Podcast appearances and mentions of danielle binks

Danielle Binks reads the first chapter of her latest contemporary middle-grade novel ‘Six Summers Of Tash and Leopold'.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

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‘Six Summers of Tash and Leopold' by Danielle Binks is a beautiful middle-grade novel for contemporary tmes.Zoe's Elevator Pitch to her agent says it all…….“A thriller writer who starts dating a celebrity has to deal with a psycho fan who uses everything in her first book against her. The police can't help her, nobody can help her…except maybe the man she loves “ or can he? in Pip Drysdale's crime novel ‘The Close-Up'.     

Danielle Binks talks to Cheryl about the importance of promoting the joy of reading, the vital role of libraries in creating welcoming spaces, and how storytelling can nurture empathy and build community. Her latest YA novel, Six Summers of Tash and Leopold, is out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dani Vee and Danielle Banks chat about her new book Six Summers of Tash and Leopold, navigating friendships, complex families and juggling being an author, agent and lecturer.

This was an honour of a chat; I got to learn more about the fantastic charity that is Chapters for Change. I got to learn more about what they do and how they support the people of Cambodia at a grass roots level to read and have real access to books. I also got to chat spinning plates with Danielle Binks! I am SO excited for Six Summers of Tash and Leopold, it completely sounds like it will be perfection! Are you doing the Chapters for Change readathon this month? To join our ReadA Book community head on over to www.readabook.com.au. We are a wonderful collective of like minded book lovers where you can mix and mingle and be, and together we can all enjoy reading more

Our most popular episode of the year is back! James has gathered the best 'What Are You Reading?' segments from 2023 into a comprehensive summary of book recommendations from our guests.   We discuss a huge variety of books, including thriller, mystery, memoir, rom com, literature, essays, poetry, nonfiction, plays and audiobooks. We also delve into reading habits. Do you read several books at a time, or restrict yourself to one? Do you finish most books you pick up, or allow yourself to quit? And so much more.  This episode features Hilton Koppe, Sanchana Venkatesh, Lee Kofman, Anna Spargo-Ryan, Karina May, Hannah Bent, Holden Sheppard, Hayley Scrivenor, Danielle Binks, Julie Janson, Mark Brandi, Indira Naidoo, Amy Lovat, Jonathon Shannon, Ali Thomas, Jacinta Dietrich, and Annette Higgs.  Books and authors discussed in this episode: Dear Memory: Letters on Writing, Silence, and Grief by Victoria Chang; The Woman in the Library by Sulari Gentill;  Lost Connections by Johann Hari; Homesickness by Janine Mikosza; The Fire and the Rose by Robyn Cadwallader; Turning Points in Medieval History by Dorsey Armstrong; Crying in H Mary by Michelle Zauner; Convenience Store Woman by Sayaka Murata; Sorrow and Bliss by Meg Mason; Fleishman Is in Trouble by Taffy Brodesser-Akner; Tuesdays with Morrie by Mitch Albom; The Wych Elm by Tana French; In the Woods by Tana French; The Others by Mark Brandi; Stolen Focus by Johann Hari; Notes on an Execution by Danya Kukafka; Crushing by Genevieve Novak; No Hard Feelings by Genevieve Novak; The Shot by Naima Brown; The Seven Moons of Maali Almeida by Shehan Karunatilaka; The Road by Cormac McCarthy; The Passenger by Cormac McCarthy; Stella Maris by Cormac McCarthy; The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho; Ghost Music by An Yu; Eta Draconis by Brendan Ritchie; We Have Always Lived in the Castle by Shirley Jackson; The Long Knives by Irvine Welsh; We Could Be Something by Will Kostakis; Windhall by Ava Barry; The Sun Walks Down by Fiona McFarlane; Limberlost by Robbie Arnott; Benevolence by Julie Janson; Compassion by Julie Janson; Kafka on the Shore by Haruki Murakami; The People of the River by Grace Karskens; Nardi Simpson (from ep 18); Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte; Crime and Punishment by Fyodor Dostoevsky; Praiseworthy by Alexis Wright; The Trial by Franz Kafka; Mistakes and Other Lovers by Amy Lovat; Little Secrets by Jennifer Hillier; Things We Do in the Dark by Jennifer Hillier; A Country of Eternal Light by Paul Dalgarno; Brilliant Lies by David Williamson; Death of a Salesman by Arthur Miller; Summer of the Seventeenth Doll by Ray Lawler; A Swim in the Pond in the Road by George Saunders; Lee Kofman (from ep 76); Kate Mildenhall (from ep 13); Sarah Sentilles (from ep 50); From Bhutan to Blacktown by Om Dhungel; Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver; Empire of Pain by Patrick Radden Keefe Stolen Focus by Johann Hari; Yellowface by Rebecca Kuang;      Dress Rehearsals by Madison Godfrey; Really Good, Actually by Monica Heisey; Lucy Clarke; Echolalia by Briohny Doyle; Bunny by SE Tolsen; On a Bright Hillside in Paradise by Annette Higgs; When One of Us Hurts by Monica Vuu; Romantic Comedy by Curtis Sittenfeld; A Mile Down by David Vann; A Burglar's Guide to the City by Geoff Manaugh; The Time Traveller's Wife by Audrey Niffenegger; The Reader by Bernard Schlink; The Tilt by Chris Hammer; The Sense of an Ending by Julian Barnes; The Joy Thief by Penny Moodie; We Didn't Think It Through by Gary Lonesborough; Girl, Woman, Other by Bernardine Evaristo; Obsession by Nicole Madigan  Learn more about Ashley's psychological thriller Dark Mode and get your copy here or from your local bookshop.  Learn more about James' award-winning novel Denizen and get your copy here or from your local bookshop. Upcoming events  Ashley is teaching Online Feedback: Manuscript Development for Writing NSW starting 4 March 2024 Ashley is teaching Writing Crime Fiction, a six-week online course with Faber starting 15 May 2024  Get in touch! ashleykalagianblunt.com jamesmckenziewatson.com Instagram: @akalagianblunt + @jamesmcwatson

