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    <description>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.</description>
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          <itunes:summary>Jack Roney spent 33 years as police officer, serving as a general duties officer, detective, police academy instructor, media advisor and strategic policy officer before retiring to focus full time on writing. His crime fiction is inspired by his real life experiences. 

Harry Colfer is a critical care paramedic who’s seen stuff that’ll turn your hair white. His murder mystery and action thriller novels are told through the unique perspective of a paramedic. He has released a series of short stories based on his frontline experiences. 

Together, Jack and Harry interview special guests including authors and writing / publishing industry experts to discuss all things fiction writing.

Uploads every second Monday. 

(Music by Lachlan James)</itunes:summary>
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        <title>The Angels Wept audio book discount promotion</title>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>In this episode, host Jack Roney introduces listeners to the audiobook of his first crime novel 'The Angels Wept' including a short sample. Listen to the end for the 50% discount code.</p>
<p>The audio book is available at <a href='https://bookclubaudio.com/products/the-angels-wept-book-1-of-3'>Book Club Audio</a>.</p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In this episode, host Jack Roney introduces listeners to the audiobook of his first crime novel 'The Angels Wept' including a short sample. Listen to the end for the 50% discount code.</p>
<p>The audio book is available at <a href='https://bookclubaudio.com/products/the-angels-wept-book-1-of-3'>Book Club Audio</a>.</p>
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        <title>Anne Freeman interviews Jack Roney - episode 2</title>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>In this second of two episodes, Anne Freeman continues her chat with author Jack Roney about the re-release of his novel The Ghost Train and the Scarlet Moon. They discuss the reasons behind the re-launch of this novel, as well as various writing processes that work for them including how to maintain writing momentum during busy times in our life and how to write what you feel rather than writing to industry expectations. Finally, they discuss what it’s like working with an editor and how a manuscript assessment can add value to your manuscript. Some great advice for aspiring writers.   </p>
<p><a href='https://hawkeyebooks.com.au/collections/jack-roney/products/the-ghost-train-and-the-scarlet-moon-2nd-ed'>Pre-order The Ghost Train &amp; The Scarlet Moon.</a></p>
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<p><a href='https://hawkeyebooks.com.au/collections/jack-roney/products/the-ghost-train-and-the-scarlet-moon-2nd-ed'>Pre-order The Ghost Train &amp; The Scarlet Moon.</a></p>
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Pre-order The Ghost Train &amp; The Scarlet Moon.]]></itunes:summary>
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<p><a href='https://hawkeyebooks.com.au/collections/jack-roney/products/the-ghost-train-and-the-scarlet-moon-2nd-ed'>Pre-order a copy of The Ghost Train &amp; The Scarlet Moon.</a></p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In this special edition of The Genre Fiction Podcast, Jack Roney swaps roles and is interviewed by fellow Hawkeye Publishing author Anne Freeman about the re-release of this novel, <em>The Ghost Train and the Scarlet Moon</em>. Anne and Jack do a deep dive into the key elements of the story, its inspirations and how Jack found time to write during one of the busiest periods in his policing career. They discuss what motivated Jack to write outside his usual genre of crime fiction and the challenges around balancing factual historical research with speculative fiction elements such as time travel. So come along for the ride for this very special episode.</p>
<p><a href='https://hawkeyebooks.com.au/collections/jack-roney/products/the-ghost-train-and-the-scarlet-moon-2nd-ed'>Pre-order a copy of <em>The Ghost Train &amp; The Scarlet Moon</em>.</a></p>
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Pre-order a copy of The Ghost Train &amp; The Scarlet Moon.]]></itunes:summary>
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        <title>Australian historical fiction author Foster Burton (episode 3 of 3)</title>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>We continue our chat with author Foster Burton, who has recently published his debut novel, an Australian historical saga called The Hollows.</p>
<p>In this final episode with Foster, he takes us through working with editors and marketing strategies learned from making mistakes and then refining the process. Great advice for authors.</p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We continue our chat with author Foster Burton, who has recently published his debut novel, an Australian historical saga called <em>The Hollows</em>.</p>
<p>In this final episode with Foster, he takes us through working with editors and marketing strategies learned from making mistakes and then refining the process. Great advice for authors.</p>
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<p>In this episode we have a candid conversation about the pros and cons of independent vs traditional publishing, the struggles trying to secure an agent and publisher, and his reasons for opting to go solo despite an opportunity to partner with an agent. He talks us through the empowerment of self-publishing and strategies for success.</p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We continue our chat with author Foster Burton, who has recently published his debut novel, an Australian historical saga called <em>The Hollows</em>.</p>
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In this episode we have a candid conversation about the pros and cons of independent vs traditional publishing, the struggles trying to secure an agent and publisher, and his reasons for opting to go solo despite an opportunity to partner with an agent. He talks us through the empowerment of self-publishing and strategies for success.]]></itunes:summary>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>In this episode we introduce author Foster Burton, who has recently published his debut novel, an Australian historical saga called The Hollows.</p>
<p>Foster takes us through his journey from a vast array of jobs and careers to finally settling down to being a full time writer. He discusses the inspiration for his ideas and the different aspects of historical research required for authenticity.</p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In this episode we introduce author Foster Burton, who has recently published his debut novel, an Australian historical saga called <em>The Hollows</em>.</p>
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                    <comments>https://genrefiction.podbean.com/e/interview-with-author-dvbishop-episode-3-of-3/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2025 06:00:00 +1000</pubDate>
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<p>Episode 3 continues our chat about his writing journey and experiences.</p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>D. V. BISHOP writes the award-winning Cesare Aldo historical thrillers, published by Pan Macmillan. A writer of many narrative forms, his love for Italy and the Renaissance meant there could only be one setting for his crime fiction.</p>
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<p>Episode 2 continues our chat about his writing journey and experiences.</p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>D. V. BISHOP writes the award-winning Cesare Aldo historical thrillers, published by Pan Macmillan. A writer of many narrative forms, his love for Italy and the Renaissance meant there could only be one setting for his crime fiction.</p>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>D. V. BISHOP writes the award-winning Cesare Aldo historical thrillers, published by Pan Macmillan. A writer of many narrative forms, his love for Italy and the Renaissance meant there could only be one setting for his crime fiction.</p>
