Writer, editor and now novelist Seth Robinson joined the program to talk about his debut novel, ‘Welcome To Bellevue’. Topics touched on (among others) include: 
-	Creating the titular town – from the detailed geography to the prodigious cast of colourful characters and the challenge imposed with the weaving of the two. 
-	His broad and eclectic mix of influences – can Bellevue be interpreted as purgatory in the Christian sense? How ancient religious parables can serve as inspiration for contemporary stories. 
-	Inclusion of raw and poignant moments in such a surreal setting, how Seth went about including these without them seeing contrived or incongruous – the importance of getting a character ‘right’. 
-	‘It takes a village to raise a novel’ – how the story was invaluably improved thanks to the committed efforts of other like-minded writerly souls at Grattan Street Press who shared his vision. 
-	How such a unique publishing house might be a promising sign of things to come for writers. 
-	 And much more! 
You can purchase Seth’s books and other titles from Grattan Street Press’s website, here:
https://grattanstreetpress.com/fiction/

Seth Robinson talks 'Welcome To Bellevue'

Journalist and author Shannon Molloy joined the program to discuss his truly devastating memoir, ‘Fourteen’. Please be aware that this episode delved into some traumatic and confronting issues. TRIGGER WARNING: suicide, self-harm, homophobia, violence. Topics discussed include: 
-	Yeppoon – the town setting of the story – its masculine ecosystem, what can cause its young males to go angry and what can arise from this pervasive anger and aggression. 
-	The culture of homophobia, the lack of positive and realistic gay role models and the ubiquitous derision of gay people (i.e. offensive caricature characters in popular television shows/movies) and how this served to stoke up fear and hatred among young men.
-	The institutionalised normalisation of homophobia and homophobic acts i.e. teachers not correcting the use of slurs and, conversely, the dedicated teachers and professionals who saved Shannon’s life with their kindness and devotion to him.
-	The darkness and the light - the fashion show and Brooke Satchwell’s selfless instinctual act that had such a positive lifelong impact on Shannon.
-	And so much more. 
I have never had such an emotional interview before. This book, Shannon’s story and Shannon in general got me right in the feels and soul. 
If this episode has affected you in any way, please contact: https://www.lifeline.org.au

Shannon Molloy On 'Fourteen'

Former policeman, private investigator, writer and journalist, Duncan McNab, appeared on the show to discuss his latest book ‘The Ruby Princess’ – an exhaustively researched probe into the now-infamous ship and its ill-fated voyage ending in Sydney.
Topics discussed include: 
-	The history of luxury cruising, from its humblest of humble origins where cruisers were fuelled by ‘the smell of an oily rag’ to Carnival’s CEO awarding himself a 90,000,000 bonus during the year of the Oceania disaster.
-	A perennial pattern of illegal acts chronicling the company’s history (quite probably the entire industry) of dumping bilge/grey water and tons of plastic into pristine environments. How this serves as a fine indicator of Carnival and others habitually doing the wrong thing and silencing those that work within their fleet to cover up the truth.
-	What happened that fateful morning of arrival back to Sydney harbour – decisions made and not made. How communication was key. How almost all of the perfect storm that was the Ruby Princess’s arrival, docking and disembarking of passengers, can be traced back to horrendous communications by parties of well-meaning individuals. 
-	The oft-forgotten plight of the crew remaining on the Ruby Princess – both during and after the disastrous cruise, including being ‘stashed away’ in Port Kembla and being forced by the powers-that-be to wave and smile on-deck when departing from the port. 
-	The Special Inquiry Into The Ruby Princess – how much of a sideshow it became, what were the findings etc. 
-	And so much more! 
Thanks to Duncan for appearing on the program. You can grab a copy of ‘The Ruby Princess’ and Duncan’s other books here:

https://www.panmacmillan.com.au/9781760982973/the-ruby-princess/

Duncan McNab On 'The Ruby Princess'

