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Genre Fiction Podcast

Jack Roney and Harry Colfer

Authors Harry Colfer and Jack Roney interview fellow authors, writing experts, and publishing industry professionals to chat about all things fiction writing. Uploads every second Monday.

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29:30

Lauren Daniels episode 3 - public speaking tips for...

Genre Fiction Podcast ·

2025/01/12

In this episode, Jack Roney and Harry Colfer chat with author, poet and editor, Lauren Daniels about how authors can improve their public speaking skills for public events such as writers festival panels, workshops and library author talks.This episode is sponsored by the Brisbane Writers Workshop and The Fellowship of Australian Writers Queensland.

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30:24

Podcast interview with author David Shield (episode 2)

Genre Fiction Podcast ·

2025/01/05

In episode 2 of the 3-part series with Japanese language translator and writer David Shield, he explains the rules for translating stories between English and Japanese and how AI will never replace the human element needed for accurate storytelling.So, sit back, relax, and enjoy!

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29:15

Podcast interview with author David Shield (episode 1)

Genre Fiction Podcast ·

2024/12/29

David Shield is a writer and professional Japanese interpreter and translator, with a BA in Japanese language and Asian Political Studies, Master of International Studies and Master of Japanese Interpreting and Translation. David writes across genres including fantasy, historical fiction and sci-fi. His middle-grade fiction work My Dad’s an Evil Necromancer was shortlisted for the Qld Writers Centre’s Publishable Program in 2022; his short story translation won the Australian Society of Interpreters

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25:19

Lauren Daniels discusses writing competitions and...

Genre Fiction Podcast ·

2024/12/22

In this episode, Lauren Daniels chats with Jack Roney and Harry Colfer about writing competitions, awards and volunteering to be a judge, as well as benefits of participating in anthology publications.

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29:21

Lauren Daniels discusses writing conferences, events...

Genre Fiction Podcast ·

2024/12/15

In this episode, Jack Roney and Harry Colfer chat with author, poet and editor, Lauren Daniels about benefits of attending writers conferences, events and retreats which can really help writers boost their careers. This episode is sponsored by the Brisbane Writers Workshop and The Fellowship of Australian Writers Queensland.

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24:04

Dr Kate Cuthbert episode 3

Genre Fiction Podcast ·

2024/12/08

In this 3rd and final episode of Jack and Harry's chat with Dr Kate Cuthbert, the topic of vanity presses and predatory publishing houses is discussed, with advice given to writers on how to avoid being exploited. This episode also delves into aspects of writing craft, including 'showing' more than 'telling', effective use of verbs and adjectives, and dialogue tags.

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31:48

Dr Kate Cuthbert episode 2

Genre Fiction Podcast ·

2024/12/01

In this episode, Jack and Harry continue their chat with Dr Kate Cutherbert about her advice to writers when pitching to agents and publishers, how to write a stand-out submission, self-editing and hiring a professional editor, and how having the right manuscript at the right time can play into a decision to either reject or accept your manuscript.

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45:11

Qld Writers Center CEO Lori-Jay Ellis

Genre Fiction Podcast ·

2024/11/24

In this special episode, Harry and Jack recorded on location at the Qld Writers Centre (Qld State Library) Brisbane, where their guest was none other than QWC CEO Lori-Jay Ellis. If you've ever wondered how the centre can help you as a writer, this is the podcast episode to listen to. Lori-Jay explains the programs, events and workshops on offer as well as what's installed for the 2025 Genrecon writers conference btn 28th Feb - 2nd March.Sit back, relax, and enjoy! Special thanks to the Fellowship

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28:19

Kate Cuthbert discusses PhD research into the...

Genre Fiction Podcast ·

2024/11/17

Dr Kate Cuthbert has worked in publishing for almost 15 years and has held senior roles at Pantera Press, Writers Victoria and launched the Escape Publishing brand at Harlequin Australia. A genre fiction advocate and enthusiast, she completed a PhD proposing research methodologies for the examination of book covers and book titles. She is also a co-host on the popular podcast What Would Danbury Do? In this episode, Jack and Harry chat with Kate about her PhD research into the evolution of book

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28:07

Christine Gregory author interview episode 2

Genre Fiction Podcast ·

2024/11/10

Jack and Harry continue their chat with author Christine Gregory about her experiences working with an agent, landing a publishing contract, expectations around author marketing and promotions, finding time to write and maintaining resilience despite setbacks. A great episode for emerging writers.

