Podcast appearances and mentions of katherine collette

Karen and Irma chat about the challenges of being able to accept praise. Then Irma talks with Katherine Collette about how co-hosting The First Time podcast was life-changing, her most excruciating experience with the podcast, the excitement of overseas deals for her debut novel and the huge low that followed, how the US market differs from the ANZ market, the secrecy around book sales, the challenges in moving from writing books for adults to writing for kids, how to write humour on the page, how to navigate the emotional headspace of writing, the best and worst advice she's received, the odd liminal space that unpublished writers can exist in for years when they are ‘not quite there yet', the key things debut authors commonly don't understand when they enter the publishing process, and why she doesn't think social media promo makes much difference to sales. About KatherineKatherine Collette has written two novels for adults, The Helpline and The Competition. She has also written and illustrated Out of Bounds, the first in the children's book series The Too Tall Tales of Alma T Best, and was co-host of The First Time podcast. She is a former engineer and current writing coach.

Katherine Collette is a writing coach and mentor who helps writers who want to get published, and writers who are about to be published, know what to do, what to expect and how to think, to give their work (and themselves) the best possible chance of success.She is basically the person she wishes she'd had when she was first trying to get published!In this episode, Katherine has given us a mini-coaching session so we can level up our writing for 2025. She shares great advice and so many fantastic tips:The four phases writers go through on their way to being published, and how to short circuit some of themThe benefits and pitfalls of writing courses and writing groupsHow she built a profile as a debut author (it didn't involve social media!) and how she'd build a profile if she was starting again nowThe difference between verbal and written pitches and her unusual but effective approach to pitchingWhat writers can do to increase their chances of publication The top three mistakes unpublished authors makeHow to get unstuck when you're ‘looping' in your writing (are you stuck, moving the commas around?!)Getting that first draft doneABOUT KATHERINE COLLETTEKatherine Collette is the author of two novels for adults, The Helpline and The Competition. The Helpline was published in Australia, the UK, the US, Italy and Germany and long listed for the Indie Book award for debut fiction. Katherine co-hosts popular writing podcast The First Time and its recent spin-off The Next Step. She coaches writers and authors on writing and publishing, and her cartoons have appeared in Griffith Review.The Too-Tall Tales of Alma T. Best are her first middle-grade books.Website: https://katherinecollette.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katherinecollettewriter/Buy The Too-Tall Tales of Alma T. Best by Katherine Collette here.REFERENCES MENTIONED BY KATHERINE COLLETTEGET PUBLISHED! group coaching course with Katherine ColletteThe Artist's Way by Julia CameronReasons Not to Worry by Brigid DelaneyWatch Katherine's video pitch (it got her a two book deal!)The 90-Day Novel: Unlock the Story Within by Alan WattMichael Hauge Story StructureTo Be Magnetic (manifestation course)BUILD AN AUTHOR WEBSITE COURSETo receive notifications about course dates, the free author website workshop and early bird discounts, sign up here - https://www.freshwebdesign.com.au/course This podcast is recorded on the beautiful, unceded lands of the Garigal people of the Eora nation.Full show notes available at writersbookclubpodcast.com

