Podcast appearances and mentions of fiona mcintosh

With special guest: Fiona McIntosh… in conversation with Bill Kable The beautiful cover of this book gives us a clue. This is a bubbly story thoroughly researched and elegantly told by our guest today Fiona McIntosh. Fiona’s new book The Champagne War takes us to the Champagne region of northern France during the First World War to tell us the story of individuals caught up in the conflict. Fiona tells us how she came to write the book through a chance meeting with a local winemaker in a village of the region. This gave her the inspiration. Once on the path to tell the story there was no escaping the horrifying events such as the gas warfare that left so many dead or permanently injured. There is the uncertainty of looking at the future when war has come almost to the back fence. And there is also the unexpected when the combatants can put their weapons down briefly and have a civilised interaction. Podcast (mp3)

In PX117 our guest is Rob Parker, President of Trilith Development, LLC. Rob oversees with a development team the continued growth of the Trilith Township and Film Studios. Trilith is located on the edge of Altana in Fayette County, Georgia. Trilith is in the advance guard of new urbanism practices. Details at https://www.trilith.com Trilith is a large masterplanned community which seeks to ‘redefine the modern American town'. Based on New Urbanism 2.0++ principles, the town has a vibrant commercial centre, multiple open space places and a diverse range of housing options. It is colocated adjacent the Trilith Film Studios. Rob describes the passions that drive the Trilith team and the concept of continuous improvement in the creation of new urban spaces. He discusses building for the long term and the high level of detail that goes into making first rate community projects. Trilith has many unique features. One of the surprising aspects is the popularity of the ‘Trilith Experience', a tour of not only the film studios but also ‘the intrically designed new urbanist community of the The Town @ Trilth'. Rob reports that many visitors are excited and drawn to the new urbanism built form and layout. An engaging interview with a professional dedicated to creating better town life experiences.  In Podcast Extra / Culture Corner Rob recommends ‘Suburban Nation - The Rise of Sprawl and the Decline of the American Dream' by Andres Duany, Elizabeth Plater-Zyberk and Jeff Speck https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781429932110/suburbannation  and ‘Walkable City - How Downtown Can Save America, One Step at a Time' by Jeff Speck https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781429932110/suburbannation Rob also describes the value of travel and taking in new experiences that can lead to better solutions 'at home'. Jess recommends ‘Foul Play' by Fiona McIntosh https://www.penguin.com.au/books/foul-play-9781761048012.  Pete recommends ‘I Robot' by Isaac Asimov https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/I,_Robot. Audio produced by Jack Bavage. Podcast released 31 May 2024.

In PX117 our guest is Rob Parker, President of Trilith Development, LLC. Rob oversees with a development team the continued growth of the Trilith Township and Film Studios. Trilith is located on the edge of Altana in Fayette County, Georgia. Trilith is in the advance guard of new urbanism practices. Details at https://www.trilith.com Trilith is a large masterplanned community which seeks to ‘redefine the modern American town'. Based on New Urbanism 2.0++ principles, the town has a vibrant commercial centre, multiple open space places and a diverse range of housing options. It is colocated adjacent the Trilith Film Studios. Rob describes the passions that drive the Trilith team and the concept of continuous improvement in the creation of new urban spaces. He discusses building for the long term and the high level of detail that goes into making first rate community projects. Trilith has many unique features. One of the surprising aspects is the popularity of the ‘Trilith Experience', a tour of not only the film studios but also ‘the intrically designed new urbanist community of the The Town @ Trilth'. Rob reports that many visitors are excited and drawn to the new urbanism built form and layout. An engaging interview with a professional dedicated to creating better town life experiences.  In Podcast Extra / Culture Corner Rob recommends ‘Suburban Nation - The Rise of Sprawl and the Decline of the American Dream' by Andres Duany, Elizabeth Plater-Zyberk and Jeff Speck https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781429932110/suburbannation and ‘Walkable City - How Downtown Can Save America, One Step at a Time' by Jeff Speck https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781429932110/suburbannation Rob also describes the value of travel and taking in new experiences that can lead to better solutions 'at home'. Jess recommends ‘Foul Play' by Fiona McIntosh https://www.penguin.com.au/books/foul-play-9781761048012. Pete recommends ‘I Robot' by Isaac Asimov https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/I,_Robot. Audio produced by Jack Bavage. Podcast released 31 May 2024. PlanningxChange is proud to be part of the Urban Broadcasting Collective.

In PX117 our guest is Rob Parker, President of Trilith Development, LLC. Rob oversees with a development team the continued growth of the Trilith Township and Film Studios. Trilith is located on the edge of Altana in Fayette County, Georgia. Trilith is in the advance guard of new urbanism practices. Details at https://www.trilith.com Trilith is a large masterplanned community which seeks to ‘redefine the modern American town'. Based on New Urbanism 2.0++ principles, the town has a vibrant commercial centre, multiple open space places and a diverse range of housing options. It is colocated adjacent the Trilith Film Studios. Rob describes the passions that drive the Trilith team and the concept of continuous improvement in the creation of new urban spaces. He discusses building for the long term and the high level of detail that goes into making first rate community projects. Trilith has many unique features. One of the surprising aspects is the popularity of the ‘Trilith Experience', a tour of not only the film studios but also ‘the intrically designed new urbanist community of the The Town @ Trilth'. Rob reports that many visitors are excited and drawn to the new urbanism built form and layout. An engaging interview with a professional dedicated to creating better town life experiences.  In Podcast Extra / Culture Corner Rob recommends ‘Suburban Nation - The Rise of Sprawl and the Decline of the American Dream' by Andres Duany, Elizabeth Plater-Zyberk and Jeff Speck https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781429932110/suburbannation and ‘Walkable City - How Downtown Can Save America, One Step at a Time' by Jeff Speck https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781429932110/suburbannation Rob also describes the value of travel and taking in new experiences that can lead to better solutions 'at home'. Jess recommends ‘Foul Play' by Fiona McIntosh https://www.penguin.com.au/books/foul-play-9781761048012. Pete recommends ‘I Robot' by Isaac Asimov https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/I,_Robot. Audio produced by Jack Bavage. Podcast released 31 May 2024.