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27:18

Christine Gregory author interview

Genre Fiction Podcast ·

2024/11/03

Melbourne-based author, Christine Gregory, is an Australian writer of crime and general fiction. An earlier version of her novel The Community was runner up for the 2022 Banjo Prize. Christine has previously been shortlisted in the Sisters in Crime Scarlet Stiletto Awards. She is a former international aid worker and is now a director in a national not-for-profit, working on the prevention of violence against women and children. In this first of two episodes, Christine chats with Jack and Harry

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41:36

Professor Kim Wilkins discusses academic research and...

Genre Fiction Podcast ·

2024/10/27

Born in London, Brisbane-based author Kim Wilkins is Professor of Writing at the University of Queensland. She has a long list of published adult fantasy, women’s historical adventure, and young adult novels, as well as children’s books. Kim has also published academic books about genre fiction, most notably a co-written book titled ‘GENRE WORLDS – Popular Fiction and Twenty-First-Century Book Culture’. Her forthcoming book with Helen Marshall and Lisa Bennett is called “Story Thinking and the

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46:02

Ky Garvey - Children's book author and podcaster

Genre Fiction Podcast ·

2024/10/21

This week’s guest is Ky Garvey - childrens book author and host of Totally Lit! a monthly podcast celebrating reading, writing and literature. The podcast features writers, illustrators and all types of creators of books and stories.Ky discusses with Jack and Harry the inspiration for her book EASY PEASY and how her passion for creativity led her to creating her own podcast which is celebrating its 5th birthday. Great advice for emerging children's picture book authors as well as for new

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48:33

Heidi Catherine and Anne Freeman - 12 Tropes of...

Genre Fiction Podcast ·

2024/10/13

In this episode, Jack and Harry were joined by award winning authors Heidi Catherine and Anne Freeman. Anne and Heidi have teamed up with 10 other authors to put together a Christmas romcom anthology called 12 Tropes of Christmas: A collection of festive romcom stories. (Cover revealed in July — and the release date is 1 October.) The collaboration involves indie and traditionally published authors who write across many genres including Romance, Fantasy, Thriller and beyond. Heidi and Anne discuss

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26:16

Author chat - Sarah Todman (episode 2)

Genre Fiction Podcast ·

2024/10/06

In episode 2, Jack and Harry chat with author Sarah Todman about how she uses skills learned as a strategic content specialist to help grow her author profile. She shares great tips for authors on marketing and promoting your author brand. She also discusses the key elements to writing romance with a bit of 'Aussie grit' thrown in. Finally, the conversation centres on why readers connect with stories set in small towns.

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30:46

Author chat - Sarah Todman (episode 1)

Genre Fiction Podcast ·

2024/09/29

Sarah Todman's career as a writer spans more than 20 years. She has worked extensively as a journalist, communications manager and now as a strategic content specialist helping a range of clients to tell their brand stories.Her adventures in fiction writing took off in 2021 with the publication of her first children’s book, Bab’s Mermaid Adventure. This was followed by Bab’s Camping Adventure in 2022. Sarah’s first adult contemporary fiction novel, New Year’s Eve, which is described as a quirky

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26:03

Author Peter Schinkel - short stories vs long form...

Genre Fiction Podcast ·

2024/09/22

In this final instalment of the chat with author Peter Schinkel, he discusses the reasons why he prefers short stories over long form writing. Topics include exploring the human condition through a diverse range of stories, working on several themes and ideas at the same time, leaving the reader with something to ponder over, and benefits of releasing shorts stories as eBooks.

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28:35

Author Peter Schinkel - what inspires his story ideas...

Genre Fiction Podcast ·

2024/09/15

Author Peter Schinkel returns for part 2 of 3 to discuss what inspires his story ideas, coming up with new ideas and retelling old themes with a fresh perspective.

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31:15

Author Peter Schinkel talks sci-fi (part 1)

Genre Fiction Podcast ·

2024/09/08

Author Peter Schinkel has loved writing since primary school. Mainly short stories and poetry, and science fiction such as Doctor Who, Star Trek, and Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. His writing dream blossomed in mid-2022 when he hired an editor and dived into writing almost every day. Twisted Planet Book One, his first anthology of science fiction short stories came out in September 2023. Twisted Planet Book Two is due for release in November 2024. Peter’s stories are less about aliens, war and

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34:14

Jamie West - episode 3

Genre Fiction Podcast ·

2024/09/01

In this third and final episode with London based author Jamie West, he chats with Jack Roney and Harry Colfer about how his personal experiences working in the theatre industry influenced his stories. He also discusses marketing strategies that have worked for him as a self-published author and the technical elements that go towards designing book covers and book production. He speaks candidly about how it was important for him to incorporate LGBTQ+ characters into his books to breakdown

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