Anita Heiss talks about the writing craft and process behind her novel Dirrayawadha. Anita shares her insights about weaving research, backstory and Wiradyuri language into the narrative, emphasising the importance of authors trusting themselves and their stories. We discuss Anita's meticulous planning when it comes to her novels, which involves chapter breakdowns, character profiles, and using butcher's paper to keep organised. She talks about the importance of pre-manuscript consultations, sensitivity reads, and the editorial process with her First Nations editor, Grace Lucas-Pennington. Anita highlights the necessity for writers to remove themselves from their work to avoid burnout and gain a fresh perspective, as well as tips for keeping your writing authentic and managing the emotional labour of tackling heavy historical content.ABOUT DIRRAYAWADHA'Dirrayawadha is full of heart and hope, truth-telling and history – and shimmers with language too' Guardian'A story from the past given vivid life for new understanding' Kate GrenvilleBathurst, 1820sMiinaa was a young girl when the white ghosts first arrived. She remembers the day they raised a piece of cloth and renamed her homeland 'Bathurst'. Now she lives at Cloverdale and works for a white family who have settled there.The Nugents are kind, but Miinaa misses her miyagan. His brother, Windradyne, is a Wiradyuri leader, and visits when he can, bringing news of unrest across their ngurambang. Miinaa hopes the violence will not come to Cloverdale.When Irish convict Daniel O'Dwyer arrives at the settlement, Miinaa's life is transformed again. The pair are magnetically drawn to each other and begin meeting at the bila in secret. Dan understands how it feels to be displaced, but they still have a lot to learn about each other. Can their love survive their differences and the turmoil that threatens to destroy everything around them?From the bestselling author of Bila Yarrudhanggalangdhuray (River of Dreams) comes another groundbreaking historical novel about resistance, resilience and love during the frontier wars.ABOUT DR ANITA HEISSDr Anita Heiss is an internationally published, award-winning author of 23 books; non-fiction, historical fiction, commercial women's fiction and children's novels. She is a proud member of the Wiradyuri Nation of central New South Wales, an Ambassador for the Indigenous Literacy Foundation and the GO Foundation, and Professor of Communications at the University of Queensland. Anita is also the Publisher at Large of Bundyi, an imprint of Simon & Schuster cultivating First Nations talent, and a board member of the National Justice Project and Circa Contemporary Circus. As an artist in residence at La Boite Theatre, she adapted her novel Tiddas for the stage. It premiered at the 2022 Brisbane Festival and was produced by Belvoir St for the Sydney Festival in 2024. Her novel, Bila Yarrudhanggalangdhuray, about the Great Flood of Gundagai, won the 2022 NSW Premier's Indigenous Writers' Prize and was shortlisted for the 2021 ARA Historical Novel Prize and the 2022 ABIA Awards. Anita's first children's picture book is Bidhi Galing (Big Rain), also about the Great Flood of Gundagai. Anita enjoys running, eating chocolate and being a creative disruptor.Website: https://www.anitaheiss.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dranitaheiss/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AnitaHeissAuthor/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@anitaheissBuy Dirrayawadha by Anita Heiss here.REFERENCES MENTIONED BY ANITA HEISSThe Artist's Way by Julia CameronAnita Heiss interview with Richard Fidler on ABC ConversationsBundyi Imprint (a division of Simon & Schuster) - A First Nations ImprintBuy The Too-Tall Tales of Alma T. Best by Katherine Collette here.BUILD AN AUTHOR WEBSITE COURSETo receive notifications about course dates, the free author website workshop and early bird discounts, sign up here - https://www.freshwebdesign.com.au/course This podcast is recorded on the beautiful, unceded lands of the Garigal people of the Eora nation.Full show notes available at writersbookclubpodcast.com

In this special episode, Kate and Katherine seek out advice from the best as they both prepare to launch brand new books for kids. They are delighted to be chatting with author, illustrator and current Australian Children's Laureate, Sally Rippin. How to launch a MG book and why it's different from launching an adult book, the art of illustration, taking the business side of author life seriously, the problem with the word 'lucky', how to be a good industry citizen, the difference between 'learning to read' and 'reading to learn' and Sally's advice on writing a cracking kids book.  Kate & Katherine also chat a little about their new books and upcoming events: Find out about Katherine Collette's middle grade novel The Too Tall Tales of Alma T. Best: Out of Bounds and check out her events on instagram and coaching info. Check out Kate Mildenhall's debut picture book To Stir With Love, illustrated by Jess Racklyeft out on Oct 3. Kate will be touring the book over October and November - find events via this tour page or on her instagram. Check out show notes for this episode on our website www.thefirsttimepodcast.com

'There are so many books in bookstores, how could it possibly be that, by complete randomness, someone would pick yours up?'  Author Siang Lu joins us to discuss his second novel, Ghost Cities, and the multilayered inspirations behind his multilayered fiction, including Catch-22 and Paradise Lost.  We also discuss talent stacking, the challenge of building an author brand and Siang's novel approach to doing so.  Siang Lu is the author of Ghost Cities and The Whitewash, and the co-creator of The Beige Index. In 2023 he was named one of the Top 40 Under 40 Asian-Australians at the Asian Australian Leadership Awards. He has written for film and television, and is based in Brisbane, and Kuala Lumpur. Books and authors discussed in this episode Catch-22 by Joseph Heller; Viet Thanh Nguyen; Paradise Lost by John Milton;   Katherine Collette (from ep 55); He Who Drowned the World by Shelly Parker-Chan; Amygdalatropolis by BR Yeager; So Late in the Day by Claire Keegan;   Better Than Happiness by Gregory P Smith Get your copy of Ghost Cities from Booktopia or your local bookshop. Upcoming events  Ashley is in conversation with Petronella McGovern to launch her new novel on Monday 1 July, 6pm Ashley is in conversation with Lisa Kenway to launch her debut thriller on Thursday 1 August, 6.30pm Ashley is part of the Northern Beaches Readers Festival, 27-28 September Learn more about Ashley's bestselling 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. Get in touch! ashleykalagianblunt.com jamesmckenziewatson.com Instagram: @akalagianblunt + @jamesmcwatson

