Best Writing NSW Podcasts (2025)

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Agony Aunt Hayley Scrivenor on 'bloody mindedness' for writing success, live at Writing NSW 1:02:45

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In this final episode of the Book Deal podcast season 2025, Tina and Madeleine have a quick catch up reflecting on their debut year and share personal highlights. Then we switch to our LIVE episode with Writing NSW, where we interviewed Agony Aunt-in-residence, Hayley Scrivenor, who addresses all our writing woes. Hayley offers valuable insights on…

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SUMMER SERIES Kylie Orr on competitions, writing craft, social media and letting go 1:15:26

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Join Tina and Madeleine as they candidly discuss their paths in the writing world, from shooting author videos and exploring middle grade fiction to announcing upcoming book deals and generating new ideas. They reveal their personal writing practices, including plotting versus pantsing. Madeleine interviews Kylie Orr and they discuss the influence …

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It's cheaper to live in England now? Plus your Christmas weather. 41:19

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Send us a text S1E53 In the Christmas installment of No Drama Farmer, Fiona L Fox joins us to talk about Koala numbers plus is England cheaper than Australia? (cost of living) it might be! Plus Jessica Lingard from the BOM gives us your weather for Christmas! Support the show Thanks to Boekeman Machinery, the folks that support No Drama Farmer are …

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SPOILER BOOK CLUB: Kate Mildenhall on The Hiding Place 45:02

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SPOILER BOOK CLUB: 'The Hiding Place' with Kate Mildenhall Madeleine leads a spoiler-filled discussion with Kate on her latest novel, The Hiding Place (November 2025, Simon & Schuster). Kate shares insights into the book's development, character choices, and the ethical dilemmas the characters face. Kate discusses her research process, murder plots…

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RFDS Doctor, Jessica Kracht describes her first birdstrike... Plus Jessica Lingard gets the chance to score 1 MILLION Dollars for just indentifying James Reyne Lyrics. 49:21

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Send us a text S1E52 In the latest installment of NDF were joined by Dr Jessica Kracht an RFDS Dr, she describes what happened in a bird strike she personally experienced! Fiona L Fox joins us for Regional Round Up with all of the details about the stock horse sales in QLD last week. Plus we give Jessica Lingard from the BOM the chance to score 1 m…

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S11 Ep3: Imagining the Past—Summer Mesclun Season—2025/26 43:02

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Imagining the Past Summer Season is here. Enjoy catching up with book launch discussions featuring your favourite authors and new voices. Konrad Muller’s debut novel, My Heart at Evening, is published by a new imprint, Evercreech Editions. In November 2025, Konrad chatted with Rodney Croome at the Devonport Library about the novel’s recreation of t…

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Real Estate Market Wrap 🗞️ Underquoters Will Be Humiliated! 14:34

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Send us a text 01:35 - Earlier this week, I met with Angus Abadee, NSW Strata & Property Services Commissioner. There will be massive changes to the price guide legislation in 2026 03:45 – Being branded as an “Underquoting” Agent 05:13 – The market sentiment over Christmas, there’s an increase in Cancelled, Withdrawn, or Sold Prior 06:25 - We can e…

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Free energy from mine tyres?? Cameron Keane explains. 37:17

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Send us a text S1E51 Cameron Keane explains how mine tyres can be recycled into pretty much free energy and Fishing banned in WA? Fiona L Fox delves into this contentious law in your regional news. Plus Jessica Lingard from the BOM gives you your weekly farming weather. Support the show Thanks to Boekeman Machinery, the folks that support No Drama …

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S11 Ep2: Imagining the Past—Summer Mesclun Season—2025/26 48:55

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Imagining the Past Summer Season is here. Enjoy catching up with book launch discussions featuring your favourite authors and new voices. Nicole Alexander travelled a long and winding road to promote her new novel, The Limestone Road. In September, she spoke with Goondiwindi Shire Councillor Susie Kelly at the Goondiwindi Library.…

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Real Estate Market Wrap 🗞️ Handling Divorced Sales 13:09

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Send us a text 00:44 – How the 5% deposit scheme has seduced buyers 02:50 – Why we might have a rate increase next year 05:24 – How the Government has made inflation worse 08:30 – Kick Start, 10 Feb 2026 9:31 – Handling divorced listings My Clearance Rate: 9/13 SOLDBy Tom Panos - Real Estate Coach & Trainer

