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In this episode of the AZREIA Show, hosts Marcus Maloney and Mike Del Prete welcome special guest Sharon Lechter. Sharon, a renowned author and financial literacy advocate, shares her journey from a real estate investor at age 10 to a CPA and successful entrepreneur. She discusses key concepts from her books, including Think and Grow Rich, Rich Dad Poor Dad, and Outwitting the Devil, emphasizing the importance of controlling your thoughts, words, and actions. Sharon also highlights the significance of real estate in building wealth, the power of associations, and the necessity of overcoming fear to achieve financial success.   Key Takeaways: 00:51 Introducing Sharon Lecter 01:27 Sharon's Early Real Estate Journey 03:42 The Entrepreneurial Mindset 04:53 Balancing Job and Passion 07:34 Teaching Financial Literacy 14:32 Challenges in Financial Education 17:06 Sharon's Work with Napoleon Hill Foundation 22:26 The Unpublished Manuscript 22:50 The Devil's Challenge 23:23 Napoleon Hill's Taboos 23:42 The Concept of Drifting 27:31 The Power of Association 28:14 Overcoming Fear and Taking Action 35:32 The Importance of Purpose 40:48 Investing Time Wisely 44:47 Final Thoughts and Resources   Connect with Sharon Lechter https://sharonlechter.com/ ---- The Arizona Real Estate Investors Association provides its members the education, market information, support, and networking opportunities that will further the member's ability to successfully invest in Real Estate. Join AZREIA here. Is a Career in Real Estate Right For You? Take AZREIA's Real Estate Investing Entrepreneurial Self-Assessment at  

Melanie Cheng is a writer and general practitioner. She was born in Adelaide, grew up in Hong Kong and now lives in Melbourne. Her debut collection of short stories, Australia Day, won the Victorian Premier's Literary Award for an Unpublished Manuscript in 2016 and the Victorian Premier's Literary Award for Fiction in 2018. Room for a Stranger, her highly acclaimed first novel, was published in 2019. Today we're discussing her new novel, The Burrow. Our interview begins at 31.00We've got a Substack publication now! On the last day of the month, we share recommendations for two things we reckon you should read/watch/listen to. The beauty of Substack is you can revisit all our old editions and comment on our episode updates to share your thoughts. Come say hi! Mini book club: Intermezzo by Sally RooneyOne of the most talked about books of 2024 and not one Michelle even finished. However, Caitlin explains why she enjoyed Intermezzo and who she'd recommend it to. In this interview, we chat about:The inspiration for The Burrow and choosing to explore grief several years on from a traumatic eventHow to strike the right balance between realism and hopeWhy Melanie is so fascinated by mothers and daughters in her writingMelanie's work as a GP and how she started writing Books and other things mentioned:Yellowface by Rebecca KuangRare Singles by Benjamin MyersThe Bee Sting by Paul MurrayAny Ordinary Day by Leigh SalesGary Lonesborough interviewLucy By the Sea by Elizabeth StroutThe Sitter by Angela O'KeefeFollow @cheng_melanie on InstagramThe Burrow is available in Australia and the US now. Thank you to the publisher for providing us copies of the book in preparation for the interview. Connect with us on Instagram: @betterwordspod

Laurie Steed is a novelist and short story writer. Greater City Shadows, his short story collection, was shortlisted for the 2022 Dorothy Hewett Award for an Unpublished Manuscript. He also published a memoir, Love Dad: Confessions of an Anxious Father, in 2023. His fiction has been broadcast on BBC Radio 4 and published in The Age, Meanjin, Overland, Island, Westerly, and elsewhere. About The Garret Follow The Garret: Writing and Publishing and our host Astrid Edwards on Instagram. Explore our back catalogue (and transcripts) at thegarretpodcast.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Here at Book Matters we are great supporters of Australian writers, especially those who are publishing their first novels. Today we shine a light on two debut novelists Lynne Johnson  is an Australian writer and the author of crime fiction novel, The Bait trap. She writes crime with feeling, that deals with gritty social issues, like addiction. The Bait Trap is about powerlessness, forgiveness, redemption and freedom all set in a fictional rural Australian town. Abbey Lay is a Melbourne writer whose novel Lead us Not is an emotionally charged novel of female friendship. Her debut novel was shortlisted for the Victorian Premier's Award for an Unpublished Manuscript.   Lead Us Not is an intriguing, heartbreaking depiction of the complexities of female friendship and the emotional toll of ghosting set in a Catholic Girls School. We hope you enjoy.https://www.connectedlibraries.org.auhttps://www.instagram.com/caseycardinialibraries/https://twitter.com/CasCarLibrarieshttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2i9T4cx7vDpqmiRGbVse0g

New Rail Vehicle for Transporting Crushed Stones and Unpublished Manuscript on War Theme to be Published, & more… English news from Japan for April 10th, 2024. Transcription available at https://japandailynews.com/2024/04/10/news.html

