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Talking Aussie BooksTalking Aussie Books with Penelope JanuThere are many Australian writers out there producing quality book after quality book each and every year - satisfying the voracious demands of their eager fans. Penelope Janu definitely falls into that category. And if you haven’t heard of Penelope’s work as yet, then dear listeners you’re in for a treat. Penelope is a former lawyer - a longtime legal academic - whose debut novel ‘In at the Deep End’ was published by HarperCollins in 2017. In the time since, Penelope has gone onto publish another 8 novels and three novellas. Late last yea...
2025-03-0734 min
Stories Behind the Story with Better ReadingStories Behind The Story: Penelope Janu on the Evolving Opportunities for Women in LiteraturePenelope talks to Cheryl about the evolving opportunities for women in literature, her personal reflections on her beautiful home and garden, and the importance of research in crafting authentic, impactful stories. Her latest novel, The Summerfield Saddler, is out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-01-0530 minStories Behind the Story with Better ReadingStories Behind The Story: Penelope Janu on the Evolving Opportunities for Women in LiteraturePenelope talks to Cheryl about the evolving opportunities for women in literature, her personal reflections on her beautiful home and garden, and the importance of research in crafting authentic, impactful stories. Her latest novel, The Summerfield Saddler, is out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-01-0530 min
ReadA Book PodcastReadA Book Podcast- Penelope Janu The Summerfield SaddlerI love me some rural fiction and have adored Penelope Janu novels from the first one I read years ago now! Animals, adventure and romance go so well together don't they! The Summerfield Saddler is Penelope Janu's eighth novel and I just loved it- Mac is such a plucky main character, her grandpa Gordon is the best, I would have let Keith Urban (the dog) stay in the nursing home too...loved it all, Kit is just so dreamy...just wait til you've met his acquaintance...what a viking!! Loved it all so much!!!! And to...
2024-12-0417 min
That Rom Com PodBonus: Summer ReadingFull, linked shownotes: https://thatromcompod.substack.com/The Bronze Horseman, Paulina Simons Cloudstreet, Tim Winton The Other Bridget, Rachael JohnsGreen Dot, Madeleine Gray Search History, Amy Taylor Nobody Puts RomComs In the Corner, Kathryn Freeman Love Interest, Claire Gilmore The Burnout, Sophie Kinsella Edenglassie, Melissa Lucashenko The Hummingbird Effect, Kate Mildenhall Everyone and Everything, Nadine Cohen The Work, Bri LeeAnything Joanna Nell & Sophie GreenWho’s That Girl, Mh...
2024-01-0952 min
Writes4Women2023 Year in Review: From Writers Block to Best SellersJoin us for a fascinating year-end discussion as we sit down with some of our favourite guest authors from 2023 who share their writing highlights, challenges and some delightful book recommendations to snuggle up with this holiday season. We celebrate 25,000 downloads of the podcast and look back on the year that was. We believe that the best gift we can give our readers this Christmas is the love of reading, so here's to a year filled with writing, challenges, triumphs, and of course great books. Let's make a toast to the stories that make us who we are...
2023-12-141h 04
Writes4Women2023 Year in Review: From Writers Block to Best SellersJoin us for a fascinating year-end discussion as we sit down with some of our favourite guest authors from 2023 who share their writing highlights, challenges and some delightful book recommendations to snuggle up with this holiday season. We celebrate 25,000 downloads of the podcast and look back on the year that was. We believe that the best gift we can give our readers this Christmas is the love of reading, so here's to a year filled with writing, challenges, triumphs, and of course great books. Let's make a toast to the stories that make us who we are...
2023-12-141h 04
Access Must-Have Full Audiobooks in Romance, ModernSunshine Through the Rain by Penelope JanuPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/692535 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Sunshine Through the Rain Author: Penelope Janu Narrator: Cecelia Ramsdale Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 10 hours 44 minutes Release date: November 29, 2023 Genres: Modern Publisher's Summary: For readers of Karly Lane, Fleur McDonald, Maya Linnell and Rachael Johns - a heartfelt and fresh rural romance about trust, hope and finding your place in life from an award winning and much loved author. Country vet Primrose Cartwright knows more about heartache than most but in the close-knit community of Ballimore, she's found a place to call home. Prim has her work and...