In this week's episode, our host Victoria Carthew sits down with Fiona McIntosh to talk about her heart-stopping crime thriller “Foul Play”.In this explosive new blockbuster, superstar footballer Luca Bruni is being blackmailed for a night of lust he swears he didn't participate in... except the ransom photo denies that. A media darling on and off the field, he has powerful charisma, a perfect home life he'll do anything to protect, and more money than he knows what to do with. He's determined to defy the extortion racket. This case has tentacles far more wide-reaching that ever imagined - and far more deadly.To order “Foul Play”, you can visit QBD Books in-store or online here: https://www.qbd.com.au/foul-play/fiona-mcintosh/9781761048012/Follow along with QBD Books here: QBD Books on Facebook: www.facebook.com/qbdbooks QBD Books on Instagram: www.instagram.com/qbdbooks QBD Books on Tik Tok: www.tiktok.com/@qbdbooksaustralia QBD Books on Twitter: www.twitter.com/qbdbooks

Historical and crime fiction author Fiona McIntosh in the recently recorded literary lunch talking about her new book, The Sugar Palace.

For our last show of the year, Michael heads to Fitzroy Pool to find out what people are reading as the weather warms up. Plus, some of our previous guests offer book recommendations for the summer holidays.Reading list:The Vanishing Half, Brit Bennett, 2020Down and Out In Paris and London, George Orwell, 1933My Body, Emily Ratajkowski, 2021Ghosts, Dolly Alderton, 2020The Creative Act: A Way of Being, Rick Rubin, 2023The Road, Cormac McCarthy, 2006Working Class Boy, Jimmy Barnes, 2018Never Never, Colleen Hoover and Tarryn Fisher, 2023The Spy's Wife, Fiona McIntosh, 2021Lioness, Emily Perkins, 2023And Then She Fell, Alicia Elliott, 2023The Palestine Laboratory, Anthony Loewenstein, 2023England's Green, Zaffar Kunial, 2022The Sullivanians, Alexander Stille, 2023Everyone and Everything, Nadine J. Cohen, 2023Why We Are Here, Briohny Doyle, 2023The Thursday Murder Club, Richard Osman, 2020Middlemarch, George Eliot, 1871You can find these books and all the others we mentioned at your favourite independent book store. Or if you want to listen to them as audiobooks, you can head to the Read This reading room on Apple Books.Socials: Stay in touch with Read This on Instagram and TwitterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For our last show of the year, Michael heads to Fitzroy Pool to find out what people are reading as the weather warms up. Plus, some of our previous guests offer book recommendations for the summer holidays. Reading list: The Vanishing Half, Brit Bennett, 2020 Down and Out In Paris and London, George Orwell, 1933 My Body, Emily Ratajkowski, 2021 Ghosts, Dolly Alderton, 2020 The Creative Act: A Way of Being, Rick Rubin, 2023 The Road, Cormac McCarthy, 2006 Working Class Boy, Jimmy Barnes, 2018 Never Never, Colleen Hoover and Tarryn Fisher, 2023 The Spy's Wife, Fiona McIntosh, 2021 Lioness, Emily Perkins, 2023 And Then She Fell, Alicia Elliott, 2023 The Palestine Laboratory, Anthony Loewenstein, 2023 England's Green, Zaffar Kunial, 2022 The Sullivanians, Alexander Stille, 2023 Everyone and Everything, Nadine J. Cohen, 2023 Why We Are Here, Briohny Doyle, 2023 The Thursday Murder Club, Richard Osman, 2020 Middlemarch, George Eliot, 1871 You can find these books and all the others we mentioned at your favourite independent book store. Or if you want to listen to them as audiobooks, you can head to the Read This reading room on Apple Books. Socials: Stay in touch with Read This on Instagram and Twitter

In PX110, our interview guest is Professor Tim Parkin, we talk all things Roman, particularly their city life. Tim Parkin joined the Classics and Archaeology department at the University of Melbourne in 2018 as the inaugural Elizabeth and James Tatoulis Chair in Classics. Before this he had spent over 11 years as Professor of Ancient History at the University of Manchester (UK). Tim is a New Zealander by birth who was awarded a D.Phil. at Oxford as a Rhodes Scholar and who, since 1989, has worked in universities in New Zealand, Australia, and the United Kingdom, as well as spending over a year in Germany as an Alexander von Humboldt research fellow. His teaching covers both Greek and Roman history and classical languages. His main research is in ancient history, particularly Roman social, cultural, and demographic history. Among his publications are Demography and Roman Society (1992), Old Age in the Roman World: A Social and Cultural History (2003), Roman Social History: A Sourcebook (2007), and The Oxford Handbook of Childhood and Education in the Classical World (2014). Tim is currently working primarily on ancient sexual health, in particular sexually transmitted diseases, as well as co-editing a cultural history of old age from antiquity to the current day and a BICS supplement on domestic violence in the Roman world, and working on papers on elders in the early Christian church and the demographic realities of the ancient countryside. He is currently supervising research students in a wide range of topics including feminist readings of Ovid's Metamorphoses, the geographical writings of Solinus, concepts of revenge in the Roman world, and the uses of food, magic and drugs in the works of Apuleius. In 2023 he continues in his role as Deputy Head of the School of Historical and Philosophical Studies and he takes on a new role as Deputy Associate Dean (Partnerships) in the Faculty of Arts. He is also Honorary President of the Classical Association of Victoria. In podcast extra / culture corner Tim recommends the NZ actor Sam Neil's Memoir ‘Did I Ever Tell You This?' https://www.textpublishing.com.au/books/did-i-ever-tell-you-this. Tim also recommends ‘Kellis: A Roman - Period Village in Egypt's Dakhleh Oasis' https://www.monash.edu/__data/assets/pdf_file/0011/2749916/Kellis-A-Roman-Period-Village-in-Egypts-Dakhleh-Oasis.pdf. Jess recommends ‘Dead Tide' by Fiona Mcintosh https://www.penguin.com.au/books/dead-tide-9781761344633 Pete recommends ‘My father and me' by Nick Broomfield. https://www.bfi.org.uk/sight-and-sound/reviews/my-father-me-nick-maurice-broomfield-working-class-photographer-life Also the work of Maurice Broomfield recognised by the V & A in the book ‘Maurice Broomfield Industrial Sublime' https://www.vam.ac.uk/exhibitions/maurice-broomfield-industrial-sublime (available in many libraries). See also https://mauricebroomfield.photography Audio production by Jack Bavage. Podcast released 30 October 2023. PlanningxChange is proud to be a part of the Urban Broadcast Collective.