In this episode Leanne and Chelle met with Australian Author, the awesome Kate Solly, over zoom on a Thursday morning and chatted about her debut novel, Tuesday Evenings with the Copeton Craft Resistance. Join in the laughs of this delightful conversation discussing the wonderful characters, Kate's tenacity for producing such a fascinating story devling into community, exploring diffence and the human yearning for acceptance.   The Books: Lenny Marks gets away with murder by Kerryn Mayne Joy Moody is out of time by Kerryn Mayne The Last love note by Emma Grey The Unbelieved by Vikki Petraitis The Competition by Katherine Collette    Other Mentions: Credit goes to Anne Freeman for her insightful review of Tuesday evenings on good reads which inspired a couple of our discussion questions with Kate. If you are feeling crafty then head on over to www.Ravelry.com and follow Kate (Katelikestocreate) and Chelle (Bohemia75)  What was the outcome of the auction…..well Leanne did indeed win the auction and Kate actually thought the winner was an old high school friend who happens to have the same name.  Kate was wearing a tshirt while filming the episode and it stated "What are you reading?" which was a brilliant conversation starter and definitely more interesting than what reading level we are all at.  Post Episode follow up.... Kate did put in a good word for us so watch this space for an upcoming guest author episode with Kerryn Mayne, author of Lenny Marks gets away with murder and her soon to be released book, Joy Moody is out of time.

This week Mandy has Australian author Katherine Collette on the podcast! Katherine hosts a podcast called “The First Time” about writing and the experience of publication. Speaking of publications…there was an interesting Vanity Fair article the ladies discuss at length before diving into this week's RHOSLC and the RHONY reunion.  Check out “The First Time” podcast: https://thefirsttimepodcast.com Follow Katherine on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katherinecollettewriter/ Follow Mandy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mandy-slutsker/support

Tell Me What To Read pairs with The First Time Podcast, as Ben Hunter, Kate Mildenhall and Katherine Collette sit down to discuss their favourite debut books of 2022!  The First Time Podcast: https://thefirsttimepodcast.com/   EXPLORE BOOKS MENTIONED Son of Sin by Omar Sakr | https://bit.ly/3HsBEsq Only a Monster by Vanessa Len | https://bit.ly/3o5tw9p Sunbathing by Isobel Beech | https://bit.ly/3fHlaDt Everything Feels Like the End of the World by Else Fitzgerald | https://bit.ly/3SEJDbh Found, Wanting by Natasha Sholl | https://bit.ly/3CuFrVM Every Version of You by Grace Chan | https://bit.ly/3ryS3F3 The Whitewash by Siang Lu | https://bit.ly/3ruMcAE The Natural History of Love by Caroline Petit | https://bit.ly/38m6pCp The Furies by Mandy Beaumont | https://bit.ly/3Hg4Xxc All That's Left Unsaid by Tracey Lien | https://bit.ly/3RtMDFX Wake by Shelley Burr | https://bit.ly/3sJr1eE Denizen by James McKenzie Watson | https://bit.ly/3rt7wXf Dirt Town by Hayley Scrivenor | https://bit.ly/3JDSy7S The Torrent by Dinuka McKenzie | https://bit.ly/3rTJ2Gr Banjawarn by Josh Kemp | https://bit.ly/3uXKQRC Show Me Where it Hurts by Kylie Maslen | https://bit.ly/3EvKuXN Ruth & Pen by Emilie Pine | https://bit.ly/3EvKHKz Hovering by Rhett Davis | https://bit.ly/3oYXI6G Gemini Falls by Sean Wilson | https://bit.ly/3RykZI2 The Upwelling by Lystra Rose | https://bit.ly/3SS3un1   WANT TO KNOW MORE? Follow The First Time | Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefirsttimepod/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/thefirsttimepod Follow Kate Mildenhall | Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kmildenhall/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/katemildenhall/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/katemildenhallwriter/ Website: https://katemildenhall.com/ Follow Katherine Collette | Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katherinecollettewriter/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/kecollette Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/katherinecollettewriter/ Website: https://www.katherinecollette.com/   ENJOY THIS EPISODE? Subscribe to YouTube | https://bit.ly/3GLDvJl Check out our Editorial | https://bit.ly/3myzL1U Twitter | https://twitter.com/booktopia Facebook Group | https://www.facebook.com/groups/booktopiatellmewhattoread    CREDITS  Guests: Kate Mildenhall, Katharine Collette & Ben Hunter Producer: Nick Wasiliev Published on: 6 October 2022 Season: 2 Episode: 68 © 2022 BooktopiaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

