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StoryFestStoryFest 2023 - Seriously Funny - Holly Wainwright, Jackie Bailey, Katharine Pollock, David HuntLaughter may be the best medicine, but comedy is the hardest thing to write. Leading authors Holly Wainwright (I Give my Marriage a Year), Jackie Bailey (The Eulogy) and Katharine Pollock (Her Fidelity) have tackled the task more successfully than most, and will take the stage with irreverent moderator David Hunt (Girt series) for what’s sure to be a lively and laughter filled session.
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Find us on Facebook and Instagram 2024-12-171h 02StoryFestStoryFest 2023 - You Must Ask That - Kirk Docker, Zaheda Ghani, Kirli Saunders, Michael Mohammed AhmadCreator of award-winning documentary series You Can’t Ask That, Kirk Docker brings his unique interviewing style to StoryFest when he explores the importance of giving voice to stories that need to be told with Zaheda Ghani, author of the Richell Prize shortlisted novel Pomegranate & Fig, recipient of the Western Sydney Emerging Writers Fellowship and Ambassador for Australia for UNHCR; proud Gunai woman, award-winning author, multidisciplinary artist and consultant Kirli Saunders (Bindi, Kindred); and Michael Mohammed Ahmad (The Other Half of You, The Lebs) award-winning author and founder of the Sweatshop Literacy Movement that empowers culturally and linguistically diverse communities...2024-11-201h 03
Minorities in PublishingMiP Live at StoryFest 2024 - Westport LibraryThis is a live recording of the Minorities in Publishing podcast hosted at The Westport Library on September 21st as part of the 2024 StoryFest line up. Audio was provided by Travis Bell (The Westport Library). StoryFest 2024 welcomed Jenn and fellow 2023 debut authors Don P. Hooper (True True) and Shannon C.F. Rogers (I'd Rather Burn Than Bloom and Eighteen Roses) about their respective year as debut authors in the young adult space. The group discusses expectations, surprises, and the ways they found community to help one another through a somewhat emotional, uplifting, and unpredictable time in their crea...2024-11-1245 minStoryFestStoryfest 2023 - Love a Good Story - Peter FitzSimons and Richard GloverAlmost 10 years ago, author and columnist Peter FitzSimons AM and broadcaster Richard Glover set a world record for the longest interview (24 hours). For StoryFest 2023, they reunite for a shorter, but no less wide-ranging discussion
about Peter’s latest publications (The Battle of Long Tan, The Opera House), his views on Australia today, and where we are headed tomorrow.
Storyfest Website - https://www.storyfest.org.au/
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Real Stories with Random WritersA story about surprise sheep at a book launch with Andrea LewisAndrea Lewis the director of StoryFest, the biggest children's literary festival in Australia, and she joins us on the podcast this week to share our stories about literary festivals. The find out more about the amazing work Andrea does you can visit...https://www.storyfest.com.au/Please review, rate, subscribe, follow and like the show. Your support will help us keep this podcast going.To find out more about R.A. Spratt visit raspratt.comTo find out more about Jacqueline Harvey visit jacquelineharvey.com.au2024-09-3052 minStoryFestStoryFest 2023 - Changing the Game - Clementine Ford & Wendy McCarthyWendy McCarthy and Clementine Ford come together in conversation to explore how ways of disrupting and breaking the system have changed - or if they have changed at all. What works, what doesn’t, and what’s required in future to address issues of inequality and injustice in Australian society? A must-attend session featuring two powerful but distinctly different voices from different generations.
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Find us on Facebook and Instagram 2024-09-171h 09StoryFestStoryfest 2023 - Do Songwriters Make the Best Storytellers? - Dave Warner, Frances Peters-Little, Katharine PollockKatharine Pollock (Her Fidelity and @thatrecordstoregirl) interviews former punk rocker and award-winning crime author Dave Warner (After the Flood), alongside Frances Peters-Little (Jimmy Little: A Yorta Yorta Man), about song-led stories and the impact of songwriting and music on the Australian narrative. Full of song and fascinating chat about songwriting, influences and inspiration, this is a session to sing about!
