Podcast appearances and mentions of Tony Birch

Karen and Irma chat about the ins and outs of contracts. Then Irma talks to Hilde Hinton about the way her work polarises people, how an argument with her brother (actor Samuel Johnson) led to her first novel, why Lego is an important part of her writing process, how novels can make space for important conversations about big topics like mental illness and suicide through joy rather than the sadness, how AI has revolutionised the way she researches, the ways in which writing her debut changed her feelings about her mother, why she formulated a three-book plan (and pulled it off), , not being timid during the editing process, and how eating milk bottle lollies with Tony Birch in a green room led to a watershed moment.About HildeHilde Hinton's critically acclaimed debut novel, The Loudness of Unsaid Things, made a number of bestseller lists, when it hit the shelves. Her next book was Heroes Next Door, written with her brother Samuel Johnson. Hilde's second novel, A Solitary Walk on the Moon, was published in May 2022. She is currently head down bum up, working on her third novel, currently untitled, to be published in May 2025. 

We were lucky enough to interview the inimitable Dr Gary Foley at the 2024 Marxism Conference where he was a guest speaker. Gary is a living legend of the Aboriginal rights movement: he was a founding member of the Sydney Black Power movement and the Aboriginal tent embassy in Canberra in the 1970s. Gary is a staunch supporter of Palestine, speaking at almost every Palestine demonstration in Melbourne since Israel's war began, making the case for solidarity and resistance to colonialism, racism and capitalism. As well as being an inspiring activist, Foley is an educator of the next generation through his writings and his archive of Aboriginal history, set to be the largest of its kind.  Emma asked Gary about his life, about the importance of standing up to Gaza and the importance of conferences like Marxism as gatherings of the radical left.  Further readings Check out Gary's website here: https://www.gooriweb.org/ Gary Foley: ‘a direct and fiercely intellectual man' by Tony Birch in Red Flag  The 1971 Springbok tour protests- an interview with Gary Foley in Red Flag  Don't miss out on the next radical conference near you:  - Sydney Socialism Conference: 16-18 Aug - Brisbane Socialism Conference: 23 Aug  - Perth Socialism Conference: 10-11 Aug - Adelaide Socialism Conference: 14-15 Aug

TONY BIRCH IS GOING TO DIEThe brilliant writer and academic Dr Tony Birch was born in inner-city Melbourne, into a large family of Aboriginal, West Indian and Irish descent. An altar boy and exceptional student at his local Catholic primary school, in adolescence, Birch went 'off the rails' as a teenager. He was expelled from two high schools for fighting and found trouble with the police for the same reason. Although somewhat adrift following his expulsions, he remained a voracious reader – once, when he was arrested by police, all they found when they patted him down was a copy of Camus' The Outsider, which remains his favourite book.Birch has written a great deal about death and grief, most recently in his 2021 short story collection Dark As Last Night, where he interrogates the death of his brother Wayne. Here, he reads from the collection whilst musing on his own legacy and eventual funeral plans.Birch has been publishing short stories and poetry regularly since the 1980s, although his first collection, Shadowboxing, only appeared in 2006. Since this, he has published four more collections of short stories and poetry (Father's Day [2009], The Promise [2014], Broken Teeth [2016], and Common People [2017] and two novels (Blood [2011] and Ghost River [2015]).Among his awards are the Scanlon Prize and the Prize for Indigenous Writing (Victorian Premier's Literary Awards). He has also been shortlisted for the Christina Stead Prize for Fiction (NSW Premier's Literary Awards), the Steele Rudd Award (with both the original Queensland Premier's Literary Awards and the later Queensland Literary Awards), and the Miles Franklin Literary Award.In 2015, he joined Victoria University as the first recipient of its Dr Bruce McGuinness Indigenous Research Fellowship. His role sits within the Moondani Balluk Academic Unit and is linked to the University's creative arts and writing programs. He has also taught creative writing at the University of Melbourne for many years.In 2022, he was appointed as the third Boisbouvier Chair in Australian Literature at the University of Melbourne, following Richard Flanagan and Alexis Wright.Tony Birch (IG @Tony_Birch_)Marieke Hardy Is Going To Die is a podcast made by Marieke Hardy (IG @marieke_hardy).You can follow at IG @GoingToDiePodMusic by Lord Fascinator (IG @lordfascinator)Produced by Darren Scarce (IG @Dazz26)Video edits by Andy Nedelkovski (IG @AndyNeds)Artwork by Lauren Egan (IG @heylaurenegan)Photography by Eamon Leggett (IG @anxietyoptions)With thanks to Amelia Chappelow (IG @ameliachappelow)Camilla McKewen (IG @CamillaLucyLucy)and Rhys Graham (IG @RhysJGraham)Support the show via www.patreon.com/mariekehardy and drop an email to mariekehardyisgoingtodie@gmail.comWhilst acknowledging the privilege that comes with having the space to discuss death and mortality, we want to also recognise that discussing these topics can raise some  wounds. Should you wish to seek extra support, please consider the following resources:https://www.healthline.com/health/mental-health/online-grief-support-groupshttps://www.grief.org.au/ga/ga/Support/Support_Groups.aspxhttps://www.headspace.com/meditation/griefhttps://www.mindful.org/a-10-minute-guided-meditation-for-working-with-grief/https://griefline.org.au/get-help/ ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Jane Harrison's work has captivated audiences globally, earning her international acclaim for plays including Stolen and Rainbow's End. With an impressive body of work and a deep commitment to promoting and developing First Nations perspectives – including as the Director of the Blak & Bright First Nations Literary Festival – Harrison has established herself as an essential voice in the Australian cultural landscape. In this episode, Harrison discusses the work of reimagining the past in her first novel for adult readers, The Visitors – a radical retelling of the events of 26 January 1788 from a First Nations perspective. Based on her play of the same name, which first wowed audiences at Sydney Festival in 2020, The Visitors is now a multi-artform phenomenon, appearing as a novel, a production and an opera. In this wide-ranging and frank conversation with host Tony Birch for Melbourne City Reads, Harrison discusses the story's journey across artforms and shed new light on this critical moment from Australia's past. This event was part of the Melbourne City Reads series. It was recorded on Monday 9 October 2023 at The Wheeler Centre as part of the Spring Fling series. Featured music is ‘Traveling Again' by Sarah, the Illstrumentalist. Spring Fling was proudly supported by the Victorian Government through Creative Victoria and the Melbourne City Revitalisation Fund. Special thanks to official bookseller Readings and accommodation partner The Sofitel.Support the Wheeler Centre: https://www.wheelercentre.com/support-us/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tony Birch on the creative process behind his latest book, Women and Children. 