[27:24] Novelist and former Toastmaster Katherine Collette discusses her latest novel, set in a fictional world of competitive public speaking

Burgers, Beers and Books With Ben Hobson & Katherine Collette

The Final Draft Great Conversations podcast is all about books, writing and literary culture. We're dedicated to exploring Australian writing, looking into the issues that drive our storytelling to discover more from the books you love.These are the stories that make us who we are.In the next instalment of our irregular, ongoing series featuring incredible book podcasts Andrew is joined by Kate Mildenhall & Katherine Collette from The First Time.The First Time is a podcast about publishing a book for the first time. Kate and Katherine describe The First Time as one part reality show, one part writers' master class, featuring Australian writers and industry insiders, exploring the logistics of publishing a debut.Final Draft is produced and presented by Andrew PopleWant more great conversations with Australian authors?Discover this and many more conversations on Final Draft every week from 2ser.Get in touch with Andrew and Final Draft. We love to hear about what you're reading!Twitter - https://twitter.com/finaldraft2serInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/finaldraft2ser/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/finaldraft2ser/

Welcome! My guest today is Katherine Collette, a writer and podcaster from Melbourne Victoria and a mum of 2.Katherine spent her childhood writing, whether that be poetry, in diaries, stories or to pen pals. Throughout high school it fell away until her 20s when she would write a little play or comics for friends,An engineer by trade, when Katherine turned 30, she reflected on the long held hope that during her life she would write a book, so she began.Her first book The Helpline, based around the people she had met in her work life. was published in 2019 and she followed up with The Competition in February of this year - 2022.Her style is described as light but clever comic writing with a bit of punch.Katherine also co hosts the First Time Podcast with fellow writer and previous guest of mine, Kate Milldenhall.Katherine - website / The First Time Podcast / Purchase / InstagramWilliamstown Literary Festival / Bendigo Wriers Festival / Queensliff Literary FestivalVaruna Writers Retreat / The Divided Heart by Rachel Power / Rachel Power's podcast episodePodcast instagram / websiteMusic used from Alemjo with permission, Australian new age and ambient music trio.When chatting to my guests I greatly appreciate their openness and honestly in sharing their stories. If at any stage their information is found to be incorrect, the podcast bears no responsibility for guests' inaccuracies.