<p>In episode 1, we discuss how his professional journey started out, and the various forms of writing he has embarked on throughout his career including novels, comics, television shows, and radio plays.</p>
<p>He teaches creative writing at Edinburgh Napier University in Scotland. </p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>D. V. BISHOP writes the award-winning Cesare Aldo historical thrillers, published by Pan Macmillan. A writer of many narrative forms, his love for Italy and the Renaissance meant there could only be one setting for his crime fiction.</p>
<p>In episode 1, we discuss how his professional journey started out, and the various forms of writing he has embarked on throughout his career including novels, comics, television shows, and radio plays.</p>
<p>He teaches creative writing at Edinburgh Napier University in Scotland. </p>
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In episode 1, we discuss how his professional journey started out, and the various forms of writing he has embarked on throughout his career including novels, comics, television shows, and radio plays.
He teaches creative writing at Edinburgh Napier University in Scotland. ]]></itunes:summary>
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        <title>Interview with Dr Ed Rosick - episode 2</title>
        <itunes:title>Interview with Dr Ed Rosick - episode 2</itunes:title>
        <link>https://genrefiction.podbean.com/e/interview-with-dr-ed-rosick-episode-2/</link>
                    <comments>https://genrefiction.podbean.com/e/interview-with-dr-ed-rosick-episode-2/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2025 06:00:00 +1000</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>Our chat with Dr Ed Rosick continues. In this episode, we discuss the market for short stories, challenges with writing short form fiction, and publishing routes for writers.</p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Our chat with Dr Ed Rosick continues. In this episode, we discuss the market for short stories, challenges with writing short form fiction, and publishing routes for writers.</p>
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Our chat with Dr Ed Rosick continues. In this episode, we discuss the market for short stories, challenges with writing short form fiction, and publishing routes for writers.]]></itunes:summary>
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        <title>Interview with Dr Ed Rosick - physician turned author</title>
        <itunes:title>Interview with Dr Ed Rosick - physician turned author</itunes:title>
        <link>https://genrefiction.podbean.com/e/interview-with-dr-ed-rosick-physician-turned-author/</link>
                    <comments>https://genrefiction.podbean.com/e/interview-with-dr-ed-rosick-physician-turned-author/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Mon, 27 Oct 2025 06:00:00 +1000</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>Let’s introduce this episode’s guest: Dr Ed Rosick is a writer and physician living in the urban wilds of central Michigan. His diverse works of speculative fiction, from the sublime to surreal, have appeared in numerous award-winning magazines and anthologies, including Pulphouse, Sick Cruising, The Half That You See and Monstrous Tales volume 2.</p>
<p>Ed is also an accomplished non-fiction writer, having authored hundreds of articles on nutrition, health, and wellness and the book Optimal Prevention, which details common-sense ways to fight against the 5 most common killers today.</p>
<p>Ed has had numerous short stories published since the early 90s and his first novel, DEEP ROOTS, was published in 2022. His anthology of twelve short stories was recently published by Baynam Books Press.</p>
<p>In this first of two episodes, we chat about how he uses writing as a means of escapism from his career as a medical practitioner, his journey into creative writing and avenues for short story writers.</p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Let’s introduce this episode’s guest: Dr Ed Rosick is a writer and physician living in the urban wilds of central Michigan. His diverse works of speculative fiction, from the sublime to surreal, have appeared in numerous award-winning magazines and anthologies, including Pulphouse, Sick Cruising, The Half That You See and Monstrous Tales volume 2.</p>
<p>Ed is also an accomplished non-fiction writer, having authored hundreds of articles on nutrition, health, and wellness and the book Optimal Prevention, which details common-sense ways to fight against the 5 most common killers today.</p>
<p>Ed has had numerous short stories published since the early 90s and his first novel, DEEP ROOTS, was published in 2022. His anthology of twelve short stories was recently published by Baynam Books Press.</p>
<p>In this first of two episodes, we chat about how he uses writing as a means of escapism from his career as a medical practitioner, his journey into creative writing and avenues for short story writers.</p>
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Let’s introduce this episode’s guest: Dr Ed Rosick is a writer and physician living in the urban wilds of central Michigan. His diverse works of speculative fiction, from the sublime to surreal, have appeared in numerous award-winning magazines and anthologies, including Pulphouse, Sick Cruising, The Half That You See and Monstrous Tales volume 2.
Ed is also an accomplished non-fiction writer, having authored hundreds of articles on nutrition, health, and wellness and the book Optimal Prevention, which details common-sense ways to fight against the 5 most common killers today.
Ed has had numerous short stories published since the early 90s and his first novel, DEEP ROOTS, was published in 2022. His anthology of twelve short stories was recently published by Baynam Books Press.
In this first of two episodes, we chat about how he uses writing as a means of escapism from his career as a medical practitioner, his journey into creative writing and avenues for short story writers.]]></itunes:summary>
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        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
        <itunes:duration>1970</itunes:duration>
                <itunes:episode>116</itunes:episode>
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        <title>Interview with Swedish sci-fi author Karl Hornell</title>
        <itunes:title>Interview with Swedish sci-fi author Karl Hornell</itunes:title>
        <link>https://genrefiction.podbean.com/e/interview-with-swedish-sci-fi-author-karl-hornell/</link>
                    <comments>https://genrefiction.podbean.com/e/interview-with-swedish-sci-fi-author-karl-hornell/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Mon, 13 Oct 2025 06:00:00 +1000</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p><a href='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Karl_H%C3%B6rnell'>Karl Hörnell</a>, author of the Sci-Fi thriller, <a href='https://www.amazon.com/Singularity-Minus-Twelve-Karl-H%C3%B6rnell/dp/9153104854'>Singularity Minus Twelve</a>, offers a thoughtful perspective on using Artificial Intelligence as a support tool—without surrendering the soul of the work.</p>
<p>In this interview, Karl discusses how AI can boost productivity and streamline parts of the writing process, while still preserving the one thing AI can’t replicate: a human’s life experience, intuition, and emotional depth. With the rise of AI-generated content flooding publishing platforms, this conversation is timely, relevant, and essential for anyone navigating the future of writing.</p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Karl_H%C3%B6rnell'>Karl Hörnell</a>, author of the Sci-Fi thriller, <a href='https://www.amazon.com/Singularity-Minus-Twelve-Karl-H%C3%B6rnell/dp/9153104854'>Singularity Minus Twelve</a>, offers a thoughtful perspective on using Artificial Intelligence as a support tool—without surrendering the soul of the work.</p>
<p>In this interview, Karl discusses how AI can boost productivity and streamline parts of the writing process, while still preserving the one thing AI can’t replicate: a human’s life experience, intuition, and emotional depth. With the rise of AI-generated content flooding publishing platforms, this conversation is timely, relevant, and essential for anyone navigating the future of writing.</p>
]]></content:encoded>
                                    