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Find us on Facebook and Instagram 2024-08-201h 05StoryFestStoryFest 2023 - Embracing a Life of Crime - Chris Hammer, Hayley Scrivenor, Dave WarnerNearly half of all Australians have read a crime, mystery or thriller novel in the past twelve months. Hear from some of the biggest names in Australian fictional crime writing when best-selling author Chris Hammer (Scrublands, The Tilt), Wollongong-based Hayley Scrivenor (Dirt Town), and former punk rocker turned crime writer Dave Warner (After the Flood) join journalist Philip Williams at StoryFest.
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What's Your Story#32 What's Your Story Podcast with Missy and Michelle - StoryfestWhat's Your Story | A Movement of Storytelling The What's Your Story collection https://www.thewhatsyourstory.com/ has a mission to inspire and uplift individuals through the transformative power of storytelling. By weaving together narratives that resonate with the human experience and grounded in faith, we aim to foster connections, spark hope, and empower others to embrace their own journeys with courage and conviction. WYS Speaker BureauA seamless solution for all your speaker needs. We house a collection of speakers for clients requiring motivational speakers, personal storytellers, inspiration, celebrity appearances, conference facilitators, or keynote speakers.2024-04-1721 min
What's Your Story#31 What's Your Story Podcast with Sonya WilliamsWhat's Your Story | A Movement of Storytelling The What's Your Story collection https://www.thewhatsyourstory.com/ has a mission to inspire and uplift individuals through the transformative power of storytelling. By weaving together narratives that resonate with the human experience and grounded in faith, we aim to foster connections, spark hope, and empower others to embrace their own journeys with courage and conviction. WYS Speaker BureauA seamless solution for all your speaker needs. We house a collection of speakers for clients requiring motivational speakers, personal storytellers, inspiration, celebrity appearances, conference facilitators, or keynote speakers.2024-04-1720 minStoryFestStoryFest 2023 - The Wonder of Words - Pip Williams & Michelle BarracloughPip Williams’ novel The Dictionary of Lost Words was the highest selling novel in Australia in 2022 and her follow-up, The Bookbinder of Jericho, is touted for similar success. In conversation with Michelle Barraclough, Pip discusses the motivations behind the novel, the magic of words - both common and those excluded from our everyday vocabulary - and why every word is so important.
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Facebook / Twitter / Instagram - @storyfestinc2024-01-191h 03StoryFestStoryFest 2023 - Where the Magic Lies - Robbie Arnott & Inga SimpsonJoin Robbie Arnott (Limberlost, The Rain Heron) and Inga Simpson (Willowman, The Last Woman in the World) for this intimate conversation between two of Australia’s leading authors with a shared love of our coast, our characters and our continent, as they explore how the magical properties of the natural world shape and shift their approach to storytelling.
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FEARMONGERSStoryFest'23 LIVE: Stephen Graham Jones and Cassandra Khaw Tell Their Real Ghost StoriesIt's FEARMONGERS...LIVE!!! Join Clay and very special guests Stephen Graham Jones (DON'T FEAR THE REAPER) and Cassandra Khaw (THE SALT GROWS HEAVY) for a LIVE episode in front of a rowdy audience at StoryFest 2023! 2023-11-081h 10
Stories from Real LifeLive from Wimberley StoryFestHost Melvin E. Edwards was the Master of Ceremonies during the Traditional Storytellers portion of the Wimberley (Texas) StoryFest over the weekend of October 12-14, 2023. He also interviewed various participants as they represented the theme of the weekend, which was "Story in all its forms." This episode is a brief summary of the singer-songwriters, filmmakers, and traditional storytellers. https://www.wimberleystoryfest.org/ Get full access to Melvin E. Edwards at storiesfromreallife.substack.com/subscribe2023-10-2426 min
Write On SCWhy You Should Attend StoryfestThis week I’m joined by Paul Davis, prize-winning journalist and Brown University grad. As a freelance writer and reporter, he has written for large and small newspapers from the Tampa Tribune to The New York Times. At the Providence Journal, he chaired the newspaper’s in-house writing committee. He won awards for his stories about the homeless, New England’s struggling fishermen, the Narragansett Indians and the working poor. The Journal submitted his seven-part series on the Rhode Island-South Carolina-West Africa slave trade for a Pulitzer Prize. Paul’s also our SCWA Vice President and chair of the Events...2023-08-0846 minStoryFestStoryFest 2023 - Live and LocalIn this fast-paced storytellers shootout, David Hunt
interviews six locals from the Shoalhaven who have recently published
their work. You’ll hear a little from each storyteller and find out why
you need their book on your shelf.
