Best P A De Francesca Podcasts (2025)

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Writing Podcast Episode 689: Zanni L. Arnot’s new novel, 'A Guide to Falling Off the Map' 55:52

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Author Zanni L. Arnot has carved out a prolific career as a children's author – publishing more than 40 books in the past decade as ‘Zanni Louise’. In this episode, Zanni discusses how she got into writing children's books and her first YA novel, A Guide to Falling Off the Map. She also shares the differences between different age range stories, ju…

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Konstantinos Balaskas and Anitta Sharma on the HERMES trial 17:43

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Konstantinos Balaskas and Anitta Sharma discuss the HERMES trial, a cluster-randomised controlled trial investigating teleophthalmology innovations versus standard of care, including real-world implications of the AI involved and potential directions for future research and practice. Click here to read our latest issue Follow us today at... https:/…

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Writing Podcast Episode 688: Ben Macintyre shares insights on his latest book, 'The Siege' 1:00:41

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The Iranian Embassy siege that unfolded in the UK in 1980 was a huge world event at the time, although perhaps lost in the fog of history today. Prolific British author Ben Macintyre brings it back into focus in his latest book, The Siege: The Remarkable Story of the Greatest SAS Hostage Drama and he joins us to discuss his writerly beginnings, tur…

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Writing Podcast Episode 687: Moreno Giovannoni discusses his new novel 'The Immigrants' 56:26

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The search for ‘a better life’ is the classic motivation for immigrants arriving in a new country and so often we hear about the success stories. But author Moreno Giovannoni wanted to tell the more overlooked migrant stories for his latest novel, The Immigrants – drawing on his family’s own experiences in Australia. Giovannoni shares his approach …

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Writing Podcast Episode 686: Amy Hutton and her saucy, spooky new book, 'Ghosted' 44:38

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Halloween is just around the corner, so what better way to mark the occasion than by celebrating AWC grad Amy Hutton’s latest book – a paranormal romance novel, Ghosted! In this episode, Amy shares her writing process, how she wound up writing paranormal romance, afterworld-building and much more! 00:00 Welcome 06:39 Writing tip: Work with teachers…

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Writing Podcast Episode 685: Tegan Bennett Daylight takes us back with her YA novel, How to Survive 1985 52:34

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If there were ever a decade that evoked such a strong emotional resonance, the 1980s would surely be it! Author Tegan Bennett Daylight channels this in her new time-travelling YA novel, How to Survive 1985, in all its neon-coloured, acid-washed glory, and in this episode, she shares her experience bringing that time period to life and some tips for…

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Writing Podcast Episode 684: Alex Dook discusses his new outback thriller, 'Gunpowder Creek' 54:28

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Would YOU do anything to protect your 18-year-old child? That’s core to the premise behind AWC graduate Alex Dook’s outback thriller novel, Gunpowder Creek – and in this episode, he shares the milestones and research that led to this latest successful book. 00:00 Welcome 07:12 Writing tip: Turn jealousy into inspiration 13:11 WIN!: The Occupation b…

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Writing Podcast Episode 683: Philip Howell tours English bar-rooms in his latest book, 'Pub' 56:32

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We’ve all been to a pub. They’re places to meet friends, meet lovers, to celebrate, commiserate and even do weekly trivia. But do you REALLY know pubs? This is the question author Philip Howell poses and attempts to answer in his latest book, the aptly named Pub. Philip joins us to discuss the inspiration for this book, the pitching process, resear…

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Patrick de Marie Katoto on the ongoing mpox epidemic in DR Congo 23:38

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Patrick de Marie Katoto speaks on his first-hand experience of the ongoing mpox epidemic in DR Congo, including the essential involvement of primary care, current and future vaccine work, and bolstering health systems so they are equipped to manage both this and future epidemics. Follow us today at... https://bsky.app/profile/lancetprimarycare.bsky…

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Writing Podcast Episode 682: Clayton Zane Comber & Conor McCammon dive into 'The Marvellous Submarine' 47:24

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Collaborative writing is fairly rare in the world of publishing – and writing while working alongside each other in a bookshop cafe is even rarer! But that was exactly how friends and workmates Clayton Zane Comber and Conor McCammon went about co-authoring their new junior fiction illustrated adventure, The Marvellous Submarine. In this episode, th…

