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Twenty-one today! In this episode, Elizabeth and Ben are joined by David Ryding of Melbourne UNESCO City of Literature as we rejoin Rincewind and some of his old friends in the 17th Discworld novel: 1994's Interesting Times. Rincewind, the worst student Unseen University ever had, has been quite literally to hell and back. But when a summons arrives in Ankh-Morpork requesting the presence of "the Great Wizzard", his old faculty bring him home, then send him to the far-flung Agatean Empire. All is not well on the Counterweight Continent: rebels are (gently) questioning centuries of enforced order, inspired by the revolutionary pamphlet "What I Did on My Holidays". The ruthless Lord Hong plots to change the Empire forever. The walls have failed to keep out a horde of barbarian invaders - seven of them, in fact. And it's about to be visited by a very special kind of butterfly... Pratchett revisits characters from his first Discworld novels, as Rincewind is reunited with Cohen the Barbarian in Twoflower's homeland. But in 2019, twenty-five years after it was first published, his depiction of a comic fantasy Asia leaves a bit to be desired. There's plenty going on, and some stirring speeches, but it's also hard to ignore that nearly all the main characters are white folks "saving" a nation inspired by real-world Asian countries from itself. Is there a clear message in the book? How does this sit on the evolution of Pratchett's work from parody to satire? And were you glad to see such old favourite characters return, or could you have done without them? We'd love to hear from you! Use the hashtag #Pratchat21 on social media to join the conversation. We hope you enjoyed our first ever live show, recorded at Nullus Anxietas VII, where we discussed Cohen's previous adventure in the short story Troll Bridge! We hope to record more bonus episodes in future, and you can help us do it by supporting Pratchat. In August we leave the Discworld and indeed fiction to read one of Pratchett's oddest books: The Unadulterated Cat, his 1989 collaboration with cartoonist Gray Joliffe, in which he makes the case that the only "real cat" is one that destroys gardens, eats wildlife and makes a thorough nuisance of itself. If you have questions, send them to us via social media using the hashtag #Pratchat22. Show Notes and Errata: David Ryding has been Director of the Melbourne UNESCO City of Literature office since its establishment in 2014 (though Melbourne has been a City of Literature since 2008). Prior to that he was director of the Emerging Writers Festival, then executive director of the NSW Writers Centre (now know as Writing NSW). You can find out more about what he does at the City of Literature office at cityofliterature.com.au, and they're also on Twitter at @MelCityofLit. If you're looking for other great literary podcasts made in Melbourne, you can find some listed on their site here.Men at Arms is the fifteenth Discworld novel, published in 1993. We covered it in episode one, Boots Theory, with Cal Wilson."Inscrutable" is a word long associated with stereotypical depictions of Asian cultures, especially the Chinese. It stems from a lack of effort to understand the differing cultural conventions encountered by Europeans, and seems to have reached a height in Victorian literature.Bill Bryson is an American-British non-fiction author whose work covers language, travel, history and science. His best known works include Notes From a Small Island, The Mother Tongue and A Short History of Nearly Everything. The white saviour is a trope in which non-white characters are unable to save themselves, and are rescued from disaster by a heroic white character. The Wikipedia article lists a large number of examples."Eurogames" are a tradition of modern boardgames with their roots in post-war Germany. Such games often focus on strategic depth and a balance of luck and skill. The Settlers of Catan,

This was recorded at Honouring: Oodgeroo Noonuccal at the State Library of NSW on 18 August 2018. In its annual Honouring Australian Writers series, Writing NSW (formerly the NSW Writers’ Centre) pays tribute to writers who have made an important contribution to our literary culture. In 2018 we honoured Oodgeroo Noonuccal (1920-1993), Australia’s first published Aboriginal poet. Oodgeroo Noonuccal, known publicly as Kath Walker until 1988, when she readopted her traditional name, was also a political activist, educator, and artist. The event celebrating her contribution to Australian literature will include conversations, readings, and archival materials. Evelyn Araluen is a poet, teacher and researcher working with Indigenous literatures at the University of Sydney. She has written poetry and criticism for a range of publications, including Overland and Southerly. In 2017 she won the Nakata Brophy Award for Young Indigenous Writers, and in 2018 won the Judith Wright Poetry Prize. Born and raised on the Dharug lands of Western Sydney, she is a descendant of the Bundjalung nation.