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Karl Hörnell, author of the Sci-Fi thriller, Singularity Minus Twelve, offers a thoughtful perspective on using Artificial Intelligence as a support tool—without surrendering the soul of the work.
In this interview, Karl discusses how AI can boost productivity and streamline parts of the writing process, while still preserving the one thing AI can’t replicate: a human’s life experience, intuition, and emotional depth. With the rise of AI-generated content flooding publishing platforms, this conversation is timely, relevant, and essential for anyone navigating the future of writing.]]></itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>Jack Roney and Harry Colfer</itunes:author>
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        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
        <itunes:duration>2463</itunes:duration>
                <itunes:episode>115</itunes:episode>
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        <title>Interview with New York sci-fi author Michael Colon (episode 2)</title>
        <itunes:title>Interview with New York sci-fi author Michael Colon (episode 2)</itunes:title>
        <link>https://genrefiction.podbean.com/e/interview-with-new-york-sci-fi-author-michael-colon-episode-2/</link>
                    <comments>https://genrefiction.podbean.com/e/interview-with-new-york-sci-fi-author-michael-colon-episode-2/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Mon, 29 Sep 2025 06:00:00 +1000</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>In this second and final episode with New York based author <a href='https://www.twbpress.com/authormichaelcolon.html'>Michael Colon</a> we take a deep dive into the underlying themes in his novel ‘The Gift From Aelius’ and how he uses futuristic fiction to address issues that are occurring in today’s world. He explains how writing allowed him to find his voice and discover his real self and how it provided him with a tool to express his observations about the world and humanity.  He explains how he finds joy in the writing process and how, when the magic happens, he becomes lost in his own story as a form of escapism and enjoyment. The key theme of writing for yourself first and foremost and finding enjoyment in writing is discussed to inspire emerging writers. Finally, Mike tells us about his blog where he writes articles to give his readers a greater sense of who he is a person and he explains how writing a blog can be an effective marketing strategy for authors.</p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In this second and final episode with New York based author <a href='https://www.twbpress.com/authormichaelcolon.html'>Michael Colon</a> we take a deep dive into the underlying themes in his novel <em>‘The Gift From Aelius’</em> and how he uses futuristic fiction to address issues that are occurring in today’s world. He explains how writing allowed him to find his voice and discover his real self and how it provided him with a tool to express his observations about the world and humanity.  He explains how he finds joy in the writing process and how, when the magic happens, he becomes lost in his own story as a form of escapism and enjoyment. The key theme of writing for yourself first and foremost and finding enjoyment in writing is discussed to inspire emerging writers. Finally, Mike tells us about his blog where he writes articles to give his readers a greater sense of who he is a person and he explains how writing a blog can be an effective marketing strategy for authors.</p>
]]></content:encoded>
                                    
