Writing Books and Music - hosted by Sophie Green

Interview with bestselling author Toni Jordan

WRITING BOOKS AND MUSIC PODCAST, EPISODE 13: TONI JORDAN Toni Jordan has worked as a molecular biologist, quality control chemist, TAB operator and door-to-door aluminium siding salesperson. She is the author of six novels including the international bestseller Addition, which was longlisted for the Miles Franklin Award. Toni holds a Bachelor of Science in physiology and a PhD in Creative Arts. Her most recent novel is Prettier if She Smiled More [https://www.hachette.com.au/toni-jordan/prettier-if-she-smiled-more], which was released earlier this year. *** ABOUT PRETTIER IF SHE SMILED MORE 'Jordan is a kind of Australian Marian Keyes, combining overdrive pace and throwaway humour with a razor intelligence and a deft, illuminating touch on darker subjects and themes . . . A sharp-eyed, engaging, endearing and ultimately optimistic story' Sydney Morning Herald 'Taps into the humour and pathos of ordinary life in a way that has you nodding with recognition . . . while at the same time laughing out loud' PIP WILLIAMS One perfect life. One disastrous week. The brand-new novel from bestselling, acclaimed and beloved author Toni Jordan As the eldest child in a single-parent family, Kylie's always had more important things on her mind than smiling for random strangers. Controlling her job, her home, her romantic life and - most importantly - her family takes all her concentration. She's always succeeded, though, because that's just who Kylie is. When her fiercely independent mother breaks an ankle and needs help, it's up to Kylie, as usual, to fix things. She reluctantly packs her bags and moves in, but back in her childhood home, things start to unravel. Could it be that Kylie's carefully curated life is not so perfect after all? Prettier if She Smiled More will make you laugh and make you cry. Is it too late to start over? 'Hilarious . . . A funny take on menopause, caring for an ageing parent, perfectionism and midlife crises told with Toni's signature observational humour and wit on ordinary life' Woman's Day 'A funny and smart family drama' Weekend Australian 'Fabulous' Who Weekly More about Toni Jordan: https://www.tonijordan.com/ [https://www.tonijordan.com/] Buy Prettier if She Smiled More on Apple Books: https://apple.co/44Oudrc [https://apple.co/44Oudrc] Follow Writing Books and Music on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/writingbooksandmusicpodcast/ [https://www.instagram.com/writingbooksandmusicpodcast/] Follow Writing Books and Music on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/writingbooksandmusic [https://www.facebook.com/writingbooksandmusic] Sophie Green’s website: https://sophiegreenauthor.wordpress.com [https://sophiegreenauthor.wordpress.com/] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Interview with award-winning true crime author Tanya Bretherton

Tanya Bretherton has a PhD in sociology with special interests in narrative life history and social history. She has published in the academic and public sphere for twenty years, and worked as a Senior Research Fellow at the University of Sydney for fifteen years.  Her first book, The Suitcase Baby, was shortlisted for the Ned Kelly Award, the Danger Prize and the Waverley Library 'Nib' Award. Her second book The Suicide Bride, was shortlisted for the Danger Prize and in 2020 she won the Danger Prize for The Killing Streets. Her most recent book is The Husband Poisoner. Buy The Husband Poisoner on Apple Books: https://apple.co/43Rk8sh [https://apple.co/43Rk8sh] Follow Writing Books and Music on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/writingbooksandmusicpodcast/ [https://www.instagram.com/writingbooksandmusicpodcast/] Follow Writing Books and Music on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/writingbooksandmusic [https://www.facebook.com/writingbooksandmusic] Sophie Green’s website: https://sophiegreenauthor.wordpress.com [https://sophiegreenauthor.wordpress.com/] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Interview with bestselling thriller writer Ali Lowe

