Podcast appearances and mentions of emily rodda

Derry knows no other life than that of a captive on Cram's Rock, shunned by the other young prisoners for being Cram's poison taster. Until the day everything changes, when a traveller arrives, on the run from the sinister El executioners. She leaves Derry with a magical notebook full of secrets, secrets that might hold the key to Derry's destiny – and his past. In this episode Gregory Dobbs chats to Emily Rodda about the joy she still finds in writing fantasy fiction for young people, the fascination she feels for all her characters, and the importance of cultivating imagination in all aspects of our lives.

Derry knows no other life than that of a captive on Cram's Rock, shunned by the other young prisoners for being Cram's poison taster. Until the day everything changes, when a traveller arrives, on the run from the sinister El executioners. She leaves Derry with a magical notebook full of secrets, secrets that might hold the key to Derry's destiny – and his past.In this episode Gregory Dobbs chats to Emily Rodda about the joy she still finds in writing fantasy fiction for young people, the fascination she feels for all her characters, and the importance of cultivating imagination in all aspects of our lives.

Welcome back to part six of our podcast series on high-impact strategies for struggling readers in Years 3 to 6. Today, we delve into the power of reading aloud, a topic that Mem Fox has passionately explored. Let's reiterate the value of making read-aloud sessions a daily, intentional practice.Once you establish a routine of read-alouds, students will look forward to it and demand it. This excitement is fuelled by selecting texts that not only captivate their interests but also expand their horizons. Instead of choosing books that mirror their everyday experiences, consider texts that introduce them to new ideas and genres, fostering curiosity and broadening their understanding of the world.Chapter books are particularly important for students in Years 3 to 6. They help children develop the skills to engage with longer texts, sustain their interest, and think deeply. Australian authors like Emily Rodda, with series like Rowan of Rin and Deltora Quest, offer rich, immersive stories that are perfect for read-aloud sessions. Similarly, Katrina Nannestad's "We Are Wolves" and Catherine Applegate's verse narrative "Odder" provide diverse literary experiences.The key is to read books you've personally enjoyed and found successful with students. When choosing a book, consider the unique dynamics and interests of your class. Ensure that read-aloud sessions are inclusive, especially for struggling readers, who should not miss out on this enriching experience. These sessions allow all students to be part of the "literacy club," engaging in discussions and building their vocabulary and comprehension skills.Balancing enjoyment with instructional opportunities is crucial. Focus primarily on the enjoyment of the story, but don't shy away from teaching moments. For example, if you notice your students struggling with punctuation, you can briefly highlight how it's used during a read-aloud session without disrupting the flow of the story. This can be revisited and reinforced during dedicated mini-lessons in your reading workshop.Reading aloud is one of the most effective, low-input strategies we have. It doesn't require special materials, just a fluent reader and a collection of thoughtfully chosen books. It's a practice that supports all readers, enhancing vocabulary, comprehension, and overall literacy skills. By making it a daily practice, we provide every child with the opportunity to grow as a reader and thinker.In conclusion, read-aloud sessions are more than just a classroom activity; they are a powerful tool for building a community of readers. They offer shared experiences that foster discussions, wonder, and discovery. So, let's commit to making read-aloud a high-impact, daily part of our teaching strategy, ensuring that every child benefits from the magic of a well-told story.BOOKS, in the order mentioned in the podcast:Rodda, E. Rowan of RinRodda, E. Deltora QuestRodda, E. The GlimmeNannestad, K. Rabbit, Soldier, Angel, ThiefNannestad, K. We Are WolvesDiTerlizzi, T. and Black, H. The Spiderwick Chronicles - Field GuideApplegate, K. OdderGold, H. The Last BearMa, S. A Glasshouse of StarsStewart, P. and Riddell, C. Fergus CraneFunke, C. Dragon RiderMorpurgo, M. The Fox and the Ghost KingPennypacker, S. PaxCooper, H. The Hippo at the End of the HallHowes, K. Woven of the WorldMystery, P. The Midnight PantherBlackall, S. FarmhouseBailey, S. The Illustrated Encyclopaedia of Peculiar Pairs in NatureVan Allsburg, C. JumanjiVan Allsburg, C. The Polar ExpressVan Allsburg, C. The Mysteries of Harris BurdickVan Allsburg, C. The Z Was ZappedVan Allsburg, C. The Wreck of the ZephyrJOIN TEACHIFIC NOW AND SAVE!Join Teachific  today. Access thousands of resources and a growing number of 'anytime' courses within your membership.FURTHER INFORMATIONTune in to "Teacher's Tool Kit For Literacy," a free podcast where accomplished literacy educator Sharon Callen and her team share valuable insights and tips. With over 30 years of experience, they provide strategic learning solutions to empower teachers and leaders worldwide.  Subscribe on your favourite platform for exclusive literacy learning content.  Apple, Spotify,  Google, YouTubeRead our insightful blogs, which make valuable connections between resources, podcasts and courses.Visit our Cue Learning website and sign up for the Teacher's Toolkit Weekly newsletter to stay updated on resources, events and discover how Cue can support you and your school.Explore Teachific, our vast collection of PDF resources, to enhance your teaching toolkit. And get even more support from our growing number of 'anytime' online courses.Connect with the latest news and other educators by joining our Teacher's Toolkit Facebook groupExplore upcoming live or online webinar  eventsHave questions or feedback? Reach out to us directly at admin@cuelearning.com.au.   