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this second and final episode with New York based author Michael Colon we take a deep dive into the underlying themes in his novel ‘The Gift From Aelius’ and how he uses futuristic fiction to address issues that are occurring in today’s world. He explains how writing allowed him to find his voice and discover his real self and how it provided him with a tool to express his observations about the world and humanity.  He explains how he finds joy in the writing process and how, when the magic happens, he becomes lost in his own story as a form of escapism and enjoyment. The key theme of writing for yourself first and foremost and finding enjoyment in writing is discussed to inspire emerging writers. Finally, Mike tells us about his blog where he writes articles to give his readers a greater sense of who he is a person and he explains how writing a blog can be an effective marketing strategy for authors.]]></itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>Jack Roney and Harry Colfer</itunes:author>
        <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
        <itunes:duration>2106</itunes:duration>
                <itunes:episode>114</itunes:episode>
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        <title>Interview with New York sci-fi author Michael Colon (episode 1)</title>
        <itunes:title>Interview with New York sci-fi author Michael Colon (episode 1)</itunes:title>
        <link>https://genrefiction.podbean.com/e/interview-with-new-york-sci-fi-author-michael-colon-episode-1/</link>
                    <comments>https://genrefiction.podbean.com/e/interview-with-new-york-sci-fi-author-michael-colon-episode-1/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Mon, 15 Sep 2025 06:00:00 +1000</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>In this first of two episodes with New York based author <a href='https://www.twbpress.com/authormichaelcolon.html'>Michael Colon</a> we discuss his brand new debut novel ‘The Gift From Aelius’ which is a futuristic sci-fi about the interaction between A.I. robots and humans. Mike delves into the inspirations behind his novel and how he uses the main character, a robot named A191, to convey important themes about humanity and where he sees us heading as a species. He breaks down the motivations behind his writing and how his ideas spawn from concept to completed storyline. Mike explains his journey to publication which leads to a discussion about the broader publishing landscape and the potential impacts of artificial intelligence.</p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In this first of two episodes with New York based author <a href='https://www.twbpress.com/authormichaelcolon.html'>Michael Colon</a> we discuss his brand new debut novel <em>‘The Gift From Aelius’ </em>which is a futuristic sci-fi about the interaction between A.I. robots and humans. Mike delves into the inspirations behind his novel and how he uses the main character, a robot named A191, to convey important themes about humanity and where he sees us heading as a species. He breaks down the motivations behind his writing and how his ideas spawn from concept to completed storyline. Mike explains his journey to publication which leads to a discussion about the broader publishing landscape and the potential impacts of artificial intelligence.</p>
]]></content:encoded>
                                    
        <enclosure url="https://pdcn.co/e/mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/x5qqvzngt58a5ikp/Audio_1_edited8qa0t.mp3" length="52960515" type="audio/mpeg"/>
        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this first of two episodes with New York based author Michael Colon we discuss his brand new debut novel ‘The Gift From Aelius’ which is a futuristic sci-fi about the interaction between A.I. robots and humans. Mike delves into the inspirations behind his novel and how he uses the main character, a robot named A191, to convey important themes about humanity and where he sees us heading as a species. He breaks down the motivations behind his writing and how his ideas spawn from concept to completed storyline. Mike explains his journey to publication which leads to a discussion about the broader publishing landscape and the potential impacts of artificial intelligence.]]></itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>Jack Roney and Harry Colfer</itunes:author>
        <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
        <itunes:duration>1891</itunes:duration>
                <itunes:episode>113</itunes:episode>
        <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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        <title>Interview with bestselling US author Carter Wilson (episode 2)</title>
        <itunes:title>Interview with bestselling US author Carter Wilson (episode 2)</itunes:title>
        <link>https://genrefiction.podbean.com/e/interview-with-bestselling-us-author-carter-wilson-episode-2/</link>
                    <comments>https://genrefiction.podbean.com/e/interview-with-bestselling-us-author-carter-wilson-episode-2/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Mon, 01 Sep 2025 06:00:00 +1000</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>In this second episode with USA Today bestselling author Carter Wilson, he chats with Jack Roney and Harry Colfer about his podcast <a href='https://www.youtube.com/@CarterWilsonAuthor'>MAKING IT UP</a> where he interviews authors and delves into their journeys. We also discuss the publishing landscape and options available for authors to publish their work.</p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In this second episode with USA Today bestselling author Carter Wilson, he chats with Jack Roney and Harry Colfer about his podcast <a href='https://www.youtube.com/@CarterWilsonAuthor'>MAKING IT UP</a> where he interviews authors and delves into their journeys. We also discuss the publishing landscape and options available for authors to publish their work.</p>
]]></content:encoded>
                                    
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this second episode with USA Today bestselling author Carter Wilson, he chats with Jack Roney and Harry Colfer about his podcast MAKING IT UP where he interviews authors and delves into their journeys. We also discuss the publishing landscape and options available for authors to publish their work.]]></itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>Jack Roney and Harry Colfer</itunes:author>
        <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
        <itunes:duration>1918</itunes:duration>
                <itunes:episode>112</itunes:episode>
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        <title>Interview with bestselling US author Carter Wilson (episode 1)</title>
        <itunes:title>Interview with bestselling US author Carter Wilson (episode 1)</itunes:title>
        <link>https://genrefiction.podbean.com/e/interview-with-bestselling-us-author-carter-wilson-episode-1/</link>
                    <comments>https://genrefiction.podbean.com/e/interview-with-bestselling-us-author-carter-wilson-episode-1/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Mon, 18 Aug 2025 06:00:00 +1000</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>Carter Wilson is the USA Today bestselling author of ten critically acclaimed, <a href='https://carterwilson.com/works/'>standalone psychological thrillers</a>, as well as numerous short stories. He is an ITW Thriller Award finalist, a five-time winner of the Colorado Book Award, and his works have been optioned for television and film. Additionally, he is the host of the Making It Up podcast and founder of the <a href='https://unboundwriter.com/book-coaching/'>Unbound Writer</a> company, which provides coaching services, writing retreats, and online classes. Carter lives in Erie, Colorado in a Victorian house that is spooky but isn’t haunted…yet.</p>
<p>In this episode, Jack and Harry chat with Carter about his publishing journey and inspirations for his writing. Stay tuned for episode 2.</p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Carter Wilson is the <em>USA Today</em> bestselling author of ten critically acclaimed, <a href='https://carterwilson.com/works/'>standalone psychological thrillers</a>, as well as numerous short stories. He is an ITW Thriller Award finalist, a five-time winner of the Colorado Book Award, and his works have been optioned for television and film. Additionally, he is the host of the <em>Making It Up</em> podcast and founder of the <a href='https://unboundwriter.com/book-coaching/'>Unbound Writer</a> company, which provides coaching services, writing retreats, and online classes. Carter lives in Erie, Colorado in a Victorian house that is spooky but isn’t haunted…yet.</p>
<p>In this episode, Jack and Harry chat with Carter about his publishing journey and inspirations for his writing. Stay tuned for episode 2.</p>
]]></content:encoded>
                                    