Ali Lowe is the author of two bestselling thrillers, The Trivia Night, and her latest book, The Running Club [https://www.hachette.com.au/ali-lowe/the-running-club-the-gripping-new-novel-full-of-twists-scandals-and-secrets]. She has also been a journalist for 20 years, writing for bridal magazines, parenting titles, websites and newspapers in London and then Australia, after she moved to Sydney seventeen years ago on a trip that was meant to last a year.  Ali writes books that captivate you right from the start because of their pace and characters, and it was fascinating to listen to her talking about her process. She also gives some great tips about writing.  For more about Ali Lowe: https://www.aliloweauthor.com/ [https://www.aliloweauthor.com/] Buy The Running Club on Apple Books: https://apple.co/3PSbmXw [https://apple.co/3PSbmXw] *** About THE RUNNING CLUB Everyone pays a premium to live in this town. But someone's paid with their life. The rules of the running club are the same as they have always been: keep your breath steady, keep your mind sharp, record your laps! Only now there's a new one: don't get killed.  The wealthy community of Esperance is picture-perfect. Big houses, stunning views, beautiful people. A brand new running track for the local club to jog around in the evenings. From the outside, it looks like paradise. But the women of the town know the truth: you can hide anything - from wrinkles to secrets from your past - if you have enough money. You could even hide a murder. THE RUNNING CLUB is the gripping, twisty page-turner from the author of THE TRIVIA NIGHT, full of secrets, lies and reveals you won't see coming. Follow Writing Books and Music on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/writingbooksandmusicpodcast/ [https://www.instagram.com/writingbooksandmusicpodcast/] Follow Writing Books and Music on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/writingbooksandmusic [https://www.facebook.com/writingbooksandmusic] Sophie Green’s website: https://sophiegreenauthor.wordpress.com [https://sophiegreenauthor.wordpress.com/] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Interview with singer-songwriter Raechel Whitchurch

Raechel Whitchurch grew up playing music in a family band and is now a solo artist, having released the truly wonderful and Golden Guitar nominated album Finally Clear [https://sunburntcountrymusic.com/2021/04/22/album-review-finally-clear-by-raechel-whitchurch/] in 2021. At the time we spoke her latest single was ‘I’m Not Cool’ and we talked about that. Since then she has released the single 'Untangled'. Raechel also runs the busy booking agency called Sure Thing Agency [https://surethingagency.com/], which means she helps other musical artists manage their live performances. So she is an expert at fitting in creativity around other things, and at making meaningful songs full of heart and humour. In conversation Raechel is funny and sincere, and during this interview she had lots of great insight into writing and how she manages it around her myriad other responsibilities. More about Raechel Whitchurch: https://www.raechelwhitchurch.com/ [https://www.raechelwhitchurch.com/] Listen to Raechel Whitchurch on Apple Music: https://apple.co/3Oevu53 [https://apple.co/3Oevu53] Listen to Raechel Whitchurch on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/23Lanv91sAHkTGulIJDIwd?si=jsQBEmxGSlGr_wIoJdv71w [https://open.spotify.com/artist/23Lanv91sAHkTGulIJDIwd?si=jsQBEmxGSlGr_wIoJdv71w] Follow Writing Books and Music on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/writingbooksandmusicpodcast/ [https://www.instagram.com/writingbooksandmusicpodcast/] Follow Writing Books and Music on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/writingbooksandmusic [https://www.facebook.com/writingbooksandmusic] Sophie Green’s website: https://sophiegreenauthor.wordpress.com [https://sophiegreenauthor.wordpress.com/] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Interview with bestselling children's author Allison Tait

Allison Tait (A.L. Tait) is the internationally published bestselling author of middle-grade adventure series The Mapmaker Chronicles, the Ateban Cipher novels, and the Maven & Reeve Mysteries. Her latest novel The Wolf's Howl (A Maven & Reeve Mystery #2) is out now in Australia and the USA. A multi-genre writer, teacher and speaker with many years’ experience in magazines, newspapers and online publishing, Allison is co-host of the top-rating Your Kid’s Next Read podcast and former co-host of the So You Want To Be A Writer podcast. She has a writing group called Write With Allison Tait and you can find out more about it on her website at https://allisontait.com/writing-group-membership/ [https://allisontait.com/writing-group-membership/] Allison's next book, The First Summer of Callie McGee, will be published on 1 August. Allison and I have known each other for several years so there's a certainly familiarity in this chat - hopefully it's the better for it!  Follow Writing Books and Music on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/writingbooksandmusicpodcast/ [https://www.instagram.com/writingbooksandmusicpodcast/] Follow Writing Books and Music on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/writingbooksandmusic [https://www.facebook.com/writingbooksandmusic] Sophie Green’s website: https://sophiegreenauthor.wordpress.com [https://sophiegreenauthor.wordpress.com/] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.