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Holly Cardamone on pre-launch strategies, communications and why publishing is a marathon, not a sprint 1:05:18

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In this episode of the Book Deal podcast Madeleine interviews Australian award-winning author Holly Cardamone. Holly's debut novel, Summer, In Between (Hawkeye Publishing, September 2025) is a great one for your beach bag this summer. Holly shares insights from her book's developmental journey, including a surprising setback when she lost a noteboo…

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It's ok to dump rubbish in York? The Nationals, Lachlan Hunter is furious. 47:04

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Send us a text S1E50 It's now ok to dump rubbish in York?? The Nationals Lachlan Hunter joins us to discuss the controversial plan to dump Perth's rubbish near an important regional town.... Plus all of your regional news with Fiona L Fox from arr.news, and your weekly farming weather with Jessica Lingard from the BOM. Also! Ben Boekeman joins us f…

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Real Estate Market Wrap 🗞️ Rates Aren't Coming Down Anytime Soon 11:33

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Send us a text Real Estate Market Wrap 🗞️ - Rates aren’t coming down anytime soon - Why we can expect more withdrawals and cancellations - And my market predictions based on the latest data from Louis Christopher, SQM Research 🔥 My Clearance Rate: 7/12 SOLD To work with me in the Real Estate Gym - www.realestategym.com.au 👉 Join the Black Belt wait…

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The Publishing Deal: Publisher, Tom Langshaw, on the strongest elements in a fiction manuscript, what to include in your submission pitch, and industry trends 1:02:37

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In this episode of The Book Deal podcast, host Natasha Rai interviews Tom Langshaw, publisher at Pantera Press. Tom discusses his journey from working at Penguin Random House to his current role, explaining the intricacies of the publishing process from manuscript acquisition to promotion. He shares insights on what makes a manuscript stand out, th…

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He knows his way around the bush, KEVIN BLOODY WILSON, gives his advice for a great outlook on life, in between swear words :) 52:13

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Send us a text S1E49 He knows his way around the bush, Kevin Bloody Wilson, gives his top 5 tips for a great outlook on life. PLUS All of your regional news and events with Fiona L Fox from ARR plus your national and local farming weather with Jessica Lingard from the BOM, and Harvest report with this weeks surprise Local Legend.... Support the sho…

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S11 Ep1: Imagining the Past—Summer Mesclun Season—2025/26 45:12

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Imagining the Past Summer Season is here. Enjoy catching up with book launch discussions featuring your favourite authors and new voices. Death at Booroomba is Alison Booth’s ninth novel, a deeply evocative historical whodunnit. It was launched at Gleebooks in Sydney in September 2025. Published through Ventura Press, Jane Curry was the session's c…

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New Auction Laws in VIC & NSW - Don't Panic! 🗞️ Real Estate Market Wrap 15:22

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Send us a text 00:46 – The pros and cons of the New Auction Laws in VIC and NSW 11:20 – Where did this recent influx of stock come from? 13:10 – Black Belt 2026 and Real Estate Gym Kick Start is on 10 Feb 26 My Clearance Rate: 7/12 SOLDBy Tom Panos - Real Estate Coach & Trainer

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Kidlit superstar Kate Foster on managing multi-publications, co writing, celebrating diversity and being a good industry citizen 47:45

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Host Tina Strachan dives deep into the world of publishing, interviewing international multi-published Kid Lit author Kate Foster. Kate discusses her most recent book, 'Camp Spooky,' co-written with Pip Harry, and shares insights into the co-writing process, the importance of diversity in children's literature, and her dedication to promoting aware…

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5 tips for beating depression for the man on the land with Owen Catto from The Regional Mens Health Initiative. 1:01:52

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Send us a text S1E48 5 top tips for beating depression for the man on the land with Owen Catto from The Regional Mens Health Initiative. regionalmenshealth.com.au Support the show Thanks to Boekeman Machinery, the folks that support No Drama Farmer are your WA home for New Holland and Case IH farm machinery. www.boekemans.com.au 9622 6364 There's n…

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Real Estate Market Wrap 🗞️ Visibility, Frequency, Conversations 8:33

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Send us a text 0:00 - Maximise Real Estate Deals Before Christmas Break 2:19 - Market Dynamics and Auction Regulation Changes 4:44 - Ensuring Compliance in Auctions with AI Monitoring 6:31 - The Importance of Home Staging 7:43 - Agents Need Perspective on Their Work My Clearance Rate: 12/13 SOLDBy Tom Panos - Real Estate Coach & Trainer

