only You (Netflix); Serendipity (Stan); 50 First Dates (Amazon Prime);The Holiday (Binge); The Big Sick (Prime); Ruby Sparks (Disney+); Fleabag (Prime); Love Actually (Binge)Recorded on Gadigal la...2023-10-1756 min
IndigenuityAuthor Melanie Saward discusses her new novel BurnAuthor Melanie Saward, a proud descendent of the Bigambul and Wakka Wakka peoples, joins Indigenuity to discuss her recently published novel Burn, which has been shortlisted twice for the David Unaipon award and once for the Boundless Indigenous Writer’s Mentorship.With presenter Krystal De Napoli.Program Page: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/indigenuityTwitter @IndigenuityAUInstagram @indigenuityau2023-09-1731 min
Stories Behind the Story with Better ReadingMelanie Saward: on exploring the cycle of intergenerational traumaMelanie Saward talks to Cheryl Akle about her journey to publication and how her debut novel, Burn, explores the cycle of intergenerational trauma. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-09-1431 minStories Behind the Story with Better ReadingMelanie Saward: on exploring the cycle of intergenerational traumaMelanie Saward talks to Cheryl Akle about her journey to publication and how her debut novel, Burn, explores the cycle of intergenerational trauma. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-09-1431 min
Writes4WomenNew Release Feature: Melanie Saward, BurnGuest host Meredith Jaffé chats to Tulmur author and publishing all-rounder Melanie Saward about her debut novel, Burn, her bumpy path to publication, writing intergenerational trauma, sensitivity reading and more. Melanie was born in a little town called Burnie in lutruwita (Tasmania), grew up in an even smaller town called Perth (also in lutruwita) and was dragged kicking and screaming (sorry Mum and Dad) to the Brisbane suburb of Bracken Ridge when she was fifteen. She has worked in one of the big 4 publishing houses; been a freelance editor on books, audiobooks, and literary magazines; been a ma...2023-09-011h 18
Writes4WomenNew Release Feature: Melanie Saward, BurnGuest host Meredith Jaffé chats to Tulmur author and publishing all-rounder Melanie Saward about her debut novel, Burn, her bumpy path to publication, writing intergenerational trauma, sensitivity reading and more. Melanie was born in a little town called Burnie in lutruwita (Tasmania), grew up in an even smaller town called Perth (also in lutruwita) and was dragged kicking and screaming (sorry Mum and Dad) to the Brisbane suburb of Bracken Ridge when she was fifteen. She has worked in one of the big 4 publishing houses; been a freelance editor on books, audiobooks, and literary magazines; been a ma...2023-09-011h 18
Real Faith with Eric SkatteboMelanie Saward - Part 2 - 26-27 August 2023Melanie Saward is the author of the book, ’Ministry Stinks: One Leader’s Journey from Despair to Joy.’ And also ’Disillusioned: When you get lost Following Jesus.’ So, I guess you can tell from those titles that there’s been some bumps along the way of her faith journey. We’ll find out what those bumps were all about as Melanie continues to share her story.Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://www.vision.org.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2023-08-2613 minReal Faith with Eric SkatteboMelanie Saward - Part 1 - 19-20 August 2023Author Melanie Saward was born in Australia to Hindu parents from Fiji. Growing up in Sydney, she was understandably a bit confused as she was sent to a Christian school while following Hindu traditions at home. Melanie shares her story of discovery.Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://www.vision.org.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2023-08-1924 min
The Story with Jimmy ColefaxMelanie Saward - 2 - 28 March 2023Melanie Saward is the author of the book, ’Ministry Stinks: One Leader’s Journey from Despair to Joy.’ And also ’Disillusioned: When you get lost Following Jesus.’ As you can tell from those titles that there’s been some bumps along the way of her faith journey. Today, we’re going to find out about those bumps and a whole lot more as Melanie continues to share her story.Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://www.vision.org.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2023-03-2827 minThe Story with Jimmy ColefaxMelanie Saward - 1 - 27 March 2023Author Melanie Saward was born in Australia?.to Hindu parents from Fiji. Growing up in Sydney, she was understandably a bit confused as she was sent to a Christian school while following Hindu traditions at home. Today, Melanie shares her story of discovery.Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://www.vision.org.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2023-03-2725 min
Abiding Matters with Charissa SteffensCuring Shallow Faith with Melanie SawardThere has been a radical shift in Christian culture as people leave Church but still profess a faith. In this episode, we look at what are the key factors behind this trend. Free Devotional “5 Keys to Power Prayer” is available at www.abidingmatters.com.au2023-02-1238 min
Bleeding DaylightMelanie Saward - Deep Faith Resilient FaithWhat do you do when the description on the box doesn’t match up to what’s inside? How do you respond when what’s been promised isn’t quite what’s delivered? Melanie Saward found that that was the case for her when it came to matters of faith. While she saw an amazing depth to the faith of those written about in the Christian scriptures, she found her own faith to be shallow. Her latest book, Deep Faith Resilient Faith – Curing Shallow Christianity, is her journey to discover whether it’s possible to experience and live the kind of faith...2022-08-1433 min
Modestly AwkwardDon't Judge Me!Which aspect of giving biblical correction is the most difficult for you? Why? In this episode, our guest Melanie Saward shares insight into the difference between correction and being judgemental. Matthew 7:1, "Do not judge so that you will not be judged." This is one of the most misunderstood verses in the Bible. How many times have you heard "Don't judge me" or "Christians are so judgemental"? Frances and Melanie discuss how believers can accept correction and also give feedback. Follow Modestly Awkward on Instagram and Facebook.IG: modestly_awkward_podcastFacebook: Modestly Awkward Podcast2021-11-1840 minAbiding Matters with Charissa SteffensReforming the Anointing with Melanie SawardWhat is the anointing and who is it for? The way that the anointing was outworked in the Old Testament is different to the New Testament.This episode will look at the significance of this for today’s believer. Free Devotional “5 Keys to Power Prayer” is available at www.abidingmatters.com.au2021-10-1354 min
The Readings PodcastLive recording: Ellen van Neerven in conversationA conversation between anthology curator Ellen van Neerven and Flock contributors Cassie Lynch, Melanie Saward, and Adam Thompson.2021-08-1349 min
Flight Through Entirety: A Doctor Who PodcastTime Inc. (Time Inc.)Transported to a nightmarish world of the Valeyard’s creation, the Doctor finds himself unable to escape, because Eric Saward has stormed off, taking his script for Episode 14 with him.
This week, we bring you that script, performed by a troupe of talented and attractive young actors. What was the original ending for The Trial of a Time Lord? Tune in to Flight Through Entirety’s production of Time Inc. to find out.
Credits
The DoctorTodd BeilbyMelanieBrendan JonesThe ValeyardNathan BottomleyThe InquisitorRichard StoneGlitzRichard StoneThe MasterJames SellwoodPopplewickBrendan JonesKeeper of the MatrixTodd Beilby
Special thanks to Domi...2017-05-3030 min
Podcast Archives : Dark Matter ZineBen AaronovitchBen Aaronovitch was the guest of honor at Contact2016, Australia’s national science fiction and fantasy convention for 2016. While he was here I took advantage of a good Skype connection and being in (almost) the same time zone to interview him. Melanie Saward of Contact2016 asked me not to raise multiculturalism or representation in the interview so […]
The post Ben Aaronovitch appeared first on Dark Matter Zine.2016-03-2845 min