Featuring:
Patti Bartlett & Jenny Cleary - Five Villages
Helen Moody - Islands of the NSW South Coast
Marita Smith - Kindred Ties Trilogy
Julie Bozza - Writ in Blood
Robert Hollingworth - The Finding
Colin DeFries - Ulladulla Bush Poets
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WPKN Community RadioWestport Library on WPKN PODCAST July 31, 2023The Westport Library’s Open Book radio show today, co-hosted by Jennifer Bangser (Director of Community Partnership) and Alex Giannini (Associate Director of Programs) provided an overview of all the amazing events and programs happening at the Library, including new Verso University initiative and 6th Annual StoryFest, CT’s largest Literary festival.
Guests included:
Clay Chapman, author, podcaster, and screenwriter. Clay is the author of the horror novel Ghosteater and creator of the podcast Fearmongers. He is a multi-year participant at Storyfest.
Second guest are Ali Silva and Gus Rodriguez, creators and performers for Fireside Mystery Theatre, an award-winning podcast/thea...2023-08-0353 minStoryFestStoryFest 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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Words and Nerds: Authors, books and literature.Somerset Storyfest Special: JACQUELINE HARVEY with Dani Vee and James LaytonSomerset Storyfest Special: JACQUELINE HARVEY with Dani Vee and James Layton2023-03-3015 min
Words and Nerds: Authors, books and literature.Somerset Storyfest Special: TRISTAN BANCKS with Dani Vee and James LaytonSomerset Storyfest Special: TRISTAN BANCKS with Dani Vee and James Layton2023-03-3012 min
Words and Nerds: Authors, books and literature.Somerset Storyfest Special: SUSANNE GERVAY and Dani VeeSomerset Storyfest Special: SUSANNE GERVAY with Dani Vee2023-03-3017 min
Words and Nerds: Authors, books and literature.Somerset Storyfest Special: JOEL MCKERROW with Dani Vee and James LaytonSomerset Storyfest Special: JOEL MCKERROW with Dani Vee and James Layton2023-03-2915 min
Words and Nerds: Authors, books and literature.Somerset Storyfest Special: LOUISE PARK with Dani Vee and James LaytonSomerset Storyfest Special: LOUISE PARK with Dani Vee and James Layton2023-03-2919 minStoryFestStoryFest 2021 - Lost for Words with Patricia Ellis & Inga SimpsonLost for Words
The publication of the Dhurga Dictionary and Learner's Grammar in 2019 is the culmination of decades of work and a turning point in the revitalisation of one of the key indigenous languages on the NSW south coast. The journey began when Brinja-Yuin woman Kerry Boyenga, a teacher at Broulee Public School, approached the principal about teaching Dhurga as a language other than English. From these small beginnings, Kerry and her siblings, Waine Donovan and Patricia Ellis, developed the Dhurga language course as a Certificate 1 in Aboriginal Language/s, which they taught at TAFE campuses in...2022-09-2957 minStoryFestStoryFest 2021 - Brave New Worlds with Kate Mildenhall, Charlotte McConaghy & Inga SimpsonIn their latest novels, Charlotte McConaghy and Kate Mildenhall have imagined the future. One where climate change has resulted in mass extinctions of threatened species. The other, an Australia ruled by the ominously named The Department which tracks every move you make. They are both novels that ask questions about love, loyalty and what drives us to commit desperate acts. Join them as they discuss what setting a novel in the future allows a storyteller to do and the attraction of speculating about how the world might be.
