In this episode, writer, poet and Program Manager of the Melbourne Writers Festival Jessica Alice joins us to discuss poetry as a truthful political medium, pathways to a career in arts programming, and the intricacies of modern dating etiquette.

Jessica Alice is a writer, editor and artistic programmer. She is the Program Manager of Melbourne Writers Festival, Chair of the Kat Muscat Fellowship Custodial Committee and a Shadow Board Member of Melbourne Festival. She also directed the National Young Writers' Festival in 2014–15. Jessica’s writing and reviews have been published in The Guardian Australia, Metro Magazine, Overland, Junkee, VICE, The Lifted Brow, Spook Magazine, and Cordite Poetry Review, among others.

Our theme music is Rainbow Chan’s “Last”, from her latest album Spacings.

Episode Four: Jessica Alice

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In the final episode for this season, we speak with not one but three incredible guests to discuss Fire Front: First Nations Poetry and Power Today.Steph is joined by Fire Front editor and contributor Alison Whittaker, editorial assistant and contributor Meleika Gesa-Fatafehi, and contributor Laniyuk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode Twenty-Eight: Fire Front - Alison Whittaker, Meleika Gesa-Fatafehi and Laniyuk

Debut children's book author Bernadette Green joins us to discuss picture book based on her own experiences, the collaborative relationship between author and illustrator, and rainbow families (including Steph's experience as an egg donor). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode Twenty-Seven: Bernadette Green

Award-winning director and screenwriter Corrie Chen joins us to discuss working in the local screen industry, diversity in the Australian arts community and tips for work-life balance when working from home. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode Twenty-Six: Corrie Chen

Delightful writer Laura Jean McKay joins us to discuss releasing a novel about a pandemic during a pandemic, performing animal voices for her audiobook, and healthier ways to consuming the news. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode Twenty-Five: Laura Jean McKay

Delightful writer Laura Jean McKay joins us to discuss releasing a novel about a pandemic during a pandemic, performing animal voices for her audiobook, and healthier ways to consuming the news.

Episode Four: Jessica Alice

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