In PX110, our interview guest is Professor Tim Parkin, we talk all things Roman particularly their city life. Tim Parkin joined the Classics and Archaeology department at the University of Melbourne in 2018 as the inaugural Elizabeth and James Tatoulis Chair in Classics. Before this he had spent over 11 years as Professor of Ancient History at the University of Manchester (UK). Tim is a New Zealander by birth who was awarded a D.Phil. at Oxford as a Rhodes Scholar and who, since 1989, has worked in universities in New Zealand, Australia, and the United Kingdom, as well as spending over a year in Germany as an Alexander von Humboldt research fellow. His teaching covers both Greek and Roman history and classical languages. His main research is in ancient history, particularly Roman social, cultural, and demographic history. Among his publications are Demography and Roman Society (1992), Old Age in the Roman World: A Social and Cultural History (2003), Roman Social History: A Sourcebook (2007), and The Oxford Handbook of Childhood and Education in the Classical World (2014). Tim is currently working primarily on ancient sexual health, in particular sexually transmitted diseases, as well as co-editing a cultural history of old age from antiquity to the current day and a BICS supplement on domestic violence in the Roman world, and working on papers on elders in the early Christian church and the demographic realities of the ancient countryside. He is currently supervising research students in a wide range of topics including feminist readings of Ovid's Metamorphoses, the geographical writings of Solinus, concepts of revenge in the Roman world, and the uses of food, magic and drugs in the works of Apuleius. In 2023 he continues in his role as Deputy Head of the School of Historical and Philosophical Studies and he takes on a new role as Deputy Associate Dean (Partnerships) in the Faculty of Arts. He is also Honorary President of the Classical Association of Victoria. In podcast extra / culture corner Tim recommends the NZ actor Sam Neil's Memoir ‘Did I Ever Tell You This?' https://www.textpublishing.com.au/books/did-i-ever-tell-you-this. Tim also recommends ‘Kellis: A Roman - Period Village in Egypt's Dakhleh Oasis' https://www.monash.edu/__data/assets/pdf_file/0011/2749916/Kellis-A-Roman-Period-Village-in-Egypts-Dakhleh-Oasis.pdf. Jess recommends ‘Dead Tide' by Fiona Mcintosh https://www.penguin.com.au/books/dead-tide-9781761344633 Pete recommends ‘My father and me' by Nick Broomfield. https://www.bfi.org.uk/sight-and-sound/reviews/my-father-me-nick-maurice-broomfield-working-class-photographer-life Also the work of Maurice Broomfield recognised by the V & A in the book ‘Maurice Broomfield Industrial Sublime' https://www.vam.ac.uk/exhibitions/maurice-broomfield-industrial-sublime (available in many libraries). See also https://mauricebroomfield.photography Audio production by Jack Bavage. Podcast released 30 October 2023.

In PX110, our interview guest is Professor Tim Parkin, we talk all things Roman particularly their city life. Tim Parkin joined the Classics and Archaeology department at the University of Melbourne in 2018 as the inaugural Elizabeth and James Tatoulis Chair in Classics. Before this he had spent over 11 years as Professor of Ancient History at the University of Manchester (UK). Tim is a New Zealander by birth who was awarded a D.Phil. at Oxford as a Rhodes Scholar and who, since 1989, has worked in universities in New Zealand, Australia, and the United Kingdom, as well as spending over a year in Germany as an Alexander von Humboldt research fellow. His teaching covers both Greek and Roman history and classical languages. His main research is in ancient history, particularly Roman social, cultural, and demographic history. Among his publications are Demography and Roman Society (1992), Old Age in the Roman World: A Social and Cultural History (2003), Roman Social History: A Sourcebook (2007), and The Oxford Handbook of Childhood and Education in the Classical World (2014). Tim is currently working primarily on ancient sexual health, in particular sexually transmitted diseases, as well as co-editing a cultural history of old age from antiquity to the current day and a BICS supplement on domestic violence in the Roman world, and working on papers on elders in the early Christian church and the demographic realities of the ancient countryside. He is currently supervising research students in a wide range of topics including feminist readings of Ovid's Metamorphoses, the geographical writings of Solinus, concepts of revenge in the Roman world, and the uses of food, magic and drugs in the works of Apuleius. In 2023 he continues in his role as Deputy Head of the School of Historical and Philosophical Studies and he takes on a new role as Deputy Associate Dean (Partnerships) in the Faculty of Arts. He is also Honorary President of the Classical Association of Victoria. In podcast extra / culture corner Tim recommends the NZ actor Sam Neil's Memoir ‘Did I Ever Tell You This?'  https://www.textpublishing.com.au/books/did-i-ever-tell-you-this. Tim also recommends ‘Kellis: A Roman - Period Village in Egypt's Dakhleh Oasis' https://www.monash.edu/__data/assets/pdf_file/0011/2749916/Kellis-A-Roman-Period-Village-in-Egypts-Dakhleh-Oasis.pdf. Jess recommends ‘Dead Tide' by Fiona Mcintosh https://www.penguin.com.au/books/dead-tide-9781761344633 Pete recommends ‘My father and me' by Nick Broomfield. https://www.bfi.org.uk/sight-and-sound/reviews/my-father-me-nick-maurice-broomfield-working-class-photographer-life  Also the work of Maurice Broomfield recognised by the V & A in the book ‘Maurice Broomfield Industrial Sublime' https://www.vam.ac.uk/exhibitions/maurice-broomfield-industrial-sublime (available in many libraries). See also https://mauricebroomfield.photography Audio production by Jack Bavage. Podcast released 30 October 2023.

In PX109, our interview guest is Professor Douglas (Doug) Tallamy, the author of many nature books and co - founder along with Michelle Alfandari of Homegrown National Park (https://homegrownnationalpark.org). Homegrown National Parks is a grassroots call - to - action to regenerate biodiversity and ecosystem function by planting native plants and creating new ecological networks. The group encourages homeowners and landowners to substitute native species for traditional garden approaches to encourage biodiversity. There are many resources to help people with the transition on their website. Doug is an American entomologist, ecologist and conservationist. He is a professor in the Department of Entomology and Wildlife Ecology at the University of Delaware. Doug advocates for home gardens and landscaping that bridge the gaps between parks and preserves in providing habitat for native species. He has spoken on the connections between plants and insects and how those relations are important to birds. He has called for smaller lawns. He has written a number of books on nature including: ‘Nature's Best Hope: A New Approach to Conservation that starts in your yard.' (Feb 2020), ‘Bringing Nature Home: How you can sustain wildlife with native plants.' (April 2009), ‘The Nature of Oaks: The rich ecology of our most essential native trees'. (March 2021), with Rick Drake - ‘The Living Landscape: designing for beauty and biodiversity in the home garden'. (July 2014) and for children along with Sarah Thomson ‘Nature's Best Hope (Young Readers Edition): How you can save the world in your own yard'. (April 2023) Doug has authored 97 research publications and has taught insect-related courses for 40 years. Chief among his research goals is to better understand the many ways insects interact with plants and how such interactions determine the diversity of animal communities. His research has been ground breaking showing links between insects, plants and wildlife that had never before been envisaged. His book Bringing Nature Home, published by Timber Press in 2007, was awarded the 2008 Silver Medal by the Garden Writers' Association. Among his awards are the Garden Club of America Margaret Douglas Medal for Conservation and the Tom Dodd, Jr. Award of Excellence, the 2018 AHS B. Y. Morrison Communication Award, and the 2019 Cynthia Westcott Scientific Writing Award. There is an interview with Doug in the Smithsonian magazine: https://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/meet-ecologist-who-wants-unleash-wild-backyard-180974372/ He appears on a number of YouTube talks and interviews. In podcast extra / culture corner Doug talks about David Attenborough's latest show, ‘Wild Isles' about nature in Great Britain and Ireland. Jess recommends ‘Mirror Man' by author Fiona Mcintosh (https://www.penguin.com.au/books/mirror-man-9781760894337). Pete mentions his ambitious plan to grow grass trees (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xanthorrhoea). Audio production by Jack Bavage. Podcast released 3 October 2023. PlanningxChnage is proud to be a member of the Urban Broadcast Collective.

