Podcast appearances and mentions of belinda murrell

BEST OF SERIES 2024 - Belinda Murrell and Dani Vee

Allison interviews popular children's author Belinda Murrell about her new junior fiction series THE DAREDEVIL PRINCESS, her long career and writing in a changing world. Plus, details of our exciting special event.Read the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextread.com Connect with Allison, Megan and the Your Kid's Next Read Community on Facebook Visit allisontait.com | childrensbooksdaily.com | yourkidsnextread.com.au

Belinda Murrell and Dani Vee chat about Belinda's new series Daredevil Princess, nineteen years of publishing with Penguin Random House, what makes a successful series and feminism.

TAKEOVER: Belinda Murrell & Kristin Darell

Children's author Belinda Murrell on her latest novel 'The Silver Sea' and a career spanning more than 35 books. Where did collective nouns originate and techniques on how to make your character drive the story forward when writing fiction. Also, win copies of 'Wish You Were Here' by Karly Lane. 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.

Belinda Murrell with Dani Vee: The Silver Sea

In our third Book Week Bonus episode (our series of mini episodes celebrating Book Week all month long!), we meet the curator of the Kids and YA Festival at the event itself - wonderful author Belinda Murrell! Get the lowdown on one of the kids' book industry's most loved festivals, bringing together publishers, authors, illustrators and book lovers in a day full of inspiring panels, pitch sessions and networking. Plus hear all about Belinda's own writing career, including her latest middle grade release The Silver Sea! Read the show notes: https://www.onemorepagepodcast.com/ Email us at: onemorepagepodcast@gmail.com Find us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/onemorepageAU Twitter: www.twitter.com/onemorepageau Instagram: www.instagram.com/onemorepageau

In our second Book Week Bonus episode (yes, we're celebrating Book Week throughout the entire month of August!) we have another author interview recorded at the recent Kids and YA Festival, held at Writing NSW in Sydney and curated by author Belinda Murrell. This time, hear from super-accomplished kids and YA author (and recent Survivor contestant!) Wai Chim. Hear more about her writing career, books like The Surprising Power of a Good Dumpling, Freedom Swimmer and more! Read the show notes: https://www.onemorepagepodcast.com/ Email us at: onemorepagepodcast@gmail.com Find us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/onemorepageAU Twitter: www.twitter.com/onemorepageau Instagram: www.instagram.com/onemorepageau

To celebrate Book Month (because we all know the Book Week festivities really go all month long!), we have a series of episodes coming to you throughout August! Team OMP recently attended the amazing Kids and YA Festival held at Writing NSW in Sydney, curated by author Belinda Murrell. On the day, Kate interviewed several of the authors who spoke at the festival, and the first of these was Deb Abela. In our first Book Week Bonus episode, hear a fascinating chat with one of the Australian kids' book industry's most beloved authors. Discover more about her brand new middle grade release, The Book of Wondrous Possibilities, insights into her writing life and lots more! Read the show notes: https://www.onemorepagepodcast.com/ Email us at: onemorepagepodcast@gmail.com Find us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/onemorepageAU Twitter: www.twitter.com/onemorepageau Instagram: www.instagram.com/onemorepageau

Megan and Allison spend 10 minutes with award-winning author Belinda Murrell, chatting about her new book ‘The Silver Sea', how to create immersive fantasy worlds, and why time-slip novels are great for broadening kids' reading horizons. Plus, Allison is now a YouTuber and Megan shares the secrets of being a brilliant book gifter. Read the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextread.comConnect with Allison, Megan and the Your Kid's Next Read Community on FacebookVisit allisontait.com | childrensbooksdaily.com | yourkidsnextread.com

Building Career Longevity: Publicity, social media, marketing and resilience How do you build a thriving writing career in a rapidly changing industry? How do you help make your books sell? These highly successful professionals discuss the business of publishing including creating dynamic author platforms, social media, dealing with publishers and booksellers, advances and royalties, diverse income streams, and building resilience. With Dot Tonkin, Paul Macdonald, Mick Elliott and Belinda Murrell (chair).

Writing with Passion Deborah Abela talks about the highs and lows of her career, her passions, inspiration and writing process, building a career as a children's writer, things she wished she'd known when she started out, pivoting during the pandemic, and being part of a writing community. In conversation with Belinda Murrell.

