Show Notes:

Interview: Paul

• Narrative Nonfiction

• Dedication to His Daughter

• Second book is Fiction

• Writing journey between two books are different

• Type of Author: Colourful, Honest, Raw, Insightful

• Enjoyed English in school

• Has had quite a journey and have shared

• Lesson: Some good can come from mistakes

• You always have to keep moving forward

Interview: Chris

• Life is about looking to chase passions and dreams

• Studies philosophy because he was yearning for understanding

• Male Primary teacher - rare breed

• When writing - was looking to see more than just what happened

• Wanted to make something good out of an unfortunate situation

Where the Excerpt Came From:

Guest Bio:

Brett Cole was born in Nambour, Queensland but now lives in the southwest of Western Australia. Formerly a printer, he went on to gain a Bachelor of Arts in English and Comparative Literature and Philosophy, before becoming a teacher. He now works as a disability support worker and strives toward finding purpose and ways to have his dreams, wishes and passions evolve.

In the Media

Colourful Local Identities Podcast with Bob Gordon

https://open.spotify.com/episode/5fbPIjdCHMlegQmk0HBHa6?si=2HBMu_v9QOWxdmwoCj-sZg

RTRFM Radio Interview for the show Artbeat with Bec Bowman

https://rtrfm.com.au/story/author-brett-cole-on-the-pink-bubble/

Bunbury Community Radio 103.7 Radio Interview for the Morning Show with Steve Ingram

https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1EeDSuP1gf/

X-Press Magazine Article with Bob Gordon

https://xpressmag.com.au/south-west-author-brett-coles-book-of-life/

Blue Wolf Reviews book review by Ian Banks

https://bluewolf-reviews.com/non-fiction/the-pink-bubble-become-who-you-are/

Booklist:

The Pink Bubble

Amazon Link:

https://www.amazon.com.au/Pink-Bubble-Become-Who-You/dp/1923020501

Links

Contact Brett

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1BDQwBwZ42/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bcole12900?igsh=cHFmbXN1c25hOTlo

Contact Finding Elara

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/findingelara/

Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@findingelarapodcast

Contact BCP

Discord: https://discord.gg/Ap8EWpPn

BCP Website: www.bcpcreative.com.au

BCP Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bcp.creative/

BCP facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61577758720164

Contact Paul

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/paul.van.der.mey.2025

Forrest.chat: http://forrest.chat/episodes

Contact Chris

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chris.ilsley.5

In Collaboration with:

This Event has been sponsored by the Australian Cultural Fund

https://artists.australianculturalfund.org.au/s/project/a2EMn00000Y6idtMAB/findingelara-livestream-from-book-fair

Book Reality: https://bookreality.com/

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Music by: @keysofmoonmusic

Name: The epic hero