Screenwriter, filmmaker, documentarian, author and novelist Greg Woodland

joined me on the show to talk about his latest novel, ‘The Carnival Is Over’.

Topics discussed include:

How the novel’s idea developed, with characters recurring from Greg’s first published novel, ‘The Night Whistler’. The joys and challenges of writing a new novel with established characters - ‘like going home and visiting old friends again.’

How we can feel that the mistakes of our past can determine our future, as exemplified by the recurring character of Hal.

Writing full-realised characters. Characters that refuse to be victims - replete with agency. First Nation’s character, Allie - and the origins of her character.

Greg’s writerly journey - from venturing into long-form writing because the screenplays were stuck in development hell - to now working on green-lit screenplays of his long-form work.

And so much more!

Big thanks to Greg for chatting with us on the program. Get your hands on ‘The Carnival Is Over’ from the good folks at Text now!