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Former butcher, model, actor and now prolific playwright, Nick Thomson, a.k.a. The Modern Playwright, appeared on the program. 
Topics discussed include:
- Nick’s acting provenance, entwined with his butcher trade – how he always maintained his lifelong passion for acting, while continuing the butcher trade.
- How his experiences and some of the skills within his butcher trade have served him with his acting and playwriting. 
- The jump from acting to playwriting – the real-life story Nick encountered in London that served as the main inspiration for his first play – ‘The Cost Of Love’. 
- Balancing his current playwriting and acting work, with his endeavour to create a platform for the burgeoning playwriting community to share their plays and maybe have others perform them. 
- The importance of finding one’s creative community. 
- And so much more.
Thanks heaps to Nick for appearing on the program. Be sure to follow @the_modern_playwright to keep updated on all his many playwriting and acting projects. 
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Nick Thomson - The Modern Playwright

Writer and novelist, Laura Elizabeth Woollett, appeared on the program to discuss her second novel, ‘The Newcomer’.
Topics discussed include:
-	What drew Laura to writing this story, from the real-life case of Janelle Paton, to her own extended stays in Norfolk Island. How she went about corralling her time in the location into her narrative and creating the completely fictional Fairfolk Island. 
-	‘The Newcomer’ as her first attempt at a crime novel – yet it is not a traditionally told crime novel. Why Laura has chosen to tell the story the way she has. 
-	The mother/daughter relationship at the core of the novel. How the love is there, how it endures. How Laura showed a realistic, sometimes dysfunctional relationship that still had love at its core. 
-	The writing of the titular newcomer, Paulina – challenging the stereotypical ‘perfect’ victim. 
-	Grief – the authentic depiction of Judy’s grief. What can trigger someone grieving. 
-	The sisterly dynamic between Judy and Caro – another prominent relationship in the story. 
-	The inherent pressure of writing a second book, after such a highly-acclaimed debut novel. 
-	And so much more! 
Thanks heaps to Laura for talking on the show. You can pick up ‘The Newcomer’ and Laura’s other works from the good folks at Scribe Publishing, here:
https://scribepublications.com.au/books-authors/books/the-newcomer

Laura Elizabeth Woollett On 'The Newcomer'

Writer and novelist, Amanda Hampson, joined the program to talk about her new novel, ‘Lovebirds’.
Topics discussed include:
-	Lifelong, enduring friendships – forged in youth, carried through life – how they can assist us in trying times. How close friends can see the best qualities, parts, and potential of our character that we ourselves cannot – as exemplified in what Ginny sees in central character Lizzie.
-	The lasting impact of the Vietnam War on those that were conscripted, indelibly altering the life and character of Ray, how that impacted on not only his life, but caused a multi-generational problem within each male member of the family - the trickle-down effect of PTSD. 
-	Animals as supporters – Eric the bird, Vlad the goat – how Amanda’s experiences with goats helped write this component. And the delightfully unexpected response with readers. (Eric has his own Goodreads account!) 
-	Love – how love can still be going strong, even when those that love one another, might barely see one another for years, decades, on end. How love can return to us and guide us during every stage of life, including its end. 
-	And much more! 
Thanks so much to Amanda for appearing on the program, you can pick up ‘Lovebirds’ and her other novels from Penguin Random House, here: 

https://www.penguin.com.au/books/lovebirds-9780143792130

Amanda Hampson Talking 'Lovebirds'

