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Natasha Lester chats about Marie-Madeleine Fourcade, the woman who had grown from aspiring concert pianist to the leader of the longest running spy network for France during WWII, and whose name had been lost to history.
Bestselling author, Sara Foster, discusses her pulse pounding new thriller, WHEN SHE WAS GONE. Accusations fly when a former London police officer's estranged daughter disappears from the coast of western Australia with the young children of a powerful family. As the investigation turns up terrifying evidence, a mother's instincts may be all that stands between life and death. “Masterfully told…emotionally gripping and utterly unforgettable…”—NATASHA LESTER, New York Times bestselling author Listen in as we chat about various styles of mothering, how emotional violence can be as damaging as physical violence, and discover what Sara described that had me stitches. (Hint: It involves a uniquely “sunny” dragon!) https://www.sarafoster.com.au https://www.mariesutro.com/twisted-passages-podcast ABOUT THE AUTHOR: SARA FOSTER writes page-turning psychological suspense thrillers with strong female leads. She is the author of multiple bestselling psychological suspense stories. Two of her novels have been optioned for television, and You Don't Know Me was adapted into a chart-topping drama podcast series by Listnr. Sara has a PhD in creative writing (studying maternal representations in fiction) and lives in Perth, Western Australia, with her husband, two daughters, three cats, Luna the cavoodle and Sunny the bearded dragon.
Bestselling author, Sara Foster, discusses her pulse pounding new thriller, WHEN SHE WAS GONE. Accusations fly when a former London police officer's estranged daughter disappears from the coast of western Australia with the young children of a powerful family. As the investigation turns up terrifying evidence, a mother's instincts may be all that stands between life and death. “Masterfully told…emotionally gripping and utterly unforgettable…”—NATASHA LESTER, New York Times bestselling author Listen in as we chat about various styles of mothering, how emotional violence can be as damaging as physical violence, and discover what Sara described that had me stitches. (Hint: It involves a uniquely “sunny” dragon!) https://www.sarafoster.com.au https://www.mariesutro.com/twisted-passages-podcast ABOUT THE AUTHOR: SARA FOSTER writes page-turning psychological suspense thrillers with strong female leads. She is the author of multiple bestselling psychological suspense stories. Two of her novels have been optioned for television, and You Don't Know Me was adapted into a chart-topping drama podcast series by Listnr. Sara has a PhD in creative writing (studying maternal representations in fiction) and lives in Perth, Western Australia, with her husband, two daughters, three cats, Luna the cavoodle and Sunny the bearded dragon.
Imposter Syndrome. Comparisonitis. Self Doubt. Whatever we call it the fact is all writers and creatives suffer from it. In this episode host Pamela Cook delves into her personal struggles with imposter syndrome and discusses insights from previous podcast guests, including Eliza Henry Jones, Nikki Gammel, Sophie Green, Cassie Hamer, Natasha Lester, Holly Ringland, and Megan Della Camina, on managing self-doubt and fostering creativity. Join Pam as she digs deep into her own battle with imposter syndrome and finds answers in the wisdom of her fellow writers. 00:00 Introduction and Acknowledgements 00:44 Technical Difficulties and Personal Updates 03:43 Substack Updates and New Initiatives 07:10 Exploring Imposter Syndrome 11:13 Insights from Eliza Henry Jones 13:42 Nikki Gammel on Male Confidence 17:16 Sophie Green's Perspective 21:08 Cassie Hamer's Inner Critic 24:28 Natasha Lester on Editorial Feedback 28:04 Holly Ringland on the Blank Page 34:35 Megan Della Camina's Inner Critic Work 37:59 Conclusion and Final Thoughts SHOW NOTES: Writes4Women www.writes4women.com Facebook @writes4women Twitter / Instagram @w4wpodcast Pamela Cook www.pamelacook.com.au Facebook: click here Twitter: click here Instagram: click here Buy We Need Your Art by Amie McNee here Listen to Amie on Dear Rach and Soph here This episode produced by Pamela Cook for Writes4Women on unceded Dharawal country. Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/writes4women?fan_landing=trueSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Gail Pittaway reviews The Mademoiselle Alliance by Natasha Lester published by Hachette
Natasha Lester talks to Cheryl about her writing process, the challenges of balancing creativity with the demands of daily life and how personal experiences influence her writing. Her latest novel, The Mademoiselle Alliance, is out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Natasha Lester - Author The Mademoiselle Alliance Book This is a story about Marie-Madeleine Fourcade, the only woman to lead a French resistance network in WW2. She was a mother, a rally car driver, a journalist, a pilot, and a spy at the top of the Gestapo’s most wanted list.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
New York Times bestselling author Natasha Lester joins Jane Healey to talk about her latest novel. The Mademoiselle Alliance tells the remarkable true story of Marie-Madeleine Méric, a glamorous Parisian mother who defied convention to become the leader of the largest spy network in Nazi-occupied France. From daring car rallies in Morocco to covert operations across Europe, she risked everything for freedom, resilience, and an unexpected love that bloomed in the shadows of war.
Natasha Lester is a New York Times best-selling author. Her latest book is ‘The Mademoiselle Alliance’, based on the true story of Marie-Madeleine Fourcade. Listen live on the FIVEAA Player. Follow us on Facebook, X and Instagram. Subscribe on YouTubeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Last year we welcomed New York Times bestselling author Natasha Lester for her first ever Adelaide author event! Listen to her conversation with Victoria Purman, where they discussed her latest book 'The Disappearance of Astrid Bricard'.
Natasha Lester, the New York Times best-selling author of nine novels. joins me on the Art In Fiction Podcast to chat about her latest novel, The Disappearance of Astrid Bricard, listed in the Textile Arts category.NEW on The Art In Fiction Podcast: Watch my interview on YouTube!Highlights include:Summary of The Disappearance of Astrid Bricard - role played by the Battle of Verseilles in November 1973Challenges of writing three points of view in three timeframesFashion in the 1970s as inspiration for the novelMizza Bricard, known to history as "Christian Dior's Muse", as the catalyst for the novel, and debunking the focus on "woman as muse"Combining fictional and real characters in the novel: Mizza Bricard with her two fictional descendantsWomen in fashion over the decades: has anything changed?Role of the Bayeux Tapestry in the novel as a metaphor for gender imbalanceNatasha's use of language and imageryReading from The Disappearance of Astrid BricardAdvice about research methodsWhat Natasha is working on nowCheck out The Disappearance of Astrid Bricard and all of Natasha's other novels on Art In Fiction: https://www.artinfiction.com/novels?q=natasha+lesterNatasha Lester's Website: https://natashalester.com.au/Paganology, performed by The Paul Plimley Trio; composed by Gregg SimpsonThis website contains affiliate links. If you use these links to make a purchase, I may earn a commission. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.ProWriting Aid is a grammar checker, style editor, and writing mentor in one package. Get 20% off: https://prowritingaid.com/?afid=7030Are you enjoying The Art In Fiction Podcast? Consider helping us keep the lights on so we can continue bringing you interviews with your favorite arts-inspired novelists. Just $3 buys us a coffee (and we really like coffee) at Ko-Fi. Just click this link: https://ko-fi.com/artinfictionAlso, check out the Art In Fiction website at https://www.artinfiction.com where you'll find over 1800 novels inspired by the arts in 10 categories: Architecture, Dance, Decorative Arts, Film, Literature, Music, Textile Arts, Theater, Visual Arts, and Other.
Congratulations to international bestselling author, Natasha Lester, on the publication of her latest book, The Disappearance of Astrid Briccard out in North America today.Natasha is known to her army of fans around the world for her evocative and escapist storytelling, focusing on the women the history books forgot. In this episode she shares her tips and advice for research and writing, her love of strong women like war photographer Lee Miller and the novel that made her want to be a writer, as well as an exclusive peek into the French resistance heroine who stole her heart. Book and history lovers, you do not want to miss this one.