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Dr. Douglas Galasko - Alzheimer’s disease: Simple blood test, diagnostic clarity (Part 1) 43:22

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Join our host Jane Caldwell for a discussion with Dr. Douglas Galasko, the Associate Director of the UC San Diego Shiley Marcos Alzheimer's Disease Research Center. Dr. Galasko will discuss the recently approved pTau217/β-Amyloid 1-42 plasma ratio test, the first blood biomarker test for Alzheimer's disease. He will talk about the role of this and …

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Dr. Francesca De Simone - Alzheimer’s disease: Simple blood test, diagnostic clarity (Part 2) 10:18

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In part 2 of our discussion on Alzheimer's diagnostics, our host, Jane Caldwell, speaks with Dr. Francesca De Simone. Dr. De Simone is Scientific Affairs Manager for Fujirebio Diagnostics and leads the company's neurodegenerative disease program. Dr. De Simone discusses the role of blood-based biomarkers for Alzheimer's disease in comparison to oth…

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Writing Podcast Episode 681: Francesca de Tores and her historical novel, 'Saltblood' 47:06

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Arrrr me hearties! That’s right, landlubbers – this week we walk the plank to delve into the intriguing real history of female pirates as Francesca de Tores discusses her new historical fiction novel, 'Saltblood.' Francesca goes into her meticulous research process, spanning everything from nautical details to the lives of real historical figures, …

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Writing Podcast Episode 680: Graci Kim blends Korean myth and fantasy in 'Dreamslinger' 55:58

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Have you noticed how everything Korean is so hot right now? From Squid Game to KPop Demon Hunters, the world is enamoured. Of course, for bestselling Korean-Kiwi author and AWC graduate Graci Kim, trends had nothing to do with her choice to mix stories from childhood with fantasy in her new novel, Dreamslinger. In this episode, Graci discusses the …

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Writing Podcast Episode 679: Laila Lalami discusses her latest novel, 'The Dream Hotel' 44:43

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What if you could be locked away simply for having disturbing dreams? That’s part of the premise in internationally acclaimed author Laila Lalami’s latest novel, The Dream Hotel. In this episode, Laila discusses the themes that inspired and eventually mirrored her book, along with her background in writing, her daily routine, writing tips and more.…

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Francesca Ligori Malcolm on faecal immunochemical testing and 1-year mortality after presentation to primary care 16:21

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Francesca Ligori Malcolm discusses her Article exploring 1-year mortality among people having a faecal immunochemical test in English primary care for investigation of symptoms of suspected colorectal cancer, including the real-world implications of her findings and the many possible avenues for future research. Read the full article: https://www.t…

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Writing Podcast Episode 678: Christine Keighery explores cults in 'We’re Not Us Without You' 49:59

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With more than 35 books under her belt, Australian author Christine Keighery has written across a range of age groups and genres. In this episode, she shares some insights from that time, along with details about writing her latest adult thriller, We’re Not Us Without You – all about modern day cults. 00:00 Welcome 03:58 Writing tip: ‘Your best fri…

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How Pharmacists Implemented a Test-and-Treat Program and Transformed Access to Care 38:57

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Join our host Jane Caldwell for a conversation with pharmacists Duane Jones and Jennifer Griffin on how a pharmacy test-and-treat program can improve access to care. Duane and Jennifer share their best practice case of implementing a testing and billing workflow at the Harps Pharmacy network that improved patient care and provided needed reimbursem…

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Writing Podcast Episode 677: A.L. Tait introduces her tween crime-thriller, 'Danger Road' 40:37

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Do you love true-crime podcasts? Author A.L. Tait got obsessed with them for a while and pulled those themes into her latest middle-grade crime-thriller novel Danger Road. She joins us to discuss her experience writing and publishing this one, along with her busy year of writing, her process and how she found her unique voice. 00:00 Welcome 02:51 W…

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Writing Podcast Episode 676: Toby Schmitz welcomes us aboard The Empress Murders 52:13

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How do you go about adapting a stage play into a compelling murder mystery novel? For acclaimed actor and playwright Toby Schmitz, this was his challenge in creating his debut, The Empress Murders – set on the high seas amid the glamour and clamour 1920s. In this episode, Toby shares his inspirations, aspirations and perspirations in bringing his s…