We're covering the first two books of Emily Rodda's Deltora Quest series, The Forests of Silence and The Lake of Tears! Deltora brings out the best in us; we rave about the impeccable art, wild pacing and grotesque monsters as we travel the kingdom searching for hidden gems. Scholastic book fairs, reading positions we've aged out of, fights about Beyoncé - this episode has it all. Join us!MUSIC - Pippin the Hunchback and Thatched Villagers by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) - Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Emily Rodda is undoubtedly one of Australia’s most awarded, most prolific and most beloved authors. Having written over 90 books throughout her career to date, her works include picture books and YA novels, including the award-winning Rowan books and the outstandingly successful Deltora Quest fantasy series. Emily has also won the Children’s Book Council of Australia’s Book of the Year (Younger Readers) Award a record five times.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Show Hosts: Kyle, Emma, and Allison. Welcome to SEASON TWO of the podcast!! We're so excited to be back. Our theme for this season is sci-fi and fantasy tropes! Writers often think of tropes negatively, but they're just commonly used themes or plot elements—symbols of the genre that keep readers coming back for more. Understanding tropes and using them effectively can deepen your worldbuilding! Today's trope: the legendary artifact of power. The thing that separates these artifacts from other magical items is rarity. There's often only one, and the artifact is so powerful it may have the ability to end worlds (or, at least, cause a lot of destruction). This power usually makes the object one of desire and even myth. Stories Covered: The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien, Deltora Quest by Emily Rodda, Aladdin Produced by Mythos & Ink. Announcement Music: “Coffee Beats” by Aaron Parsons (used with permission).

Emily Rodda is one of Australia's most successful, popular and versatile writers, who has won the Children's Book Council of Australia Book of the Year Award for a record five times. A former editor of The Women's Weekly, Emily is also the best-selling author of adult mysteries under her own name of Jennifer Rowe. Amongst her many books, she has written Crumbs!, Finders Keepers and The Timekeeper; Rowan of Rin; Rowan and the Travellers; Rowan and the Keeper of the Crystal; Rowan and the Zebak and Rowan of the Bukshah. With the release of her latest book 'Eliza Vanda's Button Box', Sarah and Shanu sit down with Emily to discuss creating magical stories for children, changing life on the page, losing tempers (and getting them back), and more. Books mentioned in this podcast: Emily Rodda - 'Eliza Vanda's Button Box': https://bit.ly/3ygV1jL Host: Sarah McDuling & Shanu Prasad Guest: Emily Rodda Producer: Nick Wasiliev