Welcome to This Glorious Mess Big Kids. A twice-weekly look at parenting as it really is - confusing, exhausting, inspiring, funny, and full of surprises. So many surprises! Are you trying to find a good book for your kids this summer?  Maybe you've got a keen reader who reads just about everything? Or a kid who never picks up a book? Today Holly and Andrew are joined by Allison Tait, bestselling author and podcaster to share her summer read recommendations for kids of all ages, interests and levels. Plus this week's parenting mentor's question, what to do when your kid is starting at a new school?  THE END BITS You can hear more of Allison on her podcast, Your Kids Next Read and join the Your Kids Next Read Facebook community here. LINKS ALL THE BOOKS WE MENTIONED (AND MORE)  Picture books Searching for Cicadas by Lesley Gibbes, illustrated by Lesley Watson 4+ (read together or 7+ read alone) Somebody's Land by Adam Goodes and Ellie Laing. Illustrated by David Hardy (read together or 7+ read alone) Book of Curious Birdsby Jennifer Cossins The Encyclopedia of Peculiar Pairs by Sami Bayly Junior fiction (Ages 5 - 8)  School of Monsters by Sally Rippin (series) (5+) What Zola Did by Melina Marchetta (seres) (6+) Sporty Kids  and Besties by Felice Arena and illustrated by Tom Jellett  (6+) The First Scientists by Corey Tutt, illustrated by Blak Douglas Junior Fiction (Ages 8 - 10)  Click and Clash graphic novel series by Kayla Miller  The Book Of Australian Trees by Inga Simpson and illustrated by Alicia Rogerson The Australia Survival Guide by George Ivanoff Junior Fiction (Ages 9 -13) Graphic novels Sisters, Ghosts, Babysitters Club by Raina Telgeimeir Pie In The Sky, Pawcasso,Fly on the Wall by Remy Lai Verse novels The Little Wave by Pip Harry Mina And The Whole Wide World by Sherryl Clark, art by Briony Stewart Strong storylines Kensy and Max series by Jacqueline Harvey Missing And The Book of Chanceby Sue Whiting Twitch by M. G. Leonard The Fire Star by A. L. Tait Escape Marcie Gill and the Caravan Park Catby Monica McInerney Eliza Vanda's Button Box by Emily Rodda Elsewhere Girls by Emly Gale and Nova Weetman Funny Kid series by Matt Stanton The Right Way To Rock by Nat Amoore Pippa's Island by Belinda Murrell. Outdoors Your Wild Journal by Brooke Davis Young Adult  Illuminae (series) and Aurora Cycle (series) by Amie Kaufman and Jay Kristoff Ghost Bird by Lisa Fuller Catching Teller Crow by Ambelin and Ezekiel Kwaymullina  Dark Rise by C. S. Pacat Terciel and Elinor by Garth Nix The Boy From The Mish by Gary Lonesborough  You Were Made For Me and What I Like About Me by Jenna Guillame Can't Say It Went To Plan by Gabrielle Tozer Social Queue by Kay Kerr  How To Repaint a Life by Steven Herrick  The F Team by Rawah Arja  GET IN TOUCH Feedback? We're listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at tgm@mamamia.com.au CREDITS Hosts:Holly Wainwright & Andrew Daddo Guest: Allison Tait Audio Production: Rhiannon Mooney Producer: Mikayla Floriano  Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. Just by reading our articles or listening to our podcasts, you're helping to fund girls in schools in some of the most disadvantaged countries in the world - through our partnership with Room to Read. We're currently funding 300 girls in school every day and we aim to get to 1,000. Find out more at mamamia.com.au  Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Belinda Murrell chats to Dani Vee about The Golden Tower.

Four writers discuss the ways their writing practice has changed after 2020, and COVID-19.