Journalist and writer, Mike Burge, joined me to discuss his debut novel, ‘Tank Water’.
TRIGGER WARNING: Topics/themes explored include homophobia, gay-bashing, hate-crimes, violence and murder. Please do not listen to this episode if this might trigger/otherwise affect you.
Topics discussed include:
-	The novel’s ten-year journey. Mike allowing for the passage of time before he could write about such a setting, which is fictional (along with the characters) but inspired by his growing up in rural NSW. 
-	Mike’s exhaustive research into Australian hate/gay hate crime - including the NSW Inquiry Into Gay And Transgender Hate Crimes Between 1970 and 2010 – along with his own journalistic-driven findings, how all of this informed and helped shape the story he wanted to tell with ‘Tank Water’. 
-	Writing trauma – writing fictional characters but honouring the untold and unseen real-life people they represent – the importance of this and the need for a balance between earnest storytelling and never verging into gratuitousness, including the writing of ‘ghost chapters’
-	The importance of creating gay characters that were fully realised, and weren’t there to just be a victim of a crime, including featuring realistic and intense lust and desire, burgeoning sexuality and enduring love. 
-	Intergenerational oppression and cyclical hate – how gay-bashing/murder has gone on for generations, exemplified within the different generations of families that orbit the fictional setting of Kippen.
-	How gay stories with outback settings are steadily emerging within contemporary literature, including within the Y.A. sphere. 
-	Mike’s road to ‘Tank Water’ getting picked up by a publisher. The need to find that right publisher, particularly after being told that the genre was on its last legs (which was prior to Outback Noir emerging and becoming so insanely popular).
-	The importance of never giving up, and never truly meaning to anyway!
Thanks heaps to Mike for appearing on the show to talk about ‘Tank Water’, you can pick up your copy from his publisher, MidnightSun Publishing, here:
https://midnightsunpublishing.com/2021/09/tank-water/

Mike Burge Talks 'Tank Water'

Australian filmmaker and director, Kiah Roache-Turner (Wyrmwood, Nekrotronic), joined me to talk about his latest film, ‘Wyrmwood Apocalypse’.
Topics discussed include:
-	The long road to the second instalment in the Wyrmwood series – from the various plot ideas discussed back in 2015 (at the special Q&A screening I attended), to what was ultimately committed to screen. How Kiah’s experiences with other projects, helped improve his writing, getting him to a place where he was ready to undertake a return to Wyrmwood and its world.
-	How ‘Wyrmwood Apocalypse’ has the same spirit in many respects as its predecessor, but how it is also different in many ways – ‘the ALIENS to ALIEN’.
-	Kiah’s collaboration with brother Tristan Roache-Turner, how they work and go about creating stories together. How the partnership has enabled them to make movies when the industry and process can be so tough. 
-	And seriously so very much more! 
Huge thanks to Kiah for appearing on the program – run, don’t walk, to catch ‘Wyrmwood Apocalypse’ at the Sydney Film Festival, here:
https://www.sff.org.au/program/browse/wyrmwood-apocalypse

Kiah Roache - Turner On 'Wyrmwood Apocalypse'

Filmmakers and co-directors, Justin Krook and Luke Mazzaferro, joined me to discuss their feature-length documentary, ‘A Fire Inside’.
TRIGGER WARNING: Topics discussed include the devastating effects of the 2019-20 bushfires that decimated Australia. Including discussing the resultant loss of lives, human and animal, and property, along with mental health/PTSD issues.
Topics discussed include:
-	How Luke and Justin went about the making of the film – compiling so much unbelievable, apocalyptic footage, with stories, both heartbreaking and uplifting, of survivors and members of these ravaged communities. 
-	The disparate people that are every-day Australians that go into these hellish scenes to save lives. How some do this for a very Australian reason - ‘it’s what we do’.
-	How heroes don’t just wear uniforms, extending beyond the volunteer fighters, to all other members of the community featured, all the selfless acts of altruism they did – and still do, for other members of their community. 
-	Australia’s collective response to the efforts of these volunteer firefighters – phones never stopping ringing, so many donations people can’t move – the outpouring of assistance and kindness. How for every 1 person caught looting, there’s 9-10 more that are helping any way they can. 
-	The changing of one emergency to another - from when the rains came and the fires ended, to when mental health/PTSD issues arise and continue to affect community members/volunteer firefighters. How the nation’s attitude has changed over the years – to that of, ‘it’s ok, to not be ok’. 
-	Hope – lasting (and realistic) hope – how one person can truly make a difference.
Be sure to see ‘A Fire Inside’ at the Sydney Film Festival:
https://www.sff.org.au/program/browse/a-fire-inside
Check out Finch Films, and their works, including ‘A Fire Inside’:
https://www.finchcompany.com/production/a-fire-inside-feature-documentary/