“The Disappearance of Astrid Bricard” is loosely based on the life of Mitzah Bricard, a woman the world remembers as the outrageous muse of Christian Dior but who was, in fact, his First Assistant Designer and enormously talented in her own right. What follows is a compelling tale of glamour, desire and intrigue. + “Summer of Blood” is set in 1960s California where two Australian detectives arrive in search of a missing man, only to find themselves immersed in the world of music, free love, drugs and hippie counterculture. They soon realise this isn't any ordinary missing person investigation. A big gig is the perfect place to get away with murder! Guests: Natasha Lester, author of “The Disappearance of Astrid Bricard” and other historical fiction titles including “The Three Lives of Alix St Pierre” & “The French Photographer”. Dave Warner, author of “Summer of Blood” …plus nine other novels and six non-fiction books. Leigh, our everyday reader, mentions “Ulysses” by James Joyce, “Where the Crawdads Sing” by Delia Owens, “Long Live the Queen: 23 Rules for Living from Britain's Longest-Reigning Monarch” by Brian Koslowski and “A Mind at Home with Itself: How Asking Four Questions Can Free Your Mind, Open Your Heart, and Turn Your World Around” by Byron Katie with Stephen Mitchell Cath and Annie also mention the Booker shortlisted title, “The Bee Sting” by Paul Murray.INSTAGRAM@Hachetteaustralia@natashalesterauthor@Fremantlepress@davew.author@Leighwhite_soultopiaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
“The Disappearance of Astrid Bricard” is loosely based on the life of Mitzah Bricard, a woman the world remembers as the outrageous muse of Christian Dior but who was, in fact, his First Assistant Designer and enormously talented in her own right. What follows is a compelling tale of glamour, desire and intrigue. + “Summer of Blood” is set in 1960s California where two Australian detectives arrive in search of a missing man, only to find themselves immersed in the world of music, free love, drugs and hippie counterculture. They soon realise this isn't any ordinary missing person investigation. A big gig is the perfect place to get away with murder! Guests: Natasha Lester, author of “The Disappearance of Astrid Bricard” and other historical fiction titles including “The Three Lives of Alix St Pierre” & “The French Photographer”. Dave Warner, author of “Summer of Blood” …plus nine other novels and six non-fiction books. Leigh, our everyday reader, mentions “Ulysses” by James Joyce, “Where the Crawdads Sing” by Delia Owens, “Long Live the Queen: 23 Rules for Living from Britain's Longest-Reigning Monarch” by Brian Koslowski and “A Mind at Home with Itself: How Asking Four Questions Can Free Your Mind, Open Your Heart, and Turn Your World Around” by Byron Katie with Stephen Mitchell Cath and Annie also mention the Booker shortlisted title, “The Bee Sting” by Paul Murray.INSTAGRAM@Hachetteaustralia@natashalesterauthor@Fremantlepress@davew.author@Leighwhite_soultopiaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It's been a big week for the pod! Welcome to new listeners :) In this episode's Featured Book segment, Kate speaks with Joanna Morrison about her debut novel The Ghost of Gracie Flynn. This segment is brought to you by Fremantle Press. Joanna Morrison has a background in journalism and a PhD in Creative Writing. Her short fiction has appeared in Australian literary journals and anthologies. In 2020, The Ghost of Gracie Flynn was shortlisted for the City of Fremantle Hungerford Award and was published by Fremantle press in 2022. Joanna lives in borloo/Perth with her husband, two sons and miniature schnauzer. Links: The First Time interview with Nardi Simpson The First Time interview with Tim Winton The First Time interview with Kevin Wilson The First Time episode interview with Natasha Lester) and newsletter Two Judgey Girls podcast (even just for the vocal fry) The Opposite of Success by Eleanor Elliott Thomas (check out this reel too) Jimmy Sharman's Boxers by Steve McGrath Kind of Sort of Maybe... But Probably Not by Imbi Neeme Beckham (documentary) Beyond the Door of No Return by David Diop The House That Joy Built by Holly Ringland Days of Innocence and Wonder by Lucy Treloar Check out show notes for this episode on our website www.thefirsttimepodcast.com or get in touch via Twitter (@thefirsttimepod) or Instagram (@thefirsttimepod). You can support us and the making of Season Six via our Patreon page. Thanks for joining us!
Tom Valente and Geoff Rolls talk about their written and artistic contributions to 'Synergy' - an anthology of works produced by the Bayside University of the Third Age. Natasha Lester's historical fiction is of the male dominated fashion industry and the difficulties of three women over three generations wanting acknowledgment of their creativity while also wanting to be a better mother than their own, in ‘The Disappearance of Astrid Bricard'.
Kate and Katherine catch up on why they are in their sweats, ice baths, tour shenanigans, morning pages and their general chatter. Our Featured Book in this episode is One Day We're All Going to Die by playwright and debut novelist Elise Esther Hearst. This segment is brought to you by HQ/Harper Collins. Elise Esther Hearst is a Melbourne-based author and playwright. Elise trained in London at the Royal Court Theatre and her plays include Bright World, co-written with Andrea James (Theatreworks), The Mesh (Red Stitch) and The Sea Project (Griffin Theatre) which was shortlisted for the Griffin Award. In 2019–20, Elise was a resident writer at Melbourne Theatre Company and is currently working on a commission for Melbourne Theatre Company. In 2020 Elise's non-fiction story, ‘Naming Rights' was published in the 2020 edition of Antithesis Journal and she was a guest at the 2021 Jewish Book Week. Elise's debut novel, One Day We Are All Going To Die, is a fast-paced, sexy and darkly humorous story about a 27-year-old single Jewish woman in Melbourne who must learn to reconcile family and cultural expectations with her own desires. Kate and Katherine mention: Kate chatted with Hannah Kent for an event at at Matilda Books in the Adelaide Hills and mentions her interview for the podcast An incredible Canberra Writers Festival event with Isy Oderberg (Hard to Bear), Dr Neela Janakiramanan (The Registrar) and Gabrielle Jackson (Pain and Prejudice) Kate chatted to Astrid Edwards about The Hummingbird Effect - you can listen now on The Garret Podcast Paul Dalgarno's A Country of Eternal Light Mirandi Riwoe's new novel Sunbirds talking about books with spoilers Katherine's enjoying doing morning pages (re-inspired by Natasha Lester's excellent newsletter Bijoux) Kate's loving her new up-sized note book with no lines (also an excellent pen) Reading One Song by AJ Betts Beatrix & Fred by Emily Spurr Valentine by Elizabeth Wetmore (recommended by Jason at Imprints Booksellers in Adelaide) The Ferryman by Justin Cronin Listening Read This - new podcast from The Monthly with Michael Williams. Katherine loved eps with Helen Garner and Anne Funder & Kate loved the chat with Christos Tsiolkas Watching Kate and the fam are finally watching Ted Lasso and LOVING IT Katherine's loving Collin from Accounts On fun meet-cutes Kate re-recommends Sharon Horgan's Catastrophe and Bad Sisters Coming up Mark Smith is hosting Kate at Heads and Tales Bookshop on Sept 7 at Barwon Heads Kate will be at Port Fairy Literary Weekend Sept 8-10 and at Write Around the Murray Sept 15-17 Katherine will be chatting to Nick Bhasin for Eltham Bookshop on Sept 28 Katherine will be hosting the Melbourne launch of Clare Fletcher's Love Match at Robinsons Bookshop on Friday Oct 6
Since first meeting Vanessa McCausland back in 2020, I have marvelled at her gift for evocative and unforgettable story-telling. First through the Lost Summers of Driftwood, then The Valley of Lost Stories, again with the The Beautiful Words and now…Dreaming in French. Not only is Vanessa a warm, lovely person and supportive member of the Australian writing community, but Vanessa has come to be known for her beautiful words (perhaps its no coincidence that this is one of the titles of her books). Released last week by HarperCollins, Vanessa's new book 'Dreaming in French' is an evocative, achingly beautiful and gut-wrenching story that will not be easily forgotten; a book that has already received rave reviews and blurbs from the likes of literary giants such Natasha Lester and Hannah Richell. I was thrilled to welcome Vanessa back to the podcast to chat about this stunning book.
Natasha Lester is a New York Times best-selling author based in Perth, Western Australian. She once worked in the very fabulous role as a marketing executive for L'Oreal before doing an MA in creative writing and going on to pen and publish eight books (with the 9th on its way). If you've ever read any of her novels you'll notice that fashion is often a theme, with many of her stories centring on fashion houses of yesteryear against the glamorous backdrop of Paris. When she's not writing, she loves collecting vintage fashion, travelling, reading, practicing the art of fashion illustration as well as spending time with her three children. Her latest book, The Three Lives of Alix St Pierre, is out now internationally, and she's soon set to release her ninth novel, The Disappearance of Astrid Bricard, which you can pre-order in North America now. Follow Natasha:Instagram: @natashalesterauthor Facebook: @natashalesterauthor Substack: Bijoux Website: https://www.natashalester.com.auShow links:Kerrie Hess Art Coursetibi.comHaute Couture on IMDB Remarkably Bright Creatures BookMy episode of the podcastShops:The Golden Peplum Shrimpton CoutureTimeless VixenKerry Taylor Auctions 1st DibsVestiaireOrder your copy of the How To Be Fabulous book on Booktopia here. This podcast is sponsored by Better Help. Use the link www.betterhelp.com/befabulous to get 10% off your first month of Better Help. #sponsoredThis episode was hosted & produced by writer & vintage fashion expert, Charlotte Dallison. Follow @charlottedallison on Instagram or subscribe to her Substack: Blonde not Beige Mail.Follow us @htbfabulous on Instagram.For advertising enquiries please email charlotte@charlottedallison.com
Join Caroline Wilson and Corrie Perkin for Ep 259 - It Was Worth Every Chop This podcast is proudly supported by Red Energy - Awarded Australia's most trusted energy provider by Canstar three times. Isn't it time you switched to Red? Head to www.redenergy.com.au LIVE PODCAST EVENT thanks to Red Energy. Join us at the Sorrento RSL on Wednesday 26 April between 5pm - 7pm for a live podcast recording. Book your tickets now via the link HERE and https://ballparkentertainment.com.au/tickets/dont-shoot-the-messenger-live-meet-greet-with-carro-corrie-jdgyj To Join the DSTM Fan Footy Tipping Competition register HERE. Code is 4NLEU54F This week we discuss Corrie's Birthday celebrations and Caro's trip to Perth, the election result in NSW and our concerns for democracy as the Libs lose power on the mainland. Caro's grumpy after a nasty in-bed accident, we discuss James Packer's legacy, privately funded positions at the National Gallery in Canberra, the hottest act in the world right now, booing at sporting events and another Amazing Fact. In The Cocktail Cabinet for Prince Wine Store Myles Thompson talks Autumn options; Veuve Fourny Grand Reserve 1er Cru Brut NV Tahbilk Marsanne 2022 La Dama Vini Valpoilicella Classico Ripasso Superiore 2020 Eric Bordelet Mistelle de Pommes 2010 500ml (ask in store) Use the promo code MESS at www.princewinestore.com.au or instore for your 10% listener discount. In BSF for Red Energy; Natasha Lester's Riviera House Mayflies on SBS on Demand Yottam Ottolenchi's Grilled Pepper Salad with Cucumber and Hers (see recipe HERE) Email feedback@dontshootpod.com.au or join us on Instagram or Facebook. This podcast is produced by Corrie Perkin and Caroline Wilson and produced, engineered and edited by Jane Nield for SEN. YOTAM OTTOLENGHI'S GRILLED PEPPER SALAD WITH CUCUMBER AND HERBS. 4 green peppers, stems removed, deseeded and flesh cut into roughly 3cm pieces ( I used All Red Peppers ) 2 red peppers, stems removed, deseeded and flesh cut into roughly 3cm pieces 4 medium vine tomatoes cut into 4 wedges 2 small red onions, peeled and cut into roughly 3cm pieces 1 green chilli, roughly sliced, seeds and all 6 large garlic cloves, peeled 90ml olive oil( I used much less, Just drizzled on top) Salt and black pepper 1½ tbsp lemon juice 10g parsley leaves, roughly chopped 10g coriander leaves, roughly chopped 1 cucumber, peeled, deseeded and cut into 1cm cubes ¾ tsp urfa chilli Heat the oven to 250C (230C fan)/480F/gas 9. In a large bowl, toss together all the peppers, tomatoes, onions, chilli, garlic, four tablespoons of oil, three-quarters of a teaspoon of salt and a good grind of pepper. Spread out on two large oven trays lined with greaseproof paper and roast for about 35 minutes, stirring once or twice, or until softened and charred in places. Remove the trays from the oven and, once they're cool enough to handle, coarsely chop the vegetables into a chunky mash and transfer to a bowl with the lemon juice, herbs, half a teaspoon of salt and a good grind of pepper. In a second bowl, toss the cucumber with the remaining two tablespoons of oil, a quarter-teaspoon of salt and a grind of pepper. To serve, spread the roast pepper mixture over a plate, pile the cucumber in the middle and sprinkle with the urfa chilli. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In today's episode, we discuss The Three Lives of Alix St. Pierre by Natasha Lester, a historical fiction that recounts the life of a spy during World War II. Skip to approximately 45 minutes if you actually want to hear us talk about the book. We simply could not be bothered to discuss it sooner. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beautiful-fools-podcast/support
Week of 2/26/23 at the Library - Ben Morehouse - 'The Riviera House' | Hosts Dylan Posa and Barb Leitschuh go over upcoming events, talk to the library's own Ben Morehouse about upcoming programs, and lastly, return to 'Barb the Bookie' to recommend 'The Riviera House' by Natasha Lester.
