Writer and debut novelist Sally Bradfield appeared on the program, to discuss her debut novel, ‘Not Quite 30-Love’. Topics discussed include:

- Sally’s own career within the world/behind-the-scenes of professional tennis. The decision to write the novel, and how she went about fictionalising it (in order to tell it).

- The potential problems faced when blending fictional characters with real life, mega-famous athletes. Whether or not this factored into the writing of the story.

- Including the less-glamorous side of the sport and culture she loves. How the warts and all approach was necessary to telling the story she envisioned.

- Friendship, enduring and supportive – how friends can remain friends and help them through tough times (even from the opposite side of the world). The real-life origins of the Marine character.

- Sally’s decision to go the self-publishing route – how the self-publishing course offered at Writing NSW proved invaluable to the cause.

- And so much more!

Huge thanks to Sally Bradfield, be sure to pick up a copy of ‘Not Quite 30-Love’ from here:

https://www.notquite30love.com/how-to-buy