Justin Krook And Luke Mazzaferro Discuss ‘A Fire Inside’

Podcaster, actor and filmmaker Dasha Nekrasova joined me from New York to discuss her directorial debut, ‘The Scary Of Sixty-First’. TRIGGER WARNING: the Jeffrey Epstein case is discussed. 
Topics discussed include:
-	The origins of the idea – how the infamous case served to shape a Giallo-influenced, 70s-esque horror film. 
-	Why the world is obsessed with the case of Jeffrey Epstein.
-	Filming in the locations that the real-life Epstein frequented. The importance of filming in the real-life places i.e. Epstein’s townhouse/the jailhouse he died in – places charged with the ‘aura’ of him.
-	Making the film Dasha wanted to – a potentially tough undertaking for a directorial debut. 
-	Why horror movies can be the best platform for serious social commentary. 
-	And so much more!  

Thanks heaps to Dasha for talking to me from the U.S. – check out Arcadia’s website to find out where you can catch ‘The Scary Of Sixty-First’ here:

https://www.thisisarcadia.com/thescaryofsixtyfirst

Dasha Nekrasova On 'The Scary Of Sixty - First'

First episode for 2022! 
Journalist, author and writer Emma Young joined me on the program to discuss her novel, ‘The Last Bookshop’.
Topics discussed include:
- The plight of the brick and mortar/independent bookshop. How many are subjected to constant rent hikes, sometimes resulting in relocating to more affordable locations, or going out of business altogether.  
- What makes bookshops such a unique and vital fixture within a community. How the pandemic has strengthened ties with communities and their local independent bookshops.
- Examples of times when independent bookshops have nearly been forced to close their doors, and the communities have rallied together to support them. 
- And so much more! 
Thanks heaps to Emma for appearing on the show, you can get your copy of ‘The Last Bookshop’ from the good folks at Fremantle Press.

Emma Young Talks 'The Last Bookshop'

Writer, author, editor and Ambassador for Thailand’s Save Elephant Foundation, Irma Gold, joined me to discuss her debut adult fiction novel, ‘The Breaking’. 
TRIGGER WARNING: This episode discusses the ongoing plight of elephants in Thailand. 
Topics discussed include:
The novel’s genesis, blending fact and fiction, Irma’s own experiences and imagination. How central characters Deven and Hannah led her by the hand in the writing of the story. 
How Irma captured the essence of, and depicted the ‘real’ Thailand - how her diary keeping and photography documenting her visits helped achieve the novel’s sense of place. 
Depicting animal abuse, including the Phajaan, ‘the breaking’ - along with many other atrocities still faced by elephants. How it was necessary to include such scenes in order to truly depict the situation.
What draws people from all over the world, to take up the cause of elephant conversation and liberation. 
The beauty and the ugliness, the balance between the two and blending the two in the novel’s story. 
And so much more! 
Thank you so much to Irma for appearing on the show, you can pick up your copy of ‘The Breaking’ from the good folks at MidnightSun publishing.

Irma Gold on 'The Breaking'

Former actress, screenwriter and film director, Mia Hansen-Love, appeared on the program to discuss her latest film, ‘Bergman Island’. 
Topics discussed include: 
How the soul of an influential creative such as Ingmar Bergman, can inhabit a place for long after they have passed away. How Mia herself felt Bergman’s presence during her time spent at ‘Bergman Island’/Fårö  and what a positive effect this can have on oneself and their creativity. 
Noticing the similarities between totally different locations. How someone can visit a place they’ve never been before, but be reminded of another place including from their youth i.e. places from Mia’s youth and their peaceful silence, reminding her of Bergman Island. 
The connection and resonance one feels with a natural landscape, such as Bergman did with Fårö - ‘it was as if he found a place that had lived inside him all along.’ 
Why people/aspiring creatives embark on pilgrimages to places hallowed by their idols - i.e. those that visit Bergman Island and how, in Mia’s experience, she encountered people that found the island to ignite creativity, not just for filmmakers but for all creatives. 
And much more!
Thanks be to Mia for joining me all the way from France to discuss ‘Bergman Island’. The film is out in Australian cinemas now, so go see it!

