Writers off the Page

Winner of the 2022 ASA/HQ Fiction Prize Ayesha Inoon chats about her debut novel, Untethered. We also discuss balancing your personal story with fiction, cultural identity and the big submission risk Ayesha took that thankfully paid off.

Ten picture books in three years, author Rory H. Mather shares his secrets to getting published.

Celebrating the 100th episode of Writers off the Page with WA author HM Waugh. We chat all about her latest book, Mars Underground, getting noticed in the slush pile, presenting to kids and MORE!

A very honest chat with crime author Rae Cairns about her unusual path to publication. From rejections to self-publishing, to being shortlisted for a Ned Kelly award and landing a two book deal with Harper Collins, Rae's story is one of resilience. 

The Garden at the End of the World is a gorgeous new picture book written by Cassy Polimeni & illustrated by Briony Stewart. The pair join me to chat all about picture books and how it works when a book is written and illustrated by two different people.

Multi-award winning author Stephanie Bishop chats about her latest novel The Anniversary. Plus, creative influences, unreliable narrators and writing sex scenes.

Author and Comedian Carolyn Swindell chats about her debut novel We Only Want What's Best and the divisive world of dance.

Talking Pasta with Felice Arena! Felice is one of Australia's most-loved children's authors. Find out how he got his beginnings and what he did to win the hearts of so many. 

Go behind publishing doors with Meg Whelan from Affirm Press. We chat all about the big changes to Affirm's submission process, guidelines, deal breakers and what happens after you've signed the dotted line.

Say HOORAY for a cheeky bonus episode! Renae Hayward chats about her gorgeous picture book for babies, Say Hooray!