2023-11-2905 min
Discover Top Full Audiobooks in Romance, ModernEmergency Exit Only by Michelle UptonPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/707150 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Emergency Exit Only Author: Michelle Upton Narrator: Elizabeth Brennan Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 8 hours 35 minutes Release date: November 29, 2023 Genres: Modern Publisher's Summary: No evacuation plan, no safety net ... Sometimes you just have to save yourself. A hilarious, big-hearted story about second chances from the author of Terms of Inheritance 'Whimsical and heartfelt ... A great beach read with an unforgettable heroine' Sophie Green 'This fantastic up and coming writer makes you feel like anything is possible in this hilarious tale about second chances' Review, Weekend Australian 'Hilarious, ingenious and...
2023-11-2905 min
Unlock Top Full Audiobooks in Fiction, DramaEmergency Exit Only by Michelle UptonPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/707150 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Emergency Exit Only Author: Michelle Upton Narrator: Elizabeth Brennan Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 8 hours 35 minutes Release date: November 29, 2023 Genres: Drama Publisher's Summary: No evacuation plan, no safety net ... Sometimes you just have to save yourself. A hilarious, big-hearted story about second chances from the author of Terms of Inheritance 'Whimsical and heartfelt ... A great beach read with an unforgettable heroine' Sophie Green 'This fantastic up and coming writer makes you feel like anything is possible in this hilarious tale about second chances' Review, Weekend Australian 'Hilarious, ingenious and...
2023-11-2905 min
Listen to New Full Audiobooks in Romance, Rom-ComSunshine Through the Rain by Penelope JanuPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/692535 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Sunshine Through the Rain Author: Penelope Janu Narrator: Cecelia Ramsdale Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 10 hours 44 minutes Release date: November 29, 2023 Genres: Rom-Com Publisher's Summary: For readers of Karly Lane, Fleur McDonald, Maya Linnell and Rachael Johns - a heartfelt and fresh rural romance about trust, hope and finding your place in life from an award winning and much loved author. Country vet Primrose Cartwright knows more about heartache than most but in the close-knit community of Ballimore, she's found a place to call home. Prim has her work and...
2023-11-2905 min
Better WordsThe highs and lows of small town life and re-discovering sport with Clare FletcherClare Fletcher was born and raised in regional Queensland, Australia. Her debut novel, romantic comedy Five Bush Weddings, was published in 2022, and today we're discussing the follow-up, Love Match. Clare also co-hosts That Rom Com Pod with fellow author (and previous Better Words guest) Karina May. Our interview begins at 00:28We've got a Substack publication now! On the last day of the month, we share recommendations for two things we reckon you should read/watch/listen to. The beauty of Substack is you can revisit all our old editions and comment on our episode updates t...
2023-10-171h 22
Writes4WomenWriting A Novella: A Country Vet Christmas PanelIn this episode of Writes4Women, host Pamela Cook introduces an exciting collaboration with four renowned anthologists for the upcoming book A COUNTRY VET CHRISTMAS. Featuring contributions from Pamela herself, Alissa Callan, Penelope Janu, Lily Malone, and Stella Quinn, this anthology celebrates a collection of novellas with a festive touch, all beautifully packaged with a gorgeous cover by HQ HarperCollins. Originating from diverse writing backgrounds, each contributor brings their unique flair to the project. While Pamela ventures into the realm of novella writing for the first time, she joins her fellow writers in sharing insights about the...
2023-10-051h 01Writes4WomenWriting A Novella: A Country Vet Christmas PanelIn this episode of Writes4Women, host Pamela Cook introduces an exciting collaboration with four renowned anthologists for the upcoming book A COUNTRY VET CHRISTMAS. Featuring contributions from Pamela herself, Alissa Callan, Penelope Janu, Lily Malone, and Stella Quinn, this anthology celebrates a collection of novellas with a festive touch, all beautifully packaged with a gorgeous cover by HQ HarperCollins. Originating from diverse writing backgrounds, each contributor brings their unique flair to the project. While Pamela ventures into the realm of novella writing for the first time, she joins her fellow writers in sharing insights about the...