Author Tony Birch's latest novel 'Women & Children' is an exploration of family dynamics and domestic violence in working class Melbourne in the 1960s. Told through the eyes of eleven-year-old Joe Cluny, the story is a complex and sensitive picture of a family struggling within a culture of inertia and silence.

Award-winning writer and historian Tony Birch grew up listening to stories from his nan, Alma.  In this episode, from Schwartz Media's podcast Read This, Tony shares how Alma's advice has influenced his life and his writing. (This episode was first published in July 2023) Reading list: Shadowboxing, Tony Birch, 2006 Blood, Tony Birch, 2011 Ghost River, Tony Birch, 2015 Common People, Tony Birch, 2017 The White Girl, Tony Birch, 2019 Dark as Night, Tony Birch, 2021 Yellowface, R.F. Kuang, 2023 Broke, Sam Drummond, 2023 Socials: Stay in touch with Read This on Instagram and Twitter Guest: Tony Birch

Tony Birch talks to Cheryl Akle about his exploration of domestic violence, family and love, and how it inspired his latest novel, Women & Children, which is out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Here are our top picks to help you find something for the booklover in your life! Michael Thompson's How to Be Remembered For the romantics. How to be Remembered has a fantastic concept that begs you to root for the protagonist and then whisks you along on a terrific ride of a narrative. Monica Vuu's When One of Us Hurts Thriller with a twist When One of Us Hurts entwines narratives of a dysfunctional family inn a small town and slowly unravels to a big reveal! Emily Spurr's Beatrix & Fred No category here and I can't say too much because spoilers, but just trust me it's incredible! Emily Spurr is terrific and always surprises. I could say this is a heartfelt character driven novel (and it is) but it is sooo much more. Kirsty Jagger's Roseghetto & Shirley Le's Funny Ethnics For the Sydney/Gadigal-philes. This is a made up category to capture two terrific books that both do not disappoint story-wise but also will have locals pointing at the page like some sort of Leo DiCaprio meme as they recognise their local. Helena Fox's The Quiet and the Loud & sydney khoo's The Spider and Her Demons Young Adult pick Two very different novels about being young, growing up and finding your place in the world. Both these novels explore how being in the world is tough and that it's important to find your tribe (even if they have eight legs) Tony Birch's Women & Children Literary Pick of the Year. If I had to say just one, this is that one. Tony gives us a story that breaks down so many concepts at the heart of our society and opens up a world where we can be better. Loved this review? You can get more books, writing and literary culture every week on the Final Draft Great Conversations podcast. Hear interviews with authors and discover your next favourite read! Book Club is produced and presented by Andrew Pople Want more great conversations with Australian authors? Discover this and many more conversations on Final Draft every week from 2ser. Get in touch with Andrew and Final Draft. We love to hear about what you're reading! Twitter - https://twitter.com/finaldraft2ser  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/finaldraft2ser/  Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/finaldraft2ser/ 