This was recorded at Honouring: Oodgeroo Noonuccal at the State Library of NSW on 18 August 2018. In its annual Honouring Australian Writers series, Writing NSW (formerly the NSW Writers’ Centre) pays tribute to writers who have made an important contribution to our literary culture. In 2018 we honoured Oodgeroo Noonuccal (1920-1993), Australia’s first published Aboriginal poet. Oodgeroo Noonuccal, known publicly as Kath Walker until 1988, when she readopted her traditional name, was also a political activist, educator, and artist. The event celebrating her contribution to Australian literature will include conversations, readings, and archival materials. Brenda Saunders is Wiradjuri writer and artist living in Sydney. She has won several prizes and fellowships and in 2014 was awarded the Scanlon Prize and the Woolhara Literary Prize for her collection ‘Looking for Bullin Bullin’. She has published three collections and her poetry and literary reviews appear regularly in national and international anthologies and journals including Best Australian Poems 2013 and 2015 (Black Inc). Brenda is currently completing a manuscript ‘Understory’ concerned with changes to Aboriginal culture and land since colonization.

Our contact details: www.sarahfiddelaers.com Instagram @sarahfiddelaers Facebook @Sarah Fiddelaers (writer) Twitter @sjfiddelaers www.alessandradoyle.com Instagram @ag_doyle Facebook @Alessandra G Doyle Twitter @agmdoyle Useful links and info from Episode 1: NSW Writers’ Centre https://writingnsw.org.au/ Queensland Writers’ Centre https://qldwriters.org.au/ Hachette Manuscript Development Award https://qldwriters.org.au/hachette/ Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators https://www.scbwi.org/ Jen Storer https://jenstorer.com/ Duckpond https://girlandduck.com/ Sarah’s new historical fiction author obsession Ella Carey http://www.ellacarey.com/ Lessy’s latest read that she can’t stop talking about One Beautiful Dream, Jennifer Fulwiler http://jenniferfulwiler.com/books/ Sarah’s research read https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spycatcher Lessy's new pens: Copic Multiliner pens Intro music by John Paul Doyle

Writing NSW launched it’s rebrand, new website, and upcoming course program with a night of readings and literary festivities at Lazy Bones on Thursday 7 June 2018. Shankari Chandran read from her book 'Song of the Sun God' published by Perera-Hussein. Find out more about the book here: https://pererahussein.com/index.php/books/novels/song-of-the-sun-god-phph.html ____ Shankari Chandran worked as a lawyer in the social justice field for over a decade. In 2017, she published her first two novels. Song of the Sun God (Perera-Hussein Publishing House) was short-listed for the Fairway National Literary Award (Sri Lanka, 2018). The Barrier (Pan Macmillan Australia) has been short-listed for the Norma K Hemming Award (2018) for speculative fiction. Both books have been optioned for television. Shankari is now working on her third book, a thriller also set in Sri Lanka. In 2017, she received a grant from Create NSW and the NSW Writers’ Centre which enabled her to go to Sri Lanka and conduct essential research. Recorded by Zacha Rosen. Photo credit: Jeanne Kinninmont

How do we know if we are chronically stressed? How do we know our own stress triggers? How about if someone sets us off at work, how do we deal with it? What is a stress mindset and do positive people really make a difference on our wellbeing... Co-hosted by Chris Allen, who is a retired Major and former paratrooper. He served with the Australian Army including attachments to the New Zealand Army, the British Parachute Regiment and deployments to Africa, South East Asia and Central America. Chris's INTREPID series featuring Alex Morgan has an international following and has been optioned for film and television. Chris is a speaker in demand and has featured at the Sydney Writers Festival, the Perth Arts Festival and has been a regular speaker at the NSW Writers Centre. Website: chrisallenauthor.com ​Instagram: ​www.instagram.com/chrisallenauthor/ Facebook: facebook.com/IntrepidAllen/ ​LinkedIn: ​www.linkedin.com/in/chrisallenintrepid/