        <enclosure url="https://pdcn.co/e/mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/y8mrj4wg26q45vj7/Carter_Wilson_audio_ep_1a3cd5.mp3" length="58328451" type="audio/mpeg"/>
        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Carter Wilson is the USA Today bestselling author of ten critically acclaimed, standalone psychological thrillers, as well as numerous short stories. He is an ITW Thriller Award finalist, a five-time winner of the Colorado Book Award, and his works have been optioned for television and film. Additionally, he is the host of the Making It Up podcast and founder of the Unbound Writer company, which provides coaching services, writing retreats, and online classes. Carter lives in Erie, Colorado in a Victorian house that is spooky but isn’t haunted…yet.
In this episode, Jack and Harry chat with Carter about his publishing journey and inspirations for his writing. Stay tuned for episode 2.]]></itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>Jack Roney and Harry Colfer</itunes:author>
        <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
        <itunes:duration>2083</itunes:duration>
                <itunes:episode>111</itunes:episode>
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        <title>Interview with author Heidi Catherine  - submitting your manuscript (ep 2)</title>
        <itunes:title>Interview with author Heidi Catherine  - submitting your manuscript (ep 2)</itunes:title>
        <link>https://genrefiction.podbean.com/e/interview-with-author-heidi-catherine-submitting-your-manuscript-ep-2/</link>
                    <comments>https://genrefiction.podbean.com/e/interview-with-author-heidi-catherine-submitting-your-manuscript-ep-2/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Mon, 04 Aug 2025 06:00:00 +1000</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>In part 2 our of chat with author <a href='https://www.heidicatherine.com/'>Heidi Catherine</a>, we take a deep dive into her experiences and specific advice to help increase your chances of success when submitting to agents or publishers.</p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In part 2 our of chat with author <a href='https://www.heidicatherine.com/'>Heidi Catherine</a>, we take a deep dive into her experiences and specific advice to help increase your chances of success when submitting to agents or publishers.</p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>
]]></content:encoded>
                                    
        <enclosure url="https://pdcn.co/e/mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/4568c9x6kdce4v9u/Audio_episode_2_editedbi687.mp3" length="73609059" type="audio/mpeg"/>
        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In part 2 our of chat with author Heidi Catherine, we take a deep dive into her experiences and specific advice to help increase your chances of success when submitting to agents or publishers.
 
 ]]></itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>Jack Roney and Harry Colfer</itunes:author>
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        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
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        <title>Interview with author Heidi Catherine - submitting to agents (ep 1)</title>
        <itunes:title>Interview with author Heidi Catherine - submitting to agents (ep 1)</itunes:title>
        <link>https://genrefiction.podbean.com/e/interview-with-author-heidi-catherine-submitting-to-agents-ep-1/</link>
                    <comments>https://genrefiction.podbean.com/e/interview-with-author-heidi-catherine-submitting-to-agents-ep-1/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Mon, 21 Jul 2025 06:00:00 +1000</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>In this episode we chat with author Heidi Catherine about her learnings, successes and setbacks when submitting manuscripts to agents and publishers.</p>
<p>Introducing our guest for this episode, <a href='https://www.heidicatherine.com/'>Heidi Catherine</a>. Heidi is a Melbourne author who’s debut novel, The Soulweaver won the Romance Writers of Australia’s Emerald Pro award. This was followed up by her epic fantasy series The Kingdoms of Evernow which was a finalist in both the Australian Romance Readers Association and RONE awards. Heidi also co-authored over twenty young adult dystopian novels with USA Today best-selling author, Tamar Sloan. After being named as a highly commended author in The Hope Prize, Heidi's story, The Extra Piece, was published by Simon &amp; Schuster. Heidi also won second place in The Scarlet Stiletto Awards for crime fiction and was a finalist four times in RWA’s Little Gems short story competition.</p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In this episode we chat with author Heidi Catherine about her learnings, successes and setbacks when submitting manuscripts to agents and publishers.</p>
<p>Introducing our guest for this episode, <a href='https://www.heidicatherine.com/'>Heidi Catherine</a>. Heidi is a Melbourne author who’s debut novel, The <em>Soulweaver</em> won the Romance Writers of Australia’s Emerald Pro award. This was followed up by her epic fantasy series <em>The Kingdoms of Evernow </em>which was a finalist in both the Australian Romance Readers Association and RONE awards. Heidi also co-authored over twenty young adult dystopian novels with USA Today best-selling author, Tamar Sloan. After being named as a highly commended author in The Hope Prize, Heidi's story, <em>The Extra Piece</em>, was published by Simon &amp; Schuster. Heidi also won second place in The Scarlet Stiletto Awards for crime fiction and was a finalist four times in RWA’s Little Gems short story competition.</p>
]]></content:encoded>
                                    
