Katrina Kell’s recent novel, Chloe, was inspired by one of Australia’s most iconic paintings, which has graced the walls of Young and Jackson Hotel since 1909. ‘Having a drink with Chloé’ has been a good luck ritual for Australian soldiers since WWI, a tradition that has continued throughout the decades. 

In this episode of Not the Plot, host Teena Raffa-Mulligan chats with Katy about how she came to write Chloe’s story, the research she undertook about the model who posed for the painting, and what kept her creatively inspired about the project during its long evolution from lucid dream to published novel.

Visit Katrina’s website at https://katrinakell.com/ to find out more about her writing and presentations.

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Master storyteller Norman Jorgensen crafts tales about small heroes, smugglers, Vikings, pirates and Anzacs for young readers. Norman fell in love with books at an early age and has spent nearly all his life working in the book trade surrounded by the works of authors and illustrators he admires. He developed a love of history from reading historical novels, as well as from watching old Hollywood movies, and these influences are often reflected in his own work. 

In this episode of Not the Plot, Norman chats with host Teena Raffa-Mulligan about why he writes adventure stories for young readers, shares his thoughts on censorship and insights into his creative process. 

Visit Norman’s website at https://normanjorgensen.com.au/ to find out more about his publications and school presentations. 

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Critically acclaimed novelist and essayist Andrea Goldsmith discovered the wonderful world of reading as a child and as soon as she learned that books were written by real people, she decided that was what she wanted to do. Her first novel was published 35 years ago. Her ninth title, The Buried Life, was released recently, and is a story of love and friendship, faith and fundamentalism, subtly underscored by the power of poetry and music. 

In this episode of Not the Plot, Andrea chats with host Teena Raffa-Mulligan about her pathway to publication and writing process, the importance of storytelling, and why writers need to read more than they write.

• Visit Andrea’s website at https://andreagoldsmith.com.au to find out more about Andrea and her publications. 

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Ann Dombroski’s prize-winning short fiction has appeared in literary journals and anthologies and she recently celebrated the release of her debut novel After the Great Storm, a novel of threat and intrigue set in Sydney 50 years from now. It’s a story whose characters refuse to give up on love regardless of cost, and ultimately asks the question, 'When corruption becomes endemic, how can we save our moral code?'

In this episode of Not the Plot, host Teena Raffa-Mulligan chats with Ann about the inspiration behind her book, the challenge of shifting her focus from short fiction to a full-length novel, and the role of editor as intelligent reader during the publishing process. 

• Ann Dombroski’s book After the Great Storm is available from https://transitlounge.com.au/shop/after-the-great-storm/

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Lisa Holland is a corporate affairs specialist, journalist and author who writes books that she hopes will make a difference in the world. Her non-fiction books feature Aboriginal Australians, remarkable women and exceptional people overcoming difficult challenges. Lisa enjoys capturing first-hand accounts at a marked time in history so people can see what the world was like at that time because history can be rewritten further down the track. 

In this episode of Not the Plot, host Teena Raffa-Mulligan chats with Lisa about the importance of treating personal stories with trust and respect, her in-depth interview process, and the challenges of reaching a reading audience with first-person non-fiction. 

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Cristy Burne is a creative learning professional who encourages every one of us to experiment with learning, creativity and fun. To get motivated, get courageous, fall down and get up again. Cristy is a scientist, journalist, award-winning children’s author and popular event speaker whose career covers six countries, three degrees and a range of jobs including magazine editor, biotechnology patent translator and circus performer. 

In this episode of Not the Plot, host Teena Raffa-Mulligan chats with Cristy about overcoming procrastination, what science and arts have in common, dealing with rejection and the importance of giving a message of hope to young readers. 

• For information about Cristy Burne’s books and presentations, visit her website at https://cristyburne.com/

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CLAIRE BOSTON is the best-selling author of the popular Retribution Bay and Blackbridge romantic suspense series. Claire's stories offer readers love, adventure and escape. She fell in love with romance and romantic suspense at eleven when she discovered her mum's stash of Nora Roberts novels, and it didn’t take her long to start writing her own stories. Claire writes series set around families or groups of friends with a guaranteed happy ending. She loves travelling and learning about new cultures and interesting vocations which are then woven into her writing.

In this episode of Not the Plot, Claire chats with host Teena Raffa-Mulligan about making time to write, her creative process, the business of being an author and why she writes her brand of romantic suspense.

https://claireboston.com/

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 Award-winning, best-selling romance author Juanita Kees takes her readers on a wild, suspenseful, thrilling ride through small towns to catch bad guys, solve crimes, and find happy ever afters. Juanita is a skilled storyteller, with the wonderful ability to create emotionally engaging worlds steeped in romance, suspense, mystery and intrigue, set in dusty, rural outback Australia and on the NASCAR racetracks of America.

Find out what it is about small towns and fast cars that inspires Juanita's story- telling, and how she rediscovered her creative self following a series of life challenges in this conversation with Not the Plot host Teena Raffa-Mulligan.

https://juanitakees.com/

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Susanna Rogers writes young adult books featuring kick butt heroines because she would like to empower girls around the globe to believe in themselves, to take care and to follow their dreams. Since setting her sights on becoming a writer, Susanna has also written in a range of romance genres, plus crime, psychological thrillers and more recently women’s fiction.

In this episode of Not the Plot Susanna chats with host Teena Raffa-Mulligan about finding her personal sweet spot in fiction, the part feedback has played in developing her craft, and her thoughts on the complexity of violence and how to write about it. 

susannarogers.com  

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Best-selling contemporary romance author Nora James writes about good people in challenging situations and their long and winding road to happiness. 

In this episode of Not the Plot, Nora chats with host Teena Raffa-Mulligan about the various experiences that have influenced her development as a writer, from living in several different countries and a background in law to venturing into screen writing. She highlights the need for resilience to sustain a writing career and shares what she wishes she’d been told before she set out to become a published author. 

Website: https://www.norajames.com.au

FB: https://www.facebook.com/authornorajames/

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