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JB's #1 in the Country charts, The World Don't stop. 1:03

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Send us a text Number 1 in the Country charts, no big deal, nothing to see here just JB cranking out the hits.... Here is The World Don't Stop from the number 1 Country album in Australia, James Blundell - Patience Wins Support the show Thanks to Boekeman Machinery, the folks that support No Drama Farmer are your WA home for New Holland and Case IH…

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Natasha, Tina and Madeleine on festival preparation, public speaking tips and embarrassing mothers 46:26

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The Book Deal podcast, hosts Tina Strachan, Madeleine Cleary, and Natasha Rai dive deep into the intricacies of securing book deals, managing writing schedules, and preparing for festivals. The conversation includes insights from experienced authors on pitching to festivals, the balance of self-care, and practical advice to handle writing burnout. …

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How to Fast-Track Sellers onto the Market 🚀 LocalAgentFinder x David Walker x Kon Stathopoulos 31:22

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Send us a text 0:00 - LocalAgentFinder's Impact on Real Estate Success 07:24 - Strategies for Selling Real Estate Before and After Holidays 12:23 - Making Real Estate Decisions Amid Interest Rate Uncertainty 18:03 - Building Trust and Integrity in Real Estate Listings 29:39 - Real Estate Strategies and Holiday Preparations in Australia Guests: ✅Kon…

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Is there life after the ban on live Sheep exports? Bindi Murray joins us from Sheep Producers Australia with some good news! 39:40

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Send us a text S1E47 Is there life after the ban on live Sheep exports? Bindi Murray joins us from Sheep Producers Australia with some good news! Plus we catch up with local legend Mat Dunn from Beacon who is in Harvest for an update and all of your local weather with Jessica Lingard from the Bureau (of Meteorology) Support the show Thanks to Boeke…

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Real Estate Market Wrap 🗞️ The FOMO intensity has eased 11:24

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Send us a text 00:16 – The intensity of FOMO in the market has eased 01:40 – Warning: If you’re borrowing 95% for your loan repayments 04:00 – Only 20% of properties include video 04:19 – What type of properties are going off in this market 04:45 – Why you should not hold an auction on December 20 06:09 – Why non-registered buyers keep asking this …

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The Final Sprint! How to Convert End-of-Year Appraisals into New Year Stock 🔥 Sahil Bhasin x iD4me 41:49

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Send us a text From refugee to Founder & Director of Bricks & Mortar Real Estate, Sahil Bhasin is a high-volume agent in VIC, making 170+ sales a year with an average sale price of $730K. He joined the Real Estate Gym before starting his career and still commits to regular training. 05:00 – Sahil Bhasin: From refugee to 170+ sales a year 10:00 – Th…

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Kate Mildenhall on publishing and resilience, publicity tips and what it means to be a good industry citizen 1:10:12

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Kate Mildenhall on publishing and resilience, tips for interviewing other writers and what it means to be a good industry citizen Madeleine interviews acclaimed and bestselling author Kate Mildenhall. Kate gives an honest account of her journey to publication, detailing the rejections and the success along the way. Kate's latest novel, THE HIDING P…

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Our guest today was so inspirational, James is writing a song about the amazing work LOCAL LEGENDS, the RFDS do every day. John Howes an RFDS Nurse for over 30 years shares his story, a truly top bloke ... 1:00:20

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Send us a text S1E46 Our guest today was so inspirational, James is writing a song about the amazing work LOCAL LEGENDS, the RFDS do every day. John Howes an RFDS Nurse for over 30 years shares his story, a truly top bloke that has saved countless lives. Support the show Thanks to Boekeman Machinery, the folks that support No Drama Farmer are your …

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Real Estate Market Wrap 🗞️ Why the Market WON'T BE HOT 10:35

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Send us a text 00:08 – My last words on The Block 01:50 – Why the market won’t be as hot: this excess supply of stock has already impacted the energy in the market 03:54 – You’re not married to your mortgage 04:36 – Why I’m against auctioning on 20 December 07:05 – There are hidden gems in January 08:27 – My response to: “Geez agents have a good li…

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Believing in yourself and the benefits of constant learning with Valerie Khoo, CEO of the Australian Writers Centre 32:00

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Join our Patreon community for less than the cost of a coffee per month and support the pod! Your contribution will go to directly paying our sound producer, Brogan, and to help us bring you the conversations with industry professionals you love. Follow The Book Deal podcast on Instagram The Book Deal podcast (@the_book_deal_podcast) • Instagram ph…