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Writing Podcast Episode 675: Demet Divaroren discusses her YA fantasy, 'Blood Moon Bride' 40:47

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When award-winning author Demet Divaroren decided to write a fantasy novel, she went down a completely different path first, before finally arriving at what would become Blood Moon Bride. In this discussion, Demet shares the inspiration for this YA fantasy novel, the creative freedom of writing in this genre and how motherhood changed her perspecti…

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WRITER 674: Toby Walsh demystifies his new book, 'The Shortest History of AI' 48:35

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When Toby Walsh wrote his first book on AI, he figured he’d said all he had to say. But just a handful of years later, this British computer scientist and current Chief Scientist at UNSW Sydney’s AI Institute is here to discuss his FIFTH book, The Shortest History of AI – how it came about and some of the challenges around explaining this subject t…

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John Weisz and Dennis Ougrin on a digital problem-solving intervention for Ukrainian children and adolescents displaced by war 30:04

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John Weisz & Dennis Ougrin discuss their Article assessing the effects of Project SOLVE, a digital problem-solving intervention for depression and anxiety symptoms in Ukrainian children and adolescents displaced by war, as well as the potential of digital interventions in the future and the challenges of conducting research in settings affected by …

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Veronika Rasic on rural primary care and Rural Health Compass 29:23

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Veronika Rasic, rural general practitioner and Founder and Director of Rural Health Compass, speaks about the organisation and her experiences and achievements working in and for rural primary care and rural communities. Rural Health Compass: https://ruralhealthcompass.com/ Rural Road to Health Podcast: https://theruralroadtohealth.blog/podcast/ Jo…

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Yaiza del Pozo Martín, Jessica Smith, and Lauren Southwell on The Lancet Primary Care 24:53

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The three editors of The Lancet Primary Care discuss the aims and scope of this new journal, why now is the time to launch, key areas of advocacy, and their aims for the future. Follow us today at... https://bsky.app/profile/lancetprimarycare.bsky.social https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-lancet https://instagram.com/thelancetgroup https://facebo…

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WRITER 673: Sarah Clutton reveals 'The Remarkable Truths of Alfie Bains' 43:18

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Self-confessed writing course junkie and former lawyer Sarah Clutton’s central character literally appeared at the door while she was busy writing another book at the end of the world. In this episode, Sarah elaborates on this unusual inspiration and her writing process for her new novel, The Remarkable Truths of Alfie Bains. 00:00 Welcome 05:54 Wr…

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WRITER 672: Linguistic legend David Crystal and his new title, 'Bookish Words' 1:03:00

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What effect has the internet, social media and AI had on language? Should you judge a book by its cover? This week, linguistic legend and British OBE recipient David Crystal joins us to discuss all things words, idioms, dialects and the curious facts he found while researching his latest publication, Bookish Words. 00:00 Welcome 10:07 Writing tip: …

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WRITER 671: Emilia Hart discusses her latest bestselling novel, The Sirens 39:20

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How much research is too much when writing historical fiction? This is just one of the topics that bestselling author Emilia Hart discusses in this episode as she shares details of her latest novel, The Sirens – a blend of nautical history and fantasy across two stories separated by time and distance. 00:00 Welcome 04:23 Writing tip: ‘The Most Dang…

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WRITER 670: Rory H. Mather and his prolific picture book writing career 52:55

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Should all picture books rhyme? Why use animals as characters? And what’s the deal with working with an illustrator? Picture book author (of more than 15 books) Rory H. Mather joins the podcast in this episode to discuss all of these things, as well as his own journey into the industry, and his latest titles, Laugh in the Bath and Mumma Bear. 00:00…

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WRITER 669: Mandy Beaumont and her true-crime inspired novel, 'The Thrill of It' 43:39

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How important is it to have a unique author voice? Hugely important, says author Mandy Beaumont while discussing her late 1980s true-crime inspired novel The Thrill of It. Mandy discusses her inspiration for the book, unique stylistic and narrative choices she made, and more. 00:00 Welcome 03:04 Writing tip: What to do while ‘changing eyeballs’ 06:…

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WRITER 668: Gareth and Louise Ward talk 'The Bookshop Detectives #2: Tea and Cake and Death' 37:28

