Podcasts about loveozya

We had the best chat with the Aussie icon that is THE Lisa Fuller ⁠@lisasfuller⁠ 

We were in awe chatting with the wise, big magic human that is THE Tigest Girma @tigestgirma 

Allison chats to debut picture book author Ebony Froome about writing the book you can't see on the shelves, celebrating language and embracing six seasons. Plus, Megan has a call to action and a new #LoveOzYA recommendation.Read the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextread.com Connect with Allison, Megan and the Your Kid's Next Read Community on Facebook Visit allisontait.com | childrensbooksdaily.com | yourkidsnextread.com.au

Allison spends 10 minutes with Seth Malacari, discussing the brand-new queer speculative fiction anthology ‘An Unexpected Party', LoveOzYA and finding new voices. Plus, new research into the reading habits of teens, and a true crime podcast for kids.Read the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextread.com Connect with Allison, Megan and the Your Kid's Next Read Community on Facebook Visit allisontait.com | childrensbooksdaily.com | yourkidsnextread.com.au

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 An earlier version of the book was shortlisted for the Penguin Literary Prize and won the Kill Your Darlings Unpublished Manuscript Award.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

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

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

We're switching things up for Season 9: Welcome to The Re-Read. In this mini-season, we check in with a selection of past guests to find out what they've been working on. Expect lots of books, some babies and plenty of chat. This season works a little differently, without book recommendations from us at the start of each episode. But we promise you'll still get plenty of books added to your TBR!Interview 1: Tobias MaddenTobias grew up in Ballarat and worked for 10 years as a performer touring Australia and New Zealand with musicals, including Mary Poppins, CATS, Singin' in the Rain, and Guys and Dolls. We first spoke to him for Better Words in 2019 when he edited and published Underdog, the first #LoveOzYA short story collection for previously unpublished Aussie writers. In 2019, he also wrote a cabaret show, Siblingship, which played to sold-out audiences and several cities. In 2021, we spoke to him about his debut YA novel Anything But Fine. Now we're chatting about his second book, Take a Bow, Noah Mitchell. Listen to our previous chat with Tobias here. You can follow Tobias on Instagram @tobias_madden In this interview, we chat about:Going viral (and knowing JLo's seen it!)Why we're getting sick of social mediaWriting and publishing another novelWhat Tobias is working on nextTake a Bow, Noah Mitchell is available now in Australia and out soon in the US.Interview 2: Nina KenwoodNina Kenwood has worked in the book industry for over a decade, including with Melbourne's iconic Readings bookshop. We first spoke to her about her Text Prize-winning debut, It Sounded Better In My Head. She had also only just given birth when we first spoke to her, so we were excited to see how motherhood has impacted her writing journey in this chat about her new novel, Unnecessary Drama. Listen to our first chat with Nina here.You can follow Nina on Instagram @ninakenwoodIn this interview, we chat about:Why Nina decided to "write towards joy"The difficult decisions over writing around CovidExploring anxiety and the post-school yearsBooks and other things mentioned:Tobias and Daniel going viralThis is Not a Book About Benedict Cumberbatch by Tabitha Carven The Goodbye Year by Emily GaleThe Cult of Romance by Sarah Ayoub (listen to our interview here)Unnecessary Drama is out in Australia and will be released in the US in August. Thank you to Text Publishing for providing us with a copy of Unnecessary Drama prior to the interview. Connect with us on Instagram: @betterwordspod

Hometown Haunts is a #LoveOzYa homegrown horror anthology featuring some of SA's finest authors. Join editor and contributing author Poppy Nwosu in a conversation with writers Vikki Wakefield, Jared Thomas and Sarah Epstein. They'll explore some of the most beloved and thrilling tropes and themes of the horror genre – from body horror to the supernatural, hauntings to everyday evils.

THRILLED to have Tobias Madden author of ANYTHING BUT FINE, on the show! Our little, theatre-loving hearts had a blast chatting all about his amazing book and exciting career. A bit more about Tobias: (www.tobiasmadden.net) Tobias is an author and editor from Sydney, Australia. His debut young adult fiction novel, ANYTHING BUT FINE, is out now in Australia and New Zealand (Penguin Teen), and coming to the US March 29, 2022 (Page Street YA). His second YA novel, TAKE A BOW, NOAH MITCHELL, is coming to Aus/NZ in 2022 and the US in 2023. ​ Originally from Ballarat, Tobias worked for ten years as a performer, touring Australia and New Zealand with musicals such as Mary Poppins, CATS, Singin' in the Rain, and Guys and Dolls. In 2019, he edited and published UNDERDOG, the first #LoveOzYA short story anthology for previously unpublished Aussie young adult fiction writers. Also in 2019, he wrote the cabaret show Siblingship, which played to sold out audiences in Sydney, Melbourne, and Canberra. Tobias is a passionate member of the #LoveOzYA and LGBTQ+ communities, and currently works in publishing as a Senior Marketing Executive. You can find Tobias on instagram: @tobias_madden and on twitter: @tobias_madden Of the Publishing Persuasion is a podcast for writers at all stages, shedding light on the journey to publication and beyond. The ups, the downs and everything in between. HOSTED BY: Angela Montoya: @angelamontoyawrites & Melanie Schubert: @melanie_schubert_writer Happy Listening and don't forget to subscribe!