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode we chat with author Heidi Catherine about her learnings, successes and setbacks when submitting manuscripts to agents and publishers.
Introducing our guest for this episode, Heidi Catherine. Heidi is a Melbourne author who’s debut novel, The Soulweaver won the Romance Writers of Australia’s Emerald Pro award. This was followed up by her epic fantasy series The Kingdoms of Evernow which was a finalist in both the Australian Romance Readers Association and RONE awards. Heidi also co-authored over twenty young adult dystopian novels with USA Today best-selling author, Tamar Sloan. After being named as a highly commended author in The Hope Prize, Heidi's story, The Extra Piece, was published by Simon &amp; Schuster. Heidi also won second place in The Scarlet Stiletto Awards for crime fiction and was a finalist four times in RWA’s Little Gems short story competition.]]></itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>Jack Roney and Harry Colfer</itunes:author>
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        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
        <itunes:duration>1396</itunes:duration>
                <itunes:episode>109</itunes:episode>
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        <title>Book publishing chat with Jessica Mudditt, founder of Hembury Books (episode 2)</title>
        <itunes:title>Book publishing chat with Jessica Mudditt, founder of Hembury Books (episode 2)</itunes:title>
        <link>https://genrefiction.podbean.com/e/book-publishing-chat-with-jessica-mudditt-founder-of-hembury-books-episode-2/</link>
                    <comments>https://genrefiction.podbean.com/e/book-publishing-chat-with-jessica-mudditt-founder-of-hembury-books-episode-2/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Mon, 07 Jul 2025 06:00:00 +1000</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>In this second and final episode with Jessica Mudditt, we chat about the evolution of Hembury Books and how it has grown from a publisher of non-fiction and memoir to now publishing fiction. We take a deep dive into what topics authors should know about, including royalties, book distribution, and vanity publishing.</p>
<p>A great episode for authors who are considering publishing options.</p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In this second and final episode with Jessica Mudditt, we chat about the evolution of Hembury Books and how it has grown from a publisher of non-fiction and memoir to now publishing fiction. We take a deep dive into what topics authors should know about, including royalties, book distribution, and vanity publishing.</p>
<p>A great episode for authors who are considering publishing options.</p>
]]></content:encoded>
                                    
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this second and final episode with Jessica Mudditt, we chat about the evolution of Hembury Books and how it has grown from a publisher of non-fiction and memoir to now publishing fiction. We take a deep dive into what topics authors should know about, including royalties, book distribution, and vanity publishing.
A great episode for authors who are considering publishing options.]]></itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>Jack Roney and Harry Colfer</itunes:author>
        <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
        <itunes:duration>2427</itunes:duration>
                <itunes:episode>108</itunes:episode>
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        <title>Book publishing chat with Jessica Mudditt of Hembury Books (episode 1)</title>
        <itunes:title>Book publishing chat with Jessica Mudditt of Hembury Books (episode 1)</itunes:title>
        <link>https://genrefiction.podbean.com/e/book-publishing-chat-with-jessica-mudditt-of-hembury-books-episode-1/</link>
                    <comments>https://genrefiction.podbean.com/e/book-publishing-chat-with-jessica-mudditt-of-hembury-books-episode-1/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Mon, 23 Jun 2025 06:00:00 +1000</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>Jessica Mudditt is the author of two memoirs, podcaster and the founder of Hembury Books, a Sydney based hybrid publisher. Her first book was self-published in 2021 and is called Our Home in Myanmar – Four Years in Yangon. Her second book is Once Around the Sun – From Cambodia to Tibet. It’s a two-part series, with Kathmandu to the Khyber Pass coming in 2025.</p>
<p>In this episode, Jessica chats with <a href='https://www.jackroney.com.au/#/'>Rack Roney</a> and <a href='https://harrycolfer.com/'>Harry Colfer</a> about her publication journey to the creation of her own publishing company, <a href='https://hemburybooks.com.au/'>Hembury Books</a>.</p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Jessica Mudditt is the author of two memoirs, podcaster and the founder of Hembury Books, a Sydney based hybrid publisher. Her first book was self-published in 2021 and is called <em>Our Home in Myanmar – Four Years in Yangon</em>. Her second book is <em>Once Around the Sun – From Cambodia to Tibet</em>. It’s a two-part series, with <em>Kathmandu to the Khyber Pass </em>coming in 2025.</p>
<p>In this episode, Jessica chats with <a href='https://www.jackroney.com.au/#/'>Rack Roney</a> and <a href='https://harrycolfer.com/'>Harry Colfer</a> about her publication journey to the creation of her own publishing company, <a href='https://hemburybooks.com.au/'>Hembury Books</a>.</p>
]]></content:encoded>
                                    