Alice Pung OAM is one of Australia's foremost writers. She wrote the memoirs Unpolished Gem and Her Father's Daughter, and edited anthologies Growing Up Asian in Australia and My First Lesson. Her debut novel Laurinda won the Ethel Turner Prize at the 2016 NSW Premier's Literary Awards and has been adapted for the stage. Her second novel, One Hundred Days, was shortlisted for the 2022 Miles Franklin Award. She is also the author of children's books including Be Careful, Xiao Xin! (ill. Sher Rill Ng). Today, we're discussing her new children's series Millie Mak the Maker. Alice was awarded an Order of Australia Medal for services to literature in 2022.Our interview begins at 30:00We'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 to share your thoughts. Come say hi! Take a look at our October wrap-up here!Mini book club: Laurinda by Alice PungA must-read of the Aussie young adult canon and a book we've meant to read for years. We're so glad we finally read this beautiful, heartfelt exploration of Lucy Lam's experience at a prestigious Melbourne girls' school. In this interview, we chat about:How the working-class suburbs of Australia where Alice grew up inspired the story of Millie MakInspiring young girls to make and craftThe class and privilege of children's toys and upcyclingThe magic of finding an illustrator to collaborate with who also understands the nuances of growing up in a country with a history of colonialismHow Alice has managed to write across so many age rangesWhy One Hundred Days became Alice's debut adult novelThe experience of seeing Laurinda adapted for the stageBooks and other things mentioned:1989 (Taylor's Version) (album)The Good Witch Deluxe by Maisie Peters (album)Positive Spin by Gretta Ray (album)Genevieve Novak (listen to our interview here)The Woman in Me by Britney SpearsBasil the Great Mouse Detective (film)Danielle Binks (listen to our interview)Labyrinth (film)Boy Swallows Universe by Trent DaltonAll the Light We Cannot See by Anthony DoerrHarry Potter and the Cursed Child (production)You can find ways to contact Alice on her website.Millie Mak the Maker is available now, as are all Alice's other books.Connect with us on Instagram: @betterwordspodPlease note that we choose podcast guests independently of Caitlin's job at HarperCollins Publishers. Although her job does help put us in touch with authors, we choose our guests based on what we've enjoyed reading and think you'd find interesting.

Lisa Moule talks with author, literary agent and creative writing teacher, Danielle Binks on our Radiothon program. 

How can winning an artistic residency impact your creative career? Hear from four Australian authors about their experiences entering and winning the ASA/Varuna Ray Koppe Young Writers Fellowship, and how their careers have developed since.  Hannah Bent is the author of When Things Are Alive They Hum. She completed her Bachelor of Arts in Fine Art and Film from Central Saint Martins School of Art and Design in London. She undertook further study in both directing and screenwriting at the Australian Film, Television and Radio School and has a Masters in Creative Writing from the University of Technology, Sydney. She won the Ray Koppe Young Writers Award in 2013. Holden Sheppard is a multi award-winning author from Geraldton, Western Australia. His debut young adult novel, Invisible Boys, won multiple accolades including the 2018 TAG Hungerford Award and the 2019 Western Australian Premier's Book Award. His writing often focuses on themes of masculinity, sexuality and mental health.  Hayley Scrivenor is the author of the number one Australian bestseller, Dirt Town, published as Dirt Creek in North America. An earlier version of the book was shortlisted for the Penguin Literary Prize and won the Kill Your Darlings Unpublished Manuscript Award. Hayley has a PhD in Creative Writing and is a former Director of Wollongong Writers Festival. To hear more from Hayley, listen to ep 68. Danielle Binks is a writer, reviewer, agent and book blogger. She edited and contributed to Begin, End, Begin, an anthology of new Australian young adult writing inspired by the #LoveOzYA movement. The Year the Maps Changed, Danielle's debut middle-grade novel, was a CBCA Notable Book for Younger Readers 2021. The Monster of Her Age is Danielle's debut YA novel. We also speak with Hilton Koppe, author of the memoir One Curious Doctor. To hear more from Hilton, listen to episode 70. The ASA/Varuna Ray Koppe Young Writers Fellowship for 2024 is open for applications from 15 June 2023. Each year, thanks to the generosity of the Koppe family, the Australian Society of Authors awards a two-week residential fellowship to an aspiring or emerging writer under the age of 35. The fellowship includes a two-week Varuna residency, a one-hour consultation, a year's membership to the ASA, and travel subsidy for writers outside of NSW. For more information and to apply, visit the ASA website.  Upcoming events: See James at Yarrum Storyfest – 1-2 July, Yarrum Regional Theatre, Yarrum, VIC ($25-$40, book here)  Boorowa Literary Festival will take place on July 14 and 15 this year – see Ashley and James in person! Mark Brandi in conversation with Ashley Kalagian Blunt, Thursday, 20 July, 6.30-7.30 pm Save the date – Ashley and James in conversation on Dark Mode at Mona Vale Library, Tuesday 8 August, 7pm Books and authors discussed in this episode: Ghost Music by An Yu; Eta Draconis by Brendan Ritchie; Jacinta Dietrich (from ep 45); We Have Always Lived in the Castle by Shirley Jackson; The Long Knives by Irvine Welsh; Jackie Bailey (from ep 66); Candice Fox; Tracey Lien; Garry Disher; Lee Kofman (from ep 76); We Could Be Something by Will Kostakis; Windhall by Ava Barry;  Fiona McFarlane; Limberlost by Robbie Arnott Ashley's psychological thriller 'Dark Mode' is out now! Learn more about it and get your copy. James' novel 'Denizen' is out now! Learn more about it and get your copy.  Get in touch! ashleykalagianblunt.com jamesmckenziewatson.com Twitter: @AKalagianBlunt + @JamesMcWatson Instagram: @akalagianblunt + @jamesmcwatson