In PX109, our interview guest is Professor Douglas (Doug) Tallamy, the author of many nature books and co - founder along with Michelle Alfandari of Homegrown National Park (https://homegrownnationalpark.org). Homegrown National Parks is a grassroots call - to - action to regenerate biodiversity and ecosystem function by planting native plants and creating new ecological networks. The group encourages homeowners and landowners to substitute native species for traditional garden approaches to encourage biodiversity. There are many resources to help people with the transition on their website. Doug is an American entomologist, ecologist and conservationist. He is a professor in the Department of Entomology and Wildlife Ecology at the University of Delaware. Doug advocates for home gardens and landscaping that bridge the gaps between parks and preserves in providing habitat for native species. He has spoken on the connections between plants and insects and how those relations are important to birds. He has called for smaller lawns. He has written a number of books on nature including: ‘Nature's Best Hope: A New Approach to Conservation that starts in your yard.' (Feb 2020), ‘Bringing Nature Home: How you can sustain wildlife with native plants.' (April 2009), ‘The Nature of Oaks: The rich ecology of our most essential native trees'. (March 2021), with Rick Drake - ‘The Living Landscape: designing for beauty and biodiversity in the home garden'. (July 2014) and for children along with Sarah Thomson ‘Nature's Best Hope (Young Readers Edition): How you can save the world in your own yard'. (April 2023) Doug has authored 97 research publications and has taught insect-related courses for 40 years. Chief among his research goals is to better understand the many ways insects interact with plants and how such interactions determine the diversity of animal communities. His research has been ground breaking showing links between insects, plants and wildlife that had never before been envisaged. His book Bringing Nature Home, published by Timber Press in 2007, was awarded the 2008 Silver Medal by the Garden Writers' Association. Among his awards are the Garden Club of America Margaret Douglas Medal for Conservation and the Tom Dodd, Jr. Award of Excellence, the 2018 AHS B. Y. Morrison Communication Award, and the 2019 Cynthia Westcott Scientific Writing Award. There is an interview with Doug in the Smithsonian magazine: https://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/meet-ecologist-who-wants-unleash-wild-backyard-180974372/ He appears on a number of YouTube talks and interviews. In podcast extra / culture corner Doug talks about David Attenborough's latest show, ‘Wild Isles' about nature in Great Britain and Ireland. Jess recommends ‘Mirror Man' by author Fiona Mcintosh (https://www.penguin.com.au/books/mirror-man-9781760894337). Pete mentions his ambitious plan to grow grass trees (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xanthorrhoea). Audio production by Jack Bavage. Podcast released 3 October 2023.

In PX109, our interview guest is Professor Douglas (Doug) Tallamy, the author of many nature books and co - founder along with Michelle Alfandari of Homegrown National Park (https://homegrownnationalpark.org). Homegrown National Parks is a grassroots call - to - action to regenerate biodiversity and ecosystem function by planting native plants and creating new ecological networks. The group encourages homeowners and landowners to substitute native species for traditional garden approaches to encourage biodiversity. There are many resources to help people with the transition on their website. Doug is an American entomologist, ecologist and conservationist. He is a professor in the Department of Entomology and Wildlife Ecology at the University of Delaware. Doug advocates for home gardens and landscaping that bridge the gaps between parks and preserves in providing habitat for native species. He has spoken on the connections between plants and insects and how those relations are important to birds. He has called for smaller lawns. He has written a number of books on nature including: ‘Nature's Best Hope: A New Approach to Conservation that starts in your yard.' (Feb 2020), ‘Bringing Nature Home: How you can sustain wildlife with native plants.' (April 2009), ‘The Nature of Oaks: The rich ecology of our most essential native trees'. (March 2021), with Rick Drake - ‘The Living Landscape: designing for beauty and biodiversity in the home garden'. (July 2014) and for children along with Sarah Thomson ‘Nature's Best Hope (Young Readers Edition): How you can save the world in your own yard'. (April 2023) Doug has authored 97 research publications and has taught insect-related courses for 40 years. Chief among his research goals is to better understand the many ways insects interact with plants and how such interactions determine the diversity of animal communities. His research has been ground breaking showing links between insects, plants and wildlife that had never before been envisaged. His book Bringing Nature Home, published by Timber Press in 2007, was awarded the 2008 Silver Medal by the Garden Writers' Association. Among his awards are the Garden Club of America Margaret Douglas Medal for Conservation and the Tom Dodd, Jr. Award of Excellence, the 2018 AHS B. Y. Morrison Communication Award, and the 2019 Cynthia Westcott Scientific Writing Award. There is an interview with Doug in the Smithsonian magazine: https://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/meet-ecologist-who-wants-unleash-wild-backyard-180974372/ He appears on a number of YouTube talks and interviews. In podcast extra / culture corner Doug talks about David Attenborough's latest show, ‘Wild Isles' about nature in Great Britain and Ireland. Jess recommends ‘Mirror Man' by author Fiona Mcintosh (https://www.penguin.com.au/books/mirror-man-9781760894337). Pete mentions his ambitious plan to grow grass trees (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xanthorrhoea). Audio production by Jack Bavage. Podcast released 3 October 2023.

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Fiona McIntosh is an English-born Australian author who's been described as a master storyteller and a superior writer in her genre which these days is historical and crime fiction.

For this month's podcast, we're excited to share with you Fiona McIntonsh speaking about her latest novel 'Dead Tide'. This talk was recorded at the Marion Cultural Centre in front of a packed out crowd of people. Fiona is an amazing speaker and it's definitely worth a listen if you weren't able to attend the talk in person. Enjoy!