Join Ky as she chats with Steve Minon - author, internationally awarded advertising copy writer and a child of mixed race Australia. Don't miss Steve's appearance as a panelist at GenreCon's Creating Depth through Wordplay along with Natasha Lester and Jay Kristoff. www.steveminon.com www.genrecon.com.au Podcast Sponsors: Share Your Story www.michelleworthington.com Host: Ky Garvey Theme Song: Claire Houghton Logo: Emages Design Production: Mike Garvey Totally Lit is an independent podcast. You can help support us to continue to chat with wonderful Australian creatives by leaving a review on Itunes or sharing our socials with your friends. You can also make a contribution at: www.buymeacoffee.com/Totallylit For those of you who know me I am kind of a caffeine addict! So you can keep me fueled with caffeine and this will also help with equipment & podcasting platform fees etc. I love to interact with our listeners so feel free to say hello either by email or social media: Totallylitpodcast@gmail.com https://www.facebook.com/totallylitpodcast
Join Ky as she chats to Megan Albany - journalist, editor, scriptwriter, songwriter, composer and a host and presenter at GenreCon2023. www.meganalbany.com www.genrecon.com.au Totally Lit is a proud sponsor and supporter of GenreCon2023 and is sponsoring the panel: Creating Depth through Wordplay. Hosted by Megan Albany with panelists Natasha Lester, Steve MinOn and Jay Kristoff. Podcast Sponsors: Share Your Story www.michelleworthington.com Host: Ky Garvey Theme Song: Claire Houghton Logo: Emages Design Production: Mike Garvey Totally Lit is an independent podcast. You can help support us to continue to chat with wonderful Australian creatives by leaving a review on Itunes or sharing our socials with your friends. You can also make a contribution at: www.buymeacoffee.com/Totallylit For those of you who know me I am kind of a caffeine addict! So you can keep me fueled with caffeine and this will also help with equipment & podcasting platform fees etc. I love to interact with our listeners so feel free to say hello either by email or social media: Totallylitpodcast@gmail.com https://www.facebook.com/totallylitpodcast
Hello! Happy New Year! Welcome to season 3!!! Thanks for joining us for another season of this bookish podcast that us four three friends love making so much. And even though Emily's gone and literally moved to France on us, Becky, Kayla, and Libby are excited to be back in “the studio” recording another season for you all. Today, we're chatting about what meal we would choose to eat if we could only eat one meal (for every meal) for the rest of our lives. This of course spirals into whether or not Becky is eating too much raw tuna (the answer is yes). Then we're chatting about some great books, so stick around for another fantastically chaotic season
OMG. One of the most chic authors joins me, Natasha Lester! If you know her books you know that they are the epitome of chic. Gripping historical novels woven with vintage fashion icons and clothing- yes please! She is here to celebrate her latest novel, The Three Lives of Alix St. Pierre. I. LOVED. THIS. BOOK. We chat writing, fashion, DIOR and really any and everything glam. I promise you, you will love her and her books. Follow Natasha for her latest novels and news: https://www.natashalester.com.au
On Encore today, we have Australian author, Natasha Lester who was last on the show in August, 2020 with her international best seller, The Paris Secret. Encore, you may recall, is the show where we talk to authors who've already been on Binge Reading about their latest book. Hi there, I'm your host, Jenny Wheeler, and today on Binge Reading, Natasha returns to talk about her latest World War II spy saga, The Three Lives of Alix St Pierre. A story that Kate Quinn has called a “triple-stranded-delight.” American ex-spy Alix returns to Paris in 1947, determined to build a new life for herself, with a fascinating job in the house of Christian Dior. But among the bolts of silk and Ritz cocktails an old enemy lies in wait. Alix must reach back unto her wartime past to try and trap her enemy. hoping it is not too late to build a new future out from under his shadow. Natasha Lester The Paris Secret - Binge Reading August 2020: www.thejoysofbingereading.com/natasha-lester-paris-secrets/ Historical Fiction - Free Giveaway Our Giveaway this week is a great range of free historical fiction, my book, Sadie's Vow, the first book in the new Home At Last series included. FREE BOOKS GIVEAWAY As usual, links for everything to do with this episode, how to access those free books and anything else I might've been talking about with Natasha can be found in the show notes for this episode on the website, The Joys of Binge Reading.com. And if you like the show, why not leave us a comment so others will find us too. Links in this episode Karl Wolf, Nazi SS officer responsible for many deaths: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Karl_Wolff Allan Dulles: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Allen_Dulles Galerie Dior: https://www.galeriedior.com/ Staffette: The women of the Italian Resistance: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_women_in_the_Italian_Resistance Rita Hayworth and Gilda: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gilda Dior exhibitions: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/09/15/arts/design/christian-dior-costume-institute-met-review.html https://www.vogue.com/article/christian-dior-retrospective-fall-2017-couture Diablesse dress Alix wears in the book: From Natasha Lester's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/Caio9ESPrFY/ Where to find Natasha online: Website: www.natashalester.com.au Instagram: @natashalesterauthor But now, here's Natasha. Introducing author Natasha Lester Natasha Lester - World War II romantic adventures Jenny Wheeler: We know from our last talk that you have got a long-standing passion for Dior, so tell us about that briefly. Natasha Lester: I have. But this book was a bit of an accident in terms of how Dior was woven into the story, I have to say. I mean, I love his gowns. I think he really revolutionized fashion. He is one of the few designers who can lay claim to having changed fashion so radically. But for this one, because I was really interested in what happened to women after the war. They had amazing independence, they'd been able to earn their own money, work in any job anywhere during the wartime, because all the men were away. And then suddenly the men came back from the war and women were actively dissuaded from working and told to return to the home and return to the kitchen. And I wanted to examine what that might've felt like for women. And tied up in all of that is the New Look. And Dior is often scapegoated as being part of that re-domestication of women. But I think that's oversimplifying it. I think it's much more complicated than that. And in fact, I think that actually, his aim was to celebrate women, at a time where women were told to return to the background and he was trying to bring them back to the foreground. So in some ways, he was doing the opposite of what he's often blamed for. Dion was a cultural marker for gender relations For this particular story,
Welcome to Season 4 of Writes4Women! Today's guest really needs no introduction. New York Times best-selling author Natasha Lester has been a guest on the podcast numerous times and today she's back to discuss how she created tension in her recent release The Three Lives of Alix St Pierre. After writing and publishing seven historical fiction titles Natasha is an expert at creating tension through plot, character and structure along with those smaller on the page details. Alix St Pierre is dual timeline historical fiction set in post-war and war-time France and is an amazing page turner. If you're a writer you'll pick up some fabulous writing tips from Natasha in this episode and if you're a reader you'll get a brilliant insight into a best-selling author's writing process. Grab your favourite beverage and join Pam and Natasha on the Writes4Women Convo Couch. * This episode was recorded on unceded Dharawal land in November 2022 SHOW NOTES: Writes4Women www.writes4women.com Facebook @writes4women Twitter / Instagram @w4wpodcast W4W Patreon https://www.writes4women.com/support-us-on-patreon Natasha Lester Website: click here Instagram: click here Facebook: click here Buy The Describer's Dictionary 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=trueSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Natasha Lester is one of Australia's most successful female novelists. Her most recent novel, The Three Lives of Alix St Pierre, transports us back to the world of Christian Dior.
