Literati Glitterati

In the final Radiothon instalment of Literati Glitterati for 2023, Mel takes a look at memoir, mental health, and the breadth and depth of neurodiverse writing. Roz Bellamy, editor of Archer magazine, swings by the studio to tell us about their debut memoir Mood, their love of Buffy the Vampire Slayer and why it takes a community to write a book. And esteemed Triple R stalwart and author of Late Bloomer Clem Bastow wants to hear from you! Clem and co-editor Jo Case are seeking submissions to a new anthology of writing by autistic women and gender diverse writers, and they tell us why they’re excited by the possibilities of the form.

Mel Fulton speaks to award-winning author Laura Jean McKay about her new short story collection Gunflower, which is set to be available on October 3rd.

Mel also speaks to acclaimed poet and artist Ella Skilbeck-Porter about her debut poetry collection These Are Different Waters.

Mel Fulton talks to Anna Kate Blair about the inspiration for her debut novel of 'The Modern'. Fellow Triple R host Clem Bastow drops by to chat about their debut non-fiction book 'Late Bloomer,' which is about being digonised with Autism later in life, and encourages fellow austic listners to write about thier life experience.

Mel speaks to Katherine Brabon about her new novel 'Body Friend', writing with a chronic disability and how her relationship with her body changes daily. Nadine J Cohen joins the show to chat with Mel about her debut novel 'Everyone and Everything', the joys of women's bathing pools and the struggles of writing autofiction.

In the studio this week is Allee Richards, Melbourne theatre darling and award winning writer. Mel and Allee discuss her second novel, A Light in the Dark, which uses a tale of musical theatre to examine growing up while dealing with complex and difficult issues.

Please note, there are mentions of sexual abuse within this conversation as it relates to the topics covered within the novel.

Plus, Suzy Garcia tells us all about what it’s like to be the Editor of the New Australian Fiction anthology and how thrilling it is to publish new authors.

For Literati Glitterati’s 2023 Radiothon Special, Mel is joined in the studio by Triple R legends, Melissa Cranenburgh and Fiona Scott-Norman.

In this weeks episode, you will get to know a little more about the voices you may have heard on the airwaves in years gone by. They discuss their favourite moments as Triple R broadcasters, the added benefits of subscribing (like meeting your life partner, as Fiona and Kate both did), and Mel treats us to some archival audio... strap in and enjoy!

Mel is joined in the studio by Laura Elizabeth Woollett to discuss her latest short story collection, West Girls. She draws upon her experience growing up on Australia’s west coast to bring us tales of sex, money and power.

Plus, Angela O'Keeffe talks about her novella, The Sitter, which is the 2023 recipient of the UQP Quentin Bryce Award. A poignant and considered piece which sheds light on Hortense Cezanne, wife and sometime muse of the famous painter. 

Mel Fulton speaks to award-winning Australian writer Joel Deane about his new novel 'Judas Boys'. Joel opens up about the cartharsis that came with writing 'Judas Boys' - a story that explores running from the truth.

She also talks to writer Andrea Goldsmith about the legacy of poet, the late Dorothy Porter, whose unpublished works have been featured in the new anthology 'A Line in The Sand'.

Hosted by Mel Fulton.

This week, Mel is joined in the studio by Madison Griffiths, writer, artist and producer of critically acclaimed podcast Tender. Madison discusses her debut novel Tissue, which is a candid depiction of her own experience of abortion. In this conversation, they talk about the catharsis of writing the book, the internal conflict and complexity of having an abortion, as well as the external responses to her work.

Content warning: this week there are topics discussed that may be distressing to listeners, if you need support please contact Lifeline on 13 11 14.

Plus, Celina Lei tells us all about her work at ArtsHub, and the launch of The Amplify Collective - an inclusive and diverse platform that champions voices from all around the Arts world.

Mel Fulton is joined by Australian writer and host of the First Time podcast, Kate Mildenhall, as the two discuss and dissect Kate's unconventionally exciting novel The Hummingbird Effect (2023), a beautiful narrative following four different women who are connected across time and place by an invisible thread. Mel is also joined by writer, researcher, and university teacher, Grace Lee, who presents her latest polyphonic verse novel Chinese Fish (2023), where she presents the struggles of Asian perception in Australia and New Zealand through multiple voices' and characters, each embodying an element of these ideas. Grace treats us to a playfully sweet short reading from the novel to wrap up this week's instalment of Literati Glitterati.