Today on Middle Grade Mavens, Pamela interviews, Jackie French, author of "The Vanishing at the Very Small Castle," and Emily Rodda, author of "Eliza Vanda's Button box." About Jackie's book: The Vanishing at the Very Small Castle: It's 1932, the height of the Depression, and Butter O'Bryan and his friends have another mystery to solve. The Very Small Castle is home to Butter O'Bryan, his father, three aunts, friends Gil, Olive and Tish, and their dog, Woofer. But now there's also a monster at the castle! When glamorous film actress Delilah Divine vanishes in the middle of filming on Howlers Beach, the police suspect her co-star, the war-hero actor behind the movie's villainous monster ... But soon even more strange disappearances leave the police baffled. It's up to Butter to solve the mystery of the vanishing film star, but can he crack it before it's too late? Want this at your local library, here's what you need? Title: The Vanishing at the Very Small Castle Published: 7th April 2021 ISBN: 9781460757734 Number Of Pages: 272 For Ages: 10+ years old Jackie's website: Home | jackie-french (jackiefrench.com) About Emily's book: Buttons three, attend to me! Take me where I want to be! No one saw Eliza Vanda arrive in Tidgy Bay that rainy winter afternoon. The sign advertising 'Cabins for Rent' was almost hidden by a pile of builder's rubble, but Eliza Vanda didn't seem at all put out by the mess. 'This is a nice little pocket,' she said. 'It should suit us very well.' Life hasn't been much fun for Milly Dynes lately. There seem to be problems everywhere she looks. She's always loved her home in Tidgy Bay, but at the moment she wishes she was somewhere -anywhere - else. Then Eliza Vanda turns up-and magic comes with her ... Want this at your local library, here's what you need? Title: Eliza Vanda's Button Box Available: 5th May 2021 ISBN: 9781460759608 Number Of Pages: 288 For Ages: 8+ years old 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, "Eliza Vanda's Button Box," by Emily Rodda, and Julie reviews, "The Magicians Map," by Kelly Ngai and Mikki Lish. Author Links: Welcome | Emily Rodda Want this at your local library? Here's what you will need! Author: Emily Rodda Title: Eliza Vanda's Button Box Format: Book Publisher: Harper Collins Date: 5th May 2021 ISBN: 9781460759608 BOOK Author Links: Chicken House Books - The Magician's Map Want this at your local library? Here's what you will need! Author: Kelly Ngai and Mikki Lish Title: The Magicians Map Format: Book Publisher: Chicken House Date: 1 June 2021 ISBN: 9781913322564 To purchase Madeline and Lyla's book, "Planet Alterra," head to planetalterra.carrd.co 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

We’re celebrating the Audie Awards all week with host Jo Reed and AudioFile’s Michele Cobb. Today they’re discussing last night’s virtual gala and the winner of the Audie Award for Best Male Narrator, a category full of skilled performances. The finalists for the 2021 Audie Award for Best Male Narrator are: ALL THE DEVILS ARE HERE by Louise Penny, read by Robert Bathurst, published by Macmillan THE AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF MALCOLM X by Malcolm X, Alex Haley, read by Laurence Fishburne, published by Audible, Inc. THE GLIMME by Emily Rodda, read by Andrew Scott, published by Bolinda Audio A MAN CALLED OVE by Fredrik Backman, read by George Newbern, published by Dreamscape SQUEEZE ME by Carl Hiaasen, read by Scott Brick, published by Random House Audio And congratulations to the winner, Laurence Fishburne’s stunning performance of THE AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF MALCOLM X by Malcolm X and Alex Haley. Hear a clip from the winning audiobook--which also won in the Autobiography/Memoir category--and learn more about the impact of this new recording of a powerful work. Find a full list of 2021 Audie Award finalists and winners at theaudies.com Today's episode of Behind the Mic is brought to you by Oasis Audio, publisher of The Real Hergé, the true story of the inspiration behind cultural phenomenon Tintin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s guest is a book industry icon in Australia and around the world. Emily Rodda has won the Children's Book Council of Australia's Book of the Year for Younger Readers Award a record six times and has been awarded a Companion of the Order of Australia for her services to Australian literature. Her children’s series Deltora Quest has sold over 18 million copies worldwide and she’s dropped by today to tell us all about her new series as well as to share her journey and offer up a few writing tips.