Katherine Collette is a novelist, podcaster and engineer living in Melbourne. Her debut novel, The Helpline, was published in the US, UK, Germany and Italy. Her second novel The Competition was published in February 2022. She also co-hosts the writing podcast The First Time. Our interview begins at  00:12:20 P.S listen out for who next week's guest is! Caitlin recommends: Blood Moon by Lucy Cuthew An emotional and moving YA verse novel about cyberbullying and periods. Michelle recommends: The No-Show by Beth O'Leary A brilliant, fun and heartfelt contemporary novel about three women and the man who stood them up. (We've previously interviewed Beth,https://www.betterwordspodcast.com/episode/life-and-writing-after-the-flatshare-with-beth-oleary ( listen to that here)) In this interview, we chat about: The joy (and curiosity) of Toastmasters and how this inspired the novel Katherine's experience with the club and visiting the international Toastmasters conference Wrangling the book's structure and choosing the perspectives to write from (there's a lot of killing your darlings here!) Katherine's co-hosted podcast, The First Time The mystery of publishing a book The surprises of publishing for the second time Katherine's work in engineering and the combination of working in both industries How Katherine wrote her first book in between work and parenting Books and other things mentioned: Sarah Crossan (author) Hard Quiz (TV show) Mastermind (TV show) Liane Moriarty (author) Wahala by Nikki May Ben Law (author) Cecelia Ahern (https://www.betterwordspodcast.com/episode/finding-characters-ps-i-love-you-and-lessons-from-18-novels-with-cecelia-ahern (listen to our interview)) Bri Lee (https://www.betterwordspodcast.com/episode/the-vulnerability-of-life-writing-with-bri-lee (listen to our interview)) Louise O'Neill (https://www.betterwordspodcast.com/episode/violence-isolation-and-a-changing-ireland-with-louise-oneill (listen to our interview)) Stephanie Yeboah (https://www.betterwordspodcast.com/episode/fat-acceptance-and-living-life-unapologetically-with-stephanie-yeboah (listen to our interview)) Animal by Ella Baxter Follow Katherine at https://www.instagram.com/katherinecollettewriter/?hl=en (@katherinecollettewriter) and The First Time Podcast https://www.instagram.com/thefirsttimepod/?hl=en (@thefirsttimepod) The Competition is available now. Thanks to Text Publishing for sending us copies of the book in preparation for this interview. Connect with us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/betterwordspod/ (@betterwordspod)

“There really isn't a line where one project ends and the next begins. It's always many things happening at once.” The First Time is the podcast brainchild of writers Katherine Collette and Kate Mildenhall. Like getting warm and reassuring advice from two friends, The First Time is all about what happens the first time you publish a book, offering a behind the scenes look at all the thoughts and feelings writers experience when their book enters the world. In this special live podcast recorded at the Wheeler Centre in April 2022, they turn their attention to the often challenging experience of how to follow up a brilliant first book. Having just released second novels themselves, Collette and Mildenhall were joined by second-time authors Yumna Kassab (Australiana) and Robert Lukins (Loveland) for a candid and generous discussion of all the joys and anxieties inherent in the writing and publishing process. This event was presented as part of Mic Drops, a Wheeler Centre original series celebrating all things audible that brings together podcasting's best and brightest to share their thoughts and insights on the art (and business) of listening. The official bookseller for this event was Hill of Content Bookshop. Support the Wheeler Centre: https://www.wheelercentre.com/support-us/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you've ever dreaded public speaking, this episode is for you! Author and podcaster Katherine Collette speaks about her charming new novel The Competition, which satirises the world of competitive speaking clubs. We explore why public speaking is so intimidating for most people. We also discuss Katherine's personal experience with public speaking clubs, and how they can build both confidence and empathy. As she says, 'You sign up to learn to speak. But the real power is in having to listen.' Finally, we answer the question – is some discomfort in life necessary? Katherine Collette is a novelist, podcaster and engineer living in Melbourne with her husband and two children. Her debut novel, The Helpline, was published in Australia, Germany, Italy and the US and UK. She co-hosts the writing podcast The First Time with author Kate Mildenhall. Books and authors discussed in this episode: After Story by Larissa Behrendt; David Sedaris; Found, Wanting by Natasha Sholl; Sarah Krasnostein; Love Stories by Trent Dalton; Boy Swallows Universe by Trent Dalton; Ben Hobson Ashley is teaching in-person at Writing NSW! Crafting Memoir: An Introduction. Saturday 7 May 2022, 10am-4pm, in-person at Writing NSW, Callan Park, Sydney. Visit Writing NSW to learn more about their online course program.  Get in touch! Ashley's website: ashleykalagianblunt.com Ashley's Twitter: @AKalagianBlunt Ashley's Instagram: @akalagianblunt James' website: jamesmckenziewatson.com James' Twitter: @JamesMcWatson James' Instagram: @jamesmcwatson

Most people have obsessions, Katherine Collette has written about those who take on speech making in ‘The Competition'.  This delightful read has a mixture of memorable characters who find happiness despite themselves.Megan Albany's account of someone dying of cancer balances both the tragic and comic in her novel,' The Last List of Vivian Walker', where the mundane and ordinary in characters' lives are celebrated. 