Artists: Kate Mildenhall, Charlotte McConaghy
Host: Inga Simpson2022-09-0557 minStoryFestStoryFest 2021 - Brazen Hussies with Sue Maslin and Jane CaroBRAZEN HUSSIES reveals a revolutionary chapter in Australian history, when the bold women of the Women's Liberation Movement reignited Australia’s feminist revolution. Interweaving freshly uncovered archival footage, personal photographs, memorabilia and lively personal accounts from activists, BRAZEN HUSSIES shows us how a daring and diverse group of women joined forces to defy the status quo, demand equality and create profound social change - contributing to one of the greatest social movements of the 20th Century. Following the screening, producer Sue Maslin joins Jane Caro in a conversation exploring why it was so important to make this documentary now and...2022-07-2921 min
StoryFestStoryFest 2021 - Call of the Reed Warbler with Charles Massy and Jane McCredieSHOW NOTES
Charles Massy OAM gained a Bachelor of Science (Zoology, Human Ecology) at ANU, before going farming for 35 years, developing the prominent Merino sheep stud ‘Severn Park’. Concern at ongoing land degradation and humanity’s sustainability challenge saw him return to ANU to undertake a PhD in Human Ecology. Using his personal farming experience as a touchstone, Call of the Reed Warbler tells the real story behind industrial agriculture and the global profit-obsessed corporations driving it. Massy shows how innovative farmers are finding a new way, regenerating their land and witnessing astounding transformations that evidence the vital...2022-06-271h 00StoryFestStoryFest 2021 - Honeybee with Craig Silvey and Suzanne LealCraig Silvey is the author of the bestselling multi-award winning novel, Jasper Jones. Released in 2009, it went on to be turned into an acclaimed play and film.
His third novel, Honeybee, was published in 2020 and has already won legions of fans. Honeybee is a heartbreaking, life-affirming novel that throws readers headlong into a world of petty thefts, extortion plots, botched bank robberies, daring dog rescues and one spectacular drag show. It has garnered recognition from the independent booksellers market, winning the prestigious 2021 Indie Book Award for Fiction.
Join Craig Silvey as he discusses the inspiration behind...2022-06-011h 02
Stories in the key of GC's podcastEmmeline Anthony 'When This Becomes Enough'Emmeline Anthony is a student at Somerset College and performed this story as part of Storyfest 2020. Her story 'When This Becomes Enough' tackles an issue I know I felt when I was in my teens. Why go outside when I am totally comfortable inside my room? My perfectly safe space. I asked Emmeline, if her story was a song, what would the lyrics be? I then used her lysics to write the song in this episode. Thanks so much to Andrea Lewis and the Storyfest team and to all the staff and students a...2022-05-0508 minStoryFestStoryFest 2021 - "The Dressmaker's Secret" with Rosalie Ham & Nicole AbadeeIn her debut novel, The Dressmaker, Rosalie Ham introduced the world to the outback town Dungatar with its eccentric residents, petty politics and haute couture through the wonderful character, Tilly Dunnage. It became an international bestseller and its reputation cemented with the release of the film of the same name. But what happened to Tilly after she left town remained an unanswered question. That is, until last year with the release of The Dressmaker's Secret. Find out why Rosalie Ham wrote a sequel to her famous book, what challenges that posed and why she thinks these characters have lived on...2022-05-0259 min
Stories in the key of GC's podcastAyla Chirathivat-Geralds 'The Girl Who Loved the World'Ayla Chirathivat-Geralds loves the world and when the pandemic hit in 2020, she knew that she would not be going on an aeroplane for quite some time. But luckily for her she discovered that the place she calls home is a pretty wonderful place. This Stories in the Key of GC performance was presented at Somerset Storyfest 2022 held at the wonderful Somerset College on the Gold Coast. Thanks so much to Andrea Lewis and the Storyfest team for having us and especially to Ayla for writing and performing her story for this event. Thanks also to...2022-04-2910 minStoryFestStoryFest 2019 - Criminal Minds: Candice Fox, Michael Robotham & Christian WhiteChristian White, Candice Fox & Michael Robotham. Hosted by Meredith Jaffé.
One of the most well-attended sessions at StoryFest 2019 was Criminal Minds. With three hugely successful crime authors – Michael Robotham, Candice Fox and Christian White – it’s not hard to see why. Meredith Jaffé spoke to the crime-writing trio about what goes on inside their minds when coming up with their storylines. And some of the answers (including an inter-galactic slug!) might surprise you. As a bonus the audience was treated to readings from each author’s latest book.2022-04-081h 39
Words and Nerds: Authors, books and literature.474. Somerset Storyfest with Andrea Lewis & Dani VeeSomerset Storyfest with Andrea Lewis & Dani Vee2022-03-0522 min
Bookmarked by StoryfestEpisode 13 | Ursula DubosarskyGrant Peel in conversation with Ursula Dubosarsky, co-hosted by year 11 Somerset College student Isabel van der Walt.