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They always say ‘write what you know’, right? Well, authors Gareth and Louise Ward (two British ex-cops who moved to New Zealand and opened a bookshop) fully leaned into it with The Bookshop Detectives series – all about, you guessed it, British ex-cops who move to New Zealand and open a bookshop! The murders are fiction though – and they join the …

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WRITER 667: Barry Jonsberg explores masculinity in his YA novel, 'Darkest Night, Brightest Star' 44:20

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What kind of life-spanning damage can parents do to their children? Award-winning author Barry Jonsberg explores this and themes of masculinity in his latest YA novel, Darkest Night, Brightest Star. Barry joins the podcast to share his inspiration for the story and insights into his writing process. 00:00 Welcome 04:18 Writing tip: Supporting other…

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WRITER 666: Camille Booker shares insights into her latest gothic historical novel ‘The Woman in the Waves’ 39:10

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A lighthouse on the gloomy shores of 1921 is where we take you in this episode, as we meet AWC alumna and author Camille Booker and her gothic historical mystery, The Woman in the Waves. Camille shares her inspirations and experience writing the book and the AWC course that helped her weave the stories together in this specific world. 00:00 Welcome…

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WRITER 665: Lynette Noni pivots to contemporary YA romance with Wandering Wild 48:18

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What is a ‘palate cleanser’ book? Author Lynette Noni has written one – pivoting from writing fantasy to a stand-alone contemporary YA romance Wandering Wild, and in this episode she discusses why she chose to write it, her experience researching its plot, her process and more. 00:00 Welcome 03:38 Writing tip: Public Domain Review 05:44 WIN!: All t…

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WRITER 664: Michelle Prak discusses her thriller novel, 'Barren Cape' 44:32

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What does homelessness look like to you? In this episode, author Michelle Prak tells her latest story – thriller novel Barren Cape – through the lens of the housing affordability crisis. Michelle chats to us about the book's inspiration, her own writing beginnings and much more! 00:00 Welcome 03:20 Writing tip: Visit museums for inspiration 06:24 W…

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WRITER 663: Kell Woods dives into her historical fantasy novel, 'Upon a Starlit Tide' 56:06

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Ever wondered what an 18th century mashup of two fairytales would look like? AWC alumna and fantasy author Kell Woods did – and the result is her latest adult fantasy novel, Upon a Starlit Tide. Kell discusses her experience writing the book, online tools, research trips and more! 00:00 Welcome 04:27 Writing tip: Don’t aim for perfection 05:58 WIN!…

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WRITER 662: A.L. Tait and her latest book, 'Willow Bright’s Secret Plot' 57:07

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Just how different is it in the city compared to the country? Former co-host Allison Tait returns to discuss capturing that feeling in her latest middle-grade novel, Willow Bright’s Secret Plot (writing as A.L.Tait) – as well as teasing some of her other books coming out and how she balances it all! 00:00 Welcome 08:02 Writing tip: Be proud of your…

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WRITER 661: Kasey Edwards and her memoir, 'Goodbye Good Girl, Hello Me' 46:33

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Australian columnist Kasey Edwards has published 10 books, with her latest memoir Goodbye Good Girl, Hello Me exploring self-love and societal expectations and what it means to be a woman. In this episode, Kasey discusses the process of writing the book, her research methods, dealing with rejection and tips for memoir writing. 00:00 Welcome 04:34 W…

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WRITER 660: Susannah Hardy shares her rom-com novel, 'My Hot Housemate' 43:15

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What do you get when you mix house-sitting frenemies with a big lovable dog? You get My Hot Housemate – the latest rom-com from Susannah Hardy, who joins us to discuss the characters and the writing process behind the book. 00:00 Welcome 03:19 Writing tip: Reference managers 06:03 WIN!: Elphie: A Wicked Childhood by Gregory Maguire 07:48 Word of th…

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Medical Mystery Cases - The Over Exposure 21:04

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Andre Bennett, 59-year-old photographer recently returned from Africa, shows up to his doctor with a rash, fatigue, sore throat, and headache. The location of the rash makes this case seem cut and dry... but is it? Halfway through, his doctor starts to change course. Would you? This Medical Mystery Case is accredited for 0.5 hours of FREE continuin…

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WRITER 659: Maryrose Cuskelly on her ‘neighbourhood noir’ novel 'The Campers' 47:28