WHY DOES DANIELLE BINKS WRITE? Noè Welcome to Why Write, a super short podcast that asks writers just that, why they write. Hi, I'm Noè Harsel, a writer and Chair of Writers Victoria, and I'm excited to chat to a diverse group of writers and simply ask, why write? I'm glad you're here with me. Today we have Danielle Binks. Danielle is a Melbourne-based writer and literary agent with Jacinta di Mase Management. In 2017, she edited and contributed to Begin, End, Begin, an anthology of new Australian young adult writing inspired by the #LoveOzYA movement, which won the ABIA Book of the Year for Older Children (Ages 13+). The Year the Maps Changed, Danielle's bestselling middle-grade novel, was a 2021 Children's Book Council of Australia (CBCA) Notable Book. Her first solo YA novel The Monster of Her Age released in 2021, and won in the Young Adult category of the 2022 Indie Book Awards. Danielle is also teaching Fiction & Young Adult Writing in the Associate Degree of Professional Writing and Editing at RMIT University. Why Write is a Writers Victoria podcast. All programs and information about becoming a member with us at writers Victoria is available at writersvictoria.org.au We hope you enjoyed Why Write and if you did, please tell your friends and don't forget to subscribe and leave a review on Apple iTunes, Spotify, Google Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts. Why Write was recorded at Brand Music and engineered by Michael Burrows. Original Music by Brand Music.

We had a glorious time speaking with Australian author and literally agent, Danielle Binks. @dbinksDanielle has a wealth of knowledge on writing, the publishing world, and fanfic.

We had a wonderful time chatting with author-illustrator, Sher Rill Ng (@sherrill.ng ). Her STUNNING art speaks for itself and the stories she creates are POWERFUL. A bit more about Sher Rill Ng: https://sherrillng.com/ Sher Rill Ng is a Woi Wurrung/Melbourne-based digital illustrator. She designed and illustrated for SaaS companies before releasing her first author-illustrated picture book Our Little Inventor (2019 Allen & Unwin). Her work includes middle grade book covers for The Twelve by Cindy Lin, The Rogues by Lian Tanner and Winnie Zeng Unleashes a Legend by Katie Zhao. Our Little Inventor has been adapted into a children's opera, composed by Emma Jayakumar and presented by the West Australian Opera, which will premiere in October 2022. Sher Rill is represented by Danielle Binks @dbinks at Jacinta di Mase Management For any book project enquiries please contact Danielle @JacintaDiMase. Of the Publishing Persuasion is a podcast for writers at all stages, shedding light on the journey to publication and beyond. The ups, the downs and everything in between. Find us on Instagram: @pubpersuasion HOSTED BY: Angela Montoya: @angelamontoya_author & Melanie Schubert: @melanie_schubert_writer