Tony Birch is an activist, historian and essayist. In this interview Tony reflects on his most recent novel, Women and Children. His works include The White Girl (winner of the 2020 NSW Premier's Award for Indigenous Writing and shortlisted for the 2020 Miles Franklin Literary Prize), Ghost River (winner of the 2016 Victorian Premier's Literary Award for Indigenous Writing), and Blood (shortlisted for the Miles Franklin Literary Award). Tony has appeared on The Garret several times before, including for one of his first recorded discussions of The White Girl and reflections about creativity during the Pandemic. You can read the transcript of this interview here. About The Garret: Writers and the publishing industry Follow The Garret on Instagram, and perhaps follow our host Astrid Edwards there too.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The Final Draft podcast is all about books, writing and literary culture. We're dedicated to exploring Australian writing, looking into the issues that drive our storytelling to discover more from the books you love. These are the stories that make us who we are. Tony Birch is the author of novels, poetry and short fiction. You've met him on the show before with his collection Dark as Last Night which won the Steele Rudd award at the Queensland Literary Awards. Today Tony is joining us with his new novel Women & Children. Joe Cluny lives with his Mum and his sister Ruby. He attends the local Catholic school where he generally wishes he got in less trouble and could avoid the hell the nuns keep threatening him with. Joe's no stranger to violence, getting the strap more often than accolades at school. In Joe's world there's plenty of violence to go around and his sister Ruby has warned him that you don't ask questions about other people's bruises. But then when one day Joe's aunt Oona arrives at the house bruised and shaken, Joe's mother must act to keep her from further harm. Joe doesn't understand what is happening but he will come to learn how much violence lurks in all their lives and what it takes to stand up to it. Final Draft is produced and presented by Andrew Pople Want more great conversations with Australian authors? Discover this and many more conversations on Final Draft every week from 2ser. Get in touch with Andrew and Final Draft. We love to hear about what you're reading! Twitter - https://twitter.com/finaldraft2ser  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/finaldraft2ser/  Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/finaldraft2ser/ 

Tony Birch is the author of novels, poetry and short fiction. You've met him on the show before with his collection Dark as Last Night which won the Steele Rudd award at the Queensland Literary Awards. Today Tony is joining us with his new novel Women & Children. Joe Cluny lives with his Mum and his sister Ruby. He attends the local Catholic school where he generally wishes he got in less trouble and could avoid the hell the nuns keep threatening him with. Joe's no stranger to violence, getting the strap more often than accolades at school. In Joe's world there's plenty of violence to go around and his sister Ruby has warned him that you don't ask questions about other people's bruises. But then when one day Joe's aunt Oona arrives at the house bruised and shaken, Joe's mother must act to keep her from further harm. Joe doesn't understand what is happening but he will come to learn how much violence lurks in all their lives and what it takes to stand up to it. Tony Birch's Women & Children takes us back in time but not so far that we won't recognise the behaviors and attitudes that fuel domestic violence and fear. Through Joe Cluny's eyes we see a world where beatings and even the threat of violence are used to control people, beginning in the institutions where children should feel safest. The novel is about the reality of this violence but it is not the perpetrators that are central to the books. As the title suggests, Birch zooms in on the lives of the Women & Children who must face up to the daily grind of fear and how they are able to carve out space for themselves. Joe is a powerful character, whose perspective allows the reader to indulge their incredulity at the prevalence and frequency of beatings across all levels of life. Through Joe we are able to witness the horrible injuries which his aunt arrives with and understand that these are shocking but also understood. Joe reminds us that even at an age when this should all be foreign he knows that this can happen. Against this we see Joe's mother Marion, his aunt Oona and even his teenage sister work themselves up to the point that they can resist, whatever that may look like. Through Joe we see the horrible paradox as a vicious cycle, where only more violence might see an end. The constant remonstrations that Joe shouldn't be witness to this only serve to reinforce that violence perpetuates itself. Birch counters this narrative through the friendship between Joe's Grandfather Charlie and Ranji Khan. The two men meet and discuss their lives in the manner of showmen regaling an audience and through their comradery give Joe a glimpse of life well lived through bonds built on love.    As Joe explores Charlie's collections and Ranji Khan's bric-a-brac it may well be that he finds the solution to all their problems but, the narrative asks us; will it be right to use it? Loved this review? You can get more books, writing and literary culture every week on the Final Draft Great Conversations podcast. Hear interviews with authors and discover your next favourite read! Book Club is produced and presented by Andrew Pople Want more great conversations with Australian authors? Discover this and many more conversations on Final Draft every week from 2ser. Get in touch with Andrew and Final Draft. We love to hear about what you're reading! Twitter - https://twitter.com/finaldraft2ser  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/finaldraft2ser/  Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/finaldraft2ser/ 