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GET EXCITED: The RFDS are about to roll out a technology that WILL save lives in the bush, possibly of someone you know. Dr Zoe Schofield explains. 44:50

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Send us a text S1E45 GET EXCITED: The RFDS are about to roll out a technology that WILL save lives in the bush, possibly of someone you know. Dr Zoe Schofield explains. Support the show Thanks to Boekeman Machinery, the folks that support No Drama Farmer are your WA home for New Holland and Case IH farm machinery. www.boekemans.com.au 9622 6364 The…

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The Competitive Edge in Prospecting | Avi Khan & iD4me 36:48

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Send us a text 03:14 – How Avi Khan used iD4me to grow in a flat market 06:30 – The different target markets you can find in iD4me, including: Expired listings, Investors, Buyers, Sellers, Absentee Owners, Orphaned Data, and other Verified Data 12:00 – How to handle the objection of: “How did you get my number?” 16:04 – Hotspotting List-to-List Str…

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Nadia Mahjouri on finding writing support and submitting work to as many opportunities as possible 52:17

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Natasha Rai interviews Nadia Mahjouri, a Moroccan Australian writer, about her debut novel 'Half Truth'. Nadia shares the journey of crafting her novel from mixing memoir and fiction, drawing from her personal experiences to the trials and triumphs of securing a book deal. She discusses her creative process, the challenges of fictionalizing real ev…

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S10 Ep8: Imagining the Past—2025—Jane Harrison 38:41

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Greg Johnston chats with Jane Harrison about her novel, The Visitors, and its long and winding road to being long-listed for the 2024 ARA Historical Novel Prize.By Imagining The Past

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What will farming look like in 10 years? - Ryan Greaves (Agribusiness Grad) from Koorda WA gives you a prediction, it's not what you might think... 43:44

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Send us a text S1E44 What will farming look like in 10 years? Ryan Greaves from Koorda WA, gives us an interesting prediction... Support the show Thanks to Boekeman Machinery, the folks that support No Drama Farmer are your WA home for New Holland and Case IH farm machinery. www.boekemans.com.au 9622 6364 There's no harm talking about your farm! Se…

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The limitations of the 5% deposit 🗞️ Real Estate Market Wrap 10:57

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Send us a text 00:00 – Important! Know the limitations of the 5% deposit, and check your monthly repayments first! 02:16 – Why the government is making the housing crisis WORSE 03:18 – A buyer tried to punch me because he didn’t win the auction 04:40 – Global market My Clearance Rate - 9/11 SOLDBy Tom Panos - Real Estate Coach & Trainer

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Editing: spreadsheets, reading backwards, rulers and when readers point out errors 36:31

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Hosts Tina Strachan, Madeleine Cleary, and Natasha Rai catch up on their busy lives, upcoming events, and delve into a detailed discussion about their editing processes and tips. They provide personal experiences, practical advice like using a ruler to read line by line, and even reading a manuscript backward to catch errors. Special shout-outs inc…

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Why was attendance down at this years Royal Show? Robyn Sermon the Royal Show CEO drops into the Boekeman Machinary No Drama Farmer converted grain silo to explain why, plus your local farming weather ... 45:04

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Send us a text S1E43 Why was attendance down at this years Royal Show? Robyn Sermon the RS CEO drops into the Boekeman Machinary No Drama Farmer converted grain silo to explain why, plus your local farming weather thanks to the BOM. Support the show Thanks to Boekeman Machinery, the folks that support No Drama Farmer are your WA home for New Hollan…

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Your End of Year Plan | Avi Khan, Stavros Ambatzidis & LocalAgentFinder 38:50

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Send us a text 00:00 - Why the band has rolled back to LocalAgentFinder and how the platform continues to be the preferred partner for agents across Australia. 07:39 - Melbourne and Brisbane Real Estate Market Trends and Insights 13:26 - Nuturing Leads 29:09 - Real stories, real numbers – hear how the top 1% of agents are consistently winning listi…

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Emily Paull on "retiring" from writing and her 17-year journey to publishing The Distance Between Dreams 1:03:28

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Emily Paull is a Western Australian librarian, author and book reviewer. Having formerly worked in bookselling, Emily is an avid reader and a big supporter of the WA writing community who regularly moderates author interviews around Perth. She is the author of the historical novel, The Distance Between Dreams (Fremantle Press, 2025) and the short s…