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Jessica Mudditt is the author of two memoirs, podcaster and the founder of Hembury Books, a Sydney based hybrid publisher. Her first book was self-published in 2021 and is called Our Home in Myanmar – Four Years in Yangon. Her second book is Once Around the Sun – From Cambodia to Tibet. It’s a two-part series, with Kathmandu to the Khyber Pass coming in 2025.
In this episode, Jessica chats with Rack Roney and Harry Colfer about her publication journey to the creation of her own publishing company, Hembury Books.]]></itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>Jack Roney and Harry Colfer</itunes:author>
        <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
        <itunes:duration>2697</itunes:duration>
                <itunes:episode>107</itunes:episode>
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    <item>
        <title>Writing tips with author Mary-Clare Terrill</title>
        <itunes:title>Writing tips with author Mary-Clare Terrill</itunes:title>
        <link>https://genrefiction.podbean.com/e/writing-tips-with-author-mary-clare-terrill/</link>
                    <comments>https://genrefiction.podbean.com/e/writing-tips-with-author-mary-clare-terrill/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Mon, 09 Jun 2025 06:00:00 +1000</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>In episode 2 of 2, author Mary-Clare Terrill discusses the following writing tips:</p>
<p>1. writing is rewriting
2. getting the right kind of feedback and who to seek feedback from
3. resilience &amp; getting comfortable with 'rejection'
4. time away from your project will give you perspective
5. when is your manuscript ready?
6. appreciating the process – trust in and have faith in your own process
7. calling yourself a ‘writer’ and seeing your writing as your ‘work’
8. remember why you write
9. let joy be at the centre of everything you do / stay the course despite the prospects of getting published – self doubt vs joy.</p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In episode 2 of 2, author Mary-Clare Terrill discusses the following writing tips:</p>
<p>1. writing is rewriting<br>
2. getting the right kind of feedback and who to seek feedback from<br>
3. resilience &amp; getting comfortable with 'rejection'<br>
4. time away from your project will give you perspective<br>
5. when is your manuscript ready?<br>
6. appreciating the process – trust in and have faith in your own process<br>
7. calling yourself a ‘writer’ and seeing your writing as your ‘work’<br>
8. remember why you write<br>
9. let joy be at the centre of everything you do / stay the course despite the prospects of getting published – self doubt vs joy.</p>
]]></content:encoded>
                                    
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In episode 2 of 2, author Mary-Clare Terrill discusses the following writing tips:
1. writing is rewriting2. getting the right kind of feedback and who to seek feedback from3. resilience &amp; getting comfortable with 'rejection'4. time away from your project will give you perspective5. when is your manuscript ready?6. appreciating the process – trust in and have faith in your own process7. calling yourself a ‘writer’ and seeing your writing as your ‘work’8. remember why you write9. let joy be at the centre of everything you do / stay the course despite the prospects of getting published – self doubt vs joy.]]></itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>Jack Roney and Harry Colfer</itunes:author>
        <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
        <itunes:duration>1763</itunes:duration>
                <itunes:episode>106</itunes:episode>
        <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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    <item>
        <title>Talking historical fiction with author Mary-Clare Terrill</title>
        <itunes:title>Talking historical fiction with author Mary-Clare Terrill</itunes:title>
        <link>https://genrefiction.podbean.com/e/talking-historical-fiction-with-author-mary-clare-terrill/</link>
                    <comments>https://genrefiction.podbean.com/e/talking-historical-fiction-with-author-mary-clare-terrill/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Mon, 26 May 2025 06:00:00 +1000</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p><a href='https://maryclarewriter.com/'>Mary-Clare Terrill</a> is an Australian-Canadian author of historical fiction. Her debut historical romance novel, Maplecroft, is based on the true story of her great-grandparents and their lovingly preserved love letters: the first book in the Maplecroft family saga series. In episode 1 of 2, we chat about the writing process behind her new novel.</p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href='https://maryclarewriter.com/'>Mary-Clare Terrill</a> is an Australian-Canadian author of historical fiction. Her debut historical romance novel, <em>Maplecroft,</em> is based on the true story of her great-grandparents and their lovingly preserved love letters: the first book in the <em>Maplecroft</em> family saga series. In episode 1 of 2, we chat about the writing process behind her new novel.</p>
]]></content:encoded>
                                    
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Mary-Clare Terrill is an Australian-Canadian author of historical fiction. Her debut historical romance novel, Maplecroft, is based on the true story of her great-grandparents and their lovingly preserved love letters: the first book in the Maplecroft family saga series. In episode 1 of 2, we chat about the writing process behind her new novel.]]></itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>Jack Roney and Harry Colfer</itunes:author>
        <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
        <itunes:duration>1711</itunes:duration>
                <itunes:episode>105</itunes:episode>
        <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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    <item>
        <title>C J Spataro author interview RESEARCH &amp; LIFE EXPERIENCE (episode 2)</title>
        <itunes:title>C J Spataro author interview RESEARCH &amp; LIFE EXPERIENCE (episode 2)</itunes:title>
        <link>https://genrefiction.podbean.com/e/c-j-spataro-author-interview-research-life-experience-episode-2/</link>
                    <comments>https://genrefiction.podbean.com/e/c-j-spataro-author-interview-research-life-experience-episode-2/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Mon, 12 May 2025 06:00:00 +1000</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>In this second of two episodes with Philadelphia based author <a href='https://www.cjspataro.com/'>C.J.  Spataro</a>, we discuss what it’s like to be a debut author later in life and how life experience can be the catalyst for inspiring story telling. C.J goes on to explain the role of research in fiction writing and how the idea of research can still be applied in genres such as fantasy and science fiction.</p>
<p>So sit back, relax and enjoy!</p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In this second of two episodes with Philadelphia based author <a href='https://www.cjspataro.com/'>C.J.  Spataro</a>, we discuss what it’s like to be a debut author later in life and how life experience can be the catalyst for inspiring story telling. C.J goes on to explain the role of research in fiction writing and how the idea of research can still be applied in genres such as fantasy and science fiction.</p>
<p>So sit back, relax and enjoy!</p>
]]></content:encoded>
                                    