Charlotte Wood became a mainstay in Australia's literary firmament in 2015 following the release of her award-winning novel, The Natural Way of Things. Her latest book, Stone Yard Devotional, is her most personal yet. It's a meditation on grief, solitude, what it means to live a good life, and what we owe one another. This week, Michael sits down with Charlotte to discuss her new book, and she shares the psychic catastrophe that informed its final form.Reading list:The Natural Way of Things, Charlotte Wood, 2015The Weekend, Charlotte Wood, 2019The Luminous Solution, Charlotte Wood, 2021Stone Yard Devotional, Charlotte Wood, 2023Gilead, Marilynne Robinson, 2004Gilgamesh, Joan London, 2001The Golden Age, Joan London, 2014The Wren, The Wren, Anne Enright, 2023Women and Children, Tony Birch, 2023You can find these books and all the others we mentioned at your favourite independent book store. Or if you want to listen to them as audiobooks, you can head to the Read This reading room on Apple Books.Socials: Stay in touch with Read This on Instagram and TwitterGuest: Charlotte WoodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Charlotte Wood became a mainstay in Australia's literary firmament in 2015 following the release of her award-winning novel, The Natural Way of Things. Her latest book, Stone Yard Devotional, is her most personal yet. It's a meditation on grief, solitude, what it means to live a good life, and what we owe one another. This week, Michael sits down with Charlotte to discuss her new book, and she shares the psychic catastrophe that informed its final form. Reading list: The Natural Way of Things, Charlotte Wood, 2015 The Weekend, Charlotte Wood, 2019 The Luminous Solution, Charlotte Wood, 2021 Stone Yard Devotional, Charlotte Wood, 2023 Gilead, Marilynne Robinson, 2004 Gilgamesh, Joan London, 2001 The Golden Age, Joan London, 2014 The Wren, The Wren, Anne Enright, 2023 Women and Children, Tony Birch, 2023 You can find these books and all the others we mentioned at your favourite independent book store. Or if you want to listen to them as audiobooks, you can head to the Read This reading room on Apple Books. Socials: Stay in touch with Read This on Instagram and Twitter Guest: Charlotte Wood

Robyn Davidson was just 27 when she trekked across the Australian desert. This epic journey was captured in her 1980 memoir Tracks, which became a national and international success. Her new book, Unfinished Woman, is her attempt to grapple with both her own life before and after Tracks, and with the story of her mother, who committed suicide when Robyn was only 11 years old. This week, Michael sits down with Robyn to discuss fear, loneliness and how she completed her self-proclaimed “impossible memoir”.  Reading list: Tracks, Robyn Davidson, 1980 Unfinished Woman, Robyn Davidson 2023 See below for some of the First Nations Writers that Michael recommends reading: Tara June Winch, Melissa Lucashenko, Alexis Wright, Ally Cobby Eckerman, Tony Birch, Anita Heiss, Evelyn Araluen, Chelsea Watego, Kirli Saunders, Ellen van Neerven, Larissa Behrendt, Aileen Moreton Robinson, Jackie Huggins, Kim Scott, Jane Harrison, Nardi Simpson. You can find these books and all the others we mentioned at your favourite independent book store. Or if you want to listen to them as audiobooks, you can head to the Read This reading room on Apple Books. Socials: Stay in touch with Read This on Instagram and Twitter Guest: Robyn Davidson

Robyn Davidson was just 27 when she trekked across the Australian desert. This epic journey was captured in her 1980 memoir Tracks, which became a national and international success. Her new book, Unfinished Woman, is her attempt to grapple with both her own life before and after Tracks, and with the story of her mother, who committed suicide when Robyn was only 11 years old. This week, Michael sits down with Robyn to discuss fear, loneliness and how she completed her self-proclaimed “impossible memoir”. Reading list:Tracks, Robyn Davidson, 1980Unfinished Woman, Robyn Davidson 2023See below for some of the First Nations Writers that Michael recommends reading:Tara June Winch, Melissa Lucashenko, Alexis Wright, Ally Cobby Eckerman, Tony Birch, Anita Heiss, Evelyn Araluen, Chelsea Watego, Kirli Saunders, Ellen van Neerven, Larissa Behrendt, Aileen Moreton Robinson, Jackie Huggins, Kim Scott, Jane Harrison, Nardi Simpson.You can find these books and all the others we mentioned at your favourite independent book store. Or if you want to listen to them as audiobooks, you can head to the Read This reading room on Apple Books.Socials: Stay in touch with Read This on Instagram and TwitterGuest: Robyn DavidsonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Jen and Justin ‘Digga' Calverley talks about what 3RRR means to them; author and activist Tony Birch chats about the importance of access and education; Writer and former Breakfaster Declan Fay and author and playwright Alexandra Collier explains why 3RRR is significant to them; Tom Dowse from English post-punk band Dry Cleaning calls in from overseas to stress the importance of community radio; and 3RRR royalty Geoff King recalls the early days of the station. With presenters Monique Sebire, Daniel Burt & Nat Harris. Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/breakfasters/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Breakfasters3RRRFM/Twitter: https://twitter.com/breakfasters