We've finally got our act together to share with you our favourite fiction, films, TV and audio of the year. Thank you for joining us in 2021 and supporting our wonderful authors. (You can blame Michelle's full-time reporting contract for why this is going live in February and not January) Season 8 will be in your ears in March! We're keeping recommendations brief. If we've featured or discussed the book before, we'll link to the episode. Listen to our Non-Fiction November wrap up to hear our fave non-fiction for 2021. We'll mark any PR/review copies with * Adult fictionCaitlin: Freckles by Cecelia Ahern* (https://www.betterwordspodcast.com/episode/finding-characters-ps-i-love-you-and-lessons-from-18-novels-with-cecelia-ahern (listen to the interview)) The Hush by Sara Foster* (https://www.betterwordspodcast.com/episode/the-future-of-dystopia-and-exploring-the-mother-daughter-bond-with-sara-foster (listen to the interview)) It's Been a Pleasure, Noni Blake by Claire Christian (https://www.betterwordspodcast.com/episode/writing-funny-and-publishing-in-a-pandemic-with-abigail-mann (original recommendation)) Michelle: Last Night by Mhairi McFarlane* (https://www.betterwordspodcast.com/episode/creating-a-music-icon-and-oral-history-narratives-with-dawnie-walton (listen to Caitlin's recommendation)) The Couple by Helly Acton (https://www.betterwordspodcast.com/episode/unlikely-friendships-dads-in-ya-and-feedback-from-your-favourite-authors-with-tobias-madden (original recommendation)) Home Stretch by Graham Norton - a touching exploration of the way one tragic event ripples out throughout so many lives. Adult fictions: honourable mentionsCaitlin: Beautiful World, Where Are You by Sally Rooney Michelle: The Man Who Died Twice by Richard Oseman Young AdultCaitlin: Kate in Waiting by Becky Albertalli Social Queue by Kay Kerr* (https://www.betterwordspodcast.com/episode/the-absurdity-of-the-human-body-with-sarah-walker (listen to our book club)) Henry Hamlet's Heart by Rhiannon Wilde* (https://www.betterwordspodcast.com/episode/teenage-male-friendships-all-boys-schools-and-peak-2000s-culture-with-rhiannon-wilde (listen to the interview)) Michelle: The Gaps by Leanne Hall* (https://www.betterwordspodcast.com/episode/violence-against-women-the-perfect-victim-myth-and-slow-writing-with-leanne-hall (listen to our interview)) The Monster of Her Age by Danielle Binks* (https://www.betterwordspodcast.com/episode/horror-films-acting-dynasties-and-the-strange-limbo-of-grief-with-danielle-binks (listen to our interview)) Margot and Me by Juno Dawson The out-of-your-comfort-zone bookCaitlin: Harry Styles: The Making of a Modern Man by Sean Smith* Michelle: Detransition, Baby by Torrey Peters The surprising bookCaitlin: One Last Stop by Casey McQuiston Michelle: Space Hopper by Helen Fisher (listen to our book club chat) The new release we want to read Caitlin: How to Be Perfect by Michael Schur Michelle: People Person by Candice Carty-Williams The book we already own and want to actually read Caitlin: Still Life by Sarah Winman* Michelle: Shuggie Bain by Douglas Stuart TVCaitlin: Superstore Morning Wars (aka The Morning Show) Ted Lasso Michelle: Line of Duty Motherland I'll Be Gone in the Dark MoviesCaitlin: Dear Evan Hansen Spiderman: No Way Home Tick Tick Boom Michelle: Promising Young Woman Cruella The Mitchells vs the Machines AudioCaitlin: Taylor Swift: Evermore/Fearless/Red (music) Sentimental in the City Drama Queens Michelle: RedHanded podcast You're Wrong About The Fred and Rose West Tapes Books and other things mentionedLast Christmas (film) Queenie by Candice Carty-Williams All Killa No Filla (podcast) I, Tonya (film) The Five by Hallie Rubenhold Connect with us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/betterwordspod/ (@betterwordspod)

Sarah Walker is a writer, artist and photographer. She makes work about anxiety, control and intimacy in text, video and immersive installation across Australia and internationally. She is a Walkley-nominated essayist and critic, and co-hosted the podcast Contact Mic. Today we are discussing her beautiful book, The First Time I Thought I Was Dying.  Our interview begins at 20 minutes. Please note that this interview includes discussions about body image and mental health and may be triggering for some listeners  Mini book club: Social Queue by Kay Kerr How many ways can we say "we love this book"?! Beautiful, funny, romantic and heartfelt, Social Queue is a brilliant exploration of an autistic woman on the cusp of her adult life.  *Note: We received copies to read thanks to the team at Text Publishing.  https://betterwordspodcast.com/episodes/exploring-autism-through-ya-fiction-with-kay-kerr (Listen to our previous interview with Kay here.)  In this interview, we chat about: How the pandemic has forced everyone, globally, to become more vigilant about their physical and mental health Why Sarah wanted to explore her experience with body image through the lens of photography and the ethics of photoshop Portraying trauma and graphic events/subjects in theatre and then damaging notion that art should be a thing that hurts The obsession with American-style ‘method' acting and why it's the worst Grief, anxiety, panic attacks and feeling like you're going to die Caring for our bodies and our minds The reality of our bodies and the influence of shame The research Sarah put into The First Time I Thought I was Dying The lack of discussion around mental health for men and why Sarah wanted to incorporate this within the book What happens after you ask for help with your mental health? Books and other things mentioned: Dear Evan Hansen (film) Cruella (film) Free Guy (film) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zgRQJxiA2L8 (Enjoy this group dance from Strictly Come Dancing 2021) Normal People by Sally Rooney Sex Education (TV series) The Monster of Her Age by Danielle Binks (https://betterwordspodcast.com/episodes/monster-of-her-age-danielle-binks (podcast interview)) Deep Work by Cal Newport How to Do Nothing by Jenny O'Dell Follow Sarah https://www.instagram.com/sarahtakesphotos/?hl=en (@sarahtakesphotos). The First Time I Thought I was Dying is available now. Follow us on Instagram https://ww.instagram.com/betterwordspod (@betterwordspod) Thank you to the team at UQP Books for providing us with copies of The First Time I Thought I Was Dying.  