The Final Draft Great Conversations podcast is all about books, writing and literary culture. We're dedicated to exploring Australian writing, looking into the issues that drive our storytelling to discover more from the books you love.These are the stories that make us who we are.Today's show features Katherine Collette discussing her new book The CompetitionThe Competition centres around the Speech Makers annual conference and competition. Frances didn't enter for the camaraderie, not the opportunity to attend workshops on timing your use of cliches. This year Speech Makers is offering $40,000 to the winner and that would go a long way to setting Frances up and convincing her parents she isn't failing at life.Keith has mentored Frances in getting this far, but as her competition he can't reasonably want her to win. The money would be nice, but for Keith the glory of being a Speech Makers champion would finally show people he's got what it takes.As the competitors line up only to fall each round there's rumblings that this year there's more changing in Speech Makers than just prize money. Could it be that the organisation isn't what it used to be?Join Andrew in conversation with Katherine Collette...Final Draft is produced and presented by Andrew PopleWant more great conversations with Australian authors?Discover this and many more conversations on Final Draft every week from 2ser.

In her new book To Paradise, Hanya Yanagihara asks what would America be if its foundations were different. Also Katherine Collette's ode to Toastmasters in The Competition and Craig Sherborne's difficult mother in A Grass Hotel.

In her new book To Paradise, Hanya Yanagihara asks what would America be if its foundations were different. Also Katherine Collette's ode to Toastmasters in The Competition and Craig Sherborne's difficult mother in A Grass Hotel.

Welcome back to 2022, Season 2. My first guest of the year Kate Mildenhall, a writer, teacher and podcaster from Hurstbridge Victoria on Wurundjeri lands, and a mum of 2. Kate is the author of two novels. Her debut novel, Skylarking, (2016) was named in Readings Top Ten Fiction Books of 2016 and longlisted for Best Debut Fiction in The Indie Book Awards 2017 and the 2017 Voss Literary Prize and The Mother Fault (2020) which was Longlisted for the 2021 ABIA General Fiction Book of the Year and Shortlisted for the 2020 Aurealis Awards, Best Science Fiction Novel.Kate also co hosts The First Time podcast a podcast with fellow author Katherine Collette about the first time you publish a book, and she is currently working on her third novel and undertaking a PhD on creative process.We enjoy a lively chat about failure, creating in a covid world, judgement of mothers, how her mothering influences her writing and why everyone should think like a 40 year old woman.**This episode contains mentions of post natal depression*Kate - Website / Instagram / Twitter Books mentionedRufi Thorpe article - Mother, Writer, Monster, MaidFour Thousand Weeks - Oliver BurkemanThe Divided Heart - Rachel PowerMaking Babies - Anne EnrightListen to Claudia Karvan read The Mother Fault on audiblePurchase Kate's books herePodcast - instagram / websiteMusic used with permission from Alemjo.