In this episode, we discuss Ursula's appointment as the Australian Children's Laureate for 2020–2021, how the pandemic changed the way the Laureate delivered its programs and where does the mysteriousness of writing come from.2022-01-2415 minStoryFestStoryFest 2021 - "Truth is Trouble" with Wendy Harmer, Malcolm Knox, Nikki Gemmell, David HuntFreedom of expression is often touted as the right of individuals to espouse publicly views that were once held privately. No more so than in times where social media has dominated the public conversation on everything from sexuality, race, religion, politics and monarchy. But what responsibilities are inherent in the phrase ‘free speech’ and how hard is it to put the truth at the centre of the public discourse?
Artists: Malcolm Knox, Nikki Gemmell, David Hunt
Host: Wendy Harmer
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Bookmarked by StoryfestEpisode 12 | Bruce WhatleyIn conversation with Bruce Whatley and co-hosted alongside somerset college student, Camilla Guthrie.
In this episode, we talk about the differences in illustration styles depending on the age of the reader, why changing up which hand you draw with can help to spark creativity and the odd places book ideas come from.
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Bookmarked by StoryfestEpisode 11 | Isobelle CarmodyYear 9 Somerset College students Summer Edgley and Hayeon Byun in conversation with Isobelle Carmody. In this episode, these incredible students tackle some big and difficult topics. The discussion touches on how climate change can affect our mental health and the burden this can take on the younger generations, how activism and vulnerability go hand in hand and how being a writer is an extension of one’s own inner and outer worlds. Don't worry it's not all heavy and gloomy, there's also a whole lot of hope bombs too!
*Trigger warning* This podcast episode discusses issues that ma...2021-12-0827 minStoryFestStoryFest 2021 "The Golden Maze" - Richard Fidler & Nicole AbadeeThe Golden Maze - Richard Fidler in conversation with Nicole Abadee
Richard Fidler first visited Prague in 1989, the moment in history when the decrepit police state was being overthrown by its people in what became known as the Velvet Revolution. The experience never left him. Thirty years later, Fidler returned to Prague to uncover the glorious and grotesque history of Europe's most instagrammed and uncanny city. And, in his inimitable style, he has brought story and history together in a personally curated history of one of the world’s most magical cities, Prague. Beloved ABC broadcaster and be...2021-11-181h 03
Bookmarked by StoryfestEpisode 10 | Short & CurlyIn conversation with Carl Smith, Kyla Slaven and Matt Beard of the hit ABC podcast Short & Curly!
In this episode, we talk ethics and consider how to frame life's biggest and trickiest questions in ways that are fun and imaginative for kids, the nuts and bolts of what it takes to create a podcast about ethics and why audio, like podcasts, is such a great medium for every type of thinker and learner.2021-11-1621 min
The Story ColliderInspiring: Stories about telling #MyScienceStoryPlease note: this episode’s stories contain discussion of suicide and mental illness.This week, we present two stories about the people in our lives who inspired us not only to love science, but to find our place and reach our full potential within it. With this episode, we also kick off our end-of-year fundraising campaign! Find out more here. If there’s someone who inspired your science story, you can honor them with a donation to The Story Collider in their name.Part 1: On her first day as a music therapist, Jude Treder-Wolff realizes the...2021-11-1235 minStoryFestStoryFest 2021 "Upturn: A Better Normal After Covid-19" - Tanya Plibersek & Jane CaroIf you had asked most people before covid hit our shores, they would have told you there was no way that school children could shift overnight to online learning; that it was impossible for banks to offer mortgage holidays; impossible to double unemployment benefits; impossible to house rough sleepers or put a hold on evictions; impossible to offer wages subsidies and definitely impossible to get Australians to stay home from the beach and the pub. But we did it.