In our sixth episode of our Summer Series, Katherine speaks with bestselling Australian author, Natasha Lester Natasha Lester is the internationally bestselling author of A Kiss from Mr Fitzgerald, Her Mother's Secret, The Paris Seamstress, The French Photographer, The Paris Secret and The Riviera House, and a former marketing executive for L'Oreal. Her novels have been translated into many different languages and are published all around the world. Check out this episode on our website www.thefirsttimepodcast.com or get in touch via Twitter (@thefirsttimepod) or Instagram (@thefirsttimepod). Don't forget you can support us and the making of Season Six via our Patreon page. Thanks for joining us and we look forward to bringing you brand new episodes from March 2023!
Bestselling author Natasha Lester talks to Cheryl Akle about her love of France and fashion, and how she combines these two loves in her latest historical novel, The Three Lives of Alix St Pierre, which is out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In a special series direct from the Margaret River Readers and Writers Festival, Irma chats with Natasha Lester about how utter despair before an award ceremony preceded the best moment of her life, the lightbulb moment that changed the course of her career, the rewards of constructive sulking after rejection, how a fraught editing process almost destroyed her current book, how she manages three books at a time in different stages of writing, editing and promoting, the high of hitting the New York Times bestseller list, and why the Muse doesn't actually exist.
A sweeping dual-narrative love story sweeping from 1950s Paris to the V&A Museum in London, told through eight couture dresses that reunite three generations of women. Each Dior dress tells a story.... London, 2017. When her beloved grandmother, Sylvie, sends her to Paris to retrieve a dress she wore decades before, Lucille sees the perfect opportunity to briefly escape the pressures of her own life. But not everything is as it seems, and the long-buried secrets she discovers, hidden in a collection of priceless Dior gowns, could change everything. Paris, 1952. Post-war France is full of glamour and privilege, and Alice Ainsley is in the middle of it all. As the wife to the British ambassador to France, her life is a whirlwind of jewels, banquets and couture dresses, but beneath the glittering façade, Alice is suffocating in a loveless marriage. So when a new face appears in her drawing room, Alice finds herself yearning to follow her heart...no matter the consequences. Deliciously evocative and achingly romantic, sweeping from '50s Paris to the V&A museum in London, The Last Dress from Paris is the perfect story for fans of Natasha Lester, Fiona Valpy and Gill Paul.
Welcome to the Season Three premiere of Storytime in Paris! My illustrious guest this week is New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Natasha Lester. Natasha won the TAG Hungerford Award for Fiction for her first novel, What is Left over, After. Her books have been translated into multiple languages and are bestsellers all over the world. Her latest book, “The Riviera House,” is a beautifully-written work of historical fiction, inspired by a true story. In 1939, Eliane catalogues stolen art for the Nazis at the Jeu de Paume, while secretly smuggling information to the Resistance. In the Present Day, Remy runs to the French Riviera in an effort to forget her loss, but discovers something that begins a mystery unraveling. Yet, no matter which timeline you're in, Natasha's writing is so rich and vibrant that you'll feel yourself fully immersed. In our conversation, Natasha shares her writing and research process, how to write honestly about deep emotions, why her view of the Mona Lisa has changed forever, and so much more. Then, she treats us to a reading from “The Riviera House.”@natashalesterauthorhttps://www.natashalester.com.auJoin our Book Club: patreon.com/parisundergroundradioFind Us OnlineWebsite: https://www.parisundergroundradio.com/storytimeinparisFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/parisundergroundradioInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/parisundergroundradio/CreditsHost and Producer: Jennifer Geraghty. Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter: @jennyphoria; Website: http://jennyphoria.comMusic CreditsHip Hop Rap Instrumental (Crying Over You) by christophermorrow https://soundcloud.com/chris-morrow-3 Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0 Free Download / Stream: http://bit.ly/2AHA5G9 Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/hiYs5z4xdBUAbout UsSince well before Victor Hugo looked up at Notre Dame and thought, "Huh... what if a hunchback lived in there?" authors have been inspired by Paris. The Storytime in Paris podcast will help keep this tradition alive with short interviews and readings from your favorite contemporary authors with a French connection. Every episode will feature five questions, asked by you, our authors' biggest fans, and answered live on air. Then, our authors will treat us to a reading of an excerpt from their book. Who knows? Maybe you'll even be inspired to write your own Great French Novel. Happy listening!
In this episode Katherine talks with internationally bestselling author Natasha Lester. They discuss historical fiction, what's involved in publishing a book a year and the role that luck (and Costco!) have played in Natasha's writing career. Natasha Lester is the internationally bestselling author of A Kiss from Mr Fitzgerald, Her Mother's Secret, The Paris Seamstress, The French Photographer, The Paris Secret and The Riviera House, and a former marketing executive for L'Oreal. Her novels have been translated into many different languages and are published all around the world. Check out show notes for this episode on our website www.thefirsttimepodcast.com or get in touch via Twitter (@thefirsttimepod) or Instagram (@thefirsttimepod). Don't forget you can support us and the making of Season Five via our Patreon page. Thanks for joining us!
Episode 38 of the Hope Book Club features new Australian fiction and a special guest reviewer - Georgia Free from Finding Hope. Devotion is the new novel from bestselling Australian author Hannah Kent. It's about a Prussian family who relocate to South Australia to escape religious persecution. The Shut-ins by Katherine Brabon is about a young adult called Hikaru who spends all his time at home alone in his room. Set in Japan, the novel explains the growing phenomenon of hikikomori – people who never leave their home. The Paris Secret, by Natasha Lester, is a World War Two romance about the female pilots of the Air Transport Auxillary. Plus our reviewers discuss the difficult decision of how to cut back your book collection when it's time to move house. That's all in Episode 38 of the Hope Book Club – Because Life's Just Better with a Book! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Riviera House is the latest book from New York Times and USA Today best-selling author, Perth based Natasha Lester author of a host of historical fiction. Set in war time Paris and on the modern day Riviera this is a riveting tale of love and bravery. This is a Newcastle Libraries REAL Production. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
CHRISTMAS 2020 RE-RELEASE!! We are sooo excited to bring you a very special Secret Santa episode of Books and the City. After we talk favorite Christmas traditions, we're getting into a very fun book conversation. This week, we all read books that our Secret Santa chose for us; none of us know what anyone else was reading, and we spend the second half of the episode guessing who drew our names (and presenting the *extensive* reasoning behind our guesses (Kayla had a whole dossier)). It was so much fun, and we all discovered some great new reads along the way! Special shoutout to our amazing illustrator, Nicole, for seamlessly facilitating the Secret Santa fun. This episode was brought to you by Simpson & Vail Tea; shop their amazing literary teas at https://www.svtea.com/! And if you're looking for merch (to ship in the new year!), get it here: https://www.booksandthecitypod.com/merch. You can join our fan club at https://www.patreon.com/booksandthecitypod. Shop all the books we've discussed on this episode and past episodes at bookshop.org/shop/booksandthecity. Make sure you're subscribed to our newsletter on our website, and send us an email at booksandthecitypod@gmail.com. Thank you for listening and Happy Holidays! -------------> Libby's Secret Santa chose: The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune (19:08-28:40) https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250217288 Up next for Libby: Plain Bad Heroines by Emily M. Danforth Kayla Secret Santa chose:The Paris Secret by Natasha Lester (28:41-43:02) https://www.grandcentralpublishing.com/titles/natasha-lester/the-paris-secret/9781538717271/ Up next for Kayla: The Churchill Woman by Stephanie Barron Emily's Secret Santa chose: A Visit from the Goon Squad by Jennifer Egan (43:03-53:53) https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/201020/a-visit-from-the-goon-squad-by-jennifer-egan/ Up next for Emily: Utopia Avenue by David Mitchell Becky's Secret Santa chose: Vicious by V.E. Schwab (53:54-1:04:15) https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250183507 Up next for Becky: The War Widow by Tara Moss Music by EpidemicSound, logo art by @niczollos, all opinions our own.
Today we're joined by the greatest, most bookish illustrator in all the land: guest host Nicole!! Tune in to hear what items of clothing would make us storm out on a first date (spoiler alert: probably none of us would ever storm out on a first date
Natasha Lester joins Pam on The Convo Couch to answer listener questions and discuss her writing and publishing life. Since her last appearance on the show Natasha has become a New York times bestselling international author. With 6 novels historical fiction novels under her belt and her books flying off shelves in Australia, the US, UK and a whole range of different countries, her experience in the publishing world is really growing. Natasha had a fantastic post a little while ago about the whole idea of endurability and being in it for the long haul, which she discusses in this episode along with what she would tell her emerging author self, her writing process, her latest release The Riviera House and more. Join Pam and Natasha on the couch for this fabulous chat on the writing life. SHOW NOTES: Writes4Women www.writes4women.com Facebook @writes4women Twitter / Instagram @w4wpodcast W4W Patreon https://www.writes4women.com/support-us-on-patreon Natasha Lester Website: click here Instagram: click here Facebook: click 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.