Sandie Docker and Fiona McIntosh - The Orphans and Dead Tide

Back in lockdown during 2021 we had the pleasure of speaking with historical fiction writer Fiona McIntosh.   She was just launching her new novel ‘The Spy's Wife' which takes us from the windswept moors of the Yorkshire dales, to the noisy beer halls of Munich, and grand country estates in the picture-book Bavarian mountains.   This is a lively and high-stakes thriller that will keep you second-guessing until the very end.   She also briefly spoke about her writing process and research for her books as well as hinting at a new Jack Hawksworth novel to be released in 2023.We hope you enjoy!https://www.connectedlibraries.org.auhttps://www.instagram.com/caseycardinialibraries/https://twitter.com/CasCarLibrarieshttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2i9T4cx7vDpqmiRGbVse0g

Prolific British author Fiona McIntosh faced the challenge of setting her latest two novels in an Australian landscape when Covid kept her from her usual European haunts. The result is “The Orphans”; a tale of love, murder and treachery set between 1930s Adelaide and the Flinders Ranges.  In her other post-Covid release, “Dead Tide”, McIntosh had to create a plot that allowed her to move her regular character, detective Jack Hawksworth,  from Scotland Yard to Adelaide. and Research and serendipity are at the heart of writing historical fiction. Author Dominique Wilson talks about how she goes about placing her fictional characters in a realistic world from the past, and how she finds a mathematical approach essential. Guests Fiona McIntosh, author of “The Orphans” and “Dead Tide” https://www.fionamcintosh.com/ Dr Dominique Wilson, novelist and short story writer. Dominique has published three historical novels, “The Yellow Papers”, “The Devil's Madness” and “Orphan Rock” https://dominiquewilson.com.au/ Our Random Reader is Joey Other books that get a mention: Annie and Sarah mention “Cold Enough for Snow” by Jessica Au, winner of the Victorian Prize for Literature Joey mentions “Lord of the Rings” by J.R.R. Tolkien, “Shantaram” by Gregory David Roberts, and “Breakfast of Champions” by Kurt Vonnegut Jr  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prolific British author Fiona McIntosh faced the challenge of setting her latest two novels in an Australian landscape when Covid kept her from her usual European haunts. The result is “The Orphans”; a tale of love, murder and treachery set between 1930s Adelaide and the Flinders Ranges.  In her other post-Covid release, “Dead Tide”, McIntosh had to create a plot that allowed her to move her regular character, detective Jack Hawksworth,  from Scotland Yard to Adelaide. and Research and serendipity are at the heart of writing historical fiction. Author Dominique Wilson talks about how she goes about placing her fictional characters in a realistic world from the past, and how she finds a mathematical approach essential. Guests Fiona McIntosh, author of “The Orphans” and “Dead Tide” https://www.fionamcintosh.com/ Dr Dominique Wilson, novelist and short story writer. Dominique has published three historical novels, “The Yellow Papers”, “The Devil's Madness” and “Orphan Rock” https://dominiquewilson.com.au/ Our Random Reader is Joey Other books that get a mention: Annie and Sarah mention “Cold Enough for Snow” by Jessica Au, winner of the Victorian Prize for Literature Joey mentions “Lord of the Rings” by J.R.R. Tolkien, “Shantaram” by Gregory David Roberts, and “Breakfast of Champions” by Kurt Vonnegut Jr  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A beloved UK-born novelist who has written almost 40 books across a range of genres has written her first one set entirely in Australia. International bestselling author Fiona McIntosh has just released the new historical drama novel, The Orphans, set in the bustling streets of a young Adelaide. "This came about because we were all in lockdown a couple of years, as I work two years ahead with each novel, and I was sort of forced to look into my own backyard for a story," she told Jo McManus on 6PR Afternoons. "I've actually lived here for 40 years ... I felt Australians, people like Tim Winton, are going to write about Australia so much better than this blow-in, so I was terrified to write an Australian story and get it wrong, or let people down, so I just stayed in my own playground."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I'm Ready for Work, Are You? With Fiona McIntosh, Jessie Ward and Genna WardAs young people with disability progress through the secondary school years, they and their family members often wonder: what they will do after school? what will they be able to do? Families tell us they inevitably arrive at a narrow set of ‘post-school options'. These vary depending on the young person's assessed readiness for work. In this session, Fiona introduces participants to the concept of customised employment. It's a great approach for people with disability who are looking for meaningful work. It helps everyone involved to imagine a broader range of employment possibilities. You may find that your understanding of “work readiness” will shift dramatically! Participants will get an insight into creating customised employment opportunities. You'll learn that the most successful approaches always align with the interests of the young person, and benefit the employer. These insights will be revealed through interactive exercises and actionable information. IntroductionThis session was introduced by Max Grinsell-Jones. Hi, my name is Max. I would like to tell you about Fiona McIntosh. Fiona works with Imagine More. She leads their ‘School to Work' project. She likes to help young people with disability find good and interesting work.  Fiona will be joined by Genna and Jessie Ward. Jessie is in year 12. She loves drama and singing. She is doing an ASBA at a primary school. Jessie wants to help people with disability to be treated fairly. Genna is Jessie's Mum. She is an advocate for inclusion. She has always wanted Jessie to have a good life. Fiona, Jessie and Genna will talk about using discovery to find work.  I hope you enjoy this presentation. Meet Fiona McIntoshFiona is the School to Work Project Coordinator at Imagine More. This three-year project aims to strengthen the capacity of young people with disability and their families to achieve valued paid employment and self-employment. Fiona has over 25 years of experience in policy and program development in the ACT Government and local non-government sector.  This experience spans housing, homelessness, child welfare and twelve years in the disability sector. Fiona has a strong interest in creating employment opportunities for young people with disability. She is a solo mum to a young daughter.  In her free time, she loves connecting with nature through camping and walking, creating her own small enterprise, and creating surreal collages. Contact detailsFiona can be contacted at http://www.imaginemore.org.au (Imagine More) Meet Jessie WardJessie is a Canberra-based Year 12 student. She is currently doing a Business ASBA (Australian School Based Apprenticeship) at a local primary school. Jessie is a dog owner, a circus trainee, and a drama enthusiast who thrives on performing in the school productions. She is also a member of a youth singing group called the Octaves. Jessie lives with the gifts and disabilities of Koolen de Vries, a super-rare genetic condition. She is passionate about changing discrimination against people with disabilities. Jessie is very excited about her new job as a Peer Worker in a project collecting the wisdom of people with disabilities. Meet Genna WardGenna Ward is Mum to daughter Jessie and a passionate practitioner of and advocate for inclusion. Genna and her partner Kim are very committed to laying the foundations for Jessie's good life. They are helping her to establish her place as a respected member of her community have her contributions valued, and enjoy belonging to a rich, diverse, and exciting community. In her work life, Genna is a Clinical Psychologist who works in private practice. Resources mentioned in this presentationhttps://imaginemore.org.au/projects-and-grants/school-to-work/ (School to Work Project) - This is a three-year project funded by the Department of Social Services. It will run...