Amanda and Jenn discuss survival guides, books like Survivor, historical fiction, and more in this week’s episode of Get Booked. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher. Questions 1. Texas’s grid collapse and lack of water has me wondering what I’d do in this situation and wanting to be prepared. Can you recommend a good survival guide that could help a reader with few skills? -Brooke 2. Hi hi! I’ve really been into historical fiction with female protagonists. Have absolutely loved the Neapolitan series and I’m wrapping up The Lost Girls of Paris, I’d appreciate any recommendations that are in the same vein. I love stories that take place in Europe but I’m open to books that take place in other places.  -Ren 3. Good queer stuff, thriller, sunday romance -Kai 4. I am looking for recommendations for my bookclub, the age ranges from 15 to mid-70’s, so I need recs that are appropriate for a younger audience but still keep the older members interested. Books we have already read include The Book Thief, The Joy Luck Club, Water for Elephants, The Chilbury Ladies’ Choir, I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings, and Frankly In Love. My group tends to prefer historical fiction, but are open to other genres.  Thanks for your help!  -Holly 5. Howdy Y’all, I could use a good recommendation for an adventure/history series that I can listen to on my commute to and from work. In my head I’m thinking of an Uncharted like series. Super high quality, masterful prose, and themes and motifs out the wazoo are not necessary for this. I have read all the Dan Brown books. I am so far loving Steve Berry’s Cotton Malone series. I haven’t started James Rollins’ Sigma Force or Preston/Child’s Pendergast series but those are on my TBR. And I wasn’t a big fan of Clive Cussler’s Dirk Pitt, but I love the concept. I was wondering if you folks would have any good series recommendations along those lines that may have flown under my radar. It’s a plus if the series has a good audiobook narrator. And it’s a plus plus if the series is an ongoing franchise.  This has been an ongoing struggle for me so I finally decided there was only one place to go for expert recs.  Thank you guys very much -Michael 6. Hello ladies! I am looking for a book set in Australia that will give me the same kind of warm fuzzies I got from reading books like the Switch and The Bookish Life of Nina Hill or watching programs like the Great British Baking Show, Izzy’s Koala World, or Nadiya’s Time To Eat. I am open to any genre! Thank you!  -Erika 7. Hi Amanda and Jenn! I know I’m extremely late to the game, but I finally got around to watching the TV series Survivor and I am absolutely infatuated with it all! I’ve been wondering if there is a book version of this?! I think what I love about it so much is the character development (leading you to root for or disdain players) and the interpersonal and social complexities. I like seeing how people’s minds work. I like the full spectrum rainbow of ALL the emotions that come out. Every now and then there’s a love interest but without fail there is deception, risk taking, strategy, desperation, celebration and defeat. It’s amazing!! The surviving off the land part is cool too.      -Fangirl Books Discussed Just in Case by Kathy Harrison How To Invent Everything by Ryan North (That time he got stuck in a hole) The Confessions of Frannie Langton by Sara Collins (tw slavery) Victoire by Maryse Condé, translated by Richard Philcox The Dime by Kathleen Kent The Outside by Ada Hoffmann (cw: self-harm) Jane Steele by Lyndsay Faye (tw: sexual assault) The Talented Ribkins by Ladee Hubbard Templar series by Raymond Khoury (#1 The Last Templar) The Jaya Jones series by Gigi Pandian (Artifact #1) The Grandest Bookshop in the World by Amelia Mellor The Helpline by Katherine Collette (rec’d by Keryn) Beauty Queens by Libba Bray South Pole Station by Ashley Shelby See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Die Australierin Katherine Collette erzählt in ihrem Debütroman die Geschichte einer nerdigen Einzelgängerin, die lernt, dass es im Leben nicht nur um Statistiken geht. Buchhändlerin Julia Jahns aus Gladbeck stellt den witzigen und charmanten Roman vor.

Author Kate Mildenhall talks about her latest novel, The Mother Fault and her new project about writing, writers and books,The First Time Podcast, co-hosted by Katherine Collette. And writer Lia Hills chats about Put Out Your Poetry, a new initiative by Yarra Ranges Council which invites residents to share their unique experiences of COVID via haiku.With presenter Mel Cranenburgh. Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/backstory

’s narration of Girt is one of Audible Australia's bestselling audio books of all time. Rolling Stone declared his Australian history podcast, Rum, Rebels & Ratbags, one of 2016’s hottest podcasts. documented her path to publication in The First Time Podcast. is co-host, of the top-rating podcast So You Want To Be A Writer. Join them as they discuss why the publishing industry is no longer just about printing books and why we're turning to sound. Hosted by .David HuntKatherine Collette Allison Tait Pamela Cook SHOWNOTES: Writes4Festivalshttp://www.writes4women.com/writes4festivals/Facebook - @Writes4FestivalsTwitter / Instagram - @w4wpodcast Storyfest https://www.storyfest.org.auFacebook / Twitter - @storyfestinc Pamela Cookwww.pamelacook.com.auFacebook @pamelacookauthorTwitter @PamelaCookAU David Hunthttps://davidhuntwriter.comFacebook @dphunt1Twitter @DavidHuntGirt Allison Taithttps://allisontait.comFacebook @AllisonTaitWriterTwitter @altait Katherine ColletteFacebook @kolletteTwitter @kecollette Listen Up Podcasting (Kel Butler)www.listenuppodcasting.com.auFacebook / Twitter - @kelbutler @listenuppodcasting

