The First Time

Welcome to our very first episode of Conversations with Friends: creative conversations between writing friends.

In this episode writers Thuy On & Nick Gadd discuss their shared love of words and their latest books. 

We know you'll understand that this episode has a different quality of audio than you are used to from us. Eventually we'll get back to studio sound, but until then forgive us the odd crackle! Check out show notes for this episode on our website www.thefirsttimepodcast.com or get in touch via Twitter or Instagram @thefirsttimepod.

Don't forget you can support us and the making of Season Three via our Patreon page https://www.patreon.com/user/overview?u=14470635! 
Thanks for joining us!

How on earth do you get the writing done at a time like this? Kate and Katherine have taken two different approaches so far and discuss what's working best for them.  Then Kate speaks with writer, Alice Robinson, about how she's coping during #selfisolation, writing books about end-times, and how she found joy in the writing process.

We know you'll understand that this episode has a different quality of audio than you are used to from us. Eventually we'll get back to studio sound, but until then forgive us the odd crackle! Check out show notes for this episode on our website www.thefirsttimepodcast.com or get in touch via Twitter or Instagram @thefirsttimepod.

Don't forget you can support us and the making of Season Three via our Patreon page https://www.patreon.com/user/overview?u=14470635! Thanks for joining us!

How on earth do you get the writing done at a time like this? Kate and Katherine have taken two different approaches so far and discuss what's working best for them. 

 

Then Kate speaks with Alice Robinson about how she's coping during #selfisolation, writing books about end-times, and how she found joy in the writing process.

We know you'll understand that this episode has a different quality of audio than you are used to from us. Eventually we'll get back to studio sound, but until then forgive us the odd crackle!

 

Check out show notes for this episode on our website www.thefirsttimepodcast.com or get in touch via Twitter or Instagram @thefirsttimepod.

Don't forget you can support us and the making of Season Three via our Patreon page https://www.patreon.com/user/overview?u=14470635! Thanks for joining us!

In a throwback to a time that seems eons ago, Kate and Katherine discuss their plans and routines for getting the writing done in 2020.  Then Kate speaks with debut writer, Emily Clements about writing memoir, publication day feels and telling your mum there is a lot of sex in your book. Check out show notes for this episode on our website www.thefirsttimepodcast.com or get in touch via Twitter or Instagram @thefirsttimepod.

Don't forget you can support us and the making of Season Three via our Patreon page https://www.patreon.com/user/overview?u=14470635! Thanks for joining us!

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The hosts chat about how life is starting to change under Coronavirus and what we can do about (which is not a lot).   Then Katherine speaks with Australian writer, Robert Lukins about their shared love of Adrian Mole, libraries and literary nemeses.  Check out show notes for this episode on our website www.thefirsttimepodcast.com or get in touch via Twitter or Instagram @thefirsttimepod.

Don't forget you can support us and the making of Season Three via our Patreon page https://www.patreon.com/user/overview?u=14470635! Thanks for joining us!

How different is second time around when it comes to writing books? We talk about what it looks like now compared to when we were writing our debuts.

Then Kate speaks with debut writer, Mandy Beaumont about writing rage, rock n' roll book events and going into the world with confidence.

Check out show notes for this episode on our website www.thefirsttimepodcast.com or get in touch via Twitter or Instagram @thefirsttimepod.

Don't forget you can support us and the making of Season Two via our Patreon page https://www.patreon.com/user/overview?u=14470635! Thanks for joining us!

We're back!  It's the first episode of the season!  Kate and Katherine catch up on what they've been reading and listening to over the summer break.

Then Katherine talks to bestselling Australian author Christian White about tension, readers and not having a Plan B.

Check out show notes for this episode on our website www.thefirsttimepodcast.com or get in touch via Twitter or Instagram @thefirsttimepod.

Don't forget you can support us and the making of Season Three via our Patreon page https://www.patreon.com/user/overview?u=14470635! Thanks for joining us!

We're back! Brand new studio, amazing lineup of guests and two new books to get out into the world. A tiny teaser before we get into our new season very soon!

Check out previous seasons and show notes on our website www.thefirsttimepodcast.com or get in touch via Twitter or Instagram @thefirsttimepod.

Don't forget you can support us and the making of Season Three via our Patreon page https://www.patreon.com/user/overview?u=14470635! 
Thanks for joining us, we'll be back in your ears very soon!

It's the last episode for season two and the hosts reflect on their writing, reading and listening highlights for the year that was.

Check out show notes for this episode on our website www.thefirsttimepodcast.com or get in touch via Twitter or Instagram @thefirsttimepod.

Don't forget you can support us and the making of Season Two via our Patreon page https://www.patreon.com/user/overview?u=14470635! Thanks for joining us!

The hosts talk about getting out of their comfort zones and what's pushed them this year.  Then Katherine talks to Sydney-based author and criminal lawyer Sarah Hopkins. 

Check out show notes for this episode on our website www.thefirsttimepodcast.com or get in touch via Twitter or Instagram @thefirsttimepod.

Don't forget you can support us and the making of Season Two via our Patreon page https://www.patreon.com/user/overview?u=14470635! Thanks for joining us!