‘I wanted to find compassion for me and for any writer out there who's doing the best they can but it's not working out the way they planned.'   Author Laurie Steed shares how crippling anxiety affected both his literary career and his experience of fatherhood. Before he could address the anxiety, he first had to unlearn the lessons around masculinity that prevented him from expressing vulnerability. Working with a creativity coach, Laurie has developed new ways of thinking about his writing, his career, and himself.  Plus, James and Ashley discuss their own ongoing health challenges and how their approaches to discussing health have changed (or not) over time.  Laurie Steed is the author of You Belong Here, which was shortlisted for the 2018 Western Australian Premier's Book Awards, and Greater City Shadows, which was shortlisted for the 2022 Dorothy Hewett Award for an Unpublished Manuscript. His debut memoir is Love, Dad: Confessions of an Anxious Father.  Get your copy of Love, Dad from Booktopia or your local bookshop. Upcoming events  James is in conversation with Benjamin Stevenson about his newest novel, Everyone on this Train Is a Suspect – Wednesday 6 December, 6.30pm at Warringah Mall, $5 Ashley is teaching Online Feedback: Manuscript Development for Writing NSW starting 4 March, 2024 Books and authors discussed in this episode: You Belong Here by Laurie Steed Greater City Shadows by Laurie Steed (forthcoming) ZZ Packer Jack Kornfield The Disorganisation of Celia Stone by Emma Young Trapdoor by JP Pomare  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

Angela Savage is an award-winning writer, former CEO of Writers Victoria, and current CEO of Public Libraries Victoria. Her debut novel, Behind the Night Bazaar, featured Jayne Keeney, the Thai-based P I in her story which won third prize in 1998. The book won the Victorian Premier's Literary Award for Unpublished Manuscript, and all three of her Jayne Keeney PI novels were shortlisted for Ned Kelly Awards. Angela's short stories have been published in Australia and the UK and she won the 2011 Scarlet Stiletto Award with “The teardrop tattoos”. Angela holds a PhD in Creative Writing from Monash University, giving her the Bond villain-like name of Doctor Savage. Her latest novel is Mother of Pearl.CreditsConcept designer, co-producer and narrator: Susanna LobezCo-producer: Carmel ShuteAnnouncer: Leigh RedheadProduction Manager: Tim CoyGraphic Designer: Caz BrownMusic: sampled and inspired by ProkofievCopyright Sisters in Crime Australia 2023

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. Victoria Hannan is a writer and photographer living in Melbourne. Her debut novel Kokomo won the Victorian Premier's Literary Award for an Unpublished Manuscript. Today she joins us with her new novel Marshmallow. Five friends, all bound by love, good times and history. One year ago everything changed. Now as they orbit each other's worlds can they come together and find the strength to carry on? 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/ 

Our main interview this episode is with writer and critic Kylie Maslen. We talk about what writing looks like from a disabled perspective, balancing being vulnerable with inflicting further trauma on yourself, and of course memes! Kylie's work has appeared in The Guardian, Meanjin, Kill Your Darlings, Adelaide Review, Crikey and Junkee, among other outlets. In 2018 she was the recipient of the Kill Your Darlings New Critics Award, and her essay ‘I'm Trying to Tell You I'm Not Okay' was longlisted for the Lifted Brow & RMIT non/fiction Lab Prize for Experimental Non-fiction. Kylie's first book, ‘Show me Where it Hurts' was shortlisted for the Victorian Premiers Non Fiction award in 2021. She contributed to the recently released MELBOURNE ON FILM collection with Black Inc. Kylie lives in Adelaide on Kaurna Country. This episode's featured book is Marshmallow, the second novel from Victoria Hannan. This segment is brought to you by Hachette. Victoria Hannan is a writer and photographer. Her first novel, Kokomo was the 2019 winner of the Victorian Premier's Literary Award for an Unpublished Manuscript and her second novel Marshmallow is out now. We spoke to Victoria in Season 4 and you can find out more about her initial path to publication in that convo (https://thefirsttimepodcast.com/2021/05/04/victoria-hannan-on-the-highs-and-lows/) 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!

Henry talks with Joshua Kemp, the author of Banjawarn. The joint winner of the 2021 Dorothy Hewett Award for an Unpublished Manuscript, Kemp's Banjawarn is a lucid dream steeped in unsparing and poetic Australian gothic prose, mapping a “road trip from hell” that goes the long way up to the light. This conversation was originally broadcast on 3SER's 97.7FM Casey Radio in March 2022. It was produced by Rob Kelly.