Becky got to sit down with a pod-favorite author, Natasha Lester, to discuss all of her amazing historical fiction novels including her latest, The Riviera House! Tune in for a fascinating conversation about a dream that led to Natasha's signature style, the real-life historical woman who inspired this book, some fantastic Paris recommendations, French-learning tips, and a fascinating fun fact about the Mona Lisa. Plus, Natasha gets into her history with and love of fashion, and the ways that passion has informed and appeared in her writing. We hope you enjoy this convo as much as we did! Feel free to send us a note about this interview, Natasha's book, your favorite historical fiction, or anything else at booksandthecitypod@gmail.com. ------------------------> The Riviera House by Natasha Lester: https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/natasha-lester/the-riviera-house/9781549108280/ Natasha just read and loved: Such a Fun Age by Kiley Reid Natasha is excited to read: The Lincoln Highway by Amor Towles Find Natasha online! Here she is on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/natashalesterauthor, here she is on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NatashaLesterAuthor, and here's her website: https://www.natashalester.com.au/ PS: ICYMI, here's the holiday episode where Kayla talks about The Paris Secret: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/books-and-the-city/id1500784660?i=1000503069463 Music by EpidemicSound, logo art by @niczollos
Sisters in Arms by Kaia Alderson Website: https://gobookmart.com/ Buy Now: https://amzn.to/2XTEO6E “Based on the true story of the 6888th Postal Battalion, Sisters in Arms gives readers an inside look at the racial injustices and rigors of wartime that the women battled. Alderson sweeps readers in with Grace and Eliza's personal journeys through a little-known portion of our army's history. Themes of female friendship, bravery, and resilience radiate from the pages of this magnificent novel.” -- Booklist, starred review "This is not just another WWII story: this is a stirring and timely novel about the only all-Black battalion of the Women's Army Auxiliary Corps, a group of women who had to fight resolutely against countless obstacles in order to be permitted to serve their country. Grace and Eliza stole my heart with their spirit and their resilience, and the ups and downs of their tumultuous friendship made me laugh and cry. Poignant and powerful; an untold story that you simply must read.” -- Natasha Lester, New York Times bestselling author of The Paris Secret "A thrilling anthem to the courageous sisterhood of the Six Triple Eight as they faced down racism at home and war abroad. SISTERS IN ARMS is a fresh look at the bold women who served America during World War II. A powerful debut!" -- Stephanie Marie Thornton, USA Today bestselling author of A Most Clever Girl “Sisters in Arms by Kaia Alderson is a poignant story about perseverance in the face of difficulties set against the uncertainty and danger of World War II . . . . From the start, they are set up to fail by their families, the Army and society but they meet every challenge with grit, grace and wit, overcoming personal and professional challenges to prove their mettle. Readers will cheer and cry with these trailblazing women as they break free of their sheltered and restricted lives to overcome individual and societal prejudices and succeed in a world rocked by war.” -- Georgie Blalock, author of The Last Debutantes “Sisters in Arms is heartwarming but fierce, a novel brimming with camaraderie and fire, starring women you'd love to make your friends. Prickly, musical Grace and bubbly, privileged Eliza may not make the most natural allies, but it's fight or die when they're thrown together in the Army's first class of female officers—and the first Black women allowed to serve their country in World War II. . . . Kaia Alderson's debut is a triumph!” -- Kate Quinn, New York Times bestselling author of The Rose Code “Grace Steele and Eliza Jones are among the first Black women in the Women's Army Auxiliary Corps, defying their families to enlist and facing even more racism than before when they put on their hard-earned uniforms. Unflinching, at times brutal, this novel pulls no punches while delivering a richly textured and unforgettable story of determination, courage, and friendship.” -- Janie Chang, author of The Library of Legends --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/gobookmart-review/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/gobookmart-review/support
Natasha Lester worked as a marketing executive before returning to university to study creative writing. She completed a Master of Creative Arts as well as her first novel, What Is Left Over, After, which won the T.A.G. Hungerford Award for Fiction. Her second novel, If I Should Lose You, was published in 2012, followed by A Kiss from Mr. Fitzgerald, Her Mother's Secret and the Top 10 Australian and international bestsellers The Paris Seamstress and The French Photographer. The Age described Natasha as 'a remarkable Australian talent' and her work has been published in numerous anthologies and journals. With the release of 'The Riviera House', Scott sat down with Natasha to discuss Rose Valland, her love of Paris, bringing history around women to light, and more. *Producer's Note: Due to our team being in social isolation, the sound quality is more variable. Books mentioned in this podcast: Natasha Lester - 'The Riviera House': https://bit.ly/2X92MdE Host: Scott Whitmont Guest: Natasha Lester Producer: Nick Wasiliev
In the midst of the Second World War, in Paris, a young woman is drafted to work at an art gallery where the highest members of the Nazi forces show up to divvy out great artworks between themselves. In the present day, a woman fleeing her own grief is forced to confront a family secret. Natasha Lester's latest book, The Riviera House, melds these two stories and takes readers into a history of art, fashion, and remarkable women.
In the midst of the Second World War, in Paris, a young woman is drafted to work at an art gallery where the highest members of the Nazi forces show up to divvy out great artworks between themselves. In the present day, a woman fleeing her own grief is forced to confront a family secret. Natasha Lester's latest book, The Riviera House, melds these two stories and takes readers into a history of art, fashion, and remarkable women.
Natasha Lester worked as a marketing executive for L'Oreal before penning the New York Times and internationally bestselling novel The Paris Orphan. She is also the author of the USA Today bestseller The Paris Seamstress and The Paris Secret. When she's not writing, she loves collecting vintage fashion, traveling, reading, practicing yoga and playing with her three children. Natasha lives in Perth, Western Australia.In Lester's hotly anticipated next book, The Riviera House, on-sale August 31, 2021, readers are whisked away to two drastically different worlds that span generations and collide in an unexpected and satisfying way; Lester masterfully alternates between German-occupied Paris during WWII and modern-day French Riviera.Without These Books is a thank-you-inspired Video/Podcast. Each episode celebrates authors, books, and characters that changed us as writers, readers, and as people. Listen on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you podcast. Watch on our YouTube channel or at withoutbooks.org.Without Books®, a division of Heritage Future, is an author-centric book initiative. Our resources support authors. We also provide access to millions of books.Natasha Lester selected Slouching Towards Bethlehem by Joan Didion for her episode of Without These Books.
This week, we are joined by Natasha Lester, the New York Times bestselling author of The Paris Dressmaker and the Paris Secret. A lover of fashion history, Lester seamlessly weaves real fashion narratives into her spellbinding fictional works in a way that underscores clothing's intrinsic value to both real and fictional lives. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
The Most Beautiful Girl in Cuba: By Chanel Cleeton Website: https://gobookmart.com "In this powerful, page-turner, Chanel Cleeton has interwoven the stories of three unforgettable historical women against the fiery backdrop of the Spanish-American war and the Cuban fight for freedom from the Spanish. Using the brave acts of real-life historical women as inspiration, The Most Beautiful Girl in Cuba shines the light on the fierce women who played a critical role in this important juncture in time -- women who are determined not to be forgotten." —Marie Benedict, New York Times bestselling author of The Mystery of Mrs. Christie “Cleeton always delivers! This time, with The Most Beautiful Girl in Cuba, a well-researched tale set against the backdrop of a newspaper war. With moguls determined to drag the United States into the conflict between Cuba and Spain, this novel's women--the reporter, the revolutionary, and the beauty--are all brought vividly to life in a lovingly rendered novel about the triumphs and tragedies of war.” —Stephanie Dray, New York Times bestselling author of The Women of Chateau Layfayette “Grace Harrington is my new favourite heroine. I was absolutely fascinated by the world of stunt girl reporters and newspaper wars that she throws herself into, just as I was equal parts enthralled and heartbroken by the story of Evangelina Cisneros, the most beautiful – and courageous – girl in Cuba. And how wonderful to meet another member of the Perez family – the plucky Marina, whose story intertwines with the other women's. Nobody writes about Cuban women – their lives, their loves and their bravery – like Chanel Cleeton does. A truly beautiful book.” —Natasha Lester, New York Times bestselling author of The Paris Secret “Historical fiction fans will love this novel and its perfectly detailed descriptions of a long-gone era. This is another slam-dunk from Cleeton.” —Library Journal (starred review) “An enchanting historical novel…. Cleeton skillfully brings off the three strong women's heartbreaking stories with intriguing twists and turns and a delightful finale. With impeccable research and perfect pacing, Cleeton makes the most of her subject.” —Publishers Weekly “With a splash of romance and a healthy helping of history, this novel will be a hit for all collections.” —Booklist --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/gobookmart-review/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/gobookmart-review/support
A stunning World War Two novel for fans of Natasha Lester, Heather Morris, Kate Furnivall, Mandy Robotham, based on a true story. As the bombs rain down on the city, Belfast's first ever female zookeeper must fight to save the baby elephant in her charge in this gripping, uplifting tale based on a true story. 1941. With the men away fighting, animal-lover Hettie Quin is made Belfast Zoo's first ever female zookeeper. She is put in charge of Violet, a three-year-old Indian elephant, and they soon form a special bond. With Violet at her side, Hettie can almost escape the grim reality of her life: the father who has abandoned her family; the sister who recently died; the war that's raging hundreds of miles away. But the devastation of war is closer than she thought. When the bombs begin to rain down on the city, Hettie must gather all her courage to protect those she loves the most. Can she save Violet - and get through unscathed herself? Based on a true story, The Zookeeper of Belfast is a gripping and uplifting tribute to what one woman's courage and tenacity can achieve in the most dire of circumstances - perfect for fans of Heather Morris, Natasha Lester, Kate Furnivall, Mandy Robotham and Fiona Valpy.