Deltora Quest: The Forests of Silence by Emily Rodda Emily Rodda, the children’s fiction pen name for Jennifer Rowe, is the creator of, among other middle-grade fantasy novels, the Deltora Quest series and universe. In this episode we discuss the first book of the Deltora Quest series: The Forests of Silence. In this first book … Continue reading Ep056 The Forests of Silence by Emily Rodda →

A "telling tales" episode about how to build tension in fiction, with stories, excerpts, and prompts. Featuring guest authors Lena Coakley, Sarah Raughley, and Don Cummer. 45 minutes. PG. A full transcript of this episode and  "fright-free" version with the opening story removed are available at CabinTales.ca.   Show Notes [0:00] Introduction: [1:15] Story Intro: Today you'll hear a story where a pair of sisters are alone on a swimming platform with their old blind dog and a container of worms. And everything starts to squirm. [1:35] Trigger warning: Fishing (animal cruelty); bullying; violence; accidental death. To skip the story, ahead 10 minutes when you hear the musical bar near the beginning. Or download the “fright-free” version from CabinTales.ca. [2:40] Story: “Sisters” [13:40] Commentary: Books worth rereading Work hard on your prose so that your story is a pleasure to read. [14:55] Excerpt from The Cat in the Hat by Dr. Seuss [15:45] Copy the technique: write well.   [17:05] Commentary: Anticipation You create narrative tension by making the reader hope for things to resolve one way, and dread that they'll turn out another way. [20:15] Excerpt from Deltora Quest by Emily Rodda [19:45] Copy the technique: Build dread with foreshadowing and dramatic irony.   [22:40] Commentary: Stakes Make your reader care about your character and their goals. [24:15] Excerpt from Lost Boy by Christina Henry [25:05] Copy the technique: Add more obstacles on your character's path, and more need inside your character to overcome those obstacles.   [26:05] Interviews with guest authors [27:05] Lena Coakley on planting questions [28:15] Sarah Raughley on raising stakes [30:00] Don Cummer on looking for trouble   [31:30] Drafting and revising for tension. [31:45] Lena Coakley revises at every stage [32:45] Don Cummer revises to find the best pacing [34:00] Sarah Raughley adds tension to her outlines   [35:15] Anecdotes [35:15] Don Cummer on vulnerable characters [37:55] Lena Coakley on her agent's advice [37:15] Sarah Raughly on stakes in a series   [39:00] Story Prompt: “Simon and Woolly”   [41:35] Thanks and housekeeping Tune in next week for Episode 5.5, “Author Interviews about Pacing” with guest authors Kate Inglis, Lisa Dalrymple, David McArthur, Jeff Szpirglas, and Marty Chan.   [42:50] Monster Movie Quote:  “Why don't we just wait here for a little while, see what happens.” Thanks for listening.   Music on the podcast is from “Stories of the Old Mansion” by Akashic Records, provided by Jamendo (Standard license for online use).  Host: Catherine Austen writes books for children, short stories for adults, and reports for corporate clients. Visit her at www.catherineausten.com.   Guest Authors: Lena Coakley was born in Milford, Connecticut and grew up on Long Island. In high school, creative writing was the only class she ever failed—nothing was ever good enough to hand in!—but undeterred, she went on to study writing at Sarah Lawrence College. She has published two YA novels, Worlds of Ink and Shadow and Witchlanders. Wicked Nix, her first book for middle-grade readers, was nominated for the Silver Birch Express Award, the MYRCA Sundogs Award, and the Rocky Mountain Book Award. She now lives in Toronto with her two cats, Bonbon and Pirate Jenny. Find her online at www.lenacoakley.com; @lenacoakley   Don Cummer is the author of the “Jake and Eli” stories published by Scholastic – a series about two best friends growing up during the War of 1812. The first book, Brothers at War, was short-listed for the Geoffrey Bilson Award for Historical Fiction for Young Readers. Don was born in Calgary and grew up on a ranch. He moved to Ottawa, where he wrote speeches for a living, and now spends his time between Canada and Ireland – where he's finding many more stories to tell. Find him online at www.doncummer.com and on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jSJOMFDqjhk&t=2s   Dr. Sarah Raughley grew up in Southern Ontario. She is the author of five YA fantasy novels, including the bestselling Effigies series and the forthcoming Bones of Ruin series. Her books have been nominated for the Aurora Award for Best Young Adult novel. Her academic research concerns representations of race and gender in popular media culture, youth culture, and postcolonialism. Sarah is a fangirl of manga and sci-fi TV. Find her online at https://sarahraughley.com and on Twitter at ‎@s_raughley    