Fight MND CEO Fiona McIntosh joined the boys today to discuss next week's Big Freeze event at the MCG, how people can tackle the deadly disease and more.

This is Tell Me What To Read, the podcast of Booktopia, Australia's Local Bookstore. This week, we sit down with Fiona McIntosh, author of The Spy's Wife, and Shane Jenek (aka Courtney Act), author of Caught In The Act.  *Producer's Note: Due to our team being in social isolation, the sound quality is more variable. Interviews In this podcast: Fiona McIntosh - The Spy's Wife: 0:51 - 23:55 Shane Jenek - Caught In The Act: 24:06 - 56:59 Books mentioned in this podcast: Fiona McIntosh - The Spy's Wife: https://bit.ly/3jx9hjv Shane Jenek - Caught In The Act: https://bit.ly/3o5RDVX Host: Mark Harding Interviewer: Ben Hunter & Mark Harding Guests: Fiona McIntosh & Shane Jenek Producer: Nick Wasiliev Season: 1.9 Episode: 9 Join us for our bi-weekly show with episodes going out every Wednesday and Friday! Join us on Wednesdays as we speak to authors from Australia and around the world about their latest books, and hit us up on Fridays for the books that we are reading and recommending! Originally published: 30th November 2021See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I didn't actually ask anything articulate, I spent the conversation completely in awe and TBH on the verge of tears. It's taken me way too long to even be able to listen back to it! Cringe doesn't go far enough x  Luckily Fiona McIntosh is such a wonder the conversation is still worthwhile and I know I left the part in there when I have to wrap it up because I am crying with joy, that's just so you know I did try my hardest to record the best episode! 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

Fiona McIntosh is a bestselling Australian author of 40 books. Currently known for historical fiction titles, Fiona also writes crime, fantasy for both adults and children and time slip. She's also penned one non-fiction title: How to Write Your Blockbuster. Fiona spent many years in PR, sales and marketing in the travel industry and her very first attempt for at writing fiction garnered the attention of a global publisher. She's been writing fiction ever since. She also runs fantastic masterclasses for writers, and has an alumni of over 400 hundred students. The Spy's Wife, a page-turning tale os betrayal, espionage and love set in pre WW@ England and Germany, is Fiona's latest release. Fiona recently joined Pam on the Writes4Women Convo Couch to discuss the book, her writing process and to share some top tips for authors. You can find the video on the Writes4Women facebook page here: https://fb.watch/9FkBd82nFA/ SHOW NOTES: Writes4Women www.writes4women.com Facebook @writes4women Twitter / Instagram @w4wpodcast   W4W Patreon https://www.writes4women.com/support-us-on-patreon   Fiona McIntosh Website: click here Twitter: click here Facebook: click here Buy The Spy's Wife here       Pamela Cook www.pamelacook.com.au Facebook: click here Twitter: click here  Instagram: click here   This episode produced by  Pamela Cook for Writes4Women.     Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/writes4women?fan_landing=true See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is Tell Me What To Read, the podcast of Booktopia, Australia's Local Bookstore. Join us for our bi-weekly show with episodes going out every Wednesday and Friday! Join us on Wednesdays as we speak to authors from Australia and around the world about their latest books, and hit us up on Fridays for the books that we are reading and recommending! This week, we sit down with Fiona McIntosh, author of The Spy's Wife, and Shane Jenek (aka Courtney Act), author of Caught In The Act. *Producer's Note: Due to our team being in social isolation, the sound quality is more variable. Interviews In this podcast: Fiona McIntosh - The Spy's Wife: 0:51 - 23:55 Shane Jenek - Caught In The Act: 24:06 - 56:59 Books mentioned in this podcast: Fiona McIntosh - The Spy's Wife: https://bit.ly/3jx9hjv Shane Jenek - Caught In The Act: https://bit.ly/3o5RDVX Host: Mark Harding Interviewer: Ben Hunter & Mark Harding Guests: Fiona McIntosh & Shane Jenek Producer: Nick Wasiliev

Sandie Docker and Fiona McIntosh: Mirror Man

In this 'BehindTheBook' Podcast, Jaynie Morris interviews Internationally bestselling author Fiona McIntosh who returns with The Spy's Wife. The post SheroesUnlimited Behind The Book Series #03 | Fiona McIntosh With Jaynie Morris appeared first on SheroesUnlimited.

This is a podcast about art: the people who create it, exhibit it, buy it, sell it, talk about it and, above all, love it. Producer Simon Grant, who was the force behind the highly successful WonderWalls Festivals in the Illawarra, invited host Fiona McIntosh to create a podcast which shares the stories of the many artists, curators, collectors and others in the art world who inspire her. Fiona has extensive professional experience and deep knowledge across the Australian visual arts industry, having worked with many artists, major public institutions and private collectors. She brings this, together with an endless curiosity and passion, to the conversations with her guests, to reveal the depth, breadth and richness of the contemporary art scene. A huge thank you to all our guests who have shared their stories with Fine Art Fiona! You can find more information on each episode on our instagram page, @fineartfiona

With special guest: Fiona McIntosh… in conversation with Bill Kable The beautiful cover of this book gives us a clue. This is a bubbly story thoroughly researched and elegantly told by our guest today Fiona McIntosh. Fiona’s new book The Champagne War takes us to the Champagne region of northern France during the First World War to tell us the story of individuals caught up in the conflict. Fiona tells us how she came to write the book through a chance meeting with a local winemaker in a village of the region. This gave her the inspiration. Podcast (mp3)

Bestselling author Fiona McIntosh talks to Cheryl Akle about hiring a retired detective to help her undertake research for Mirror Man, the third instalment in her DCI Jack Hawksworth series. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

