WELCOME TO THE NEW LOOK WRITES4WOMEN PODCAST! We are so excited to finally drop the new format and see what everyone thinks. From now on we will be bringing you a half an hour interview with a female women's fiction author and then a half hour chat with Pam and Kel about something from that interview. 

In this episode Pam and Kel chat to author Kim Kelly and then dissect the question of "Why I Write". 

This interview was so full of goodness we decided to split it into 2 parts. The second part will delve into the twisty world of Self Publishing. 

Listen to all of the Writes4Women podcast episodes at www.writes4women.com

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#w4wpodcast #kimkelly #writing #womensfiction #fiction #selfpublishing #women #publishing 

SHOWNOTES:

Writes4Women

Web - www.writes4women.com

Facebook - @writes4women

Twitter / Instagram - @w4wpodcast

Pamela Cook

Web - www.pamelacook.com.au

Facebook - @pamelacookauthor

Twitter - @PamelaCookAU

Kel Butler

Facebook / Twitter - @kelbutler & @listenuppodcasting

Kim Kelly 

Web - www.kimkellyauthor.com

Facebook / Twitter - @KimKellyAuthor

Storyfest 2019 has launched with an almighty bang, featuring the voice and stories of almighty author, Markus Zusak. In this special episode of the W4W podcast Markus is in conversation with Storyfest organiser, Suzanne Leal, chatting about his brand spanking, much anticipated, new book "Bridge of Clay". Storyfest is a storytelling festival launching in Milton, NSW, 2019. It will be a featured part of the "Writes4Women Presents" podcast, showcasing regional writing festivals. Launching soon.-  Thank you to the support of Writing NSW and Create NSW for making W4W Presents podcast possible.-  SHOWNOTES: Writes4Festivals and Writes4Women Web - www.writes4women.com Facebook - @writes4women Twitter/Instagram - @w4wpodcast  Storyfest Web - www.storyfest.org.au Facebook / Twitter - @storyfestinc-  Chloe Dadd Facebook - @chloedaddmusic Pamela Cook Web - www.pamelacook.com.au Facebook - @pamelacookauthor Kel Butler Facebook/Twitter - @kelbutler

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Ahead of Invasion Day on the 26th January, the Feminist Writers Festival presents this snippet of Evelyn Araluen, from the opening night of the Feminist Writers Festival Melb 2018, where she discusses the "Legacy Books"books that have shaped her and her feminism.  Listen to all of the sessions from the Feminist Writers Festival 2018 Melbourne and Sydney go to www.writes4women.com OR www.feministwritersfestival.com OR SUBSCRIBE to writes4festivals in Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify or wherever you get your pods. #fwf18 #feminism #writing #invasionday #equality #activism #inidgenous #firstnation #podcasts #podcasting  SHOWNOTES: Writes4Festivals and Writes4Women Web - www.writes4women.com Facebook - @writes4women Twitter / Instagram - @w4wpodcast Feminist Writers Festival Web - www.feministwritersfestival.com Facebook / Twitter - @feministwritersfest Evelyn Araluen  Twitter @evelynaraluen  

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"I'm a writer, reader and weirdo from Melbourne, Australia."

Is how Marlee Jane Ward describes herself on her website and she is all of those things in the most delightful way BUT Marlee isn't just any ordinary writer...as Kel fast discovers in this interview. 

Marlee's preferred literary world is Speculative Fiction, she is obsessed with doomsday scenarios and post apocalyptic worlds and her first 2 books "Welcome to Orphancorp" and "Psynode" were both nominated for an Aerealis Award, they were that good. 

It's clear that Marlee Jane Ward is an exciting new voice on the literary scene and we aren't the only ones who think so! 

CONTENT WARNING: Marlee is open and candid about her mental health in this interview. It may trigger some people. If you or someone you know could use some help or support please contact Lifeline on 13 11 144. 

#w4wpodcast #marleejaneward #specfic #speculativefiction #writing #YA #SCIFI #catastropod #women #publishing #podcasts #orphancorp

SHOWNOTES:

Writes4Women

Web - www.writes4women.com

Facebook - @writes4women

Twitter / Instagram - @w4wpodcast

Pamela Cook

Web -www.pamelacook.com.au

Facebook - @pamelacookauthor

Twitter - @PamelaCookAU

Kel Butler

Facebook / Twitter - @kelbutler / @kelb

Marlee Jane Ward

Web - www.marleejaneward.com

Twitter - @marleejaneward

Australian storytelling dates back 65,000 years and continues to evolve, from the Dreamtime to contemporary art. Gamilaroi artist Paris Norton talks to Paul Collis and Aleshia Lonsdale about the Aboriginal storytelling voice, it's history, politics and contemporary incarnation.  #MRF18 #MRF2018 #writing #reading #writingfestivals #writngnsw #creatensw #indigenousart #Indigenous For all of the Mudgee Readers Festival episodes go to www.writes4women.com OR SUBSCRIBE at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher or wherever you get your pods. SHOW NOTES: Mudgee Readers' Festival www.mudgeereaders.com Facebook @mudgeereaders Writes4Festivals / Writes4Women www.writes4women.com Facebook @writes4women Twitter and Instagram @w4wpodcast Pamela Cook www.pamelacook.com.au Facebook - @pamelacookauthor Twitter - @PamelaCookAU Kel Butler Twitter @KelB / Facebook @kelbutler Paris Norton Web - https://parisnorton.com Aleshia Lonsdale  Web - www.aleshialonsdale.com Twitter @tirikee1      