Natasha Lester was our very first guest on the podcast. We took a deep dive with Natasha into the writing process and craft behind her novel The Paris Secret. We covered so many elements of writing the novel including first lines, prologue, plot twists, dual narratives, her research process and so much more.(NOTE: This episode contains spoilers about the novel so if you don't like spoilers, read the book before listening to the episode.)Show notes and transcript are available at http://writersbookclubpodcast.com/
We are sooo excited to bring you a very special Secret Santa episode of Books and the City. After we talk favorite Christmas traditions, we’re getting into a very fun book conversation. This week, we all read books that our Secret Santa chose for us; none of us know what anyone else was reading, and we spend the second half of the episode guessing who drew our names (and presenting the *extensive* reasoning behind our guesses (Kayla had a whole dossier)). It was so much fun, and we all discovered some great new reads along the way! Special shoutout to our amazing illustrator, Nicole, for seamlessly facilitating the Secret Santa fun. This episode was brought to you by Simpson & Vail Tea; shop their amazing literary teas at https://www.svtea.com/! And if you’re looking for merch (to ship in the new year!), get it here: https://www.booksandthecitypod.com/merch. You can join our fan club at https://www.patreon.com/booksandthecitypod. Shop all the books we’ve discussed on this episode and past episodes at bookshop.org/shop/booksandthecity. Make sure you’re subscribed to our newsletter on our website, and send us an email at booksandthecitypod@gmail.com. Thank you for listening and Happy Holidays! -------------> Libby’s Secret Santa chose: The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune (19:08-28:40) https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250217288 Up next for Libby: Plain Bad Heroines by Emily M. Danforth Kayla Secret Santa chose:The Paris Secret by Natasha Lester (28:41-43:02) https://www.grandcentralpublishing.com/titles/natasha-lester/the-paris-secret/9781538717271/ Up next for Kayla: The Churchill Woman by Stephanie Barron Emily’s Secret Santa chose: A Visit from the Goon Squad by Jennifer Egan (43:03-53:53) https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/201020/a-visit-from-the-goon-squad-by-jennifer-egan/ Up next for Emily: Utopia Avenue by David Mitchell Becky’s Secret Santa chose: Vicious by V.E. Schwab (53:54-1:04:15) https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250183507 Up next for Becky: The War Widow by Tara Moss Music by EpidemicSound, logo art by @niczollos, all opinions our own.
The Bookstorian Podcast. A podcast for booklovers and bookstagrammers.Books mentioned in this podcast:Outlander by Diana Gabaldon.Her Mother's Secret by Natasha Lester.The French Photographer by Natasha Lester.The Paris Seamstress by Natasha Lester.The Paris Secret by Natasha Lester.Throne of Glass by Sarah J Maas.The Cows by Dawn O'PorterBurning Fields by Alli Sinclair.Podcast may contain spoilersFilm/TV mentioned:Allied.Host: Teagan @bookstorian_Guest: Kirra @bitchezwhobrunchwithbookzEmail thebookstorianpodcast@outlook.com.auFollow me @thebookstorianpodcastDesign by Emma Russell CreativeMusic from https://www.zapsplat.com
Imagining the Past’s new season features live recorded sessions from the 2019 HNSA conference brought to you by our host, Greg Johnston. Our fourteenth episode explores the allure of France has often inspired historical novelists to conjure the romance and tumult of its history. Kate Forsyth’s latest novel, The Blue Rose, transports the reader to the perils of the French Revolution and the exotic world of Imperial China. Natasha Lester’s The French Photographer deals with more recent history of World War II France and America. Jackie Ballantyne discusses why Kate and Natasha were drawn to set their books in France, and how they discovered new stories to tell about a country that continues to fascinate.
Welcome to the What to Read Next Podcast! Today we have an author interview with Natasha Lester, Natasha writes unique historical fiction set during World War 2 yet she incorporates fashion into her writing. Her latest book is The Paris Secret. In this interview, we chat about her research process, what it’s like to write multiple timelines and of course some book recommendations. BOOKS RECOMMENDED: The Paris Secret by Natasha Lester - https://amzn.to/2ZPzJdJ The Paris Seamstress by Natasha Lester - https://amzn.to/2ZwWYZR The Paris Orphan by Natasha Lester- https://amzn.to/3bW4xhn Becoming by Michelle Obama- https://amzn.to/3keNsm4 Beach Read by Emily Henry - https://amzn.to/3bTRvB0 CONNECT WITH NATASHA LESTER Website Instagram 30 DAYS OF PODCASTING - SEPTEMBER 2020 For the month of September, I am releasing a brand new episode per day. These episodes will be full of book recommendations. Enjoy! JOIN PATREON COMMUNITY Get weekly romance recommendations, early access to author interviews and exclusive Patreon audio series by joining the Patreon community. Monthly perks start at $1 a month. Want to join the fun? Sign up today; http://www.whattoreadnextblog.com/patreon FROLIC PODCAST NETWORK What to Read Next Podcast is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts! AFFILIATE DISCLOSURE If you purchase a book through my Amazon or Bookshop link, I will receive a commission at no cost to you that will help cover the cost of the podcast CONNECT WITH LAURA YAMIN WhattoReadNextBlog.com Instagram Goodreads
This week, Amber, Stacy, Brooke, Shannon, Kristin, and Quiera discuss some of their most anticipated September releases. Books mentioned in this episode include: Katrina Leno, Horrid Shelby Mahurin, Blood and Honey (Serpent and Dove #2) Ruth Ware, One By One Aiden Thomas, Cemetery Boys Katharine McGee, Majesty (American Royals #2) Marie Lu, Skyhunters Alyssa Cole, When No One Is Watching Naomi Novik, A Deadly Education (Scholomance #1) Natasha Lester, The Paris Secret Brian Freeman, Funeral for a Friend (Jonathan Stride #10) Traci Chee, We Are Not Free Christopher Paolini, To Sleep In a Sea of Stars Brad Parks, Interference Tiffany D. Jackson, Grown Louise Penny, All the Devils Are Here (Chief Inspector Armand Gamache #16) Kerrigan Byrne, All Scott and Bothered (The Devil You Know #2) Jennifer Lynn Barnes, The Inheritance Games (The Inheritance Games #1) Zoraida Cordova, Wayward Witch (Brooklyn Brujas #3) Amie Kaufman and Megan Spooner, The Other Side of the Sky (The Other Side of the Sky #1) Sarina Bowen, Lies and Lullabies Jodi Picoult, The Book of Two Ways You can always contact the Book Bistro team by searching @BookBistroPodcast on facebook, or visiting: https://www.facebook.com/BookBistroPodcast/ You can also send an email to: TheBookBistroPodcast@gmail.com For more information on the podcast and the team behind it, please visit: http://anchor.fm/book-bistro.
Natasha Lester is a New York Times and USA today best-selling author of historical fiction. She's a master storyteller who loves nothing better than creating strong, daring and enigmatic leading women. Hi there. I'm your host, Jenny Wheeler and Natasha talks about the remarkable, true life stories of the woman who underlined her timeline series in the latest Binge Reading episode, women like Catherine Dior, the sister of her much more famous brother, Christian Dior, the fashion designer, who was with the French resistance during World War II. We've got three eBook copies of Natasha's latest World War II thriller The Paris Secret to give away to three lucky readers. Enter here. You'll find the show notes for this episode, links to Natasha's books, plus details about how to subscribe to the podcast so you don't ever have to be without a great book you can't put down. Six things you'll learn from this Joys of Binge Reading episode: The catalyst that got Natasha started writingWhy finding her niche took timeHer passion for all things FrenchThe fashion designer's intrepid sisterHow a mascara mystery got her hookedWhat she's working on next Where to find Natasha Lester: Website: https://www.natashalester.com.au/ Facebook: @natashalesterauthor Twitter: @natasha_lester Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/natashalesterauthor/ What follows is a "near as" transcript of our conversation, not word for word but pretty close to it, with links to important mentions. Introducing Natasha Lester - Author Jenny Wheeler: So now here's Natasha. Hello there, Natasha and welcome to the show. It's so good to have you with us. Natasha Lester: It's my absolute pleasure. Thank you so much for having me. Natasha Lester - World War II dual timeline mysteries Jenny Wheeler: Was there a Once Upon a Time moment, some epiphany when you decided I really do want to write fiction and if I don't do it, I'll have left something undone that's very important to me. And if so, what was the catalyst? Natasha Lester: I did always want to be a writer when I was young. I wrote all the time. My mum has various samples of books and poems and stories that I wrote right from the time that I learned to write, right through my childhood and adolescence. But I guess the thing that stopped me from becoming a writer at that time was that I didn't know how to become a writer. When I left high school there weren't creative writing degrees available at university and so I didn't understand how I could become a writer other than to just sit down and write and I didn't know how to do that. So I didn't take the plunge back then. In fact I did a Commerce degree at university and I worked in Marketing for about 10 or 12 years. I ended up in Melbourne working for L'Oréal Paris as Marketing Manager for the Maybelline brand of cosmetics, which was a lot of fun for a woman in her twenties. I had lots of lipstick, more than I could ever have worn in my lifetime. Taking the plunge into writing Then we had to come back to Perth. My husband had come to Melbourne with me for my job, and then he had to come back to Perth for his job. It meant quitting my job at L'Oréal and suddenly this moment of opportunity opened up for me where I didn't have a job, I could do something different if I just took the plunge. So I did take the plunge. Rather than getting another job back in Perth, I went back to university and enrolled in a Creative Writing degree because they existed then. That was the moment. I had this dream of being a writer but I wanted to find out whether I was any good at being a writer and also if I would actually enjoy it. Doing a university degree helped me to work out the answer to both of those things, which was, thankfully, a resounding ‘Yes'. I guess that was the moment when it all began to happen for me. Jenny Wheeler: That's wonderful, and you have enjoyed great success.
Suzanne Hill speaks with Natasha Lester about her latest book, "The Paris Secret", which takes place in the world of Christian and Catherine Dior.