Today on Middle Grade Mavens, Pamela chats to Catherine Doyle, author of "The Storm Keepers Battle," book 3 in the Storm Keepers Trilogy and Julie chats to Belinda Murrell, author of "The Golden Tower." About Catherine's Book: The Storm Keepers Battle: Fionn Boyle, Storm Keeper of Arranmore, is facing the fight of his life. The terrifying all- powerful sorceress Morrigan has been raised from the dead and has sealed off the island from all help. Fionn is the only thing that stands between her and a dark future. He's got to find a way to defeat her. But there are some terrible choices in store for Fionn as the dark sorcerer begins to take his nearest and dearest for her own. With only two candles left to burn, will Fionn master his powers in time to stop her? Author Links: Home | catherinedoylebooks Want this at your local library? Here's what you will need! Author: Catherine Doyle Title: The Storm Keepers Battle Format: Book Publisher: Bloomsbury Date: 30 March 2021 ISBN: 9781526607966 About Belinda's Book: The Golden Tower: In her wildest dreams, Sophie never thought she might be kidnapped by a cat and taken to a world of flying horses and wonder – but also magic, mystery and danger! Transported to the land of Tuscia, Sophie accidentally saves the daughter of a wealthy family and is swept along on their journey to the Golden Tower. Now she is the only one standing between sisters Isabella and Bia and the terrible fate their stepmother has planned. Sophie doesn’t think she is brave enough, but with the help of a talking cat, a stableboy and some very tiny mischief-makers, she might be able to save the day. Author Links: Home · Belinda Murrell Want this at your local library? Here's what you will need! Author: Belinda Murrell Title: The Golden Tower Format: Book Publisher: Puffin Date: 2 March 2021 ISBN: 9781760897093 To learn more about the Mavens, head on over to https://www.middlegradepodcast.com Or to find Julie online drop by https://www.julieannegrassobooks.com And for Pamela online find her at https://www.ueckerman.net Have a question or comment? Email us at mavens@middlegradepodcast.com To learn what books are in the pipeline, follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/middlegrademavens --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/middlegrademavens/message

Today on Middle Grade Mavens, Pamela reviews, "Storm Keepers' Battle," by Catherine Doyle, and "The Vanishing at the Very Small Castle," By Jackie French, and Julie reviews, "The Golden Tower," by Belinda Murrell. Author Links: Home | catherinedoylebooks Want this at your local library? Here's what you will need! Author: Catherine Doyle Title: The Storm Keepers' Battle Format: Book Publisher: Bloomsbury Date: 30 March 2021 ISBN: 9781526607966 Author Links: Home · Belinda Murrell Want this at your local library? Here's what you will need! Author: Belinda Murrell Title: The Golden Tower Format: Book Publisher: Puffin Date: 2 March 2021 ISBN: 9781760897093 Author Links: Home | jackie-french Want this at your local library? Here's what you will need! Author: Jackie French Title: The Vanishing at the Very Small Castle Format: Book Publisher: Harper Collins Date: April 7, 2021 ISBN: 9781460757734 To learn more about the Mavens, head on over to https://www.middlegradepodcast.com Or to find Julie online drop by https://www.julieannegrassobooks.com And for Pamela online find her at https://www.ueckerman.net Have a question or comment? Email us at mavens@middlegradepodcast.com To learn what books are in the pipeline, follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/middlegrademavens --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/middlegrademavens/message

Brave New Women hosted by Cecilia Poullain“I'm particularly drawn to telling the stories of women who have been unjustly forgotten by history.   Many of my historical novels are bibliographic fiction.  I tell the lives of women who once really lived and who have been unfairly ignored, whose voices have been silenced, whose achievements have been lost.” - Kate Forsyth   Dr Kate Forsyth is an internationally recognised author and poet.  She has published 45 books, including historical novels, children's books and books of poetry.  She has won numerous awards for her work, including the Australian Aurealis Award for Excellence in Speculative Fiction (five times) and the American Library Association Prize for her best-known novel, “Bitter Greens”.  Her latest book, “Searching for Charlotte” about her ancestor, Charlotte Waring Atkinson, co-authored with her sister, Belinda Murrell, has been shortlisted for the Australian Indies Prize for Non-Fiction.  Kate talks about her journey in becoming a writer, the evolution of her creative process, the fights she had with her mother about becoming a professional writer, the reality of being a writer and a wife and mother, and how she and her sister organised themselves in writing “Searching for Charlotte”.Kate historical fiction is about women who have been written out of history.  She talks about some of the most striking of these, including the woman who was the creator of many of the Grimms fairy tales. The interview finishes with one of the most beautiful, moving calls I have ever heard to have the courage to do what we love.  For the record: this interview implies that my parents forced me into a career that was not right for me. This was not the case. They have been ever-supporting and ever-encouraging. You can find out more about Kate Forsyth here:  kateforsyth.com.auI am running a free webinar - "Women Empower Women" - on Tuesday 27 April.  Check it out here:  https://mailchi.mp/ac893611d578/gu7xgku6p7I would love to hear any comments you might have on this episode and respond to any questions.  You can find me on the Brave New World Facebook page, on Linkedin or on my website:  www.ceciliapoullain.comCecilia PoullainFounder of Brave New WomenCoach - Empowering Women to Find their VoiceMusic:  Stephen Marquis www.songsta.com.auEditing: Talal BourokiCecilia PoullainFounder of Brave New WomenCoach - Empowering Women to Find their Voice