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Writers talk about the jobs they do when they aren't writing and the jobs they had before they picked up a pen. Hear how their work informs, influences and occasionally hinders, their writing lives.  Featuring James Colley, Inga Simpson, Kate Wild, and hasted by Summer Land #MRF18 #MRF2018 #writing #reading #writingfestivals #writngnsw #creatensw For all of the Mudgee Readers Festival episodes go to www.writes4women.com OR SUBSCRIBE at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher or wherever you get your pods.  SHOW NOTES: Mudgee Readers' Festival www.mudgeereaders.com Facebook @mudgeereaders Writes4Festivals / Writes4Women www.writes4women.com Facebook @writes4women Twitter and Instagram @w4wpodcast Pamela Cook www.pamelacook.com.au Facebook - @pamelacookauthor Twitter - @PamelaCookAU Kel Butler Twitter @KelB / Facebook @kelbutler James Colley www.jamescolley.com Twitter / Facebook @jamcolley Inga Simpson www.ingasimpson.com.au Facebook @ingasimpson Kate Wild Twitter @katewildabc Facebook @katewild Summer Land   https://summerlandauthor.com Twitter @summerinoz Facebook @SummerLandAuthor    

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Lynnette Lounsbury is an exciting voice breaking through the YA and Sci Fi writing scene.

Her first book "Afterworld" explores death from a philosophical perspective, her second book "We Ate the Road Like Vultures" is a feminist exploration of Beatnik writing inspired by Jack Kerouac's "On the Road" and her upcoming novel tackles the complicated subject of religious fanaticism and it's deep psychological impact, something she has intimate experience with. 

Each book thoroughly excavates it's subject matter, allowing the reader to think as much as be entertained by the rhythm of her words. 

As well as writing edgy, gripping books, Lynnette is a lecturer of History and Media, is doing a PHD about colonisation and science fiction, is a mum to 2 very entrepreneurial, creative whizz kids; is married to a documentary maker and is the keeper of one very sooky dog. In short she is awesome and a great role model to other women who don't want to pretend they can do it all but give it a go anyway. 

#w4wpodcast #lynnettelounsbury #allen&unwin #writing #YA #SCIFI #religion #women #publishing #death #jackkerouc #beatnik #podcasts  

SHOWNOTES:

Writes4Women

Web - www.writes4women.com

Facebook - @writes4women

Twitter / Instagram - @w4wpodcast

 

Pamela Cook

Web - www.pamelacook.com.au

Facebook - @pamelacookauthor

Twitter - @PamelaCookAU

Kel Butler

Facebook / Twitter - @kelbutler & @listenuppodcasting

Lynnette Lounsbury

Web - www.lynnettelounsbury.com

Twitter @linet3177

Facebook @lynnettelounsbury

Can writing about women's real lives effect social change? Join the panel as they discuss how their work challenges stereotypes about women's nonfiction writing, and the power of the personal in illustrating wider points about social, political and cultural phenomena.

With Anne Summers, Siv Parker, Fiona Wright and chair Zoya Patel. Listen to all of the sessions from the Feminist Writers Festival 2018 Melbourne and Sydney go to www.writes4women.com OR www.feministwritersfestival.com OR SUBSCRIBE to writes4festivals in Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods.  #fwf18 #feminism #writing #journalism #equality #activism #nonfiction #podcasts #podcasting #annesummers #sivparker #fionawright #zoyapatel  SHOWNOTES: Writes4Festivals and Writes4Women Web - www.writes4women.com Facebook - @writes4women Twitter / Instagram - @w4wpodcast Feminist Writers Festival Web - www.feministwritersfestival.com Facebook / Twitter - @feministwritersfest ANNE SUMMERS - @SummersAnne SIV PARKER - @SivParker FIONA WRIGHT - @WritesFiona ZOYA PATEL. @zoyajpatel  

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Writing has always been a powerful way to challenge and subvert norms. In this session, these prolific activists discuss their work, and how writing and activism work in tandem - as well as sharing how to create real change through words. FEATURING Eva Cox, Winnie Dunn, Christine Milne, Shirleene Robinson and chair, Cristy Clark.

WRITES4FESTIVALS are proud to be the podcast partner for the 2018 Feminist Writers Festival. 

#fwf18 #feminism #writing #activism #feminist #writers #podcast #podcasting  SHOWNOTES: Writes4Festivals and Writes4Women Web - www.writes4women.com Facebook - @writes4women Twitter / Instagram - @w4wpodcast Feminist Writers Festival Web - www.feministwritersfestival.com Facebook / Twitter - @feministwritersfest Winnie Dunn @sweatshopws Christine Milne @ChristineMilne Shirleene Robinson @shirleene Cristy Clark @cristyclark

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Leading writers look to the past, present and future, as they ruminate on the feminist texts that have made an impact on themselves and Australia's cultural landscape.

With Erin Gough, Kerryn Goldsworthy, Foong Ling Kong, Ruby Hamad and Rebecca Shaw 

Listen to all of the FWF 2018 podcast episodes at www.writes4women.com or www.feministwritersfestival.com

#fwf18 #feminism #writing #podcast

SHOWNOTES:

Writes4Festivals and Writes4Women Web - www.writes4women.com Facebook - @writes4women Twitter / Instagram - @w4wpodcast Feminist Writers Festival Web - www.feministwritersfestival.com Facebook / Twitter - @feministwritersfest Erin Gough @ErinOnFridays Kerryn Goldsworthy @AdelaideBook Ruby Hamad @rubyhamad Foong Ling Kong @foonglingkong Rebecca Shaw @Brocklesnitch  

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