2023-10-051h 01
Writes4WomenAll About Rom Com: Lucy Lever, Karina May & Amy Hutton with Penelope JanuWrites4Women is back! And not with one rom com author, but four fabulous romantic comedy authors. Award winning Romance author Penelope Janu (In at the Deep End) chats to three debut rom-commers about their new releases: Lucy Lever (Mystic Ridge), Amy Hutton (Sit Stay Love) and Karina May (Duck L'Orange for Breakfast). A great chat about writing inspiration, path to publication, process and more. All three authors are working on their next books and are well and truly establishing themselves as must-reads in the Australian publishing landscape. Pam also gives an update on her...
2023-08-251h 09Writes4WomenAll About Rom Com: Lucy Lever, Karina May & Amy Hutton with Penelope JanuWrites4Women is back! And not with one rom com author, but four fabulous romantic comedy authors. Award winning Romance author Penelope Janu (In at the Deep End) chats to three debut rom-commers about their new releases: Lucy Lever (Mystic Ridge), Amy Hutton (Sit Stay Love) and Karina May (Duck L'Orange for Breakfast). A great chat about writing inspiration, path to publication, process and more. All three authors are working on their next books and are well and truly establishing themselves as must-reads in the Australian publishing landscape. Pam also gives an update on her...
2023-08-251h 09
StoryFestStoryFest 2023 - The Antidote to Our TimesRomance novels are sometimes dismissed as a lesser genre compared to
more critically acclaimed writing styles. Leading romance writers Penelope Janu (Shelter from the Storm, Clouds on the Horizon), Alice Boyle (Dancing Barefoot) and Clare Fletcher (Five Bush Weddings) join author and moderator Claudine Tinellis (Talking Aussie Books podcast) to discuss their latest novels and explore why romance writing has never been more important or more misunderstood.
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2023-07-1059 minWrites4WomenAsk Pam Anything: Pam Answers Writing & Publishing QuestionsThis week's episode is a solo ep featuring Writes4Women Host Pamela Cook answering listener questions on writing and publishing. After putting a call out on social media Pam had a long list of questions to kick off the Q&A. With 23 years as a writer and 10 years as a published author, Pam has a wealth of experience to share with other writers In this week's episode she answers questions on author branding, writing across genres, the importance of professional edits for indie publications, dealing with fear and overwhelm, writing process, word counts and ways to...
2023-06-0347 min
Writes4WomenAsk Pam Anything: Pam Answers Writing & Publishing QuestionsThis week's episode is a solo ep featuring Writes4Women Host Pamela Cook answering listener questions on writing and publishing. After putting a call out on social media Pam had a long list of questions to kick off the Q&A. With 23 years as a writer and 10 years as a published author, Pam has a wealth of experience to share with other writers In this week's episode she answers questions on author branding, writing across genres, the importance of professional edits for indie publications, dealing with fear and overwhelm, writing process, word counts and ways to...
2023-06-0347 min
Writer's Book Club PodcastRachael Mogan McIntoshRachael Mogan McIntosh talks about the writing process for her memoir Pardon My French, a candid, hilarious love letter to family life and France with three valuable lessons for overcoming adversity: make home a beautiful nest, lean into the tough lessons and look for the comedy in everything. In our chat we discuss everything from how you protect your friends and family from your writerly tendency to mine their lives for material, how to structure a memoir in terms of narrative and character arcs, how to hone your own voice on the page, the importance of adding specific detail t...
2023-04-011h 11
Stories Behind the Story with Better ReadingPenelope Janu: on her passion for writing romancePenelope Janu talks to Cheryl Akle about the mainstream rise of romantic fiction and how she came into her own as a romance writer. Her latest book, Shelter From the Storm, is out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-02-1533 minStories Behind the Story with Better ReadingPenelope Janu: on her passion for writing romancePenelope Janu talks to Cheryl Akle about the mainstream rise of romantic fiction and how she came into her own as a romance writer. Her latest book, Shelter From the Storm, is out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-02-1533 min
So You Want to be a WriterWRITER 522: Penelope Janu on her eighth novel 'Shelter from the Storm'Two writing apps to help develop your story. And meet AWC alumna Penelope Janu, who has just released her eighth novel! And win Bret Easton Ellis’s latest novel The Shards. Read the show notes Connect with Valerie and listeners in the podcast community on Facebook Visit WritersCentre.com.au | ValerieKhoo.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2023-01-1643 min
Writer's Book Club PodcastPenelope JanuIn this episode, Penelope Janu takes us through the process behind writing her novel Clouds on the Horizon. We talked about finding the voice of the characters, the importance of hitting certain beats when writing romance, the literary characters that inspire her, the editing process, her writing routine and the role of a writer’s group in a writer’s life.You’ll find links to buy both paperback and ebook versions of Clouds on the Horizon here.ABOUT PENELOPE JANUPenelope Janu lives in Sydney with a distracting husband and, now they're fully grown...