Josh Kemp writes Australian gothic fiction. Banjawarn, joint winner of the 2021 Dorothy Hewett Award for an Unpublished Manuscript, is his stunning debut novel. His short stories have been published by Kill Your Darlings, Overland, Seizure, Tincture and Breach. He's previously been shortlisted for the Kill Your Darlings Unpublished Manuscript Award and longlisted for the Fogarty Literary Award.  About The Garret Read the transcript of this interview at thegarretpodcast.com. You can also follow The Garret on Twitter and Instagram, or follow our host Astrid Edwards on Twitter or Instagram. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Host Casandra Grundstrom is joined by special guest Professor Sandeep Purao. He is a Trustee Professor in the Information and Process Management Group and Associate Director of the Hoffman Center for Business Ethics at Bentley University. He is also a Visiting Professor at Agder University in Norway. His current research focuses on the design and evaluation of digital solutions for complex societal problems. Sandeep's work has been published in MIS Quarterly, Information Systems Research, Journal of MIS, ACM Computing Surveys, ACM Transactions, Journal of the Medical Internet Research and others, and funded by federal agencies, private foundations, and industry consortia. He holds a Ph.D. in Management Information Systems from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.In this episode, we finish our design theme series by exploring designing for societal good through projects on a more micro-scale for elderly communities when practicing self-management of illness and empathy as part of the design process, as well as designing counters to political polarization in fake news and echo chambers.  Commencing the new year off on a positive note, with insights from Sandeep about bringing about change in a world and finding joy in what we do. We are academic superheroes!References:Hao, H., Garfield, M. and Purao, S. 2021. Risk Factors that Contribute to the Length of Homeless Shelter Stays: Evidence-based Regression Analyses. International Journal of Public Health,  Forthcoming.Herwix, A., Haj-Bolouri, A., Rossi, M., Chiarini-Tremblay, M., Purao, S., and Gregor, S. 2022. Ethics in Information Systems and Design Science Research: Five Perspectives. Communications of the AIS,  Forthcoming.Khouri, Y., Purao, S., & Duffy, M. 2018. The Influence of Values on the Use of Citizen Services: The Elderly Perspective. In Proceedings of the 24th Americas Conference on Information Systems (AMCIS).Purao, S., Murungi, D. M., & Yates, D. 2021. Deliberative Breakdowns in the Social Representation Process: Evidence from Reader Comments in Partisan News Sites. ACM Transactions on Social Computing, 4(2), 1-35.Purao, S., Hao, H., and Meng, C. 2021. The Use of Smart Home Speakers by the Elderly: Exploratory Analyses and Potential for Big Data. Big Data Research. Elsevier.Purao, S., & Garfield, M. 2020. Process Modeling in Humanitarian Settings: A Case Study and Lessons Learned. In Proceedings of the 28th European Conference on Information Systems (ECIS).Purao, S. 2002. Design research in the technology of information systems: Truth or dare. Unpublished Manuscript, Georgie State University.Selected References on Design:Baldwin, C.Y., Clark, K.B. and Clark, K.B., 2000. Design rules: The power of modularity (Vol. 1). MIT press.Cross, N., 1982. Designerly ways of knowing. Design studies, 3(4), pp.221-227.Simon, H.A., 1996. The sciences of the artificial. MIT press.Suh, N.P. and Suh, P.N., 1990. The principles of design (No. 6). Oxford University Press. Other References:Al Gore's Budgets' - https://www.ccair.org/guest-blog-what-i-learned-from-spending-three-days-with-al-gore/Sandeep Purao's Website - https://purao.us/research-projects/ Vanessa Otero Political Polzarization- https://libguides.geneseo.edu/newsliteracy/identifying-major-news-sources  

KBKabaret Week Twelve Podcast Show Notes A Kallaballo of Variety in Parlor City Upstate New York:  Leatherstocking Region Show contains mostly original skits, observations, music, poetry, and even recipes Producer, Host, and Head Writer:  Bree Harvey Sound Engineer:  Charles Berman Special Music Editor:  David Rice Actors:  Bree Harvey, Kate Murray, Judy McMahon, Charles Berman, Pete Bowers, John Carey, John Montgomery, and Molly Murray Dedicated to my father with love. Musical Guest: David Rice  Granny Ada Episode: Polyamorous A tricky situation during the holiday. Written by: Bree Harvey Starring: Judy McMahon, Bree Harvey Christmas Memories Mother's Memory of Christmas Written and read by Bree Harvey Inspired by my mother David Rice Musical Guest Recorded in Basement Recording Studios Nutcracker's Nightmare written and performed by David Rice 911 Squirrel Emergency Written by John Carey Performed by Kate Murray and John Carey Poem from The Unpublished Manuscript of John Samuel Heasley “I'm Sorry” © John Samuel Heasley Performed by Bree Harvey Baby's Dilemma Baby's inner thoughts while in the womb. Written by Bree Harvey Performed by: John Carey, Kate Murray, Bree Harvey I Love Weddings Sentimental Reverend Tolayrc Written by Bree Harvey Performed by: John Carey, Kate Murray, Bree Harvey David Rice's: Royal Court Written and arranged by David Rice Basement Recording Studios Sponsor: Les Chiens Restaurant with Dogscriminating taste. (Cats allowed but they can't be bothered.) Written by: Bree Harvey Performed by: John Carey, John Montgomery, Kate Murray David Rice's rendition of Carol of the Bells Recorded and arraigned by David Rice Basement Recording Studios Monty and Carey one-liners Written and Performed by John Carey and John Montgomery Bucket List What to Do Girl Watching Clueless Barry Episode: The Engagement's Off Written by: Bree Harvey Starring: Charles Berman, Peter Bowers The Dysfunctionals Episode: Mother and Dracula Written by Bree Harvey Starring: John Carey, Bree Harvey, Kate Murray Final Song Selection: Magic of Christmas Written and sung by Bree Harvey Music arraigned by David Rice Recorded in Basement Recording Studios Copyright 2015 KBKabaret All Rights reserved