Danielle Binks was one of the very first people to join us on Better Words, but we'll be honest the sound quality is pretty bad so don't try to listen! Anyway, our guest has supported the show from the very beginning and is one of the biggest champions of Australian literature for young adults and children. She is a literary agent and editor - the person who helped several of our previous guests secure their publishing deals. In 2017, she edited the first #LoveOzYA anthology of short stories. Her debut middle grade novel, The Year the Maps Changed was  a CBCA Notable Book for Younger Readers 2021 and shortlisted for multiple awards. Today, though, we are discussing her debut young adult novel The Monster of Her Age.  Our interview starts at 14 minutes.  Just a note before you begin, this episode does include discussions of abuse in the film and theatre industry as well as grief and loved ones dying.  Michelle recommends The Murder Box by Olivia Kiernan A  gripping psychological thriller about a murder mystery game that's being played IRL.  *Note: Michelle read a PR copy from Quercus.  Caitlin recommends Blackout by Dhonielle Clayton, Tiffany D. Jackson, Nic Stone, Angie Thomas, Ashley Woodfolk, Nicola Yoon An innovative  and exciting YA where lives collide in a New York City blackout.  *Note: Caitlin read a PR copy through her role at Harper Collins.  In this interview, we chat about:  Danielle's impressive journey from blogger to #LoveOzYA champion, agent, editor and writer How the Barrymore acting clan, old Hollywood and Danielle's love of horror films inspired The Monster of Her Age Why Danielle wanted to explore the exploitation of children stars through the lens of the horror genre The beauty of Hobart and why it's the setting for Monster of Her Age The exploration of grief in the book and waiting for a loved one to die Danielle's journey from agent to publication and her top tips for writers looking to get published Books and other things mentioned Only Murders in the Building (TV series) The Cleaner (TV series) Floored  by Eleanor Wood, Holly Bourne, Lisa Williamson, Melinda Salisbury, Non Pratt, Sara Barnard and Tanya Byrne https://people.com/movies/drew-barrymore-grandfather-body-was-stolen-morgue-final-party/ (Drew Barrymore Confirms Her Grandfather's Corpse Was Stolen for Final Party) Just the Gist on Shirley Temple and The Blaire Witch Project (podcast) Judy (film) Meat Market by Juno Dawson The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo and Malibu Rising by Taylor Jenkins Reid The Conjuring (film) The Exorcist (film) Zodiac (film) It Follows (film) Pan's Labrynth (film) Devil's Backbone (film) The Woman in Black (film) The Haunting of Hill House (TV series) Red Dragon (film) Scream (films) I Know What You Did Last Summer (film) Bridgewater (podcast) Radio Rental (podcast) Noble Blood (podcast) Frankenstein by Mary Shelley Pet Semetary (film) It and It Chapter II (films) Social Queue by Kay Kerr https://www.instagram.com/briar.rolfe/ (Briar Rolfe (graphic novel coming soon)) The Boy From the Mish by Gary Lonesborough Henry Hamlet's Heart by Rhiannon Wilde (https://www.betterwordspodcast.com/episodes/rhiannon-wilde-henry-hamlets-heart (podcast episode)) Are You There Budda? by Pip Harry Edge of Thirteen by Nova Wheetman Follow Danielle on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/dbinks/ (@dbinks) Follow us on Instagram https://ww.instagram.com/betterwordspod (@betterwordspod) The Monster of Her Age is available now! Thank you to the team at Hachette Australia for sending us copies of The Monster of Her Age  in preparation for the interview. 

Danielle Binks is a writer, reviewer and literary agent. This year she released 'The Monster of Her Age', her debut YA novel. The Year the Maps Changed, Danielle's debut middle-grade novel, was a CBCA Notable Book for Younger Readers 2021, longlisted for the ABIA Book of the Year Award for Younger Children 2021, shortlisted for the Readings Children's Book Prize 2021 and longlisted for the Indie Book Awards 2021.  In 2017, she edited and contributed to Begin, End, Begin, an anthology of new Australian young adult writing inspired by the #LoveOzYA movement, which won the ABIA Book of the Year for Older Children (Ages 13+) and was shortlisted in the 2018 Gold Inky Awards. CHAT WITH US Join our discussion using hashtag #AnonymousWasAWomanPod and don't forget to follow Jamila (on Instagram and Twitter) and Astrid (also on Instagram and Twitter) to continue the conversation. This podcast is sponsored by Hachette Publishing and is brought to you by Future Women. The podcast is produced by Bad Producer Productions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Season 5 of Anonymous Was A Woman starts today. To kick off the season, Helen McCabe joins Astrid Edwards (we promise, Jamila Rizvi will be with us on Thursday). Chapter 1: We picked a happy topic to kick off the season! Helen and Astrid consider the idea of innovation, and areas where women are the ones driving the change. Chapter 2: Helen introduces the timely 'Vaxxers: The Inside Story of the Oxford AstraZeneca Vaccine and the Race Against the Virus' by Professor Sarah Gilbert and Dr Catherine Green. Chapter 3: Astrid explores 'Unwell Women: A Journey Through Medicine And Myth in a Man-Made World' by Elinor Cleghorn. And don't forget, join us on Thursday for an interview with beloved YA author Danielle Binks. CHAT WITH US Join our discussion using hashtag #AnonymousWasAWomanPod and don't forget to follow Jamila (on Instagram and Twitter) and Astrid (also on Instagram and Twitter) to continue the conversation. This podcast is sponsored by Hachette Publishing and is brought to you by Future Women. The podcast is produced by Bad Producer Productions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lottie Lovinger was a star of the screen, a foundational piece of the horror genre, and a grand dame of theatre. Her granddaughter, Ellie Marsden, looked set to follow in her footsteps, but a terrible experience on her first film set brought everything crashing down. Now Lottie is dying and Ellie has to figure out how to forgive her grandmother and how to move on with her life. Danielle Binks talks about her new novel, The Monster of Her Age.

