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The First Time episodes

November 14, 2021 S4 Ep142: Hannah Kent on boundaries, historical fiction and Devotion
Kate speaks to acclaimed novelist, lit journal co-founder and now screenwriter, Hannah Kent. They discuss the importance of lit communities, second book wobbles, making boundaries and why Kent is no longer wedded to the historical archive. Absolutely no spoilers re Kent's latest novel DEVOTION, but definitely excellent advice and writerly wisdom.

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56 min
November 07, 2021 S4 Ep141: Kate and Katherine are out of lockdown (again)
Kate and Katherine are out of lockdown (again) and they take a moment to reflect on the last eighteen months and how the hell they are going to get their writing routines back on track. Some recommendations, events and general giddiness are Katherine's upcoming NEW RELEASE!!!

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43 min
October 31, 2021 S4 Ep140: Garry Disher on crime, perseverance and blue pens
Katherine speaks to author Garry Disher. Garry is the author of more than 50 books across multiple genres including crime thrillers, general/literary novels and fiction for children and teenagers. They discuss how he researches his novels, perseverance, and how you need to write with a blue pen in order for the magic to happen.

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33 min
October 24, 2021 S4 Ep139: Madeleine Ryan on intuition, labels and Tarot
Katherine speaks to writer and author, Madeleine Ryan. They discuss Ryan's first novel A Room Called Earth, intuition, labels and Tarot.

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43 min
October 17, 2021 S4 Ep138: Kate and Katherine are climbing the walls
Kate and Katherine are nearly out of lockdown and this episode is unscripted, general delirium. Plus, a considerable amount of gushing over Brendan Cowell.

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29 min
October 10, 2021 S4 Ep137: Brendan Cowell on process, poetry & stirring the pot
Kate speaks to writer, playwright and actor Brendan Cowell. And okay, maybe she fangirls a bit. They discuss creativity in lockdown, toxic masculinity, poetry, football, success and the writing of Cowell's latest novel, PLUM. They are also joined by Brendan's mum, Yvonne Cowell, who is ace.

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October 03, 2021 S4 Ep136: Anne Buist on mental health, erotic fiction and co-writing
Katherine speaks with author Anna Buist, who has arguably the most varied writing career of any guest on the show so far. They discuss erotic fiction, mental health, planning, plotting and co-writing novels.

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43 min
September 26, 2021 S4 Ep135: Kate and Katherine and Charlotte Wood talk creativity, resilience and the inner life
Kate and Katherine talk to award winning best selling author (and our former Agony Aunt) Charlotte Wood about her new book The Luminous Solution, which is all about creativity, resilience and the inner life.

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September 19, 2021 S4 Ep134: Claire Christian on pleasure, rom coms and writing good sex
Kate finally speaks to Claire Christian, the author of Kate's most recommended 2020 book IT'S BEEN A PLEASURE, NONI BLAKE, (aka The Orgasm Book Lady). They discuss how Claire moves from playwriting to novel writing, what women want, writing humour, finding voice, how to find pleasure in Instagram and SO MUCH MORE.

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Don't forget you can support us and the making of Season Four via our Patreon page. Thanks for joining us!
51 min
September 12, 2021 S4 Ep133: Maggie Shipstead on awe, detail & leaps of faith
Kate speaks to US writer, Maggie Shipstead. They discuss Shipstead's latest novel, the Booker longlisted novel GREAT CIRCLE, and Shipstead's writing process, addiction to awe and travel writing adventures.

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Don't forget you can support us and the making of Season Four via our Patreon page. Thanks for joining us!
57 min