Léa Antigny, Paige Clark and Laura Stortenbeker share their readings for today's episode, Bloom. As we transition in more ways than one, out of lockdown and into warmer days, it's a pleasure to hear from these talented emerging writers on the things changing and blooming in their lives. Léa Antigny is a Sydney-based publicist and writer whose personal essays and non-fiction have been published in The Guardian, Kill Your Darlings, and The Lifted Brow. Paige Clark is a Chinese-American-Australian writer, researcher and teacher. Her fiction has appeared in Meanjin, and, in 2019, she was runner-up for the Peter Carey Short Story Award and shortlisted for the David Harold Tribe Fiction Award. She Is Haunted is her first book, keep hearing great things about, out now with Allen and Unwin. Laura Stortenbeker is a writer and editor. Her work has been published in Overland, Meanjin and Kill Your Darlings. In 2017 she was shortlisted for the Victorian Premier's Literary Award for an Unpublished Manuscript. Also, just a reminder that the open artist call-out for the 2022 Emerging Writers' Festival is closing soon on December 3rd. You can go to our website to get your application in to be part of the festival. This podcast was audio produced by Joe Buchan, and our theme music was created by Thu Care. You can find out more about the team behind this podcast and the artists featured in this episode on the EWF website. This podcast was produced on the unceded lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation – EWF pays respect to their elders past and present, and to the elders of all lands that this podcast reaches.

John Byron grew up in Sydney where he went to medical school for a time before leaving in the interest of the public safety. He has worked as a barman, a factory hand, a help desk operator and a federal political adviser. He now lives in Melbourne and works in the university sector. His writing has appeared in The Australian, Meanjin, The Australian Book Review, The Conversation, Time Out and Rip It Up. The Tribute is his first novel and was shortlisted for the prestigious Victoria Premier's Literary Award for an Unpublished Manuscript in 2019. With the commerical release of 'The Tribute', Ben and Shanu sat down with John to discuss failing medical school and turning it into a book, imagining colleagues as serial killers, writing from multiple perspectives, and more. Books mentioned in this podcast: John Byron - 'The Tribute': https://bit.ly/3vdtrSQ Host: Ben Hunter & Shanu Prasad Guest: John Byron Producer: Nick Wasiliev

Rethinking Scripture Podcast - Episode 3: Rethinking Conversion (John 1)June 21, 2021 - Host: Dr. Gregory HallWhy is John 1 written in such a fragmented format? It's because there were a bunch of Old Testament Saints alive that still needed to hear about Jesus. In this episode we rethink the topic of "conversion" by considering the first-century faithful remnant, who were already saved before they met the Messiah. Referenced Resources:Radmacher, E. D. (2007). Salvation. (Part 1) Nashville: Thomas Nelson.Derickson, G. W., & Radmacher, E. D. (2001). The Disciplemaker: What Matters Most to Jesus. Charis Press.Derickson, G. W. (2021). The Meaning of John 20:31. Unpublished Manuscript.Show Music:Intro/Outro - "Growth" by Armani Delos SantosTransition Music - produced by Jacob A. HallPodcast Website:RethinkingScripture.comThe John Study Resources: https://rethinkingscripture.com/john-study-resources/ Sister site: RethinkingRest.comSocial Media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RethinkingScripture Twitter: @RethinkingStuffInstagram: rethinking_scriptureYouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6YCLg2UldJiA0dsg0KkvLAPowered and distributed by Simplecast.

"We're living in increasingly anxious times…I think it's bubbling away in the backdrop of every contemporary novel in some way." Each month we celebrate an Australian debut release of fiction or non-fiction with the Kill Your Darlings First Book Club. For August that debut is Luke Horton's The Fogging, out now from Scribe Publications. The Fogging was highly commended for the Victorian Premier's Award for an Unpublished Manuscript in 2019, and is a compelling tale of the slow disintegration of a relationship and the unravelling of a man. Our September First Book Club title will be The F Team by Rawah Arja (Giramondo). Our theme song is Broke for Free's ‘Something Elated'. Further reading: Read Ellen Cregan's review of The Fogging in our August Books Roundup. Read Luke's Shelf Reflection on his reading habits and the writing that inspires him. (more…)

Kokomo, a stunning debut novel from the winner of the Victorian Premier's Literary Award for an Unpublished Manuscript. Victorian Hannan chats to Dani Vee about books with heart, different types of love, being a woman and navigating life.

Victoria Hannan’s - KokomoVictoria Hannan is a writer and photographer living in Melbourne. Kokomo, her first novel, was the winner of the 2019 Victorian Premier's Literary Award for an Unpublished Manuscript, and let me just give you a little context.The Victorian Premier's Literary Award for an Unpublished Manuscript over the last decade has seen the likes of Peggy Frew, Graeme Simsin, Maxine Beneba Clark, Jane Harper and Melanie Cheng take out the prize before going on to being some of our most successful and important writers.As we begin, Mina has lived in London for seven years. She’s got a good job, nice apartment and things are looking pretty good with Jack.Back home Mina’s mum Elaine hasn’t left the house for eleven years. That’s just the way things have been since Mina’s dad died. Mina’s life is looking pretty good until a call arrives from Melbourne “Mina it’s your mum, she’s left the house”.Mina returns to Melbourne. To a home unchanged and a woman who is closed off and taciturn; unwilling to share the pain she holds inside. Mina also returns to a world that believes she left it. Friends greet her with joy, but are unwilling to go too far to bridge the gulf that has opened up between them.In a scene in a karaoke bar, Mina cynically tells her ex-boyfriend Ben that the Kokomo the Beach Boys are singing about isn’t a real place. The Kokomo of the song is an industrial city in the middle of America but the band have crafted a beautiful illusion that allows us to float away to paradise if we simply suspend our disbelief.Hannan’s Kokomo similarly asks us whether we can live our lives in a fantasy land of our own making. The answer is not so simple as you might assume. We are shown lies propped up by the victims desire to believe and lies that exist only in the hearts and minds of the person being lied to. These comfortable lies that keep us going suddenly loom large when shown across the perspective of a lifetime.Kokomo shifts perspectives between Mina and Elaine, slowly unravelling their pasts and present. The effect is to complicate seemingly known events and challenge our assumptions of how love, family and trust work, even between people who have shared so much.The novel is heartbreaking, funny, gross and gorgeous. Hannan dares to show us those moments we’d prefer forgotten and that gives this book enormous heart.In a time where all our daily comforts are seemingly lost to a brave new world where our actions impact the health of the nation, Kokomo shows us that we must always be willing to stare truth in the face and hold true to ourselves...