Lottie Lovinger was a star of the screen, a foundational piece of the horror genre, and a grand dame of theatre. Her granddaughter, Ellie Marsden, looked set to follow in her footsteps, but a terrible experience on her first film set brought everything crashing down. Now Lottie is dying and Ellie has to figure out how to forgive her grandmother and how to move on with her life. Danielle Binks talks about her new novel, The Monster of Her Age.

Danielle Binks is a Melbourne-based writer and literary agent with Jacinta di Mase Management. In 2017, she edited and contributed to Begin, End, Begin, an anthology of new Australian young adult writing inspired by the #LoveOzYA movement, which won the ABIA Book of the Year for Older Children (Ages 13+). The Year the Maps Changed, Danielle's debut middle-grade novel, was a 2021 Children's Book Council of Australia (CBCA)Notable Book. With the release of 'The Monster of Her Age', Sarah sat down with Danielle to discuss messy family drama, gender representation in horror, writing a fictional film history, and more. *Producer's Note: Due to our team being in social isolation, the sound quality is more variable. Books mentioned in this podcast: Danielle Binks - 'The Monster of Her Age': https://bit.ly/3wkD0Pi Host: Sarah McDuling Guest: Danielle Binks Producer: Nick Wasiliev

Danielle Binks: The Monster of Her Age

This episode of Conversations with Friends is with agent and author Danielle Binks and author and bookseller Fiona Hardy.  Check out show notes for this episode on our website www.thefirsttimepodcast.com or get in touch via Twitter or Instagram @thefirsttimepod.The Conversations with Friends series is supported by the City of Melbourne COVID-19 Arts Grants. 

As our Victorian friends are doing it tough in Stage 4 lockdown, Dani Vee has put together a compilation of Victorian writers discussing why they write and the writing process. This episode features Amie Kaufman, Jay Kristoff, Kirsten Alexander, Danielle Binks, Felice Arena, JP Pomare, Nicole Hayes, Adrian Beck, Sarah Bailey and Gabriel Bergmoser.

Danielle Binks, author, writer, book blogger and literature advocate chats to Dani Vee about the importance of curiosity, blended families, the Australian policy on refugees and reaching back into childhood books.

In this episode, we're delving into the lives of secret agents! First up is our special guest Danielle Binks, who is not only a literary agent with a passion for all things #LoveOzMG and #LoveOzYA, but lives a dual life as a middle grade author. Hear more about her debut novel THE YEAR THE MAPS CHANGED plus all things agenting in this fascinating chat. Then in Kids Capers, we get some secret agent tips from a pack of crime fighting pigeons, as we meet REAL PIGEONS author Andrew McDonald. Some book loving kids also interview Andrew to uncover more about this 'super coo' book series, illustrated by Ben Wood. And as always, we review our latest reads, reveal our latest giveaway, chat what's on our radar and more. Read the show notes: https://www.onemorepagepodcast.com/episode-47 Email us at: onemorepagepodcast@gmail.com Find us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/onemorepageAU Twitter: www.twitter.com/onemorepageau Instagram: www.instagram.com/onemorepageau

Danielle Binks is a Melbourne-based writer, reviewer, agent, book blogger and youth literature advocate. In 2017, she edited and contributed to an anthology of Australian young adult stories inspired by the LoveOZYA movement for which she is a passionate advocate. And now, she has written a YA novel entitled 'The Year The Maps Changed' (Hachette). A compelling and beautifully written middle-grade coming of age story from which we can all learn about kindness and empathy through an examination of our recent past.Join the fabulous Danielle and I we chat about her road to publication, fan fiction and how (not) to research along with her top tips for aspiring writers!

Candace Bushnell's Rules for Being a Girl, Carmen Maria Machado's inventive memoir, Colson Whitehead's Pulitzer winning novel and Danielle Binks asks for writing advice from Sally Rippin.

Candace Bushnell's Rules for Being a Girl, Carmen Maria Machado's inventive memoir, Colson Whitehead's Pulitzer winning novel and Danielle Binks asks for writing advice from Sally Rippin.