Mark Brandi is the author of four novels, including his latest, Southern Aurora. He joins us to discuss how a short story he began in 2015 became his newest novel, his choice to set the story in rural Australia in the 1980s, and how he writes so convincingly from a child's point of view. We also talk about sustaining yourself creatively over multiple books.  Plus, who's going to die first – Ashley or James? Is one of us dead already? Listen to find out!  Mark Brandi's bestselling novel, Wimmera, won the coveted British Crime Writers' Association Debut Dagger, and was named Best Debut at the 2018 Australian Indie Book Awards. Mark's second novel, The Rip, was published to critical acclaim in 2019, and his third novel, The Others, was shortlisted for the Best Fiction prize in the 2022 Ned Kelly Awards. His fourth novel is Southern Aurora. He graduated with a criminal justice degree and worked in the justice system before changing direction and deciding to write. Get your copy of Southern Aurora online or from your local bookshop. Upcoming events  Ashley is conversation with Hayley Scrivenor about Dark Mode at Penrith Library, Monday 7 August, 6.30 pm Ashley and James in conversation about Dark Mode at Mona Vale Library, Tuesday 8 August, 7pm Ashley is in conversation with Petronella McGovern about Dark Mode at Concord Library, Thursday 10 August, 6.00pm South Coast Writers Festival, 18-20 August, Wollongong Town Hall – see Ashley and James in person!  Building Suspense in Writing – Ashley is teaching this online workshop through Writers Victoria, Sunday 27 August, 10am-4pm Crafting Narrative Drive – an in-person workshop with Ashley at Avid Reader in Brisbane, Sunday 26 November, 10am-1pm Books and authors discussed in this episode: Sofie Laguna; Tony Birch; Brilliant Lies by David Williamson;  Death of a Salesman by Arthur Miller;  Summer of the Seventeenth Doll by Ray Lawler;  A Swim in the Pond in the Road by George Saunders;  Lee Kofman (from ep 76); Kate Mildenhall (from ep 13);  Sarah Sentilles (from ep 50);  From Bhutan to Blacktown by Om Dhungel Ashley's psychological thriller 'Dark Mode' is out now! Learn more about it and get your copy. James' novel 'Denizen' is out now! Learn more about it and get your copy.  Get in touch! ashleykalagianblunt.com jamesmckenziewatson.com Twitter: @AKalagianBlunt + @JamesMcWatson Instagram: @akalagianblunt + @jamesmcwatson

Award-winning writer and historian Tony Birch grew up listening to stories from his nan, Alma. This week, Tony shares how Alma's advice has influenced his life and his writing.Reading list:Shadowboxing, Tony Birch, 2006Blood, Tony Birch, 2011Ghost River, Tony Birch, 2015Common People, Tony Birch, 2017The White Girl, Tony Birch, 2019Dark as Night, Tony Birch, 2021Yellowface, R.F. Kuang, 2023Broke, Sam Drummond, 2023Socials: Stay in touch with Read This on Instagram and TwitterGuest: Tony BirchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Award-winning writer and historian Tony Birch grew up listening to stories from his nan, Alma. This week, Tony shares how Alma's advice has influenced his life and his writing. Reading list: Shadowboxing, Tony Birch, 2006 Blood, Tony Birch, 2011 Ghost River, Tony Birch, 2015 Common People, Tony Birch, 2017 The White Girl, Tony Birch, 2019 Dark as Night, Tony Birch, 2021 Yellowface, R.F. Kuang, 2023 Broke, Sam Drummond, 2023 Socials: Stay in touch with Read This on Instagram and Twitter Guest: Tony Birch

Mark Brandi is an award-winning crime novelist whose fifth book. Southern Aurora - as one reviewer noted, “takes hold of your heart. Breaks it a little, as well as fills it with childlike hope and compassion.” Hi there. I'm your host, Jenny Wheeler. And on Binge Reading today, author Mark Brandi talks about how his own experience as an Italian-born Australian has attracted him to write stories about young boys coming of age in hard times, Like Jimmy his lead in Southern Aurora, a character who as one critic said was “impossible not to fall in love with. There's a Mark Twain innocence and inner wisdom to Jimmy one far beyond most adults as he skirts his underprivileged life, seeking meaning and dreaming of a larger existence.” That's coming up with Mark in a moment or two Links mentioned in this episode Wimmera, Mark's award-winning debut novel: https://www.hachette.com.au/mark-brandi/wimmera-the-bestselling-australian-debut-from-the-crime-writers-association-dagger-winner The Rip: https://www.hachette.com.au/mark-brandi/the-rip-from-the-award-winning-author-of-wimmera The Others: https://www.hachette.com.au/mark-brandi/the-others Jane Harper's The Dry:  https://janeharper.com.au/ Willy Vlautin: https://www.willyvlautin.com/ Sofie Laguna:  http://sofielaguna.com/ Tony Birch:  https://www.harpercollins.com/blogs/authors/tony-birch-202213710733 The Overland train: https://www.journeybeyondrail.com.au/journeys/overland/ Mark's Writing teacher: Ania Walwicz: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ania_Walwicz The Southern Aurora: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Southern_Aurora ‘Grief Invites This Kind Of Magical Thinking.” https://www.theage.com.au/culture/books/mark-brandi-grief-invites-this-kind-of-magical-thinking-20211109-p597eo.html The Anniversary, Stephanie Bishop:  https://www.amazon.com/Anniversary-Stephanie-Bishop/dp/0802161677 One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, Ken Kesey: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/One_Flew_Over_the_Cuckoo%27s_Nest_(novel) Where to find Mark Brandi online Website: www.markbrandi.com Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/markbrandiwriter/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mb_randi/ Twitter: @mb_randi/ Ultimate Murder She Wrote Booksweeps Draw For our giveaway this week, we've got the BookSweeps, Ultimate Murder She Wrote Swag Pack and Book Basket Draw. For mystery fans, what a prize! $550 worth in full value. A library of mysteries and Murder She Wrote Swag, including an adorable Angela Lansbury t-shirt and tote bag. Included is my Of Gold & Blood Book Bundle 2 - a full length historical mystery - Poisoned Legacy - and a New York Christmas novella, Tangled Destiny. Enter the draw in the show notes for this episode on the website, the joys of binge reading.com. enter ultimate murder she wrote draw https://www.booksweeps.com/giveaway/july2023-win-the-ultimate-murder-she-wrote/ And remember if you enjoy the show, leave us a review, so others will find us too.  Word of mouth is the best way for others to discover the show and great books they will love to read. Introducing award winning author Mark Brandi Australian literary crime author Mark Brandi Jenny Wheeler: But now here's Mark. Hello there, Mark, and welcome to the show. It's great to have you with us. Mark Brandi: Hi, Jenny. It's great to be with you. Thanks for inviting me on. Jenny Wheeler: Southern Aurora is the book we're talking about particularly today. It's your fifth novel, but it's set in similar locations to the first books that you've written. They're all small town, rural Australia, with characters who generally live on the wrong side of town. They're seen as literary crime novels. That's how they're defined. But the crime aspect in Southern Aurora is slightly downplayed. It's more of a coming of age novel. Would you agree with that? Mark Brandi: Yes, I think that's a fair assessment. Jenny.