Take Home Reading is a new short-form audio series for readers and writers – shining a spotlight on Australian writers with recently released books. In each instalment, you'll be introduced to a writer, learn a little about what they've been reading lately, and hear a short reading from their latest work. In this episode we're talking to Victoria Hannan about her novel, Kokomo. Kokomo is a stunning debut novel from the winner of the 2019 Victorian Premier's Literary Award for an Unpublished Manuscript. Both tender and fierce, heartbreaking and funny, Kokomo is a story about how secrets and love have the power to bring us together and tear us apart. ‘When I was writing it I had this thought of like, is anyone going to be able to empathise with what it's like to be stuck in your house for a long time? And now, we all know what that feels like, so I feel like Elaine is sort of relatable in some ways because she's inside (that's the mother character, Elaine), but also in other ways she wants to stay inside, whereas we're all just like, "Oh my God, I need to get out of this house". So I think people will empathise with her, but also find her a bit infuriating, maybe.' Kokomo is out now through Hachette. Transcript Download a PDF transcript of this episode here.Support the Wheeler Centre: https://www.wheelercentre.com/support-us/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Great Conversations features interviews with authors and writers, exploring books, writing and literary culture from Australia and the world.Today's episode features Victoria Hannan discussing her debut novel Kokomo.Victoria Hannan is a writer and photographer living in Melbourne. Kokomo, her first novel, was the winner of the 2019 Victorian Premier's Literary Award for an Unpublished Manuscript.Mina has lived in London for seven years. Good job, nice apartment and then there’s Jack.Mina’s mum Elaine hasn’t left the house for eleven years. Mina doesn’t like it. Maybe she even left for London to escape it. But that’s just the way things have been since her dad died.That’s her life until a call arrives from Melbourne “Mina it’s your mum, she’s left the house”.

Victoria Hannan is a writer, photographer and creative director living in Melbourne. Her writing has appeared on McSweeney's Internet Tendency, 3:AM Magazine and in her monthly TinyLetter about swimming pools. Kokomo, her first novel, was written at artist-in-residence programs in Brazil, Tasmania and Iceland. Kokomo was the 2019 winner of the Victorian Premier's Literary Award for an Unpublished Manuscript. Ahead of the release of 'Kokomo', Ben sat down with Victoria to discuss his book, the process of creating it, how the story affected her as a writer and more. Books mentioned in this podcast: 'Kokomo' by Victoria Hannan: https://bit.ly/30Ckp3F 'The Cost of Living' by Deborah Levy: https://bit.ly/3g4jsr2 'The Animators' by Kayla Rae Whitaker: https://bit.ly/2ORqfbC Hosts: Ben Hunter Guest: Victoria Hannan Producer: Nick Wasiliev

Joining me for this episode's online chat is award-winning Melbourne writer, Angela Savage! Angela always wanted to be a writer, but figured she needed to live an interesting life first in order to have something worth writing about. She spent most of the 1990s living and working on HIV projects in Southeast Asia, before returning to Australia, where she alternated between writing fiction and working in the community sector. Her debut novel, 'Behind the Night Bazaar', won the 2004 Victorian Premier's Award for an Unpublished Manuscript, and she won the 2011 Scarlet Stiletto Award for short fiction. Angela holds a PhD in Creative Writing, giving her the Bond villain-like title of Doctor Savage. Her new novel 'Mother of Pearl' was published in 2019 and she is currently the Director of Writers Victoria. Stone Sky Gold Mountain by Mirandi Riwoe Family circumstances force siblings Ying and Lai Yue to flee their home in China to seek their fortunes in Australia. Life on the gold fields is hard, and they soon abandon the diggings and head to nearby Maytown. Once there, Lai Yue finds a job as a carrier on an overland expedition, while Ying finds work in a local store and strikes up a friendship with Meriem, a young white woman with her own troubled past. When a serious crime is committed, suspicion falls on all those who are considered outsiders. Evoking the rich, unfolding tapestry of Australian life in the late nineteenth century, Stone Sky Gold Mountain is a heartbreaking and universal story about the exiled and displaced, about those who encounter discrimination yet yearn for acceptance. Angela loved the description in the book of a dried plum - sometimes called a dried prune - and thought that nothing would pair better with this book than this particular bittersweet delicacy. Swallow the Air by Tara June Winch In 2006, Tara June Winch's startling debut Swallow the Air was published to acclaim. Its poetic yet visceral style announced the arrival afresh and exciting new talent. This 10th anniversary edition celebrates its important contribution to Australian literature. When May's mother dies suddenly, she and her brother Billy are taken in by Aunty. However, their loss leaves them both searching for their place in a world that doesn't seem to want them. While Billy takes his own destructive path, May sets off to find her father and her Aboriginal identity. Her journey leads her from the Australian east coast to the far north, but it is the people she meets, not the destinations, that teach her what it is to belong. Angela loves road trips and suggested that the best pairing for this story is your favourite road trip food, her pick was pies and boy does she know her pie shops! Grief is the Thing with Feathers by Max Porter In a London flat, two young boys face the unbearable sadness of their mother's sudden death. Their father, a Ted Hughes scholar and scruffy romantic, imagines a future of well-meaning visitors and emptiness. In this moment of despair they are visited by Crow - antagonist, trickster, healer, babysitter. This self-described sentimental bird is attracted to the grieving family and threatens to stay until they no longer need him. As weeks turn to months and physical pain of loss gives way to memories, this little unit of three begin to heal. Justine loved this haunting, heartbreaking evocation of grief and of healing. She suggested a chocolate martini as the perfect soothing, creamy pairing needed to help you through it.