Book reviewer Catherine Raynes has been reading The Paris secret by Natasha Lester and Gulliver's Wife, Lauren Chater. LISTEN TO AUDIO ABOVE
A scripted review, what I thought of this book, rating and recommendations. The two videos I mention in this podcast can be found on my blog page http://paulinereidbookreviewer.blogspot.com/2020/04/book-review-kiss-from-mr-fitzgerald-by.html?m=1 Thank you for listening, until next time have a good day
Best selling author Natasha Lester launched her new book "The Paris Secret" on March 31. A wartime legacy.A lost love.A friendship to last a lifetime. Talented pilot Skye Penrose joins the war effort where she encounters her estranged sister, Liberty, and childhood soulmate Nicholas Crawford, now engaged to enigmatic Frenchwoman Margaux Jourdan.England, 1939: Designer Christian Dior unveils his extravagant first collection to a world weary of war and grief. He names his debut fragrance, Miss Dior, in tribute to his sister, Catherine, who worked for the French Resistance.Paris, 1947: Australian fashion conservator Kat Jourdan discovers a secret wardrobe filled with priceless Dior gowns in her grandmother’s vacant cottage. As she delves into the mystery, Kat begins to doubt everything she thought she knew about her beloved grandmother.Present day: An unspeakable betrayal will entwine all of their fates. is an unforgettable story about the lengths people go to protect one another, and a love that, despite everything, lasts a lifetime.The Paris Secret SHOW NOTES: Writes4Womenwww.writes4women.comFacebook @writes4womenTwitter / Instagram @w4wpodcast W4W Patreonhttps://www.writes4women.com/support-us-on-patreon Natasha Lester "The Paris Secret" https://www.natashalester.com.au/books-by-natasha-lester/the-paris-secret/Facebook @NatashaLesterAuthorTwitter @Natasha_LesterInstagram @natashalesterauthor Pamela Cookwww.pamelacook.com.auFacebook @pamelacookauthorTwitter @PamelaCookAU Listen Up Podcasting (Kel Butler)www.listenuppodcasting.com.auFacebook @kelbutler / @listenuppodcastingTwitter @KelB
In this episode, Brooke, Stacy, Shannon, and Natalia are discussing historical fiction by or about women. Books mentioned are: Greer Macallister, Girl In Disguise Juliette Fay, The Tumbling Turner Sisters Cathy Cash Spellman,An Excess of Love CourtneyMilan, The Countess Conspiracy (Brothers Sinister #3) Hannah Kent, Burial Rites Kate Forsyth, The Beast's Garden Renee Rosen, Windy City Blues Julia Alvarez, In the Time of the Butterflies Fiona Paul, Venom (Secrets of the Eternal Rose #1) Natasha Lester, A Kiss From Mr. Fitzgerald Kerri Maher, The Girl In White Gloves: A Novel of Grace Kelly Kim Michele Richardson, The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek You can always contact the Book Bistro team by searching @BookBistroPodcast on facebook, or visiting: https://www.facebook.com/BookBistroPodcast/ You can also send an email to: TheBookBistroPodcast@gmail.com For more information on the podcast and the team behind it, please visit: http://anchor.fm/book-bistro.
Natasha Lester swapped a career in marketing to become a writer. Her first two novels were works of literary fiction but Lester found her passions lay in writing historical fiction. Since 2016, she has published a string of novels but it is that rocketed Lester to international acclaim. She chats with Suzanne Leal about the journey, the surprises, the joys and the secrets to her success.The Paris Seamstress If you like this episode of the Writes4Festivals podcast, check out all of our episodes at http://www.writes4women.com/writes4festivals/ OR SUBSCRIBE at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher or wherever you get your pods. #w4wpodcast #SF19 #Storyfest #Milton #Writing #festivals #NatshaLester #HistoricalFiction #History #Fiction #WritingCommunity 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 Listen Up Podcasting (Kel Butler)www.listenuppodcasting.com.auFacebook / Twitter - @kelbutler @listenuppodcasting Natasha Lester https://www.natashalester.com.auTwitter @Natasha_LesterFacebook @NatashaLesterAuthor Suzanne Lealhttp://suzanneleal.comTwitter - @suzanne_lealFacebook - @suzanne.author
Podcasts are the new blogs. And, as an author, the best way to reach your audience to promote your novels and stories is through audio. If you’re not guesting on podcasts, it’s time to start. Audio is king, is the key message we bring away from our Podcast Movement Conference in Orlando, Florida, as we wind up our America trip and get ready to head back to Oz. And audio is only going to get bigger. Think Google podcasts, Google searches, and anything else Google you want to throw in this sentence. And Smart Speakers. One in five Americans already use one. And a fun fact to finish, for the first time in history, nearly 40 percent of podcasters are women. Yay to us. You can support us on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/writerontheroad (here.) Read Full Transcript [00:00:48] Hello and welcome to the final episode of our very special mini series about our trip through the United States of America. We're finishing off the mini series with an episode about Podcast Movement, the podcasting Conference where we are currently visiting in Orlando Florida. You can support our efforts over at Patreon.com/writerontheroad. [00:00:48][0.0] [00:00:51] Sam: It's been really interesting everyone. We've got lots of statistics that I can write up for you when we get home. But one of the things that has really struck us is how very popular podcasting is and how that's going to increase definitely. [00:01:09][17.9] [00:01:09] Mel: That's been the key message here and we've been talking about how even though we've got a sizeable chunk of listening people listening to podcasts there are still it's still an untapped space. There are only eight hundred thousand active podcasts globally so it's still a space even though it's really popular with listeners. It's not so popular created yet so lots of room to get in on the action. [00:01:28][18.3] [00:01:28] Sam: Writer on the Road is still in the top 10 percent of podcasts which is exciting times in terms of our downloads. But there was a real divide between I think professional broadcasters and individual podcasters which was interesting. And then again another divide between non-fiction podcasters and the very exciting growth area of audio fiction which we'll talk about later in the show. It's one of my key interests, definitely. [00:01:56][27.5] [00:02:10] Mel: I'm going to start with a session we had our own James Cridland from downtown Brisbane. I listened to a talk with James today on Google Podcasts and how that is really going to take off. [00:02:23][12.9] [00:02:27] Mel: We went to a session the other day that shows that even though Apple Podcasts have a slow percentage growth rate they had so many to begin with that their raw growth numbers are still more than anyone else combined. But as we saw with James today Google podcasts is trying to creep into that space. [00:02:41][14.4] [00:02:42] Sam: The exciting thing is that, as James explained it to us, is that Google is a service or Google podcast is a service that gets podcasts on to smart speakers, Google assistant in Australia. Google Smart Speakers have a sixty eight percent mark to market share in America one in five Americans have a smart speaker . [00:03:06][24.0] [00:03:11] Mel: What's really exciting for us is Google Search. Google searches are going to bring our podcasts up so much more easily. Google is actively doing all the work for us. So the examples I gave I was talking to Sam about how this is really good for audio is it. I've Natasha Lister so anyone who is looking for an anything about Natasha Lester our podcast is going to come up right at the top of the pile. [00:03:41][29.7] [00:03:41] Mel: So the thing that I wanted to talk about today everyone is get yourself on to podcasts to make sure your name is out there. I guess in the audio waves because Google is going to be prioritizing that as as podcasts become more popular and audio becomes more popular....
Natasha Lester is renowned for her best selling historical fiction novels that draw on the true stories of extraordinary women, weaving them into page turning books that entertain and inspire others. Natasha's latest book "The French Photographer" has just hit shelves and is already on it's way to becoming another international Best Seller. In this interview Natasha talks to Pam about the process of writing brave women from history, doing remarkable things. If you like this episode of the Writes4Women podcast, check out our other episodes at www.writes4women.com OR SUBSCRIBE (free and painless) at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher or wherever you get your pods. #w4wpodcast #NatashaLester #writing #HistoricalFiction #Fiction #women #publishing #WritingLife #WritingCommunity #podcasts SHOWNOTES: Writes4Womenwww.writes4women.comFacebook - @writes4womenTwitter / Instagram - @w4wpodcast Pamela Cookwww.pamelacook.com.auFacebook - @pamelacookauthorTwitter - @PamelaCookAU Kel ButlerFacebook / Twitter - @kelbutler & @listenuppodcasting Natasha Lesterhttps://www.natashalester.com.auFacebook - @NatashaLesterAuthorTwitter - @Natasha_Lester Storyfest JUNE 21-22 www.storyfest.org.auFacebook / Twitter - @storyfestinc
So You Want To Be A Writer with Valerie Khoo and Allison Tait: Australian Writers' Centre podcast
Meet AWC alumna Tania Blanchard, author of 'Suitcase of Dreams'. Why you should encourage your kids to keep a journal. Is it ‘just desserts’ or ‘just deserts’? Plus, we have 3 copies of 'The French Photographer' by Natasha Lester to give away and more. Read the show notes. Email Valerie and Allison podcast@writerscentre.com.au. WritersCentre.com.au | AllisonTait.com | ValerieKhoo.com
Crossing a war-torn Europe from Italy to France, The French Photographer is a story of courage, family and forgiveness, by the bestselling author of The Paris Seamstress and A Kiss from Mr Fitzgerald.Continue reading
With six novels already under her writing belt, Natasha Lester is one of Australia's fastest rising literary stars. Her novels are sweeping tales of love and war; of by-gone eras when women faced significant hurdles in their struggle for social change. Her latest novel, "The French Photographer" is another stunning example of Natasha's skill in the historical fiction space. A novel you won't forget in a hurry. Listen in as we chat about Natasha's inspiration for this story, the research she undertook to bring this novel to the page and much more.
Pulitzer prize winning author Andrew Sean Greer on his novel Less, Arts News, bestselling novelist Tara Moss speaks to Australian writers for our new The Craft of Writing series and Claire Nichols visits Natasha Lester in her home to see her writers room.
Australian romance authors are taking on the world with their novels. Hot on the heels of Natasha Lester’s success with The Paris Seamstress, Alli Sinclair’s latest novel, Burning Fields, will be available worldwide in November. Burning Fields is an historical novel set in my part of the world, Far North Queensland, and is touted as an Australian historical with an Italian influence. During our conversation we chat about the following: women’s experiences during WW2 and beyond the role of women in history researching historical fiction in Australia what a romance novel is and what it isn’t exploring the Australian landscape and the potential for stories the benefits of writing communities, festivals and friendships women’s perspectives on life and writing Alli’s next book Writers Retreats, especially those at sea the German book market and international translations Sinclair’s fourth novel was released in Oz and New Zealand in June and the author is busy on the launch trail here in Queensland as I write this. Even more exciting is her Writers At Sea Retreat to New Caledonia with TM Clark, from 30 August to 7 September, 2018. You can find out more about Alli Sinclair, her books and her retreat https://allisinclairauthor.wordpress.com/ (here.)