In this episode, Emma is joined by Alice Boer-Endacott, a YA author, IB and VCE English tutor, and the secretary of the #LoveOzYA committee. Together they talk about Australian YA literature, its place and value in the classroom, and the enduring nature of some of the first Australian YA texts like Tomorrow, When The War Began and Looking For Alibrandi. For more about Alice's monthly column, Ask Alice, visit www.loveozya.com.au. For a list of complementary reading to Emma and Alice's discussion, head to the VATE Village website: http://www.vate.org.au/vate-village.Alice is a Melbourne-based author with ten years of experience tutoring Secondary English for IB and VCE curricula across over 20 schools. In 2019, she joined the Committee of LoveOzYA, a group committed to promoting Young Adult books written by Australian authors to Australian readers. As both an Australian, and an author of Young Adult books, she knows firsthand the importance of a thriving local readership and literary landscape. In 2020, she became a part of the organising group behind OzAuthorsOnline, a digital platform for author events created in response to the lockdowns imposed by the Covid-19 pandemic. Her academic interest in the relationship between texts and readers resulted in an ‘accessibly academic' short non-fiction book, Mirror, Mirror, published in December 2020 by Debut Books, and has seen her start a PhD in 2021.

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

Tobias Madden has a special place in our hearts - a friend of the show and someone we are DYING to one day have a coffee with. Our guest grew up in Ballarat and worked for 10 years as a performer touring Australia and New Zealand with musicals including Mary Poppins, CATS, Singin' in the Rain, and Guys and Dolls. We first spoke to him for Better Words in 2019 when he edited and published Underdog, the first #LoveOzYA short story collection for previously unpublished Aussie writers. In 2019, he also wrote a cabaret show, Siblingship, which played to sold-out audiences and several cities. He's a passionate member of the #LoveOzYA community and works in YA publishing. We have been very eagerly awaiting the publication of his debut novel, Anything But Fine, so we could once again welcome him to Better Words. Our interview starts at 11 minutes.  Michelle recommends The Couple by Helly Acton (audiobook version) A rom-com in a society where it's downright WEIRD to be in a couple. Thoughtful and delightful. The audiobook is especially good! Caitlin recommends The Deep End by Jenna Guillaume  This is a super cute, summer YA short story published as part of the Australia Reads campaign.  https://www.steptember.org.au/fundraisers/CaitlinToohey140321 (PS. You can support Caitlin's Steptember challenge for the Cerebral Palsy Alliance here. ) In this interview, we chat about:  Why Tobias started trying to write a full-length contemporary manuscript after spending many years writing fantasy and how it unconsciously mirrored some of his own experiences as he was writing Tobias' experiences of homophobia growing up in a regional area The disparity between public and private schools The joy of writing Luca and Amina's friendship in the novel Developing the relationship between Luca and his dad US publication and how much of the Aussie culture remained in the US edition How it feels to have feedback and kind reviews/quotes from your favourite authors Looking back on the Underdog #LoveOzYA short story collection and how it prepared Tobias for writing his own novel The musical Tobias co-wrote with his husband and sister-in-law Books and other things mentioned On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft by Stephen King Loveless by Alice Oseman (https://www.betterwordspodcast.com/episodes/asexual-pride-and-publishing-as-a-teenager-with-alice-oseman (podcast episode)) Untidy Towns by Kate O'Donnell (https://www.betterwordspodcast.com/episodes/you-dont-need-a-plan-with-kate-odonnell (podcast episode)) Social Queue by Kay Kerr (https://www.betterwordspodcast.com/episodes/exploring-autism-through-ya-fiction-with-kay-kerr (podcast episode)) It Sounded Better in My Head by Nina Kenwood (https://www.betterwordspodcast.com/episodes/writing-the-stories-we-needed-with-nina-kenwood (podcast episode)) Henry Hamlet's Heart by Rhiannon Wilde (https://www.betterwordspodcast.com/episodes/rhiannon-wilde-henry-hamlets-heart (podcast episode)) Follow Tobias on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/tobias_madden/ (@tobias_madden) Follow us on Instagram https://ww.instagram.com/betterwordspod (@betterwordspod) Anything But Fine is available now and will be released in the US in early 2022. Thank you to the team at Penguin Teen Aus for sending us copies of Anything But Fine  in preparation for the interview. 