KBKabaret Week Twelve Podcast Show Notes A Kallaballo of Variety in Parlor City Upstate New York:  Leatherstocking Region Show contains mostly original skits, observations, music, poetry, and even recipes Producer, Host, and Head Writer:  Bree Harvey Sound Engineer:  Charles Berman Special Music Editor:  David Rice Actors:  Bree Harvey, Kate Murray, Judy McMahon, Charles Berman, Pete Bowers, John Carey, John Montgomery, and Molly Murray Dedicated to my father with love. Musical Guest: David Rice Brought to you by Les Chiens the Restaurant with Dogscriminating Taste.  Granny Ada Episode: Polyamorous A tricky situation during the holiday. Written by: Bree Harvey Starring: Judy McMahon, Bree Harvey Christmas Memories Mother’s Memory of Christmas Written and read by Bree Harvey Inspired by my mother David Rice Musical Guest Recorded in Basement Recording Studios Nutcracker’s Nightmare written and performed by David Rice 911 Squirrel Emergency Written by John Carey Performed by Kate Murray and John Carey Poem from The Unpublished Manuscript of John Samuel Heasley “I’m Sorry” © John Samuel Heasley Performed by Bree Harvey Baby’s Dilemma Baby’s inner thoughts while in the womb. Written by Bree Harvey Performed by: John Carey, Kate Murray, Bree Harvey I Love Weddings Sentimental Reverend Tolayrc Written by Bree Harvey Performed by: John Carey, Kate Murray, Bree Harvey David Rice’s: Royal Court Written and arranged by David Rice Basement Recording Studios Sponsor: Les Chiens Restaurant with Dogscriminating taste. (Cats allowed but they can’t be bothered.) Written by: Bree Harvey Performed by: John Carey, John Montgomery, Kate Murray David Rice’s rendition of Carol of the Bells Recorded and arraigned by David Rice Basement Recording Studios Monty and Carey one-liners Written and Performed by John Carey and John Montgomery Bucket List What to Do Girl Watching Clueless Barry Episode: The Engagement’s Off Written by: Bree Harvey Starring: Charles Berman, Peter Bowers The Dysfunctionals Episode: Mother and Dracula Written by Bree Harvey Starring: John Carey, Bree Harvey, Kate Murray Final Song Selection: Magic of Christmas Written and sung by Bree Harvey Music arraigned by David Rice Recorded in Basement Recording Studios Copyright 2015 KBKabaret All Rights reserved

KBKabaret Week Twelve Podcast Show Notes A Kallaballo of Variety in Parlor City Upstate New York:  Leatherstocking Region Show contains mostly original skits, observations, music, poetry, and even recipes Producer, Host, and Head Writer:  Bree Harvey Sound Engineer:  Charles Berman Special Music Editor:  David Rice Actors:  Bree Harvey, Kate Murray, Judy McMahon, Charles Berman, Pete Bowers, John Carey, John Montgomery, and Molly Murray Dedicated to my father with love. Musical Guest: David Rice Brought to you by Les Chiens the Restaurant with Dogscriminating Taste.  Granny Ada Episode: Polyamorous A tricky situation during the holiday. Written by: Bree Harvey Starring: Judy McMahon, Bree Harvey Christmas Memories Mother’s Memory of Christmas Written and read by Bree Harvey Inspired by my mother David Rice Musical Guest Recorded in Basement Recording Studios Nutcracker’s Nightmare written and performed by David Rice 911 Squirrel Emergency Written by John Carey Performed by Kate Murray and John Carey Poem from The Unpublished Manuscript of John Samuel Heasley “I’m Sorry” © John Samuel Heasley Performed by Bree Harvey Baby’s Dilemma Baby’s inner thoughts while in the womb. Written by Bree Harvey Performed by: John Carey, Kate Murray, Bree Harvey I Love Weddings Sentimental Reverend Tolayrc Written by Bree Harvey Performed by: John Carey, Kate Murray, Bree Harvey David Rice’s: Royal Court Written and arranged by David Rice Basement Recording Studios Sponsor: Les Chiens Restaurant with Dogscriminating taste. (Cats allowed but they can’t be bothered.) Written by: Bree Harvey Performed by: John Carey, John Montgomery, Kate Murray David Rice’s rendition of Carol of the Bells Recorded and arraigned by David Rice Basement Recording Studios Monty and Carey one-liners Written and Performed by John Carey and John Montgomery Bucket List What to Do Girl Watching Clueless Barry Episode: The Engagement’s Off Written by: Bree Harvey Starring: Charles Berman, Peter Bowers The Dysfunctionals Episode: Mother and Dracula Written by Bree Harvey Starring: John Carey, Bree Harvey, Kate Murray Final Song Selection: Magic of Christmas Written and sung by Bree Harvey Music arraigned by David Rice Recorded in Basement Recording Studios Copyright 2015 KBKabaret All Rights reserved