Why do our brains need a break every 90 minutes during the day? Is it scientifically proven that our brains go into a slump mid afternoon? Practical tools of how to get the most juice out of your brain during the working day! Co-hosted by Chris Allen, a retired Major and former paratrooper. He served with the Australian Army including attachments to the New Zealand Army, the British Parachute Regiment and deployments to Africa, South East Asia and Central America. Chris's INTREPID series featuring Alex Morgan has an international following and has been optioned for film and television. Chris is a speaker in demand and has featured at the Sydney Writers Festival, the Perth Arts Festival and has been a regular speaker at the NSW Writers Centre. Website: chrisallenauthor.com ​Instagram: ​www.instagram.com/chrisallenauthor/ Facebook: facebook.com/IntrepidAllen/ ​LinkedIn: ​www.linkedin.com/in/chrisallenintrepid/

Why do our brains need a break every 90 minutes during the day? Is it scientifically proven that our brains go into a slump mid afternoon? Practical tools of how to get the most juice out of your brain during the working day! Co-hosted by Chris Allen, a retired Major and former paratrooper. He served with the Australian Army including attachments to the New Zealand Army, the British Parachute Regiment and deployments to Africa, South East Asia and Central America. Chris’s INTREPID series featuring Alex Morgan has an international following and has been optioned for film and television. Chris is a speaker in demand and has featured at the Sydney Writers Festival, the Perth Arts Festival and has been a regular speaker at the NSW Writers Centre. Website: chrisallenauthor.com ​Instagram: ​www.instagram.com/chrisallenauthor/ Facebook: facebook.com/IntrepidAllen/ ​LinkedIn: ​www.linkedin.com/in/chrisallenintrepid/

How do we know if we are chronically stressed? How do we know our own stress triggers? How about if someone sets us off at work, how do we deal with it? What is a stress mindset and do positive people really make a difference on our wellbeing... Co-hosted by Chris Allen, who is a retired Major and former paratrooper. He served with the Australian Army including attachments to the New Zealand Army, the British Parachute Regiment and deployments to Africa, South East Asia and Central America. Chris’s INTREPID series featuring Alex Morgan has an international following and has been optioned for film and television. Chris is a speaker in demand and has featured at the Sydney Writers Festival, the Perth Arts Festival and has been a regular speaker at the NSW Writers Centre. Website: chrisallenauthor.com ​Instagram: ​www.instagram.com/chrisallenauthor/ Facebook: facebook.com/IntrepidAllen/ ​LinkedIn: ​www.linkedin.com/in/chrisallenintrepid/

When we look at our stages, what do we see reflected back to us? Going beyond white Australia, playwrights from Aboriginal and diverse backgrounds are exploring important conflicts in our society and giving voice to broad experiences. With Andrea James, Sheila Pham (convenor), Disapol Savetsila, and Aanisa Vylet. Curated by Sheila Pham and presented by NSW Writers’ Centre.

These powerful new voices are reshaping the landscape and literature of Australia and influencing how we see ourselves as a community. Hear excerpts of their work and a discussion of what it is to find your voice. With Michael Mohammed Ahmad, Julie Koh, Peter Polites, Ellen van Neerven, and Benjamin Law (convenvor). Presented by NSW Writers’ Centre. Audio Credits Introduced by Shelia Pham Recorded and Produced by Zacha Rosen

According to our national anthem we have boundless plains to share. Since 1788, Australia has experienced successive waves of immigration, from post-war Europeans to refugees from Africa. Liza-Mare Syron discusses how diverse voices become part of the national story with Hani Abdile, Michael Mohammed Ahmad, Hoa Pham, and Markus Zusak. Presented by NSW Writers’ Centre. Welcome to country by Jennifer Newman. Audio Credits Introduced by Shelia Pham Recorded and Produced by Zacha Rosen