Award-winning writer and historian Tony Birch grew up listening to stories from his nan, Alma. This week, Tony shares how Alma's advice has influenced his life and his writing.

Reading list:

Shadowboxing, Tony Birch, 2006

Blood, Tony Birch, 2011

Ghost River, Tony Birch, 2015

Common People, Tony Birch, 2017

The White Girl, Tony Birch, 2019

Dark as Night, Tony Birch, 2021

Yellowface, R.F. Kuang, 2023

Broke, Sam Drummond, 2023

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