Alice Bishop is a short story writer. A Constant Hum - about the Black Saturday Fires - is her debut collection. The work was nominated for the 2019 Readings Prize for New Australian Fiction, and the origins of the work were commended in the 2015 Victorian Premier's Literary Award for an Unpublished Manuscript, as well as the inaugural Richell Prize and the 2017 Kill Your Darlings Unpublished Manuscript Award. Her essay 'Coppering' was shortlisted in the 2017 Horne Prize. Alice's other pieces have been published by Meanjin, Overland, Australian Book Review, Seizure, Voiceworks and Lip Magazine. About The Garret You can read the transcript of this interview at thegarretpodcast.com. You can also follow The Garret on Twitter and Facebook, or follow our host Astrid Edwards on Twitter or Instagram. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Peggy Frew's fiction is startling and evocative. Her first novel, House of Sticks (2011), won the Victorian Premier's Literary Award for an Unpublished Manuscript by an Emerging Victorian Writer, and was shortlisted for the UTS Glenda Adams Prize for New Writing. Hope Farm (2015), her second novel, won the Barbara Jefferis Award, was shortlisted for the Stella Prize and the Miles Franklin Literary Award, and longlisted for the International Dublin Literary Award. Islands (2019) is her third novel. Her short works have been published in Kill Your Darlings, Meanjin and The Big Issue. In 2008, her short story 'Home Visit' won The Age Short Story Award. Peggy is also a member of the-winning Melbourne band Art of Fighting.  About The Garret You can read the transcript of this interview at thegarretpodcast.com.  You can also follow The Garret on Twitter and Facebook, or follow our host Astrid Edwards on Twitter or Instagram. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australian author Peggy Frew has won the Victorian Premier's Literary Award for an Unpublished Manuscript, has been shortlisted for the Stella Prize and the Miles Franklin Literary Award (and more)… all just on her first two books! Peggy sits down with Ben and Sarah to chat about how she writes, where her ideas come from, her writing journey and her new novel Islands. Books mentioned in this podcast: Islands by Peggy Frew —> https://bit.ly/2IAnKun Hope Farm by Peggy Frew —> https://bit.ly/2EhsIrG Hosts: Sarah McDuling and Ben Hunter Guest: Peggy Frew

Set in a rural farming community, Jane Harper’s debut novel, The Dry, is a tightly-spun and suspenseful thriller. It tells the story of a Federal Police investigator who returns to his hometown after two decades of urban exile – tasked with examining the apparent murder-suicide of his childhood friend’s family. As he works his way through the drought-stricken settlement, a horrific truth begins to reveal itself. The book has met with a sensational response from readers worldwide – as well as the attention of Hollywood, with film rights snapped up by Reese Witherspoon’s Pacific Standard production company. Critics have praised its sustained tension and unsettlingly vivid evocation of the Australian landscape’s most unforgiving traits. Born in Manchester, Harper has moved back-and-forth between the UK and Australia, working as a journalist before developing her skills in fiction. A short story published in the Big Issue’s 2014 Fiction Edition provided a spark – but it was winning the 2015 Victorian Premier’s Literary Award for an Unpublished Manuscript that truly lit the fuse for Harper’s writing career. Over dinner and drinks at Montalto, Harper speaks with Louise Swinn about the genesis of the novel, her creative path through different kinds of writing, and how she’s dealt with the joy (and pressure) of The Dry’s break-out success.