Mia Hansen - Love Talks 'Bergman Island'

Writer and now novelist, Alicia Thompson, joined me on the show to discuss her debut novel, ‘Something Else’. 
Topics discussed include:
The fictional small-town setting of Bruce - a place that’s not much to look at. How a place has an impact on the shaping of a character and a story, as much as a character shapes the place in which they live.
The instant and profound connection David feels with Martin. How these chance encounters can happen and can permanently alter us.
Acceptance - an acceptance of self and an acceptance of others. How we can be confused, or devastated, when we find that those we love and supposedly know are not who we thought they were, but how we can and do move forward with a newfound appreciation for them, as well as ourselves. 
How people can come into our lives and cleanse or free us from what has haunted or burdened us, be it trauma or guilt or anything else impairing us - allowing us to go on and live the lives we’ve denied ourselves.
And seriously so much more! We went down a veritable rabbit-hole of a discussion we did.
Thanks heaps to Alicia for chatting with me on the show, you can pick up a copy of ‘Something Else’ from the good folks at Ninestar Press, here:
https://ninestarpress.com/product/something-else/

Alicia Thompson On 'Something Else'

Former festival director of the Sydney Writers Festival, and publisher at Penguin Random House Australia, Meredith Curnow, joined me on the show.
Topics discussed include:
Meredith’s journey to becoming a publisher, from being a festival director and her life before that. Along with some career highlights and challenges she’s encountered along the way. 
How the ever-changing industry has changed since the pandemic. How TikTok has become a great platform for finding literary talent.
Insights into the process of publishing, from how Meredith selects titles (and what makes a title stand out) to the ‘end’ of the journey, with the title on the shelves.
Advice for aspiring authors, as well as those looking to work in the industry.
And so much more! 
Thanks heaps to Meredith for appearing on the show - and for everything she does at PRH!

Publisher Meredith Curnow Discussing The Industry

Writer of both fiction and non-fiction works and novelist, Maryrose Cuskelly, joined me on the show to discuss her novel, ‘The Cane’.
Topics discussed include: 
The inspiration for the novel, including several high-profile cases of abductions and murders of young Queenslander girls that occurred during Maryrose’s own childhood. 
The setting - the township of Quala & Kaliope - surrounded by the titular cane. A place with a strong sense of community, but tensions and injustices easily noticeable, burbling under the surface.
How a community rallies together in times of crises, such as a young local girl’s disappearance - but then just as easily transforms and turns in on itself when faced with the likelihood that the killer could be ‘one of theirs’ - including a willingness to single out anyone remotely different.
And so much more! 
Thanks so much to Maryrose for chatting with me on the program - you can pick up a copy of ‘The Cane’ from her publisher, Allen and Unwin, now!

Maryrose Cuskelly On 'The Cane'

Writer and novelist, Robert Lukins, joined me on the show to discuss his second and latest novel, ‘Loveland’.
Topics discussed include:
Crafting the Nebraska that May visits, capturing its essence and making the fictional township of Loveland come alive - right down to the Goyle tours and the time capsule.
Why people obsess over previous generations and eras - how everything is gilded with nostalgia, particularly when you didn’t live in that previous generation/era.
Water - what draws us to bodies of water - even poisoned lakes. 
Robert’s writerly journey - from writing novels he deleted the instant he finished, to now releasing two published novels of his own.
The best of conversation trajectories - describing the writing process and pursuit and everything in between. 
And so much more!
Thanks so much to @ for having such an epic and earnest chat with me - especially about the writing. I loved the way that conversation went.