In Upturn Tanya Plibersek has brought together some of the country's most interesting thinkers who are ready to...2021-10-191h 05
Bookmarked by StoryfestEpisode 9 | Tim CopeGrant Peel in conversation with Tim Cope, co-hosted by year 11 Somerset College student Izzy Chang.
In this episode, we discuss Tim's life of adventure, writing and film, his many years of travel throughout Russia, Mongolia, and Central Asia together with the various modes of transport Tim used for travel - bicycle, rowboat, skis, horse and camel to name a few. Tim also talks us through his love of getting to know people in their home environments by travelling in traditional and local ways.2021-10-1811 minStoryFestStoryfest 2019 "The Art of Forgetting"In a live version of his popular 2017 TedX talk, The Art of Forgetting, David Hunt argues that in order for Australia to understand who we are, we must embrace the good and bad in our history.
David is the author of the bestselling, award-winning, Girt: The Unauthorised History of Australia and the sequel, True Girt. He writes regularly about Australia’s past for the national newspapers and talks about the same on radio and in his podcast Rum, Rebels and Ratbags. He is also the presenter for Foxtel History Channel’s 2019 documentary series, Aussie Inventions That Changed the...2021-10-0253 minStoryFestStoryfest 2019 "Searching Out the Bundian Way"Naturalist, poet and seasoned bushwalker John Blay worked for over a decade to uncover the Bundian Way, a 380-kilometre ancient pathway from Mount Kosciuszko to the New South Wales far south coast, used by both the Aboriginal people of the area and the earliest British arrivals. John collaborated with the Eden Aboriginal Land Council to survey and researching the history of the ancient pathway. Thanks to their efforts, today the Bundian Way is heritage listed. But what is it about the Bundian Way that makes it less like a walk and more like a pilgrimage? Hosted by Inga Simpson2021-10-0250 minStoryFestStoryfest 2019 "We're Not Getting Any Younger"They call it the Sandwich Generation. Adult children juggling children of their own, work and ageing parents. In her latest book, journalist Amal Awad reveals society’s discomfort with the stark realities of ageing, disease and death in a culture that celebrates eternal youth. As a GP, Joanna Nell knows only too well what ageing looks like. Drawing on personal experience, these two writers share insights into what we are facing as our parents age, as we age, and how to navigate that path with compassion and humour. Hosted by Pamela Cook.
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Candice Fox
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...2021-10-011h 00StoryFestStoryfest 2019 "Weaving History through Stories"Female highwaywomen and the Estonian underground may not sound like they have much in common but each reveals a story of women tested by adversity. One when transported to Australia where she must forge a new life and a new identity. The other when Stalin’s brutal red army crushes everything in its path. Join Lauren Chater, author of the bestseller The Lace Weaver and Meg Keneally with her debut solo novel Fled, an epic adventure based on the extraordinary life of convict Mary Bryant, as they discuss the amazing woman at the centre of their stories. Hosted by Ni...2021-10-0159 minStoryFestStoryfest 2019 "Becoming a Bestseller"Natasha Lester swapped a career in marketing to become a writer. Her first two novels were works of literary fiction but Lester found her passions lay in writing historical fiction. Since 2016, she has published a string of novels but it is The Paris Seamstress that rocketed Lester to international acclaim. She chats with Suzanne Leal about the journey, the surprises, the joys and the secrets to her success.
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Bookmarked by StoryfestEpisode 8 | Caroline GrahamGrant Peel in conversation with Journalist Caroline Graham, co-hosted by year 11 Somerset College students Eden Dourat and Olivia Thaning.
In this episode, we discuss the process of creating journalistic podcasts, Caroline's recently released book Larrimah which she co-authored with journalist Kylie Stevenson - based on their Walkley Award-winning podcast Lost in Larrimah.2021-09-2911 minStoryFestStoryfest 2019 "The Power of Sound"David Hunt’s narration of Girt is one of Audible Australia's bestselling audio books of all time. Rolling Stone declared his Australian history podcast, Rum, Rebels & Ratbags, one of 2016’s hottest podcasts. Katherine Collette documented her path to publication in The First Time Podcast. Allison Tait is co-host, of the top-rating podcast So You Want To Be A Writer. Join them as they discuss why the publishing industry is no longer just about printing books and why we're turning to sound. Hosted by Pamela Cook.