Danielle Binks chats to Cheryl Akle about the many hats she has worn in the book industry, from writer of fan fiction to literary agent, to author. A fascinating podcast with a true reading advocate. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today on Middle Grade Mavens, Pamela reviews, "The Tell," by Martin Chatterton, and Julie reviews, "The Year The Maps Changed, by Danielle Binks, Illustrated by Astred Hicks. Plus Danielle stops into the Mavens hot seat for an interview. Author links: Martin Chatterton https://www.worldofchatterton.com/the-tell.html Want this book at your local library? Here's what you will need. Title: The Tell Author: Martin Chatterton Format: Book Publisher: Penguin Random House Date: 28 April 2020 ISBN: 9781760895945 Drop by Danielle's Virtual Book launch https://ozauthors.online/watch?e=2 Author Links: https://daniellebinks.com/ Illustrator Links: http://designcherry.com/about-2/ Want this book in your local library? Here's what you'll need! Title: The Year The Maps Changed Author: Danielle Binks Illustrator: Astred Hicks Format: Book Publisher: Hachette Date: April 28 2020 ISBN: 9780734419712 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

Meet literary agent and author Danielle Binks, author of 'The Year the Maps Changed'. Discover what you need to know about writing a series and tips from the AWC team for working from home. We also have 3 copies of 'The Cobra Queen' by Tara Moss 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.com

Today on Middle Grade Mavens we're doing something different in our bonus, "Ask The Editor," series. Running over January - February 2020, each week we'll bring some insider information on what exactly is on some incredible Australian Children's book editor's wish list's. We hope this will be helpful for our author and illustrator listeners who might be attending some great children's literature conferences in 2020. The Mavens are avid supporters of KidLitVic, of which the tickets go on sale 10th February 2020. In this episode we have Susannah Chambers, of Allen and Unwin. Susannah brings some wonderful insights, so get your pens ready folks.... Enjoy! Publisher Links: https://www.allenandunwin.com/ If you want to check out some other books by this publisher, head on over to: Episode 2 Swallows Dance by Wendy Orr https://anchor.fm/middlegrademavens/episodes/Episode-2-Danielle-Binks-on-middle-grade-plus-reviews-Swallows-Dance--Wyrd--Cate-Whittle-Interview-e2135r Episode 10 Lenny's Book of Everything by Karen Foxlee https://anchor.fm/middlegrademavens/episodes/Episode-10-The-Mavens-review-Lennys-Book-of-Everything--The-Beast-of-Hushing-Wood--Gabrielle-Wang-Interview-e36kr2 Episode 19 Sherlock Bones and the Natural History Mystery by Renee Treml https://anchor.fm/middlegrademavens/episodes/Episode-19-The-Mavens-review-Sherlock-Bones-And-The-Natural-History-Mystery--Raising-Readers--Megan-Daley-Interview-e3q8kt Episode 30 Wolf Girl by Ahn Do https://anchor.fm/middlegrademavens/episodes/Episode-30-Wolf-Girl--Taylor-and-Rose-Spies-in-St-Petersburg-e5pbnv KidLitVic Links: http://www.kidlitvic.com/ Want to request Susannah's books at your local library, here's what you will need? Title: The Snow Wombat Author: Susannah Chambers Illustrator: Mark Jackson Format: Picture Book Publisher: Allen and Unwin Date: May 2018 ISBN: 9781760632939 Title: The Beach Wombat Author: Susannah Chambers Illustrator: Mark Jackson Format: Picture Book Publisher: Allen and Unwin Date: December 2019 ISBN: 9781760631857 Title: The Easter Bunnyroo Author: Susannah Chambers Illustrator: Laura Wood Format: Picture Book Publisher: Allen and Unwin Date: Feb 2020 ISBN: 9781760635015 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 And we love blabbering about books over at Instagram https://www.instagram.com/middle_grade_mavens_podcast/ You can find us on Twitter https://twitter.com/GradeMiddle

Julie chats with Danielle Binks of Jacinta di Mase Literary management, for more insider information on what exactly middle-grade is. Plus Pamela reviews, "Swallow's Dance" by Wendy Orr and Julie reviews, "Wyrd" by Cate Whittle. Then, for a super special treat, Julie interviews Cate Whittle about writing, publishing and everything in between. Author links: https://www.wendyorr.com/ Title: Swallow’s Dance Author: Wendy Orr Format: Paperback Publisher: Allen & Unwin Date: 27th June 2018 ISBN: 9781760297879 https://www.catewhittlewrites.com/ Want to request this book at your local library? Here’s the information you’ll need. Title: Wyrd Author: Cate Whittle Format: Paperback Publisher: Scholastic Australia Date: 1st August 2018 ISBN: 9781742994321 Want to request this book at your local library? Here’s the information you’ll need. 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 https://www.facebook.com/middlegrademavens And we love blabbering about books over at https://www.instagram.com/middle_grade_mavens_podcast/ Also on Twitter at https://twitter.com/GradeMiddle