The Final Draft podcast is all about books, writing and literary culture. We're dedicated to exploring Australian writing, looking into the issues that drive our storytelling to discover more from the books you love. These are the stories that make us who we are. Yasmin Smith is an editor, writer and poet of South Sea Islander, Kabi Kabi, Northern Cheyenne and English heritage. Today Yasmin joins Andrew as the series editor of UQP's First Nations Classics The First Nations Classics series gathers prominent Indigenous voices who continuously, as they have always done, revive the literary landscape of this continent. The First Nations Classics includes: Unbranded by Herb Wharton, introduced by Kev Carmody Follow the Rabbit-Proof Fence by Nugi Garimara (Doris Pilkington), introduced by Tara June Winch Blood by Tony Birch, introduced by Larissa Behrendt Heat and Light by Ellen van Neerven, introduced by Alison Whittaker Don't Take Your Love to Town by Ruby Langford Gibini, introduced by Nardi Simpson The Window Seat by Archie Weller, introduced by Ernie Dingo Purple Threads by Jeanine Leane, introduced by Evelyn Araluen Holocaust Island by Graeme Dixon, introduced by Ali Cobby Eckermann Final Draft is produced and presented by Andrew Pople Want more great conversations with Australian authors? Discover this and many more conversations on Final Draft every week from 2ser. Get in touch with Andrew and Final Draft. We love to hear about what you're reading! Twitter - https://twitter.com/finaldraft2ser  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/finaldraft2ser/  Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/finaldraft2ser/ 

The torrent of bad news – on the economy, the climate and the war in Europe – can be exhausting. Despite the news reflecting a grim picture of our society, some of Australia's best writers, including Helen Garner and Tony Birch, have found happiness amid the chaos. In this episode of Full Story, Gabrielle Jackson talks to Guardian Australia's editor-in-chief, Lenore Taylor, and assistant editor for features, culture and lifestyle, Celina Ribeiro, about how we can find joy without turning away from the world's most pressing issues

Writer Tony Birch with tales of his Fitzroy childhood including his grandmother Alma's 'op shop fever', his love for pine cones and blankets, and the macabre holiday he lived through when he was 5 years old (R)

Writer Tony Birch with tales of his Fitzroy childhood including his grandmother Alma's 'op shop fever', his love for pine cones and blankets, and the macabre holiday he lived through when he was 5 years old (R)

In our fifth episode of our Summer Series, Kate talks to much loved Australian literary legend, Tony Birch. Tony Birch is a novelist, short story writer, poet and academic. He is the author of three novels: Ghost River, which won the Victorian Premier's Literary Award for Indigenous Writing; Blood, which was shortlisted for the Miles Franklin Award and The White Girl, winner of the 2020 NSWs Premier's Prize for Indigenous writing and also shortlisted for the 2020 Miles Franklin Award.  He is also the author of five short story collections, Shadowboxing, Father's Day, The Promise, Common People and Dark as Last Night. His most recent publication is the poetry collection, Whisper Songs. In 2017 he was awarded the Patrick White Literary Award. Tony is a much loved member of the Australian lit world, a regular guest at writers' festivals, and a climate justice campaigner. He lives in Melbourne. 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!

Two extraordinary writers of short fiction come together to discuss crafting fully realised worlds that capture our interest over just a few pages. Patrick White Literary Award winner Tony Birch's latest collection of short stories (Dark as Last Night) captures the humanity and humour of kids toughened beyond their years on the edges of society. Paige Clark's debut (She Is Haunted) showcases an entrancing new literary voice. Drawing comparisons to Carmen Maria Machado, Paige runs with themes such as race, family and grief into surreal and uneasy places. Tony and Paige are in conversation with Declan Fry. Sydney Writers' Festival podcasts are available on all major podcast platforms. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and rate our channel.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After helping Eddie Betts' launch his autobiography last night, award-winning author Tony Birch joined Gerard to talk about the impact the entire book should have, the important leadership role Betts has, the "horror story" of the Adelaide camp, and to explain what he thinks the Adelaide Football Club and the AFL should do in response to it.