Autumn and Kendra interview Emily Bitto, author of The Strays, which won Australia's 2015 Stella Prize. Emily talks about her writing process, novel research, and some of the places and and people that inspired her novel. Australian Authors Mentioned  Christina SteadShirley HazzardElizabeth Harrower  Emily Bitto is the author of Stella Prize winning novel The Strays (Affirm Press, and Twelve, an imprint of Hachette Book Group, US), which was shortlisted for the Victorian Premier’s Literary Award for an Unpublished Manuscript, the Indie Prize and the Dobbie Award, and won the 2015 Stella Prize. Emily has a Masters in literary studies and a PhD in creative writing from the University of Melbourne. She lives in Melbourne where she co-owns the Carlton winebar, Heartattack & Vine.   The Strays is available for purchase in the Reading Women store.   Music “Stickybee” by Josh Woodard   Contact https://www.readingwomenpodcast.com | hello@readingwomenpodcast.com Social: @thereadingwomen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Good afternoon everyone and welcome to another edition of The Avid Reader. Our guest today is Maxine Beneba Clarke, author of Foreign Soil, published by 37 INK/Atria on January 3rd. Maxine is a novelist, poet and editor living in Melbourne Australia. She was the Hazel Rowley Fellowship winner for Biography and also won the 2013 Victorian Premier Award for an Unpublished Manuscript. Foreign Soil is Maxine’s first book. And is a collection of 11 short stories, stories that are full of pain, meanness, nostalgia, fear, monsters, sometimes happiness and sometimes a bit of a harbinger of what America has done to itself with our election of Donald Trump. The stories are engaging, surprising, emotionally riveting and haunting and each conveys something that at the time of reading the first word, one didn’t expect. Hard to do. They take place all over the world. America, London, Australia, Jamaica, Africa, yet they all knife us with a stark reality about the world around us, not necessarily a world we choose, but a world that increasingly and most recently, closes in around us. These stories are different than what you’ve read lately, and for that reason alone (amongst many others) I encourage you to come by the shop and pick up a copy.

Good afternoon everyone and welcome to another edition of The Avid Reader. Our guest today is Maxine Beneba Clarke, author of Foreign Soil, published by 37 INK/Atria on January 3rd. Maxine is a novelist, poet and editor living in Melbourne Australia. She was the Hazel Rowley Fellowship winner for Biography and also won the 2013 Victorian Premier Award for an Unpublished Manuscript. Foreign Soil is Maxine’s first book. And is a collection of 11 short stories, stories that are full of pain, meanness, nostalgia, fear, monsters, sometimes happiness and sometimes a bit of a harbinger of what America has done to itself with our election of Donald Trump. The stories are engaging, surprising, emotionally riveting and haunting and each conveys something that at the time of reading the first word, one didn’t expect. Hard to do. They take place all over the world. America, London, Australia, Jamaica, Africa, yet they all knife us with a stark reality about the world around us, not necessarily a world we choose, but a world that increasingly and most recently, closes in around us. These stories are different than what you’ve read lately, and for that reason alone (amongst many others) I encourage you to come by the shop and pick up a copy.

Mark and Frances took this opportunity to discuss some of their recent and favorite “Great Books.” The definition of Great refers to any of a number of Spiritual books that help to lead the reader into a deeper appreciation for and experience of the Living God. The 13 books discussed in this conversation fall into a short list of categories. There are those are intended to provide some intellectual insight and analysis of a particular topic of faith, for example the meaning and value of Human Suffering. There are also books discussed which help a person to prepare for or enter into a deeper experience of prayer. These include simple, straightforward devotionals as well as those they seek to explain and provide knowledge on the act of prayer. This discussion also includes books that are designed to provide consolation, comfort in difficult times and a sense of Peace regarding God’s presence in our daily lives. There are also books about the lives of specific Saints. As Mark points out, as much as we can benefit from the writings of the Saints, there are times when we can derive even more benefit just from reading about the events of their lives and how they responded to the difficult circumstances they faced. Finally, Mark and Frances discuss books that have inspired them in their faith, books that have helped lift them up and provided the motivation we all need from time to time, as we continue on our journey of faith. If you are looking for a list of good, dare we say ‘Great Books’ to read, you will find this a very worthwhile program. RESOURCES“Drink of the Stream: Prayers of the Carmelites” by Penny Hickey, OCDS; Ignatius Press. “Under the Torrent of His Love: Therese of Lisieux, a Spiritual Genius” by Fr. Marie-Eugene of the Child Jesus; Alba House. “Searching for and Maintaining Peace: A Small Treatise on Peace of Heart” by Fr. Jacques Philippe; St. Pauls. “My Ideal: Jesus Son of Mary” by Fr. Emil Neubert, SM; Tan Books. “33 Days to Merciful Love: a Do-It-Yourself Retreat in Preparation for Consecration to Divine Mercy” by Fr. Michael E. Gaitley, MIC; Marian Press. “City of God: The Divine History and Life of the Virgin Mother of God” as manifested to Venerable Mary of Agreda; Tan Books. “Divine Intimacy: Meditations on the Interior Life for Every Day of the Liturgical Year” by Fr. Gabriel of St. Mary Magdalen, OCD; Tan Books. “On the Christian Meaning of Human Suffering” Anniversary Edition with Commentary by Myles N. Sheehan, SJ, MD; Paulist Press. “The Contemplative Hunger” by Fr. Donald Haggerty; Ignatius Press. “Brother Andre: All He Could Do Was Pray” by Boniface Hanley; St. Joseph’s Oratory of Mt. Royal Press. “An Unpublished Manuscript on Purgatory” by S. T. D. (Nihil obstat/Censor Librorum Rev. Msgr. Carroll E. Satterfield and Lawrence Cardinal Shehan Imprimatur/Archbishop of Baltimore); Faitma House/The Reparation Society. “The Prayer of the Presence of God” by Dom Augustin Guillerand; Sophia Press. “Imagine Heaven” by John Burke; Baker Books.

Australian Poetry member Maxine Beneba Clarke is having a banner year, experiencing the kind of overnight success that really only comes after a decade of hard yards. Her debut short story collection, Foreign Soil, won the2013 Premier’s Award for an Unpublished Manuscript, and landed her a book deal with Hachette.