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Fa...2021-09-281h 02StoryFestStoryFest 2021 "Love Objects" - Emily Maguire & Caroline BaumIn this chat with Caroline Baum, Emily Maguire talks about love and family, betrayal and forgiveness, and the things we do to fill our empty spaces.
About Love Objects...
Nic is a forty-five-year-old trivia buff, amateur nail artist and fairy godmother to the neighbourhood's stray cats. She's also the owner of a decade's worth of daily newspapers, enough clothes and shoes to fill Big W three times over and a pen collection which, if laid end-to-end, would probably circle her house twice. Every Sunday, she meets her beloved niece Lena for lunch. Except for one...2021-09-171h 00
Bookmarked by StoryfestEpisode 7 | Recorded Live at SWELL Fringe - Art Therapy Panel DiscussionFor this episode, we’ve teamed up with SWELL Fringe Festival to deliver a special episode recorded LIVE at local institution Dust Temple.
Join us as guest host Belinda Raposo dissects Art Therapy with panellists – Anna Ward (Arts Therapist); Shelly Kelly (2021 SWELL artist and researcher); and John Anthony Forno (2021 SWELL artist).
*Trigger warning* This podcast episode discusses issues that may cause distress to some listeners and includes topics of mental health issues, drug and alcohol addiction and childhood trauma. It is advised that young people listen with an adult present.2021-09-071h 36StoryFestStoryfest 2019 "Accidental Feminists"Born in the 50s and 60s, they faced the future armed with the pill, free education and the chance to earn their own paycheque. But it's been a long row to hoe and there's still plenty of work to do to make this a better, fairer world. Join Jane Caro in conversation with Meredith Jaffe as they discuss Jane’s book "Accidental Feminists" - the story of a generation of women who unintentionally changed the world.
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Facebook / Twitter / Instagram - @storyfestinc...2021-08-241h 00StoryFest2021 StoryFest - Markus Zusak - The Books That Change UsThe Opening Night event at StoryFest 2021 featured the inaugural Garry Evans Memorial Address, delivered by StoryFest patron and international bestselling author, Markus Zusak.
In the spirit of the late, great Garry Evans - South Coast bookseller, publisher, and booklover extraordinaire - Markus spoke about and read from the books that opened up entire new worlds, and made him want to be a writer.
Introduction by David Hunt.
Content Warning: Contains swearing.
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StoryFest2018 STORYFEST LAUNCH with Markus Zusak and Suzanne LealWelcome to the Storyfest Podcast where you can hear recordings of the thought-provoking, inspiring and sometimes hilarious sessions from StoryFest, a biennial storytelling festival held in the Milton-Mollymook-Ulladulla region on the NSW south coast.
In this episode, literary superstar Markus Zusak chats with Suzanne Leal about his career, love of the south coast and writing his most recent bestselling novel "Bridge of Clay."
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Bookmarked by StoryfestEpisode 6 | Zoe & Georgia Norton LodgeGrant Peel in conversation with creative sister duo Zoe & Georgia Norton Lodge, co-hosted by year 11 Somerset College student Isabel van der Walt.
We discuss the art of sisterly collaboration, how to gain your scribble confidence when learning how to draw and what the differences are between writing books compared to writing for television.
2021-08-1823 min
Writer's Book Club PodcastMeredith JaffeThis month I had a lovely long chat with Meredith Jaffe about her latest novel The Dressmakers of Yarrandarrah Prison.In this episode, Meredith takes us on the journey from first draft, through to structural and copy edits and finally to finished novel. She talked about writing multiple points of view with an ensemble cast of characters, the concept of head hopping, the unusual drafting process she used for her next novel and how she seeds backstory throughout the narrative.Remember there can be spoilers in this podcast, so...2021-08-011h 27
Bookmarked by StoryfestEpisode 5 | Shock TherapyIn conversation with Hayden Jones and Sam Foster of Shock Therapy Productions, co-hosted by year 11 Somerset College student Marc Hagan.
In this episode we discuss the process of creating contemporary performance and the art of collaboration, the origins of the name Shock Therapy and how art can uniquely inspire, but also provoke in ways that are meaningful.