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What does ‘neighbourhood noir’ look like as a genre? Author Maryrose Cuskelly knows, and she discusses her latest novel The Campers, blending crime and psychological elements as well as contemporary issues. 00:00 Welcome 04:43 Writing tip: The importance of practice 10:26 WIN!: The Gatsby Gambit by Claire Anderson Wheeler 13:01 Word of the week: ‘G…

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WRITER 658: Victoria Brownlee serves up her novel, 'Eat Your Heart Out' 44:40

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There’s plenty to love about France and food, and author Victoria Brownlee has cleverly combined them both in her latest rom-com novel, Eat Your Heart Out. She joins us to discuss the timeless appeal of Paris, writing dual perspectives, sexy cheeses and much more! 00:00 Welcome 04:17 Writing tip: Do a course! 08:21 WIN: The Jam Maker by Mary-Lou St…

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WRITER 657: Cale Dietrich and his latest young adult novel, 'The Rules of Royalty' 35:12

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When the Spin Doctors sang about ‘Two Princes’, perhaps they were thinking about author Cale Dietrich’s new young adult novel, The Rules of Royalty! Cale chats about writing the book and current trends in the genre. 00:00 Welcome 05:20 Writing tip: Be curious 08:13 WIN! London Uncanny by Clive Bloom 09:48 Word of the week: ‘Mansuetude’ 10:58 Writer…

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WRITER 656: Kate Horan and her mystery novel, 'The Inheritance' 49:45

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What secrets do you have hiding in YOUR family tree? Every family has them, and in AWC graduate Kate Horan’s new mystery, The Inheritance, DNA-testing shines a light on two women and previously unspoken truths. Kate shares her experience writing the book including inspirations and real life research. 00:00 Welcome 05:21 Writing tip: StoryGraph app …

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WRITER 655: Margot McGovern’s hair-raising novel, 'This Stays Between Us' 49:22

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Capturing the nostalgia of ’90s horror flicks, This Stays Between Us is the latest novel by Margot McGovern. In this episode, Margot shares her inspiration for telling this kind of story, writing her cast of characters and her experience publishing the novel. 00:00 Introduction 09:13 Writing tip: Scheduling time for reading 13:53 WIN!: 2 Sisters Mu…

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Vietnam: How to Enter Asia-Pacific Markets Strategically 6:35

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Expanding into Asia-Pacific? Here's what you need to know. With Asia contributing nearly 40% of global GDP, businesses are looking to tap into its vast opportunities. But entering these markets successfully requires strategic planning, local partnerships, and a deep understanding of cultural and regulatory factors. In this short episode of Unlockin…

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WRITER 654: Sonia Orchard shares her impactful memoir, 'Groomed' 51:15

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How do you go about writing a deeply personal story? In this episode, Sonia Orchard discusses her memoir, Groomed, and the process of writing about a traumatic childhood experience. She also shares tips for others looking to write their own memoir. 00:00 Introduction 03:15 Writing tip: It’s never too late to start 06:53 WIN!: Best, First and Last b…

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WRITER 653: Sean Wilson and his powerful novel, 'You Must Remember This' 48:37

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How do you write about a subject not often represented in fiction? In this episode, Sean Wilson shares his latest novel You Must Remember This and his unique journey bringing a story of dementia to the page. 00:00 Introduction 07:36 Writing tip: Goodreads trolling 09:36 WIN! Perspectives by Laurent Binet 11:40 Word of the week: ‘Leaguer’ 12:18 Writ…

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WRITER 652: Emma Pignatiello discusses her romantic suspense novel, 'Last Shot' 1:03:08

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Author Emma Pignatiello wondered why romance novels didn’t have more murders in them – so she wrote her own! In this episode, she discusses her book Last Shot, the inspiration behind it and the Australian Writers' Centre course that helped her get there. 00:00 Introduction 02:57 Writing tip: Follow the guidelines 10:33 WIN! Headcases by John McMaho…

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Vietnam (in FR): Vietnam, la nouvelle cible des investisseurs Français de Hong Kong 35:22

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As Vietnam’s economy thrives, more French businesses in Hong Kong are expanding their presence in the region by setting up operations in Vietnam. In this French-spoken episode, host Marie Wegiera (Senior Manager French Desk APAC at Fidinam Hong Kong) is joined by Irène Tchedre, Managing Director of the French Desk Asia-Pacific at Fidinam Hong Kong,…