On Tuesday morning, Gerard's editorial on Eddie Betts' autobiography and the Adelaide Crows' pre-season camp (00:42) was followed by a chat with Sam Edmund who shared more details from the book, and explained what kind of impact it could have on the Adelaide Football Club (6:07). Luke Hodge also weighed in on the matter before touching on some broader football topics (15:24), and Tony Birch called in after helping Betts launch 'The Boy from Boomerang Crescent' last night (37:37). Harry McKay joined the show after Carlton's disappointing loss last weekend (1:02:01), and Adam Gilchrist gave his take on the Adelaide camp and David Warner's T20 future (1:15:43). Gerard was also joined in the studio by Wayne Hawkes and Michael Browell as they looked ahead to this year's Cox Plate (1:26:48), and Rob Woodhouse wrapped up another night of Aussie dominance in the pool at Birmingham (1:39:22).

Sam Edmund, Tony Birch, and Harry McKay all joined Gerard on Wednesday morning.

Sam Edmund read from Eddie Betts' autobiography recounting the Adelaide Crows' pre-season camp, author and activist Tony Birch shared his reaction to that episode, and Luke Hodge from a leadership perspective, while Adam Gilchrist shared the story of a camp that served Australian cricket well, and Harry McKay took us inside Carlton after the Blues' worst performance of the season.

For NAIDOC Week, three Aboriginal writers who are grappling with the past: Anita Heiss takes the 1852 Gundagai flood as the starting point for her novel Bila Yarrudhanggalangdhuray, Tony Birch explores his family history in Dark as Last Night and SJ Norman's, Permafrost, a collection of haunted short stories.

For NAIDOC Week, three Aboriginal writers who are grappling with the past: Anita Heiss takes the 1852 Gundagai flood as the starting point for her novel Bila Yarrudhanggalangdhuray, Tony Birch explores his family history in Dark as Last Night and SJ Norman's, Permafrost, a collection of haunted short stories.

In this interview, Geraldine and I discuss Horse, how she learned about the horse Lexington, her research and visiting the Smithsonian's Museum Support Center, how popular horse racing was in the 1800s, tackling 3 timelines, the significance of the title, and much more. Geraldine's recommended reads are: Overstory by Richard Powers Worn: A People's History of Clothing by Sofi Thanhauser Support the podcast by becoming a Page Turner on Patreon.  Other ways to support the podcast can be found here.     If you enjoyed this episode and want to listen to more episodes, try Natalie Jenner, Judithe Little, Renee Rosen, Adriana Trigiani, and Tony Birch. Horse can be purchased at my Bookshop storefront.      Connect with me on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Author Tony Birch explains how growing up in Fitzroy influenced his writing, as well as his ideas of masculinity and conflict resolution.

Tony Birch shares how growing up in Fitzroy influenced his writing, and artist Naomi Hobson discusses her vibrant photographic series Adolescent Wonderland.

In this interview, Chanel and I discuss Our Last Days in Barcelona, writing a dual timeline story, how readers wanted to learn Isabel's story, why writing historical fiction starts with research, the connection between all of her book titles, and much more. Chanel's recommended reads are: The Winter Orphans by Kristen Beck Sister Mother Warrior by Vanessa Riley Support the podcast by becoming a Page Turner on Patreon.  Other ways to support the podcast can be found here.     If you enjoyed this episode and want to listen to more episodes, try Natalie Jenner, Judithe Little, Renee Rosen, Adriana Trigiani, and Tony Birch. Our Last Days in Barcelona can be purchased at my Bookshop storefront.      Connect with me on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this interview, Joy and I discuss The Grand Design, why she decided to write about the Greenbrier and Dorothy Draper, the Greenbrier's rich history and political connections, understanding how Dorothy Draper went from heiress to interior designer, her gorgeous cover and recently recreating it, and much more. Joy's recommended reads are: Sisters of Night and Fog by Erika Robuck The Mozart Code by Rachel McMillan The Lost Book of Eleanor Dare by Kimberly Brock Support the podcast by becoming a Page Turner on Patreon.  Other ways to support the podcast can be found here.     If you enjoyed this episode and want to listen to more episodes, try Natalie Jenner, Judithe Little, Renee Rosen, Adriana Trigiani, and Tony Birch. The Grand Design can be purchased at my Bookshop storefront.      Connect with me on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this interview, we discuss The Surgeon's Daughter, writing together as a duo and what that process is like for them, setting their books in the real scientific world with fictional characters, how surgery used to be a man's world, the advent of the caesarean section and anesthesia, and much more. Their recommended reads are: A Deadly Education by Naomi Novik The Doctors Blackwell by Janice P. Nimura Support the podcast by becoming a Page Turner on Patreon.  Other ways to support the podcast can be found here.     If you enjoyed this episode and want to listen to more episodes, try Julia Claiborne Johnson, Judithe Little, Renee Rosen, Kerri Maher, and Tony Birch. The Surgeon's Daughter can be purchased at my Bookshop storefront.      Connect with me on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this interview, Natalie and I discuss Bloomsbury Girls, why she chose to set her novel in a bookstore, the bookstores that inspired her fictional Bloomsbury Books, how the 51 Rules for the bookstore came about, her legal background and how it informs her writing, including famous literary figures as cameos in the story, and much more. Natalie's recommended reads are: In the Face of the Sun by Denny S. Bryce Le Divorce by Diane Johnson Support the podcast by becoming a Page Turner on Patreon.  Other ways to support the podcast can be found here.     If you enjoyed this episode and want to listen to more episodes, try Julia Claiborne Johnson, Judithe Little, Renee Rosen, Kerri Maher, and Tony Birch. Bloomsbury Girls can be purchased at my Bookshop storefront.      Connect with me on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today Pip talks to Jesse about her recent trip to the Brisbane Writers Festival and the outdated perception that people in the Pacific region don't read books from other countries. She also talks about two books from Australian author Tony Birch.