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

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

Ellie Marney is an award-winning, internationally successful YA crime writer and passionate Australian YA advocate who has multiple titles to her name. Her latest novel, 'None Shall Sleep' (published by Allen & Unwin) was utterly gripping. A spine-chilling, edge-of-your-seat psychological thriller that kept me turning pages late into the night.I was delighted to welcome Ellie to the podcast a little while ago to talk about her inspiration for this FBI-themed novel and how she managed going back in time, dealing with the notable absence of the internet and mobile phone technology amongst other things. A truly fascinating chat that you won't want to miss if you love crime fiction like I do.

Joining me for this episode's online chat is award-winning Young Adult crime author, Ellie Marney. Ellie has been involved in the creation of the national campaign #LoveOzYA to promote and advocate for Australian YA literature, she has contributed to the critically-acclaimed Begin End Begin: A #LoveOzYA Anthology and she co-runs the popular #LoveOzYAbookclub online. Ellie's books include the Circus Hearts series, White Night, the Every trilogy which begins with Every Breath and was her first young adult book published in 2013. Her latest book is None Shall Sleep which was released in September 2020 and is a dark and chilling read following two teenagers unfortunately familiar with the violence of serial killers who are drawn into an FBI case and become the conduit between the FBI and an incarcerated teenage serial killer, who seems to have insight into the current case. We chat about writing crime for young adults, the question at the heart of crime fiction, sociopaths and geniuses and how difficult they are to write when they are teenagers! The pairings: The Erasure Initiative by Lili Wilkinson A girl wakes up on a self-driving bus. She has no memory of how she got there or who she is. Her nametag reads CECILY. The six other people on the bus are just like her: no memories, only nametags. There's a screen on each seatback that gives them instructions. A series of tests begin, with simulations projected onto the front window of the bus. The passengers must each choose an outcome; majority wins. But as the testing progresses, deadly secrets are revealed, and the stakes get higher and higher. Soon Cecily is no longer just fighting for her freedom - she's fighting for her life. Ellie loves this book for its fast-paced storytelling and its mystery meat sandwiches so to pair with it she recommends Peck's Paste sandwiches and a Long Island Iced Tea cause you'll need a stiff drink before you're done! Circe by Madeline Miller In the house of Helios, god of the sun and mightiest of the Titans, a daughter is born. But Circe is a strange child—not powerful, like her father, nor viciously alluring like her mother. Turning to the world of mortals for companionship, she discovers that she does possess power—the power of witchcraft, which can transform rivals into monsters and menace the gods themselves. Threatened, Zeus banishes her to a deserted island, where she hones her occult craft, tames wild beasts and crosses paths with many of the most famous figures in all of mythology, including the Minotaur, Daedalus and his doomed son Icarus, the murderous Medea, and, of course, wily Odysseus. But there is danger, too, for a woman who stands alone, and Circe unwittingly draws the wrath of both men and gods, ultimately finding herself pitted against one of the most terrifying and vengeful of the Olympians. To protect what she loves most, Circe must summon all her strength and choose, once and for all, whether she belongs with the gods she is born from, or the mortals she has come to love. Ellie found this a completely engrossing read, the kind of book you neglect your family over, beautifully written, refreshing, it left a profound impression. She suggests the only appropriate pairing is a platter of delicious feta cheese, dolmades, crusty bread and oil with a delicious chilled wine and I quite agree :) Justine's book was The last days of Jack Sparks by Jason Arnopp. Creepy yet funny this book requires coffee to keep you alert then chamomile tea to calm your nerves!

Ellie Marney is an award-winning YA crime author who has gone behind the scenes at the Westminster Mortuary in London and interviewed forensic autopsy specialists around the world in pursuit of just the right gory details. She may or may not know how to commit the perfect murder. Her titles include the Every trilogy, No Limits, White Night and the Circus Hearts series. Ellie has been involved in the creation of the national campaign called #LoveOzYA to promote and advocate for Australian YA literature. Ahead of the release of 'None Shall Sleep', Sarah and Shanu sat down with Ellie to discuss her new book, her writing process, her love of crime, how serial killers fit within literature, and more. Books mentioned in this podcast: 'None Shall Sleep' by Ellie Marney: https://bit.ly/2Gyd8LG Host: Sarah McDuling & Shanu Prasad Guest: Ellie Marney Producer: Nick Wasiliev

YA Publisher Jo Case hosts a discussion with four Australian YA Authors: Sarah Epstein, Poppy Nwosu, Kay Kerr and Anna Whateley. This is a live recording of an online event hosted via Zoom during the Covid-19 crisis.

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

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

LoveOzYA stars Amie Kaufman and Jay Kristoff chat with our events manager Chris Gordon about Aurora Burning, their second book in their bestselling sci-fi series. This is a live recording of an online event hosted via Zoom during the Covid-19 crisis.