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S10 Ep7: Imagining the Past—2025—Beverley McWilliams 33:40

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With International Rural Woman's day coming up on Oct 15th, CWA President Felicity Edwards joins us! Plus your weekly framing weather with the BOM. 45:35

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Send us a text S1E42 With International Rural Woman's day coming up on Oct 15th, CWA President Felicity Edwards joins us! Plus your weekly framing weather with the BOM. Support the show Thanks to Boekeman Machinery, the folks that support No Drama Farmer are your WA home for New Holland and Case IH farm machinery. www.boekemans.com.au 9622 6364 The…

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Angie Faye Martin on writing layered stories, Indigenous representation and how to prepare for publicity and book promos 49:27

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In this episode of the Book Deal podcast, host Natasha Rai dives into the debut novel 'Melaleuca' by Angie Faye Martin. Angie, an Australian writer of Kooma, Kamilaroi, and European heritage, shares the journey of her career transition from policy roles to writing. She offers an elevator pitch of 'Melaleuca,' a gripping crime novel involving Aborig…

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A BIG ANNOUNCEMENT, and was there some head scratching officiating in weekend sports, AFL Grand Final and Bledisloe Cup...? Plus your weekly farming weather and local events in your town, it's all here ... 39:58

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Send us a text S1E41 A BIG ANNOUNCEMENT, and was there some head scratching officiating in weekend sports, AFL Grand Final and Bledisloe Cup...? Plus your weekly farming weather and local events in your town, it's all here! Support the show Thanks to Boekeman Machinery, the folks that support No Drama Farmer are your WA home for New Holland and Cas…

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The Fear of Missing Out 🗞️ Real Estate Market Wrap 9:47

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Send us a text 0:01 - Strong Real Estate Market Trends and Buyer Demand 2:53 - Buyers' Unusual Reasons for Backing Out of Property Deals 4:13 - Understanding Mortgage Commitments Before Buying Property 7:22 - Real Estate Auctions and Fear of Missing Out 8:28 - Celebrating Cancer Remission and Gratitude at Mount Athos My Clearance Rate: 8/8 SOLD Wha…

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Middle Grade Debut Special with Shara Curlett, Sandy Bigna and Lucie Stevens 1:04:05

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Getting That Elusive Book Deal: Insights from Debut Authors In this episode of the Book Deal podcast, host Tina Strachan interviews three debut middle grade authors: Lucie Stevens, Shara Curlett, and Sandy Bigna. The authors discuss their unique publication journeys, the importance of community and continuous learning, and share valuable tips for a…

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Sneak peak! NEW STUFF! James Blundells new collab with Patsy and Dave, it's very sticky! 3:29

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Send us a text Sneak peak! NEW STUFF! James Blundells new collab with Patsy and Dave, it's very sticky! Support the show Thanks to Boekeman Machinery, the folks that support No Drama Farmer are your WA home for New Holland and Case IH farm machinery. www.boekemans.com.au 9622 6364 There's no harm talking about your farm! Send us an email with your …

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Bumper episode, James gives you a sneak peak of After The Storm and Chris Antonio (Nthm Shire Pres) shares his opinion on a Mt Rushmore situation at Mt Ommaney (Northam). 47:13

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Send us a text S140 A Bumper episode! James gives you a sneak peak of his new song, After The Storm and Chris Antonio (Nthm Shire Pres) shares his opinion on a Mt Rushmore situation at Mt Ommaney (Northam). Support the show Thanks to Boekeman Machinery, the folks that support No Drama Farmer are your WA home for New Holland and Case IH farm machine…

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Why this agent won’t book me again 🗞️ Real Estate Market Wrap 12:13

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Send us a text 03:25 – Make price transparent, and other things I’d do as CEO of real estate to clean up the industry 08:04 – How you do business is more important than how much business you do 10:31 – The #1 quality you need to make it in real estate (and it’s not confidence) My Clearance Rate: 7/9 SOLD…

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Natasha, Tina and Madeleine on strategies to identify and manage author burnout, anchoring your writing in time and intention setting 37:40

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Natasha, Tina and Madeleine on strategies to identify and manage author burnout and intention setting In this episode of the Book Deal podcast, hosts Tina Strachan, Madeleine Cleary, and Natasha Rai discuss various aspects of the writing life, including burnout, the importance of nature, the benefits of cold showers, and practical tips for managing…