2022-03-011h 16
So You Want to be a WriterWRITER 466: Meet Kay Kerr, author of 'Social Queue'.Meet Kay Kerr, author of 'Social Queue'. Discover the adaptability of audiobooks and resources for police procedurals. I catch up with Penelope Janu and talk about her latest book 'Clouds on the Horizon'. There are 3 copies of 'The Bumper Treehouse Fun Book' by Andy Griffiths and Terry Denton to give away. Read the show notes Connect with Valerie, Allison and listeners in the podcast community on Facebook Visit WritersCentre.com.au | AllisonTait.com | ValerieKhoo.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2022-01-2445 min
Get Best Full Audiobooks in Romance, ModernClouds on the Horizon by Penelope JanuPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/544618 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Clouds on the Horizon Author: Penelope Janu Narrator: Cecelia Ramsdale Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 10 hours 38 minutes Release date: January 5, 2022 Genres: Modern Publisher's Summary: 'A rural story that has it all ... simmering romance, international intrigue, a complex heroine and a swoon-worthy hero. What's not to love?' Karly Lane, bestselling Australian author Will a misunderstanding and past trauma stand in the way of profound attraction? Immovable determination meets irresistible charm in this delightful rural romance from an award-winning and much-loved author - for readers of Rachael Johns, Karly Lane...
2022-01-0505 min
Stream Popular Full Audiobooks in Fiction, DramaClouds on the Horizon by Penelope JanuPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/544618 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Clouds on the Horizon Author: Penelope Janu Narrator: Cecelia Ramsdale Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 10 hours 38 minutes Release date: January 5, 2022 Genres: Drama Publisher's Summary: 'A rural story that has it all ... simmering romance, international intrigue, a complex heroine and a swoon-worthy hero. What's not to love?' Karly Lane, bestselling Australian author Will a misunderstanding and past trauma stand in the way of profound attraction? Immovable determination meets irresistible charm in this delightful rural romance from an award-winning and much-loved author - for readers of Rachael Johns, Karly Lane...
2022-01-0505 min
So You Want to be a WriterWRITER 380: Penelope Janu's 'Starting from Scratch' [Story Sessions series]This 'inbetweenisode' is part of our Story Sessions series featuring 'Starting From Scratch' by Penelope Janu. Return to the town of Horseshoe Hill and Sapphie Brown as she grapples with her injured pride, and questions if it's standing in the way of true love. Narrated by the author herself, we bring bookshop browsing to you in this episode with the first chapter of this charming rural romance. Read the show notes Connect with Valerie, Allison and listeners in the podcast community on Facebook Visit WritersCentre.com.au | AllisonTait.com | ValerieKhoo.comSee...
2021-01-2122 min
So You Want to be a WriterWRITER 328: Meet B.G. Hilton, author of 'Champagne Charlie and the Amazing Gladys'.Meet BG Hilton, author of 'Champagne Charlie and the Amazing Gladys'. Andrew Daddo has advice on writing funny books for kids. Val and Al share tips on how to guest post with success. Plus, we have 3 copies of 'Up on Horseshoe Hill' by AWC alumna Penelope Janu to give away. Read the show notes Connect with Valerie, Allison and listeners in the podcast community on Facebook Visit WritersCentre.com.au | AllisonTait.com | ValerieKhoo.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2020-04-2752 min
Grab the Top Full Audiobooks in Romance, ModernUp on Horseshoe Hill by Penelope JanuPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/702734 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Up on Horseshoe Hill Author: Penelope Janu Narrator: Cecelia Ramsdale Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 10 hours 30 minutes Release date: November 18, 2019 Genres: Modern Publisher's Summary: 'Penelope Janu's fresh, bright, funny new twist on rural romance is an absolute delight. Her wit is as sharp as a knife. She is one of my absolute must-read authors.' Victoria Purman, bestselling Australian author A kiss can change your life ... Jemima Kincaid loves her home, her horses and her job as a farrier. Life has not been kind to her, but Jemima is...