GP and author Katie McMahon talks to Cheryl Akle about her career as a doctor, and how her debut novel, The Mistake, was written at a Fiona McIntosh writing masterclass. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Ooh la la! – Virginia and Louise stroll along the boulevards of Paris old and young and also share a couple of recent reads.Email hello@divinginpodcast.comInstagram @diving_in_podcastVirginia’s Instagram @virginia_readsLouise’s Instagram @louise_cooks_and_readsSong ‘Diving In’ – original music and lyrics written and performed by Laura Adeline – https://linkt.ree/llauraadelinePodcast sound production and editing by Andy Maher.Graphics by Orla Larkin - create@werkshop.com.auBooksMy Best Friends Murder, Polly Phillips 2021, Simon & SchusterThe Champagne Wars, Fiona McIntosh, 2020A Paris Affair, Pip Drysdale, 2021, Simon & SchusterEmile Zola, La Fortune des Rougon ( The Fortune of the Rougon), 1871Emile Zola, La Curee ( The Kill), 1872,The Paris Library, Janet Skeslien Charles, 2021, HachetteLunch in Paris, Elizabeth BardThe Strays of Paris, Jane Smiley, 2020, Pam MacmillanHow To Be an Author, Georgia Richter and Deborah Hunn, 2021, Fremantle PressPodcasts ‘Duchess’, a podcast with Emma, Duchess of Rutland Book News The Women's Prize for Fiction, UK https://www.womensprizeforfiction.co.uk/The Stella Prize, https://thestellaprize.com.au/prize/2021-prize/

Fiona McIntosh chats to Dani Vee and author Maya Linnell about The Champagne War, a beautiful historical fiction novel set in France.

With special guest: Fiona McIntosh… in conversation with Bill Kable The beautiful cover of this book gives us a clue. This is a bubbly story thoroughly researched and elegantly told by our guest today Fiona McIntosh. Fiona’s new book The Champagne War takes us to the Champagne region of northern France during the First World War to tell us the story of individuals caught up in the conflict. Fiona tells us how she came to write the book through a chance meeting with a local winemaker in a village of the region. This gave her the inspiration. Podcast (mp3)

Fiona McIntosh is an Australian world-class, international best-selling author whose work spans number of different genres: from fantasy to sweeping historical adventures and gritty crime.I have been following Fiona's career for some years now, devouring each new novel as it hits the shelves and getting my "Fiona fix" every year as she embarks on her demanding national book tour.Sadly, there was no tour this year, but we were fortunate enough to see her brand new exquisite novel released into the world."The Champagne War" published by Penguin is arguably her best, most heart wrenching novel yet.And I was thrilled to be able to speak with Fiona in mid-November about this gorgeous book.Join us in the final episode of 2020 as we chat about Fiona's research, her serendipitous meeting with the woman who would become the inspiration for her avant-garde character Sophie Delancré, champagne-making, baking, writing tips and so much more.

Bestselling author Fiona McIntosh talks to Cheryl Akle about Champagne, how travelling has influenced her writing, and the incredible story behind her newest book, The Champagne War. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Possibly our worst episode yet - sorry if your ears are bleeding!   Head to www.misschardy.com for our Christmas Special - menu & recipes, this is where you can also buy Dan's cookbook: Miss Chardy's Guide to Station Cooking. Netflix:  The Queens Gambit Virgin River Audiobooks (Search www.audible.com.au)  The Button Jar Series (3 books) by Fiona McCallum  The Diamond Hunter by Fiona McIntosh   

In this episode Sydney writer Sandie Docker takes us back to those beach holiday days with her book The Banksia Bay Beach Shack, then we speak to historical fiction writer Fiona McIntosh about her latest book The Champagne War which takes us to the trenches of WW1 and the champagne region of France and as always we  have some summer reading recommendations from our staff at the Library.

The Bookstorian Podcast. A podcast for booklovers and bookstagrammers.Books mentioned in this podcast:Life After Life by Kate Atkinson.The Boy in the striped Pyjamas by John Boyne.The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier and Klay by Michael Chabon.American Dirt by Jeanine Cummins.The Hair With Amber Eyes by Edmund De Waal.The Light we cannot see by Anthony Doerr.Winter of the world by Ken Follett.The Diary of Anne Frank by Anne Frank.The Meaning of Hitler by Sebastian Haffner.Catch 22 by Joseph Heller.An Artist of the Floating World by Kazuo Ishiguro.The Librarian of Auschwitz by Antonio Iturbe.Schindler's Ark by Thomas Keneally.Eggshell Skull by Bri Lee.The Diamond Hunter by Fiona McIntosh.The Pearl Thief by Fiona McIntosh.Fugitive Pieces by Anne Michaels.Podcast may contain spoilersHost: Teagan @bookstorian_Guests: Sheridan @booknookreviews and AndrewEmail thebookstorianpodcast@outlook.com.auFollow me @thebookstorianpodcastDesign by Emma Russell CreativeMusic from https://www.zapsplat.com

Fiona McIntosh is an absolute master of her craft. She’s just released her 39th book, The Champagne War, and has written across genres of historical fiction, crime, fantasy and non-fiction. Fiona teaches writing in hugely sought after workshops and would be at peak happiness sipping coffee in Paris, eating dark chocolate after buying a pair of fashionable winter boots. In this episode, we talk about what makes great historical fiction, Fiona’s start as a fantasy writer, the joys of surprise meetings during research trips, and the dreaded ‘R’ word in genre fiction… romance. During the show Fiona recommends Sharon Penman for ‘brilliant’ historical fiction. She also recommends Ken Follet for historical fiction with pace and human connection, plus Guy Gavriel Kay who weaves real-world events from ancient history into his fantasy. For a round up of all the Genre Wars episodes, head to http://timhawken.com/genrewars

Welcome to this week's episode of the All Things Bookish Podcast! Today we are speaking with one of Australia’s best selling and well loved authors, Fiona McIntosh about her new historical fiction book, The Champagne War! Show Notes: In this episode we talk about researching WWII, how and why Fiona creates such morally grounded characters, and learn about the people of Épernay in 1914. You can purchase the Champagne War here. Shan's ReadsPast Read:The Mother Fault by Kate MildenhallCurrent Read:Spin the Dawn by Elizabeth Lim Sienna's ReadsPast Read: The Champagne WarCurrent Read:Rhythm of War by Brandon Sanderson Future Read:The Evening and the Morning by Ken Follett

Enjoy a tipple of the bubbly? The Champagne region is an intriguing area and the perfect fit for the latest novel by writer Fiona McIntosh with The Champagne War.

Introducing the book title and author, I then move onto my review of what the book is about, some character analysis, commenting on the authors writing, what I rated it, genre and ending with the blurb.