Today’s podcast features #LoveOzYA queer authors and butterflies Will Kostakis and Alison Evans. Nalini Haynes talks with Will and Alison about their books and queer ... The post “Focus on butterflies”: a Queer-focused podcast featuring Will Kostakis and Alison Evans appeared first on Dark Matter Zine.

Welcome to the finale of Season Two! In this chapter we yarn with Helena Fox, an award winning young adult novelist who has written one book, ‘How It Feels to Float’. Alongside being an author, Helena mentors younger writers and runs workshops on creative writing and its positive impacts on mental health. Helena and Olivia chat about moving overseas to follow your dreams and how writing can be a beautiful act of self care.Books mentioned: How It Feels to Float by Helena Fox.Lenny’s Books of Everything by Karen Fox-Lee.The Treehouse Series by Andy Griffiths & Terry Denton.Euphoria Kids by Alison Evans.The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas.The Poet X by Elizabeth Acevedo.

This week we indulge in sharing some fab listener feedback (after we console each other on our one and only two star review!). We also respond to a listener question about the specifics of the editing process.Then Kate speaks with author and Gunai woman Jannali Jones at the Blak & Bright Festival. They discuss her #LoveOzYA debut MY FATHER'S SHADOW, how she juggles her career in law with her writing and her exploration of cultural identity. Check out show notes for this episode on our website www.thefirsttimepodcast.com or get in touch via Twitter or Instagram @thefirsttimepod.Don't forget you can support us and the making of Season Two via our Patreon page https://www.patreon.com/user/overview?u=14470635! Thanks for joining us!

We are FINALLY back from our break and while we have news to share....we can't. Not yet, anyway. In lieu of that, we bring you a brand new deep dive on writers groups: how they work and how you might find yourself one. Then Kate speaks with Surf Coast #LoveOZYA writer, Mark Smith about how a short story turned into a trilogy, his top tips for school visits, and how to get your very own book banner.Check out show notes for this episode on our website www.thefirsttimepodcast.com or get in touch via Twitter or Instagram @thefirsttimepod. Don't forget you can support us and the making of Season Two via our Patreon page https://www.patreon.com/user/overview?u=14470635! Thanks for joining us! 

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

#LoveOzYA is a campaign that celebrates the best of Young Adult writing in Australia. In this session, which was recorded at the 2017 Newcastle Writers Festival, Randa Abdul-Fattah, Kirsty Eager and Jaclyn Moriarty discuss how the genre has come of age. The host is Emily Booth.

During December, The YA Room is celebrating LoveOzYA during the whole month! We're thrilled to be involved, airing our first minisode. Discussing our favourite LoveOzYA friendships, glad for any excuse to talk about Aussie books and authors!

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

Micheal Earp from LoveOzYA.com.au joins panellists Jeann Wong and Sarah Mayor Cox to get you up to speed on the latest news in the Australian Young Adult genre.

Micheal Earp from LoveOzYA.com.au joins panellists Jeann Wong and Sarah Mayor Cox to get you up to speed on the latest news in the Australian Young Adult genre.

Micheal Earp from LoveOzYA.com.au joins panellists Anika Claire and Sarah Mayor Cox to get you up to speed on the latest news in the Australian Young Adult genre.

Each month on OzYAY, you’ll hear about two of the latest Australian young adult fiction novels. This month, the panel took a look at Beautiful Mess & A Semi-Definitive List of Worst Nightmares.

Young adult author, Zana Fraillon talks about her latest book, The Ones That Disappeared.

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

Micheal Earp from LoveOzYA.com.au joins panellists Jeann Wong and Sarah Mayor Cox to get you up to speed on the latest news in the Australian Young Adult genre.

Each month on OzYAY, you’ll hear about two of the latest Australian young adult fiction novels. This month, the panel took a look at The Undercurrent & The Student.

Micheal Earp from LoveOzYA.com.au joins regular panellists Jeann Wong and Sarah Mayor Cox to get you up to speed on the latest news in the Australian Young Adult genre.

Each month on OzYAY, you’ll hear about two of the latest Australian young adult fiction novels. This month, the panel took a look at The Things We Promise by J.C. Burke and Remind Me How This Ends by Gabrielle Tozer.

Each month on OzYAY, you’ll hear about two of the latest Australian young adult fiction novels. This month, the panel took a look at Trouble Tomorrow by Terry Whitebeach & Sarafino Enadio and Valentine by Jodi McAlister.

Micheal Earp from LoveOzYA.com.au joins regular panellists Jeann Wong and Sarah Mayor Cox to get you up to speed on the latest news in the Australian Young Adult genre.

Three women across three different time periods are accused of witchcraft in Hexenhaus by Nikki McWatters

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