Jennifer Rowe spent the past few years immersed in writing children's fiction under the pen name Emily Rodda.

Today on Middle Grade Mavens, Pamela reviews, "Derek Dool, Super Cool," by Adrian Beck, Illustrated by Scott Edgar, as well as "Hotel Flamingo," by Alex Milway and Julie reviews "Monty's Island: Scary Mary and the Stripe Spell, " by Emily Rodda, Illustrated by Lucinda Gifford. Plus, Adrian and Lucinda stop into the middle grade mavens hot seat for an interview. Author Links: http://adrianbeck.com.au/ Illustrator Links: https://scottedgarillustrator.com/ Want this book in your local library? Here's what you'll need! Title: Derek Dool, Super Cool Author: Adrian Beck Illustrator: Scott Edgar Format: Book Publisher: Penguin Australia Date: 3 March 2020 ISBN: 9781760892951 Author/Illustrator Links: http://www.alexmilway.com/ Want this book in your local library? Here's what you'll need! Title: Hotel Flamingo Author: Alex Milway Illustrator: Alex Milway Format: Book Publisher: Bonnier Date: 4 March 2019 ISBN: 9781848127753 Author Links: http://www.emilyrodda.com/ Illustrator Links: https://www.lucindagiffordbooks.com/ Want this book in your local library? Here's what you'll need! Title: Monty's Island: Scary Mary and the Stripe Spell Author: Emily Rodda Illustrator: Lucinda Gifford Format: Book Publisher: Allen and Unwin Date: March 2020 ISBN: 9781760529857 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

Today on Middle Grade Mavens, Pamela reviews, "The Glimme, by Emily Rodda, Illustrated by Marc McBride, and Julie reviews, "The Ghouls of Howlfair," by Nick Tomlinson, Illustrated by Kim Geyer. Plus Nick stops by the Mavens hot seat for an interview. Want to request this at your local library? Here's the information you'll need. Author Links: http://www.emilyrodda.com/ Illustrator Links: http://bookedout.com.au/find-a-speaker/author/marc-mcbride/ Title: The Glimme Format: Book Author: Emily Rodda Illustrator: Marc McBride Date: 1 October 2019 ISBN: 9781862919570 Want to request this at your local library? Here's the information you'll need. Author Links https://www.nicktomlinson.com/ Illustrator Links: https://www.kimgeyer.com/ Title: The Ghouls of Howlfair Format: Book Author: Nick Tomlinson Illustrator: Kim Geyer Publisher: Walker UK Date: 3 October 2019 ISBN: 9781406386684 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

Emily Rodda is one of Australia's most successful, popular and versatile writers, who has won the Children's Book Council of Australia Book of the Year Award a record five times. Best known for her international best-selling series Deltora Quest, it was an absolute pleasure to welcome Emily to Booktopia. Booktopia's Sarah and Bronwyn sat down with Emily to chat about her new book The Glimme, where the idea came from, working with Marc McBride, how books have changed over the decades, her writing process, her success and so much more. Books mentioned in this podcast: The Glimme by Emily Rodda —> http://bit.ly/2mP5sLI Deltora Quest series by Emily Rodda —> http://bit.ly/2p2yGav Rowan of Rin by Emily Rodda —> http://bit.ly/2mKrgYJ Hosts: Sarah McDuling and Bronwyn Eley Guest: Emily Rodda