This episode we discuss our last reads, our five star reads, Trent Dalton, bookish this or that and guess that book! Show Notes:Sienna's reading:Rhythm of War by Brandon SandersonSong of the Crocodile by Nardi SimpsonHoneybee by Craig SilveyThe Black Witch Chronicles by Laurie ForestShan's reading:The Motherfault by Kate MildenhallAll Our Shimmering Skies by Trent DaltonThe Champagne War by Fiona McIntosh

International best selling author of novels for children and adults, Fiona McIntosh chats to Pam not only about the inspiration and research for her new release but goes into detail on her no nonsense business approach to her creative process, and the hard work behind an impressive career spanning dozens of books.  From the killing fields of Ypres to the sun-kissed vineyards of rural France, The Champagne War is a heart-stopping adventure about the true power of love and hope to light the way during war. In the summer of 1914, vigneron Jerome Méa heads off to war, certain he’ll be home by Christmas. His new bride Sophie, a fifth generation and rebellious champenoise, is determined to ensure the forthcoming vintages will be testament to their love and the power of the people of Épernay, especially its strong women. But as the years drag on, authorities advise that Jerome is missing, considered dead. When poison gas is first used in Belgium by the Germans, British chemist Charles Nash jumps to enlist. After he is injured, he is brought to Reims, where Sophie has helped to set up an underground hospital to care for the wounded. In the dark, ancient champagne cellars, their stirring emotions take them both by surprise. While Sophie battles to keep her vineyard going through the bombings, a critical sugar shortage forces her to strike a dangerous bargain with an untrustworthy acquaintance – but nothing will test her courage more than the news that filters through to her about the fate of her heroic Jerome. There is so much great information for readers, and tips for writers at all levels in this interview. Have your pens ready...   SHOW NOTES: Writes4Women www.writes4women.com Facebook @writes4women Twitter / Instagram @w4wpodcast W4W Patreon https://www.writes4women.com/support-us-on-patreon Fiona McIntosh Web - https://www.fionamcintosh.com PENGUIN - "The Champagne War" https://www.penguin.com.au/books/the-champagne-war-9780143795452 Facebook @FionaMcIntoshAuthor  Twitter @FMcIntosh Pamela Cook www.pamelacook.com.au Facebook @pamelacookauthor Twitter @PamelaCookAU Instagram @pamelacookwrites Listen Up Podcasting (Kel Butler) www.listenuppodcasting.com.au Facebook @kelbutler / @listenuppodcasting Twitter @KelB   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This 'inbetweenisode' is part of our Story Sessions series featuring The Champagne War by Fiona McIntosh. Narrated by the author herself, we bring bookshop browsing to you in this episode with the prologue of this heart-stopping adventure. Read the show notes Connect with Valerie, Allison and listeners in the podcast community on Facebook Visit WritersCentre.com.au | AllisonTait.com | ValerieKhoo.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fiona McIntosh is an internationally bestselling author of novels for adults and children. She co-founded an award-winning travel magazine with her husband, which they ran for fifteen years while raising their twin sons before she became a full-time author. Fiona roams the world researching and drawing inspiration for her novels, and runs a series of highly respected fiction masterclasses. She calls South Australia home. Ahead of the release of her new book, 'The Champagne War', Ben sat down with Fiona to discuss the book, inspiration from the French region, the history of champagne, the complexity of romance in storytelling, and more. Books mentioned in this podcast: 'The Champagne War' - Fiona McIntosh: https://bit.ly/3mqMCnk Host: Sarah McDuling Guest: Katrina Nannestad Producer: Nick Wasiliev

In this episode, Lauretta Roberts, TheIndustry.fashion’s Editor in Chief speaks to Fiona McIntosh, Co-founder of Blow LTD, the UK’s leading provider for at-home beauty services. After a long career in media as former Editor in Chief of ELLE and Grazia magazines, Fiona, along with business partner the entrepreneur and venture capitalist Dharmash Mistry, embarked on their journey into the on-demand world to deliver fast and expert beauty services to busy women.When not in lockdown the business was delivering over 15,000 services per month, with over 1,200 expert beauty professionals across the UK.Fiona tell us how she’s been keeping her customer base engaged during lockdown and how the business is gearing up to re-open with an enhanced service offer.

Fiona Mcintosh talks to Mark Price about starting her career as a journalist, editing top publications, launching Grazia magazine and founding Blow - beauty treatments for busy people. Fiona also talks about her working life in lockdown.

Bestselling author, Fiona McIntosh talks to Cheryl Akle about how it was inevitable that she would write a book about diamonds. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Diamond Hunter Does a betrayal, made for the right reasons, justify itself? Follow the story of young Clementine and her journey into womanhood from the vast and empty wilderness of south Africa to the crowded urban jungle of Victorian era London as she hunts memories…and something far more precious than the stolen diamonds she is determined to find the truth about.

Set in Victorian times and the gem dealers in London, diamonds are the connection between an English heiress and a Zulu warrior in 'The Diamond Hunter' by Fiona McIntosh.

Best selling author, Fiona McIntosh, delights the crowd at the Marion Cultural Centre Domain Theatre with the inside story about her latest book, The Diamond Hunter, as well as her writing process, meticulous research and international travels, and hilarious personal stories and anecdotes. Fans of Fiona will definitely not want to miss this engaging talk.

Happy new year! You’ll meet Fiona McIntosh, author of 'The Pearl Thief' and 'How to Write Your Blockbuster'. Val and Al answer more of your listener questions. Plus, we have 3 copies of ‘Rewording the Brain’ by David Astle to give away.  Read the show notes.  Email Valerie and Allison podcast@writerscentre.com.au. WritersCentre.com.au | AllisonTait.com | ValerieKhoo.com 

Author Fiona Macintosh chats to Dani Vee about armchair travelling through her novel The Pearl Thief, set in 1939 Prague, London & Paris. We chat about the heartbreaking kinder transports and the importance of historical fiction. A brilliant episode. My favourite books written within this time period are: 1. The Book Thief 2. Boy In Striped PJs 3. The Red Ribbon 4. Hitler's Daughter 5. The Street Sweeper 6. The Pearl Thief

Fiona McIntosh's new novel The Pearl Thief is already selling like crazy here at Booktopia and it's no surprise why! Book after book, Fiona continues to bring us unforgettable bestsellers. In this podcast we chat with Fiona about the kind of book she wants to write, her relationship with the audience, and her writing process (which involves a lot of travel). Books mentioned in this podcast: The Pearl Thief by Fiona McIntosh —> https://bit.ly/2opyUVP Hosts: John Purcell and Ben Hunter Guests: Fiona McIntosh

Kimberley Starr takes us on a medieval journey of crusades and demons in 'The Book of Whispers'.Chocolate, Quakers, WW1 and romance all mixed together for another well researched fictional story by Fiona McIntosh. 'The Chocolate Tin' is about a woman wanting more than just a marriage of convenience.