Sam and Hayden also shed light on ways artists can diversifying their practice through entrepreneurial means while also maintaining creative integrity of their work.2021-07-2818 min
Bookmarked by StoryfestEpisode 4 | Will Kostakis & Lili WilkinsonGrant Peel in conversation with Will Kostakis & Lili Wilkinson, co-hosted by year 9 Somerset College student Hayeon Byun. In this episode we discuss the process of writing, the sometimes silly places story ideas come from and the awkward first time meeting of Lili and Will.
2021-07-0615 min
Bookmarked by StoryfestEpisode 3 | Andrew Daddo & Stephen Michael KingGrant Peel in conversation with Andrew Daddo and Stephen Michael King and co-hosted alongside Somerset College students, sisters Camilla and Matilda Guthrie.
In this episode we talk about their collaboration on the Atticus van Tasticus book series, why pirates are so timeless and how sandcastles can help to spark creativity.2021-06-1614 min
Bookmarked by StoryfestEpisode 2 | Evelyn AraluenGrant Peel in conversation with Evelyn Araluen and co-hosted alongside year 9 Somerset College student Summer Edgley.
Evelyn is the co-editor of Overland literary journal. She is also a poet, an educator, and a researcher working with Indigenous literature. In this conversation, Evelyn reflects on the importance of literary journals, the literary landscape in Australia, and her debut poetry collection, Dropbear.
2021-05-2718 min
Bookmarked by StoryfestEpisode 1 | Jess Hill & Susanne GervayThis is a must-listen episode with two of Australia’s most prolific authors and activists - working in areas of anti-bullying and domestic violence prevention - the launch of this episode coincides with Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Month, together with last night’s airing of Jess Hills landmark three-part SBS series ‘See What You Made Me Do’ based on her book of the same name. Hosted by Storyfest Festival Director and CEO Andrea Lewis.
*Trigger warning* This podcast episode discusses issues that may cause distress to some and includes topics of domestic abuse and family violence. It is ad...2021-05-0623 min
Tell The Damn StoryTell The Damn Story #149: HOW TO TELL THE DAMN STORY SUMMER SERIES (Part 4) The Pros & Perilous Cons of PromotingIt's episode four, so we added TIPS galore!
That's right week 4 is here and so are Alex and Chris with the final component of their month-long creative writing workshop, “HOW TO TELL THE DAMN STORY SUMMER SERIES.”
Once again, Pop culture king Caseen Gaines and spoken word poet and children’s book creator Toney Jackson have returned. So did slam poet winning, co-founder of BlackNerdProblems, and author, OMAR HOLMON.
They're all here to discuss the Perils of Promotions - getting yourself and product out there.
So sit back and enjoy this SUPER super...2020-07-261h 55Tell The Damn StoryTell The Damn Story #148: HOW TO TELL THE DAMN STORY SUMMER SERIES (Part 3) EDITING = Clear, Cut, DeleteThe Boys Are Back -- With Back Up!
It's the THIRD WEEK, And Alex and Chris are back with Part 3 of their month-long supersize workshop, the “HOW TO TELL THE DAMN STORY SUMMER SERIES.” Pop culture king Caseen Gaines and spoken word poet and children’s book creator Toney Jackson have returned. This time we added on some slam poet winning, co-founder of BlackNerdProblems, and author of the new book, "WE WERE ALL SOMEONE ELSE YESTERDAY," OMAR HOLMON.
Now it's time to discuss The editing process! How to get down and get the work done. Remember th...2020-07-191h 30Tell The Damn StoryTell The Damn Story #147: HOW TO TELL THE DAMN STORY SUMMER SERIES (Part 2) - Getting The Work DoneThe Boys Are Back in Town!
This week, Alex and Chris are back with Part 2 of their month-long workshop, the “HOW TO TELL THE DAMN STORY SUMMER SERIES.”
Pop culture king Caseen Gaines and spoken word poet and children’s book creator Toney Jackson have returned. This time they'll discuss getting the BUTTS in the SEATS! How to get down and get the work done.
Remember this series takes up episodes 146, 147, 148, and 149, creating an opportunity for us to use episode 150 as StoryFest (the three-sectioned, weekend long interview clips package). That would be a cool way t...2020-07-121h 29