2019-11-1805 min
Listen to New Full Audiobooks in Romance, Rom-ComUp on Horseshoe Hill by Penelope JanuPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/702734 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Up on Horseshoe Hill Author: Penelope Janu Narrator: Cecelia Ramsdale Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 10 hours 30 minutes Release date: November 18, 2019 Genres: Rom-Com Publisher's Summary: 'Penelope Janu's fresh, bright, funny new twist on rural romance is an absolute delight. Her wit is as sharp as a knife. She is one of my absolute must-read authors.' Victoria Purman, bestselling Australian author A kiss can change your life ... Jemima Kincaid loves her home, her horses and her job as a farrier. Life has not been kind to her, but Jemima is...
2019-11-1805 min
HQ??S03E05 Penelope Janu "On the Same Page"Pam chats with Australian commercial fiction author, Penelope Janu, about her clever new book "On the Same Page" and how she forged through the judgement of the genre to write romance books, with an edge of humour, that everybody loves.
Then Pam and Kel deconstruct that very judgment. Judgement of readers, writers and genres in general. Asking the questions - what are we judging people for and why? And how does that judgement subconsciously effect us as writers? There's lots of juicy discussion on the Writes4Women podcast.
To listen to all of the Writes4Women podcast episodes go to www...
2019-03-071h 03HQ??S03E05 Penelope Janu "On The Same Page"Pam chats with Australian commercial fiction author, Penelope Janu, about her clever new book "On the Same Page" and how she forged through the judgement of the genre to write romance books, with an edge of humour, that everybody loves.
Then Pam and Kel deconstruct that very judgment. Judgement of readers, writers and genres in general. Asking the questions - what are we judging people for and why? And how does that judgement subconsciously effect us as writers? There's lots of juicy discussion on the Writes4Women podcast.
To listen to all of the Writes4Women podcast episodes go to www...
2019-03-071h 03
Talking Aussie BooksEpisode 15: Talking Aussie Books With Penelope JanuAlthough fairly new to the Australian publishing scene, Penelope Janu has well and truly made her mark with three novels in two years as well as winning the XO Romance Prize in 2017 for her most recent novel, "On the Same Page" (Brio Books). Listen in as I chat to this clever lady and find out what inspires her writing, her reading habits and much more.
2019-02-1525 min
So You Want to be a WriterWRITER 248: Meet Penelope Janu, author of ‘On The Right Track’. And discover the one simple tip to get more writing done.Meet Penelope Janu, author of ‘On The Right Track’. Discover how to not irritate your local bookshop: a guide for authors and learn 1 simple tip to help you get more writing done. You’ll hear about how Graham Frizzell carves out a career writing about beer. We also have copies of ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ by Kevin Kwan to give away. Read the show notes. Email Valerie and Allison podcast@writerscentre.com.au. WritersCentre.com.au | AllisonTait.com | ValerieKhoo.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2018-09-031h 02
Narratives Library National EditionRomance in the Australian outbackPenelope Janu - In at the Deep End, Susan Lattwein - 'Arafura, Blodd, the Wet and Tears';- Lost in Kakadu by Kendall Talbot Three romance novelists go into the great wild outback of Australia and the ocean . Hear them read from their work and discuss it afterward. Music track from Kasey chambers 'Nullabor Song'.
2017-11-2727 min
So You Want to be a WriterWRITER 159: Meet Penelope Janu, author of 'In at the Deep End'Do I need an overseas literary agent? And meet Penelope Janu, author of ‘In at the Deep End’. Read the show notes. Connect with Valerie, Allison and listeners in the podcast community on Facebook Visit WritersCentre.com.au | AllisonTait.com | ValerieKhoo.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2017-03-1625 min
So You Want to be a WriterWRITER 150: Meet author and illustrator Tania McCartney, writer of 'Australian Story'Discover tips for writing great dialogue, why learning about your craft is vital (even for writing veterans), and how whiteboard planning can help your creative writing. Shoutout to AWC graduate Penelope Janu who landed a two-book deal. Learn the meaning of meretricious and meet author and illustrator Tania McCartney. Plus, why sharing other people's stuff is good for your author platform, and much more! Read the show notes. Connect with Valerie, Allison and listeners in the podcast community on Facebook Visit WritersCentre.com.au | AllisonTait.com | ValerieKhoo.comSee omnystudio.com/l...
2017-02-141h 07