In deze aflevering van de Gave Wijven Podcast vertelt Hannah van Beukering, door de Margriet uitgeroepen tot 'jonge social influencer', over hoe het is om school, rugby, atletiek en maatschappelijk bewust zijn met elkaar te combineren. Ze vertelt over vrouwen die haar inspireren en geeft waardevolle social mediahints. Als tips komen voorbij: 'De naam van de wind' van Patrick Rothfuss, de Deltora-questserie van Emily Rodda, 'Koning van Katoren' van Jan Terlouw, de documentaires van Louis Theroux, 'She's the man' en de muziek van Sia en Khalid. Je kan Hannah vinden op Instagram @Hannavbe.

Today on Middle Grade Mavens, Pamela reviews, "His Name Was Walter," by Emily Rodda and Julie, reviews, "The Little Wave," by Pip Harry, and "Boot," by Shane Hegarty, Illustrated by Ben Mantle. Author links: http://www.emilyrodda.com/ Want to request this book at your local library? Here's what you will need. Title: His Name Was Walter Author: Emily Rodda Publisher: Harper Collins Australia Date: 23 July 2018 ISBN: 9781460756188 https://www.pipharry.com/ Want to request this book at your local library? Here's what you will need. Title: The Little Wave Author: Pip Harry Publisher: University of Queensland Press Date: 7 May 2019 ISBN: 9780702260476 https://www.hachette.com.au/shane-hegarty/boot-small-robot-big-adventure-book-1 https://www.benmantle.co.uk/ Want to request this book at your local library? Here's what you will need. Title: Boot Author: Shane Hegarty. Illustrator: Ben Mantle Publisher: Hachette ISBN: 9781444949360 Date: 14 May 2019 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

Episode twice-the-number-which-must-not-be-spoken (i.e. sixteen) takes us inside the Church of Om for a story of faith, religion and truth as we're joined by the Reverend Doctor Avril Hannah-Jones to discuss the 1992 Discworld novel, Small Gods! Brutha is a lowly novice in the Omnian Citadel, dismissed by his superiors as a simpleton whose only notable talent is an extraordinary memory. He's the last person expecting to hear the Voice of the Great God Om, though Brutha has his doubts: Om is supposed to manifest as a mighty golden bull or pillar of flame, not a one-eyed tortoise. Om's not happy either: this isn't how he planned his return from the celestial realm, and no-one but Brutha can hear him. Before god or novice can figure out what's happening, Brutha is recruited by Deacon Vorbis - head of the feared Quisition - for a mission to nearby Ephebe: a nation of heretics, democracy and philosophers, one of whom has dared to pen a treatise describing the world as a flat disc which travels through space on the back of a turtle... One of the few truly standalone Discworld novels, Small Gods focuses on how humans of the Disc create gods, rather than the other way round - for good and for ill. Drawing on the best and worst traditions of monotheism, Galileo's defiance in the face of Catholic censure, and big philosophical questions, Small Gods still manages to be full of Pratchett's trademark humour and humanism, and a long-time favourite for many fans. Do you rate it amongst the best Discworld novels? Would you recommend someone start with it? We'd love to hear from you! Use the hashtag #Pratchat16 on social media to join the conversation. It's been a big year already for the Pratchat crew: we've launched our subscription service - a huge thank you to all our supporters! - and Liz and Ben will be appearing at both Speculate 2019 in mid-March, and Nullus Anxietas 7, the Australian Discworld Convention, in mid-April! Plus Ben will be performing a new show, You Chose Poorly, at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival from April 1-7. Next month it's back to the Ramtops as the witches return home in Lords and Ladies with writer, critic and editor Nadia Bailey! ! We're recording that episode hot on the heels of this one's release, so get your questions in via social media before February 16th using the hashtag #Pratchat17. Show Notes and Errata: The Reverend Doctor Avril Hannah-Jones is a Minister in the Uniting Church and an all-round wonderful human being. Always a geek, Avril rose to fame in 2011 via Adam Hills' ABC comedy show In Gordon Street Tonight with the foundation of the Church of the Latter Day Geek, which for some reason got more attention than any of the work she has done advocating for LGBTIAQ rights or asylum seekers. Avril also appeared in the Seven/Religion episode of Splendid Chaps (mostly in part two, but you may also want to listen to part one), and on Doctor Who and the Episodes of Death. You can read about her adventures at her blog, Rev Doc Geek, follow her on Twitter at @DocAvvers, or head along to a Sunday service at Williamstown Uniting Church.The film Highlander (dir. Russell Mulcahy, 1986) stars Christopher Lambert as Connor MacLeod, the titular highlander, who discovers he is one of the immortals - seemingly ordinary humans who cannot die unless decapitated, and who are drawn to fight each other, stealing the magical power of other immortals whom they defeat until only one remains to collect "the Prize". As well as being very 1980s, it has a killer soundtrack by Queen, songs from which can be found on their 1986 album It's a Kind of Magic.We're pretty sure the cake Liz is thinking of is Breudher, a delicious buttery Sri Lankan cake with a Dutch influence. Teen Power Inc. is a series of thirty books written by Australian author Emily Rodda (and others), first published in the 1990s. They feature six teenaged protagonists who create the titular agency to make some extra cash,