Robert Lukins Talks 'Loveland' And Writing

Former bookshop owner/seller and director of books at Booktopia, John Purcell, joined me to discuss his latest novel, ‘The Lessons’. 
Topics discussed include:
The origins of ‘The Lessons’ stemming from an idea from an unfinished novel twenty years ago - to unexpected arrival of the the voice of Harry, launching what would become the completed novel. 
The change in process of the novel (pantser) - how it differed greatly to John’s other works and the challenges it presented. 
The study in contrasts in characters - from their understanding of themselves and others - the masculinity/femininity (real or imagined) some characters might feel they have or lack and how that is perceived by others.
How we as people can struggle to accept the people we know and love can change - the desire to want them to be ‘that’ version as we cherish and remember. The problems this can cause and how people can dedicate their lives to pursuing ‘that’ version of someone.
How writers can often have the hardest time trying to articulate themselves to others when speaking - the power of the written word/form. 
And so much more!
Thanks so much to John for talking to me on the program, get your copy of ‘The Lessons’ now!

John Purcell Talks 'The Lessons'

Writer, essayist, playwright, novelist and dramatague Nigel Featherstone chatted with me on the show, discussing his latest novel - ‘My heart is a little wild thing’.
Topics discussed include:
Landscapes - our ties to them - how they can shape us and define us. How we feel such strong, ineffable ties to them. How the other living beings that inhabit them (from birds to trees and everything else in between) also serve to shape our perception and feelings about the land and about life.
How people we know and love can remain a mystery to us, even after decades. (Even touched on Sumner Locke Elliott a bit - I felt very special picking up the reference). 
Caring for aging parents - how it is much more a privilege than an obligation. How this relationship in the story can be viewed as our generation caring for the environment - and what the cataclysmic cost could be if we fail to do so.
And so, so much more!
Thanks so much to Nigel for chatting with me on the show, get your copy of ‘My heart is a little wild thing’ now.

Nigel Featherstone On 'My Heart Is A Little Wild Thing'

In this very special episode, recorded live on location at Better Read Than Dead, I had a discussion with writer, former director of the Wollongong Writers Festival and now novelist, Hayley Scrivenor at the Sydney launch of her debut novel, ‘Dirt Town’.
Topics discussed include:
The origins of the novel, its writing process and how it differed greatly from the writing of short stories.
The ‘voices’ that tell the story, how they defined the story, how they shaped it, how Hayley corralled them all into the finished version of ‘Dirt Town’.
The authenticity of voice with the writing of children's perspectives.
The fictional setting of Durton, how Hayley crafted such a strong sense of place.
And so much more! 
Thanks so much to Hayley for chatting with me on the show, get your copy of ‘Dirt Town’ now.

Live Event 'Dirt Town' Novel Launch With Hayley Scrivenor At BRTD Newtown

Writer and now novelist, Maggie Jankuloska, joined me on the show to discuss her debut children's novel, ‘The Rat-Catcher’s Apprentice’.
Topics discussed include:
Bringing 17th century plague-ridden provincial France to life - creating the fictional township of Saint-Ophelie. 
The elements required in any good historical fiction novel in order to create a strong sense of place. How this differs for a younger/child audience.
Marie the central character - the incorrigible dreamer and storyteller. How storytelling can keep us and others enduringly hopeful, even in the darkest and bleakest of settings and circumstances.
How kind characters remain kind, even to those that are wicked and have wronged them - what that says about human nature. 
How we can form familial ties with those we meet through journeys and hardships. 
And so much more! 
Thanks heaps to Maggie for talking with me on the show. Grab a copy of ‘The Rat-Catcher’s Apprentice’ now!

Maggie Jankuloska On 'The Rat - Catcher's Apprentice'

Former journalist, lawyer, writer and now novelist, Lyn McFarlane, joined me on the show to discuss her debut children's novel, ‘The Scarlet Cross’.
TRIGGER WARNING: Topics discussed include schizophrenia, mental health/illnesses, self-harm, suicide.
Topics discussed include:
- The process of creating the fictional hospital - St. Jude Hospital - its backstory and architecture, its patients and doctors and their workplace culture and everything else that went into the immersive setting.
- The robustness of the crime genre - the freedom it affords to write and weave in societal issues and histories, without detracting from a fast-paced, thrilling story. 
- The sister relationship at the core of the story - that of Meredith and Bella - how Lyn always wanted to write a unique care-giver story role. 
- The writing of Bella’s character - Lyn’s need to make her a fully dimensional and accomplished person in her own right - not someone singularly defined by their schizophrenia. 
- And so much more! 
Thanks heaps to Lyn for talking with me on the show. Grab a copy of ‘The Scarlet Cross’