This week I interviewed Australian authors (and sisters!) Kate Forsyth and Belinda Murrell about their latest book, Searching for Charlotte. Searching for Charlotte is a biblio-memoir that chronicles Kate and Belinda's journey of writing about their ancestor, Charlotte Waring Atkinson, the author of Australia's first children's book. We chat about connecting to history, how exciting research can be, and the importance of storytelling. Hope you enjoy! Our book club pick for February is Grown by Tiffany D. Jackson. This is a YA contemporary novel about fame and power, with a slice of murder mystery on the side. Make sure you check out the content warnings for this book here. I'll be discussing this on the 28th of February, and I hope you read along with me! For more links and resources, plus a full transcription of this episode, check out my website Angourie's Library. Buy Searching for Charlotte here Follow Kate! Website, Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook Follow Belinda! Website, Instagram, and Facebook Black Lives Matter resources Pay the Rent My Instagram, Goodreads and StoryGraph The Community Library's Instagram Cover artwork is by Ashley Ronning Ashley's Instagram, website, and printing studio website

The Writes4Women Podcast comes full circle with this episode featuring the best selling and multi-talented sister authors Kate Forsyth and Belinda Murrell. Kate and Belinda were the very first guests Pam and Kel had on the W4W podcast 3 years ago, where they discussed a project they were excited about bringing to life together over coming years. A non-fiction book about their ancestor, Charlotte Waring Atkinson. Charlotte carries the mantel of having written the first ever picture book and holds a special place in Australian literary history.  3 years later they are back on the podcast to talk about the culmination of that dream, the release of their book "Searching for Charlotte": It could not be more fitting that this is the last interview for 2020 and the end of an era for W4W.  SHOWNOTES: Writes4Women www.writes4women.com Facebook @writes4women Twitter / Instagram @w4wpodcast W4W Patreon https://www.writes4women.com/support-us-on-patreon Belinda Murrell https://belindamurrell.com.au Facebook @belinda.murrell.5 Insta @belinda_murrell Kate Forsyth https://kateforsyth.com.au Facebook @kate.forsyth.79 Insta @kate_forsyth_Message Pamela Cook www.pamelacook.com.au Facebook @pamelacookauthor Twitter @PamelaCookAU Listen Up Podcasting (Kel Butler) www.listenuppodcasting.com.au Facebook @kelbutler / @listenuppodcasting Twitter @KelB   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

180 years ago, Australia's first children's book was published by an anonymous writer known only as “a lady long resident in NSW.” The identity of the author was one of Australia's most puzzling literary mysteries until 1981 when was finally given a name – Charlotte Waring Atkinson. I'm so happy to be chatting with Kate Forsyth and Belinda Murrell, sisters who are both celebrated authors in their own right. Kate and Belinda grew up on stories about Charlotte's life as she was their great-great-great-great grandmother. In Searching for Charlotte, Kate and Belinda started a journey of discovery that investigates family history, writing and motherhood. More importantly they have shone a light on Charlotte Waring Atkinson, her achievements and her importance in the world of Australian and women's literature.Kate Forsyth is an award winning author of adult, young adult and children's literature. Named one of Australia's Favourite 15 Novelists, Kate has a Doctorate of Creative Arts in fairy tale studies, and is also an accredited master storyteller with the Australian Guild of Storytellers.https://www.kateforsyth.com.auBelinda Murrell, a travel journalist, technical writer and public relations consultant is a bestselling, internationally published children's author with a history of writing in her family that spans over 200 years. https://www.belindamurrell.com.au-The Good Girl Confessional Podcast is part of WB40 - Women Beyond Forty Follow the revolution:www.wb40.comhttps://www.instagram.com/womenbeyondfortyhttps://www.instagram.com/thegoodgirlconfessional

We all want to know where we have come from. For sister-authors Belinda Murrell and Kate Forsyth they knew their family's history from tales handed down from one story-telling generation to another. But then one day they decided to document the full history of their great great great great grandmother; the woman who wrote Australia's first children's book.Searching for Charlotte is a book that the sisters wrote together, including one research trip to England accompanied by their daughters. Belinda and Kate talk about the experience of working together, and the story of their extraordinary family.

