THRILLED to have Tobias Madden author of ANYTHING BUT FINE, on the show! Our little, theatre-loving hearts had a blast chatting all about his amazing book and exciting career.  

A bit more about Tobias: (www.tobiasmadden.net)  Tobias is an author and editor from Sydney, Australia. His debut young adult fiction novel, ANYTHING BUT FINE, is out now in Australia and New Zealand (Penguin Teen), and coming to the US March 29, 2022 (Page Street YA). His second YA novel, TAKE A BOW, NOAH MITCHELL, is coming to Aus/NZ in 2022 and the US in 2023. ​ Originally from Ballarat, Tobias worked for ten years as a performer, touring Australia and New Zealand with musicals such as Mary Poppins, CATS, Singin' in the Rain, and Guys and Dolls. In 2019, he edited and published UNDERDOG, the first #LoveOzYA short story anthology for previously unpublished Aussie young adult fiction writers. Also in 2019, he wrote the cabaret show Siblingship, which played to sold out audiences in Sydney, Melbourne, and Canberra. Tobias is a passionate member of the #LoveOzYA and LGBTQ+ communities, and currently works in publishing as a Senior Marketing Executive.  

You can find Tobias on instagram: @tobias_madden and on twitter: @tobias_madden Of the Publishing Persuasion is a podcast for writers at all stages, shedding light on the journey to publication and beyond. The ups, the downs and everything in between.   

HOSTED BY:     Angela Montoya: @angelamontoyawrites & Melanie Schubert: @melanie_schubert_writer