What is middle grade? Julie asks insider expert Danielle Binks of Jacinta di Mase Literary Management. Plus Pamela reviews "Fearless Frederic," by Felice Arena and Julie reviews, "The Secret of the Night Train," by Sylvia Bishop. Author links: Danielle Binks of https://www.jacintadimase.com.au/ https://www.felicearena.com/ Want to request this book at your local library? Here’s the information you’ll need. Title: Fearless Frederic Author: Felice Arena Format: Paperback Publisher: Penguin Books Australia Date: 2nd April 2018 ISBN: 9780143786757 http://dkwlitagency.co.uk/authors/sylvia-bishop/ Want to request this book at your local library? Here’s the information you’ll need. Title: The Secret Of The Night Train Author: Sylvia Bishop Format: Paperback Publisher: Scholastic UK Date: 1st August 2018 ISBN: 9781407184401 To learn more about the Mavens, head on over to http://www.middlegradepodcast.com Or to find Julie online drop by http://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 https://www.facebook.com/middlegrademavens And we love blabbering about books over at https://www.instagram.com/middle_grade_mavens_podcast/ And also on Twitter at https://twitter.com/GradeMiddle

Welcome to La Trobe University’s Clever Conversations. This episode explores what it takes to make a book-to-screen adaptation with Clare Wright, who is a La Trobe Associate Professor in History and Anne Kenney, the award-winning Hollywood writer, and executive producer and scriptwriter for popular TV series, Outlander. Speaking together at the Australian Centre for the Moving Image, Clare and Anne discuss the book that has connected their worlds – The Forgotten Rebels of Eureka. Written by Clare, the Stella Prize-winning story uncovers the previously untold and little-acknowledged role of bold women adventurers who lived and worked in the Australian goldfields during the 1850s, and their roles in the Eureka Stockade. The discussion is facilitated by Danielle Binks, who is a writer, reviewer, youth literature advocate and literary agent.

In this episode we talk about how we write. We cover routines (or lack thereof) and what's changed from first to second book. Then, Katherine speaks to 'triple threat' writer, editor and literary agent Danielle Binks, about Young Adult fiction and how she turned her love of books into a stellar career. Check out show notes for this episode on our website www.thefirsttimepodcast.com or get in touch via Twitter or Instagram @thefirsttimepod and let us know what you think!

This week we're joined by editor and agent Danielle Binks for a special minisode celebrating Australian Reading Hour - as if the BW squad needed an excuse to set aside some reading time, right?! Listen for some great recommendations from Danielle including new releases to keep an eye on.

In our first interview of season two, (and the launch of a new special series!) we sat down with author Margot McGovern to chat all things YA: from the emergence of 'unlikable' female protagonists (and why they're so irresistible) to the power of transforming myths of masculine adventure for girls, we delved deep into the gender dynamics of the world's fastest growing literary genre. In Neverland, Margot's own feisty and - let's be honest - bratty heroine Kit must navigate her return to her island home-turned-boarding school and its troubled teenage inhabitants, the depths of lust and attraction, not to mention the treacherous waters of her family's tragic past and her own history of self-harm. We like our heroines complicated, and Kit Learmonth doesn't disappoint, so grab yourself a map and join us for our first dive into the waters of YA. Jacobson, Megan, 'In defence of ‘unlikeable’ female characters', 5 February 2018, https://meganjacobson.com/2018/02/05/in-defence-of-unlikeable-female-characters/Robinson, Natasha, 'Getting boys to love literature and reading: One school's bid to improve English results', 16 November 2017, http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-11-16/getting-boys-to-love-literature-and-reading/9149382Wilkinson, Lili, 'Won't Someone Think of the Boys', 28 November 2017, https://overland.org.au/2017/11/wont-someone-think-of-the-boys/comment-page-1/Danielle Binks' Twitter thread re: 'unlikable' female protagonists: https://twitter.com/danielle_binks/status/960444178474741760 Image Credit: Ron LangmanIf you want to support Deviant Women, follow us on: PatreonTwitter @DeviantWomenFacebook @deviantwomenpodcastInstagram @deviantwomenpodcast See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Danielle is an editor, book blogger and literary agent. She's also a champion of #LoveOzYA and says we should all have more time for short stories like those in the #LoveOzYA Anthology!

Danielle Binks talks about Australian young adult novels. We talk about some of our favourite Australian authors who write young adult fiction and romance. (We spend a bit of time on our mutual love for Melina Marchetta's work.) We segue into a discussion about current politics, what feminism means to us, a young adult book that deals with abortion, and how romance fiction deals with politics.

Saddle up your kangaroo, take a bite of your Vegemite sandwich and grab a glass of Milo to join Caitlin and Michelle chatting to writing wonder woman Danielle Binks. The #LoveOzYA anthology editor talks sharing our culture and positive change in publishing. ‘Straya mate.

Danielle Binks, Lauren Anderson, Rudi Bremer, Gabby and Kat Mayo discuss their highlights from the 2017 Sydney Writers' Festival.

On the very first episode of the #LoveOzYA podcast, Braiden Asciak speaks to blogger and emerging YA writer Danielle Binks about the #LoveOzYA grassroots campaign, to David Burton about his 2014 Text Prize-winning memoir 'How To Be Happy', and to Fiona Wood about her third novel 'Cloudwish'.