A schoolgirl and her uncle and his boyfriend have two weeks to solve a murder in a small town style forgot… ‘Funny, dark and above all, heart-warming, The Nancys is a celebration of what’s important in life - which is family, friendship and also: makeovers. R.W.R. McDonald’s novel is face-paced, clever and full of wit and repartee. McDonald pays homage to the novel’s namesake Nancy Drew, but adds elements of RuPaul and Shirley Barrett’s The Bus on Thursday. The result is a work of fiction that is smart, darkly comic and, in the very best of ways, completely bizarre.' - Katherine Collette, author of The Helpline 'A delight - moving and hilarious. I loved every minute I spent with these characters.' - Paddy O'Reilly 'How does The Nancys manage to be both sharp and blackly funny, but also uplifting and sweet?' - Toni Jordan Tippy Chan is eleven and lives in a small town in a very quiet part of the world - the place her Uncle Pike escaped from the first chance he got as a teenager. Now Pike is back with his new boyfriend Devon to look after Tippy while her mum's on a cruise. Tippy is in love with her uncle's old Nancy Drew books, especially the early ones where Nancy was sixteen and did whatever she wanted. She wants to be Nancy and is desperate to solve a real mystery. When her teacher's body is found beside Riverstone's only traffic light, Tippy's moment has arrived. She and her minders form The Nancys, a secret amateur detective club. But what starts as a bonding and sightseeing adventure quickly morphs into something far more dangerous. A wrongful arrest, a close call with the murderer, and an intervention from Tippy's mum all conspire against The Nancys. But regardless of their own safety, and despite the constant distraction of questionable fashion choices in the town that style forgot, The Nancys know only they can stop the killer from striking again. The Nancys is gripping and glorious, a heart-warming novel for anyone who's ever felt they were on the outside looking in. At its heart it is about the family we make and how we must summon the courage to face the truth, no matter what the cost may be.

American author Kristen Roupenian's book of short stories including the New Yorker story, Cat Woman, that went viral, Puberty Blues author Gabrielle Carey on Australian young adult writer Ivan Southall and debut novelists Bram Presser and Katherine Collette share their juvenilia.

Anna and Annie discuss the adaptation of The Dry starring Eric Bana, the Indie Book Awards longlist and the New York Times Top 10 books of 2018. Our book of the week is The Helpline by Katherine Collette.   Long-listed for the Indie Book Awards for debut fiction, this is a beach read just in time for the summer holidays!  Next week, Anna and Amanda will discuss The Italian Teacher by Tom Rachman. Follow us! Facebook: Books on the Go Email: booksonthegopodcast@gmail.com Instagram: @abailliekaras and @mr_annie Twitter: @abailliekaras and @captain_midget Litsy: @abailliekaras and @mr_annie Credits: Artwork: Sascha Wilcosz

Jock Serong delves into an often overlooked chapter of early Australian history in his novel, 'Preservation' which addresses the puzzling riddle of The Sydney Cove wreck in 1797 and its cargo of rum.Would life be simpler if relationships were mathematical instead of emotional, perhaps so, but not near as much fun as Katherine Collette has written about in 'The Helpline'.

Uplit is a new genre of joyful fiction and The Helpline is definitely an example.

Great Conversations features interviews with authors and writers, exploring books, writing and literary culture from Australia and the world.Today's episode features Katherine Collette discussing her debut novel The Helpline.Germaine Johnson is great with numbers, people however are another matter. When Germaine finds herself out of work, the last thing she expected was to end up on the senior citizens helpline. But the mayor has just given her a special project, and her hero, a disgraced Sudoku champion has taken a particular interest in her work. How bad could it be?

In this episode, host Mel Cranenburgh is joined by new Australian writer, Katherine Collette, author of The Helpline, a sharp, witty, big-hearted comedy about people power and brain power-and the difficulty of getting them to work together.She's then joined by Liam Amore, improv actor and cast member of Murder Village which featured as part of this year's Melbourne Fringe Festival.

In this mini-ep, Katherine Collette gives you the background on who she is (a writer and sewerage engineer) and what happened to get her to this point (loads of hard work), just months away from the publication of her first novel, The Helpline. Find out more about Katherine at [https://www.katherinecollette.com/](https://www.katherinecollette.com/). Get in touch via Twitter, Instagram or at [www.thefirsttimepodcast.com](www.thefirsttimepodcast.com) and let us know your the story behind your writing, published or not!

In this mini-ep, find out everything you need to know about the writing escapades of Kate Mildenhall and why she's hosting this podcast with her friend, Katherine Collette.  For more about Kate go to [www.katemildenhall.com](www.katemildenhall.com). Let us know the story behind your first publication. The short story comp you won in Grade Six, the poem in a literary journal, an article online, or a book on the shelf, no publication is too big or too small! Get in touch via Twitter, Instagram or at www.thefirsttimepodcast.com. And stay tuned for our first full-length episode and interview with a fabulous Australian writer...coming VERY SOON!