Australian author of children's and young adult fiction, Emily Rodda, on her latest novel His Name Was Walter, the latest in book news, two novels that explore the near future in neuroscience and biology with Angela Meyer and Margaret Morgan and we ask the question why study creative writing with Samantha Forge and Beejay Silcox.

Get all links mentioned in the episode here: https://www.neuralle.com/blog/posts/046-learning-how-to-write-with-oliver-phisher Skip through the episode:04:54 - Where the moniker Oliver Phisher came from06:10 - Anthropomorphic Animals & his earliest childhood memory08:04 - Why he’s focused on self-improvement15:13 - Emily Rodda’s “Rowan of Rin”18:41 - Combatting the futility of life19:57 - Lessons learnt from his parents24:43 - Dealing with dark periods in life25:45 - Stoicism32:09 - What he aims for with his writing34:01 - What is “The Plain White Room” about?39:15 - How “The Plain White Room” is important to him41:53 - What have you learned about the publishing industry?46:46 - The main thing that aspiring authors miss54:53 - Tips for first-time writers & learning from respected authors58:44 - What’s his morning and evening ritual?01:03:06 - Best purchase under $20001:05:17 - Most influential book01:07:13 - Who or what comes to mind when he thinks of success01:08:33 - If he could have a billboard anywhere01:08:58 - Where people can find him online

     Melkor seja louvado, irmãos orcs! Após um longo período de fanfarrice, nossos heróis Gustavo, o Gigante, Danyel, o Peralta, e Igor, cujo sobrenome é impronunciável, enfim despertaram de seu torpor boêmio para, em um incrível exercício de humildade, dar suas dicas de como melhor escrever e/ou se arriscar em suas primeiras aventuras escrevedorísticas (que se faça o neologismo!).      Arte da Vitrine:    Felipe Chagas CURTA-NOS NO FACEBOOK:Taberna dos EscritoresIgor DmirkutskaDanyel R. S. MarmoGustavo RochaCITAMOS:J. R. R. TolkienEduardo SpohrJohn FlanaganJ. K. RowlingNate KenyonEmily RoddaAladdinFinal Fantasy XFinal Fantasy X-2Homem de Ferro 3REFERÊNCIA DO GÁRGULA:BraveheartABERTURA E TRANSIÇÕES:Boccherini - Quinteto de Cordas em D menor(Botão direito 'salvar link como')