How much will a young Parisian seamstress sacrifice to make her mark in the male-dominated world of 1940s New York fashion? Crossing generations, society's boundaries and international turmoil, THE PARIS SEAMSTRESS is the beguiling, transporting story of the special relationship between a grandmother and her granddaughter as they attempt to heal the heartache of the past.Continue reading
Sagas are back!! The Paris Seamstress is the right novel at the right time for Australian Author, Natasha Lester. How much will a young Parisian seamstress sacrifice to make her mark in the male-dominated world of 1940s New York fashion? Labelled as a novel of ‘hope, heartache and a journey of discovery’ by Books & Publishing, Natasha’s much touted latest novel is finally available – yep, it’s launch day. If you are enamoured by Tiffany’s and New York City’s garment district then you’re going to love this one. In fact, all of Natasha’s books are about to be published in the UK by Sphere. Natasha is suddenly what we all know as an overnight success. But if you want to know the real truth behind what goes into writing a bestseller, then Natasha shares with us the highs and lows – and everything in between – of the writing process, from pre-drafts, the first discovery draft, and all the drafts after that, about six in total for Natasha. From research trips to watching documentaries and listening to podcasts, Natasha shares with us the story behind the story of The Paris Seamstress. Then there’s meaty issue of dual narratives that kept Natasha awake for more than a few nights as she learnt the intricacies of tying the two narratives of her latest novel into one seamless whole. Know anything about daily life in another era, about underwear and when doorbells were invented? And then there’s the next novel, tentatively titled The French Photographer, and here we chat about museums, chateaus and Christian Dior. But the one big take-away from our chat – and there are lots of take-aways – is that ideas take time. They need to be ready, to incubate, and that other art-forms are a great source of inspiration. You can find out more about Natasha, her books, and the writing process https://www.natashalester.com.au/ (here.) https://writerontheroad.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Pauls-Course-pic.jpg () This week’s podcast is sponsored by the Book Publishing For Authors Implementation Program, soon to be shortened to Get Published, and put together by eleven time bestselling author, Paul Brodie. You can find out more https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.BrodieEDU.com%2Fservices&h=ATNWywjSp7lTJEr9TznnyBFFbbzQ33Op5mzuRYhHUtthFfd-A51kE8A6Thsaj3lZJKWuCS6kvr4DjLNnq7oIesF4FnpcVq8r46edESqd9wLNty7OWlP0StfOjbU (here.)
So You Want To Be A Writer with Valerie Khoo and Allison Tait: Australian Writers' Centre podcast
Do you need to experience what your character goes through? There are two types of writers - which one are you? Wow your friends and dinner guests with your use of the word “callipygian”. Also, hear Natasha Lester talk about her new book “Her Mother’s Secret”. Read the show notes. Connect with Valerie, Allison and listeners in the podcast community on Facebook Visit WritersCentre.com.au | AllisonTait.com | ValerieKhoo.com
Honestly, the benefits of travelling with kids are uncountable - and that’s benefits both for kids and their parents! in Episode 54 of The Thoughtful Travel Podcast, Amanda talks with three travel-loving parents about how they travel with their kids. First up, novelist Natasha Lester talks about what her three children learn from their travels abroad and how she considers it a far better education than school. Next up, journalist Alicia Nelson and Amanda chat about just how much extra fun travel can be with younger children and the different viewpoints you can get by slowing down and seeing the world through their eyes. Finally, Mark Wyld of Wyld Family Travel chats about the different attitudes his two daughters take to their trips to Europe. Links: Natasha Lester’s website Natasha’s new novel Her Mother's Secret Alicia’s site Prairie Style File Look for Alicia’s book, “North Dakota Beer: A Heady History” in July 2017 Wyld Family Travel Episode 8 - Travel With Kids and Kids on Travel Episode 19 - Travelling with Kids is Good for Everyone Join the Facebook group Tweet @amandakendle Hashtag #thoughtfultravelpod Follow on Facebook
Amanda is constantly amazed how creative and inspired she feels while she's travelling - without even trying, the creativity just seems to well up in her and pour out. The best bit is, it turns out she's not alone. In Episode 52 of The Thoughtful Travel Podcast, Amanda starts by chatting with Brooke McAlary about her experience of creativity when she’s on the road. Amanda was expecting her to cite her beloved mountains as a source of inspiration but in fact, the main reason travel sparks her creativity is something quite the opposite. Amanda then chats with Australian novelist Sarah Ridout who has many wise words to say about the creativity that travel seems to encourage - whether that’s creativity to write or to draw or something else entirely. Finally, Natasha Lester speaks about how her creativity process fits with travel when she’s researching her historical fiction novels, and we chat about refilling your creative tank. Links: Giveaway of Sarah’s novel Le Chateau Brooke’s Slow Your Home website Brooke’s Slow Home Podcast Brooke’s new book, Destination Simple Sarah Ridout’s website Sarah’s novel Le Chateau - hard copy (in Australia) Le Chateau in Kindle version Natasha Lester’s website Natasha’s novel A Kiss from Mr Fitzgerald Natasha’s new novel Her Mother's Secret Join our Facebook group Tweet @amandakendle Hashtag #thoughtfultravelpod
Loathe tours? Amanda knows many thoughtful travellers recoil at the thought of a month-long bus tour of Europe, but there is a time and place for shorter, smaller tours and that’s the topic of Episode 47 of The Thoughtful Travel Podcast. First up, novelist Natasha Lester tells tales of the amazing private tours she took through Paris, helping her to research the history of fashion in a way that Google could never do. Another Australian novelist, Rachael Johns, then chats with Amanda about the pros and cons of taking small tours - and gives some great examples of being a tourist in your own town too by joining some local tourist guide experiences. Finally, Emma Mann talks with Amanda about how she’s leaning more towards joining small group tours when she travels solo, largely because it’s a great way to meet some like-minded fellow travellers, and Amanda is all for that! Links: Natasha Lester’s website - http://www.natashalester.com.au/ Natasha’s novel A Kiss from Mr Fitzgerald - http://amzn.to/2kpLuVt Natasha’s new novel Her Mother's Secret - http://amzn.to/2ljAPux Rachael Johns’ website - http://www.rachaeljohns.com/ Rachael’s recent novel The Patterson Girls - http://amzn.to/2nqAbKl Emma Mann at The Vagabond Feminist http://thevagabondfeminist.wordpress.com/ Emma’s Flying Foodie blog - https://flyingfoodieadventures.com Join our Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/thoughtfultravellers Tweet me @amandakendle Hashtag #thoughtfultravelpod Follow me on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/NotABallerina Show notes: http://notaballerina.com/47
Have you ever read a novel set in a foreign place and wondered just how the author knew how to describe everything in this place? Chances are they took a trip there as part of their research and in Episode 43 of The Thoughtful Travel Podcast, Amanda chats with three novelists who have done just that. Natasha Lester is a fellow Perth-ite who writes historical fiction set in such wondrous places as New York City and Paris, and we chat about her experiences of travelling to these cities to do research for her novels. Amanda also chats with Kate Forsyth, author of over 40 novels and veteran of many research trips to places like Venice, Scotland and the south of France, and she surprises Amanda with which part of the writing process she’s at when she takes her research trips. Finally, Sarah Ridout speaks of the wonders of living abroad and how that inspires her writing, and they chat about the many benefits of living outside your own country, for your life in general as well as your novel-writing! Links: Natasha Lester’s website Natasha’s novel A Kiss from Mr Fitzgerald Natasha’s new novel Her Mother's Secret Kate Forsyth’s website Kate’s novel Bitter Greens Kate’s novel The Wild Girl Kate’s novel The Beast’s Garden Sarah Ridout’s website Sarah’s novel Le Chateau - hard copy (in Australia) Le Chateau in Kindle version Show notes: notaballerina.com/43 Join our Facebook group Tweet @amandakendle Hashtag #thoughtfultravelpod Follow on Facebook
So You Want To Be A Writer with Valerie Khoo and Allison Tait: Australian Writers' Centre podcast
Amazon has changed its review policy and what you need to know. Should you review other authors’ books? Grammar mistakes to avoid, and how to be creative every day. Discover how you could win a Surface Pro 4! Plus, meet Duncan McNab, author of the true crime story of Roger Rogerson. Find out what lessons Natasha Lester has learned this year as a writer, and much more! This episode is brought to you by Copywriting Essentials at the Australian Writers' Centre. Read the show notes. Connect with Valerie, Allison and listeners in the podcast community on Facebook Visit WritersCentre.com.au | AllisonTait.com | ValerieKhoo.com
So You Want To Be A Writer with Valerie Khoo and Allison Tait: Australian Writers' Centre podcast
How author of "The Girl on the Train", Paula Hawkins, took fourbooks before she really found her voice, how to read a publicationto find out what the editors are looking for, and meet the lawyerwho wrote bestselling books on his daily commute. Plus: get anentire book on a poster, learn about the crazy proposals of theProductivity Commission and how this impacts you. Discover what a "logophile" is and how to get traction on social media. MeetNatasha Lester, author of "A Kiss From Mr Fitzgerald". Read the show notes. Connect with Valerie, Allison and listeners in the podcast community on Facebook Visit WritersCentre.com.au | AllisonTait.com | ValerieKhoo.com
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