Lyn McFarlane Discussing 'The Scarlet Cross'

In the second instalment of TWW’s ‘Publisher Talk’ series, Catherine Milne, Head of Fiction at Harper Collins, joined me on the show to talk shop:
Topics discussed include:
- What changes the industry has undergone post pandemic. 
- Titles Catherine has/is looking for - what makes a title stand out. 
- Harper Collins’s Banjo Prize - the idea behind it and how it has launched careers since its inception.
- Invaluable advice galore, for both writers looking to get published, to those wishing to work within the publishing industry.
- And so much more! 
Thanks heaps to Catherine for chatting with me on the show - and for publishing epic Australian titles (looking at you ‘Boy Swallows Universe).

Publisher Talk With Catherine Milne, Head Of Fiction At Harper Collins

Sydney-based filmmaker/editor/poet/writer Anthony J. Langford appears on the program to talk about his latest novel, ‘Lone Wolf World’. This is an episode that delves into some of the darker depths of contemporary society and the human condition. Though violence and confronting matters are not discussed in graphic detail, listener caution is still advised. 
Topics discussed include: 
-	The process of entering into the mind of such a disturbed individual and maintaining their narrative voice throughout the length of an ever-changing novel. 
-	Opining on how individuals come to commit heinous acts and how much society is responsible for the shaping of these individuals and if they can be prevented. 
-	The pervasive feeling of isolation in a pandemic-ridden world and how it could be contributing to the making of outcasts. 
-	The need to address and depict such characters, and what purpose they can serve to the potential betterment of real-life society. 
-	And much more! 
‘Lone World World’ and all of Anthony’s many other works are available for purchase via his website: https://www.anthonyjlangfordbooks.com/

Anthony Langford discusses 'Lone Wolf World'

Sydney-based film director Tom Danger joined the show today to discuss his 2nd (and latest) feature, ‘Sweethurt’. 
Topics discussed include: 
-	His collaboration with fellow director Logan Webster and taking the plunge with a coming-of-age comedy after a horror debut. 
-	The hurdles and challenges faced during the making of this movie – including being denied essential lenses right before shooting. 
-	Working with people vs working with animals (Winston the goat!) and all the madness in between. 
-	Looking to the future – the current status of ‘Sweethurt’. 
-	And much more! 
Huge thanks to Tom Danger for appearing on the show. You can learn more about ‘Sweethurt’ via their page:
https://www.facebook.com/SweethurtMovie

Filmmaker Tom Danger on 'Sweethurt'

Writer, editor, journalist, Mark Mordue appeared on the program to discuss his biography of iconic musician Nick Cave – The Young Nick Cave ‘Boy On Fire’. Topics discussed include:
-	Mark’s original John Milton/Paradise Lost framework for the biography, what caused him to pare it back into a more conventional biography and how he went about doing so
-	The decision to create the ‘immersive’ experience for the reader, while keeping himself out of the narrative.
-	His staggering amount of research and how that was woven into the story in order to bring historic venues like St Kilda’s Crystal Ballroom to life – warts and heroin all. 
-	Cave’s influences beyond those of musical greats like Bowie and Iggy Pop. 
-	The inspiration of Ned Kelly and the ‘outlaw’, how Dostoevsky’s ‘Crime and Punishment’ has had a lasting impact on Cave and his work and might be related to connecting with his father. 
-	The loss of Nick Cave’s father, Colin and how that shaped much of his life and work and how Dawn Cave was equally crucial in the shaping of her son’s future career. 
-	And much more! 
https://www.harpercollins.com.au/9781460713211/boy-on-fire/

Mark Mordue discusses 'Boy On Fire'

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