Craig and Irma talk about books that have wowed them. Then Tony Birch chats to Irma about the sensitivity around fictionalising family, the importance of First Nations writing, who has the right to tell certain stories, the problems with teaching writing at university, the rejections that have really stung, the time his mum threatened a radio host, and the famous writers who have snubbed him in green rooms.

In this interview, Kimberly and I discuss The Lost Book of Eleanor Dare, the inspiration and historical background for this book, providing Eleanor Dare with her own story, writing about America's oldest known mystery, her gorgeous cover, and much more. Kimberly's recommended reads are: Like a Sister by Kellye Garrett Melmoth by Sarah Perry The School for German Brides by Aimie K. Runyan The Cicada Tree by Robert Gwaltney Support the podcast by becoming a Page Turner on Patreon.  Other ways to support the podcast can be found here.     If you enjoyed this episode and want to listen to more episodes, try Julia Claiborne Johnson, Judithe Little, Renee Rosen, Kerri Maher, and Tony Birch. The Lost Book of Eleanor Dare can be purchased at my Bookshop storefront.      Connect with me on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this interview, Dolen and I discuss Take My Hand, the inspiration for this book, her research, how she selected Civil's name, creating the court transcript, the hardest part about writing the book, and much more. Dolen's recommended reads are: The Lioness by Chris Bohjalian Miss Chloe: A Memoir of a Literary Friendship with Toni Morrison by A.J. Verdelle The Magnolia Palace by Fiona Davis A Woman of Endurance by Dahlia Llanos-Figueroa The Lost Book of Eleanor Dare by Kimberly Brock The Devil's Half Acre by Kristen Green Support the podcast by becoming a Page Turner on Patreon.  Other ways to support the podcast can be found here.     If you enjoyed this episode and want to listen to more episodes, try Julia Claiborne Johnson, Judithe Little, Renee Rosen, Kerri Maher, and Tony Birch. Take My Hand can be purchased at my Bookshop storefront.      Connect with me on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tony and I discuss The White Girl, crafting strong female characters, the two sections of the book that were the hardest for him to write, why he created the fictional town of Deane, the strong sense of place in his writing, the importance of the bath tub on the cover, and much more. Tony's recommended reads are: Dance Move by Wendy Erskin A Manual for Cleaning Women: Selected Stories by Lucia Berlin On Wanting to Change by Adam Phillips Support the podcast by becoming a Page Turner on Patreon.  Other ways to support the podcast can be found here.     If you enjoyed this episode and want to listen to more episodes, try Julia Claiborne Johnson, Judithe Little, Brit Bennett, Vanessa Riley, and Fiona Davis. The White Girl can be purchased at the my Bookshop storefront.      Connect with me on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Craig Silvey, Tony Birch and Dervla McTiernan share their love of reading from the Perth Festival Writers Weekend. They share their formative childhood reads, favourite first lines and give some writing advice along the way.

Tony Birch is Chairman of Shipley Limited. An industry veteran with 40+ years' experience who has trained over 10,000 people, helped win over $30bn in new business. Elected a APMP Fellow in 2006, Tony served on the main board of the APMP for 4 years; during that time he oversaw the development and launch of the APMP's Certification Program. As one of the founders of APMP UK, Tony's mission is to ensure that the role of a bid or proposal manager is recognised throughout the world as a profession – and not just a job.Listen in where Tony shares his wisdom,  Preparing yourself and the materialsPreparing the reviewers, by telling them what you expect of themHow reviewers should provide feedback / recommendations for improvementActing upon the feedback / recommendations Support the show (https://pod.fan/scribble-talk)

Nobel laureate Kazuo Ishiguro introduces us to his latest creation in Klara and the Sun, and we also take a look at how authors name their heroes and villains with six writers including Tony Birch, Tabitha Bird and Mirandi Riwoe.

Writer Tony Birch with tales of his Fitzroy childhood including his grandmother Alma's 'op shop fever', his love for pine cones and blankets, and the macabre holiday he lived through when he was 5 years old