Charlotte was Australia's first children's author. She came to the colony of NSW from London in 1826, and now her trailblazing, tragic and dramatic life story has been written by her descendants, Kate Forsyth and Belinda Murrell

‘Just one scribbled note from Marcie Muir led us to this amazing discovery … If we hadn’t had that serendipitous moment where Belinda [Murrell] was discovering in one book that Charlotte [Waring Atkinson] had written more than one published work, and then I almost simultaneously found this note, we would never have put the two things together and made that amazing discovery … It was a series of astonishing, serendipitous findings that led us to many of our most exciting insights.’ - Kate Forsyth. Join bestselling authors Kate Forsyth and Belinda Murrell for the second installment of their pre-recorded, two-part author talk – a discussion about researching and finding collection material at the National Library, as they had to do when writing their new book, ‘Searching for Charlotte’.

Charlotte was Australia's first children's author. She came to the colony of NSW from London in 1826, and now her trailblazing, tragic and dramatic life story has been written by her descendants, Kate Forsyth and Belinda Murrell

Kate Forsyth and Belinda Murrell are the sisters behind the latest NLA Publishing title, ‘Searching for Charlotte’. Join the bestselling authors as they discuss the process of writing a book and what ‘Searching for Charlotte’ means to them in part one of this two-part author talk.

Welcome to our second CYA Conference special! This fantastic annual conference in Brisbane, held by Tina Clark and team, features inspiring workshops, talks and panels. The conference also offers many opportunities for emerging writers and illustrators, like manuscript assessments with top publishers plus the fabulous CYA Competition. In this event special, we meet superstar author Belinda Murrell, behind kids' book hits like Pippa's Island, Lulu Bell and her middle grade timeslip novels. We also chat in-depth with prolific authors Isobelle Carmody and Jack Heath, who share insights into their writing processes and the stories behind the stories. Meet a CYA Success Story, Sue-Ellen Pashley, whose picture book The Jacket came about via an assessment at a previous CYA Conference. And we chat to the lovely Lana Spasevski, who was shortlisted not once but five times in this year's CYA Competition! With one picture book already out, this is an up and coming talent to watch.   Read the show notes: www.onemorepagepodcast.com/episode-35/ Email us at: onemorepagepodcast@gmail.com Find us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/onemorepageAU Twitter: www.twitter.com/onemorepageau Instagram: www.instagram.com/onemorepageau

Belinda Murrell quit journalism for a successful fiction writing career. Belinda is the author of more than 20 books, including The Sun Sword fantasy trilogy and the Lulu Bell series for younger readers. Learn how much historical detail is just enough, why you need talent, technique and tenacity, and exactly what year egg beaters were invented. This podcast is brought to you by the Australian Writers’ Centre. Find out more and get the free ebook at magicandmayhem.com.au.

Writers Read by LiTracey - getting THAT book in children's hands.  On this episode Tracey chats with Belinda Murrell. Belinda reads from her book 'Pippa's Island, Camp Castaway', and we hear about her reading life.  Plus, Rebecca Bird recommends some other Belinda Murrell titles that will help you get THAT book in your hands. Tracey's Tip this episode is all about creating reading nooks in your home and having access to books over the summer.

Award winning French author Marie Darrieussecq on her latest novel Our Life in the Forest, Arts News, sisters Kate Forsyth and Belinda Murrell on writing and family, and writer-director Shirley Barrett's latest novel The Bus on Thursday, a case of life imitating art.

We talk to two best-selling authors, Kate Forsyth and Belinda Murrell, both prolific writers of women's stories, who happen to be sisters.  What's it like, growing up in a family of writers? Which literary or fictional sisters influenced them? What stories shaped them?

How do authors deal with serious issues in YA literature? How do they create diverse YA voices? What are their challenges and joys? With Eleni Hale, Megan Jacobson, Tamar Chnorhokian, James Bradley, and Will Kostakis (chair). Recorded at the 2018 Kids & YA Festival directed by Belinda Murrell.

Jacqueline Harvey talks to Belinda Murrell about the highs and lows of Jacqueline's career, her passions, inspiration, writing process, and being part of a writing community. Recorded at the 2018 Kids & YA Festival.

What was the defining moment that made you become a writer? Find out why women are killing it in crime writing and the reason essay writing services are booming. Impress your friends with the origin of the word "nicotine". Meet bestselling children's author Belinda Murrell. Also: when should you call in a freelance editor and why author manners are important. Read the show notes.  Connect with Valerie, Allison and listeners in the podcast community on Facebook Visit WritersCentre.com.au | AllisonTait.com | ValerieKhoo.com