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this second of two episodes with Philadelphia based author C.J.  Spataro, we discuss what it’s like to be a debut author later in life and how life experience can be the catalyst for inspiring story telling. C.J goes on to explain the role of research in fiction writing and how the idea of research can still be applied in genres such as fantasy and science fiction.
So sit back, relax and enjoy!]]></itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>Jack Roney and Harry Colfer</itunes:author>
        <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
        <itunes:duration>2446</itunes:duration>
                <itunes:episode>104</itunes:episode>
        <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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    <item>
        <title>Interview with author C J Spataro 'MORE STRANGE THAN TRUE' (episode 1)</title>
        <itunes:title>Interview with author C J Spataro 'MORE STRANGE THAN TRUE' (episode 1)</itunes:title>
        <link>https://genrefiction.podbean.com/e/interview-with-author-c-j-spataro-more-strange-than-true-episode-1/</link>
                    <comments>https://genrefiction.podbean.com/e/interview-with-author-c-j-spataro-more-strange-than-true-episode-1/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Mon, 28 Apr 2025 06:00:00 +1000</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>In this first of two episodes, we chat with Philadelphia based author <a href='https://www.cjspataro.com/'>C.J. Spataro</a> about her recently released debut novel More Strange Than True. C.J. explains the inspirations for her story and how being a creative writing teacher has made her a better writer. She also provides advice for writers who are thinking of embarking on creative writing higher education. As an accomplished musician, C.J. goes on to explain the relationship between music and writing and how music can influence and inspire fiction.</p>
<p>So sit back, relax and enjoy!</p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In this first of two episodes, we chat with Philadelphia based author <a href='https://www.cjspataro.com/'>C.J. Spataro</a> about her recently released debut novel <em>More Strange Than True</em>. C.J. explains the inspirations for her story and how being a creative writing teacher has made her a better writer. She also provides advice for writers who are thinking of embarking on creative writing higher education. As an accomplished musician, C.J. goes on to explain the relationship between music and writing and how music can influence and inspire fiction.</p>
<p>So sit back, relax and enjoy!</p>
]]></content:encoded>
                                    
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this first of two episodes, we chat with Philadelphia based author C.J. Spataro about her recently released debut novel More Strange Than True. C.J. explains the inspirations for her story and how being a creative writing teacher has made her a better writer. She also provides advice for writers who are thinking of embarking on creative writing higher education. As an accomplished musician, C.J. goes on to explain the relationship between music and writing and how music can influence and inspire fiction.
So sit back, relax and enjoy!]]></itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>Jack Roney and Harry Colfer</itunes:author>
        <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
        <itunes:duration>1543</itunes:duration>
                <itunes:episode>103</itunes:episode>
        <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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    <item>
        <title>In conversation with author Diane Clarke (episode 2 of 2)</title>
        <itunes:title>In conversation with author Diane Clarke (episode 2 of 2)</itunes:title>
        <link>https://genrefiction.podbean.com/e/in-conversation-with-author-diane-clarke-episode-2-of-2/</link>
                    <comments>https://genrefiction.podbean.com/e/in-conversation-with-author-diane-clarke-episode-2-of-2/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Mon, 14 Apr 2025 06:00:00 +1000</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>In this second episode with Brisbane author <a href='https://www.dianeclarkeauthor.com/'>Diane Clarke</a>, we delve into Diane's background as a speech pathologist and how skills learned in this profession heightened her ability to listen to and observe human interaction and verbal and non-verbal communication, and how she uses these skills to develop lifelike dialogue in her stories. We delve further into the key elements to writing realistic and engaging dialogue and how stories should be driven by these authentic character interactions.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Some excellent writing tips for emerging writers.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>So sit back, relax and enjoy!</p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In this second episode with Brisbane author <a href='https://www.dianeclarkeauthor.com/'>Diane Clarke</a>, we delve into Diane's background as a speech pathologist and how skills learned in this profession heightened her ability to listen to and observe human interaction and verbal and non-verbal communication, and how she uses these skills to develop lifelike dialogue in her stories. We delve further into the key elements to writing realistic and engaging dialogue and how stories should be driven by these authentic character interactions.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Some excellent writing tips for emerging writers.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>So sit back, relax and enjoy!</p>
]]></content:encoded>
                                    
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this second episode with Brisbane author Diane Clarke, we delve into Diane's background as a speech pathologist and how skills learned in this profession heightened her ability to listen to and observe human interaction and verbal and non-verbal communication, and how she uses these skills to develop lifelike dialogue in her stories. We delve further into the key elements to writing realistic and engaging dialogue and how stories should be driven by these authentic character interactions.
 
Some excellent writing tips for emerging writers.
 
So sit back, relax and enjoy!]]></itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>Jack Roney and Harry Colfer</itunes:author>
        <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
        <itunes:duration>2613</itunes:duration>
                <itunes:episode>102</itunes:episode>
        <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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    <item>
        <title>In conversation with author Diane Clarke (episode 1 of 2)</title>
        <itunes:title>In conversation with author Diane Clarke (episode 1 of 2)</itunes:title>
        <link>https://genrefiction.podbean.com/e/in-conversation-with-author-diane-clarke-episode-1-of-2/</link>
                    <comments>https://genrefiction.podbean.com/e/in-conversation-with-author-diane-clarke-episode-1-of-2/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Thu, 27 Mar 2025 06:00:00 +1000</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>In this episode, we welcome Brisbane author <a href='https://www.dianeclarkeauthor.com/'>Diane Clarke</a> who explains how her debut novel 'The Photograph' was inspired by the evacuations of children in London during world war 2 with the plot centred around a missing boy and the discovery of an old photograph which uncovers a dark family secret. Her second novel, 'The Bracelet' is a family drama and murder mystery due for release in March 2025. During the discussion, Diane breaks down her strategies for blending historical facts with fictional storylines and the importance of research to ensure authenticity. Finally, Diane describes her journey to publication, her disappointments, successes and learnings.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>So sit back, relax and enjoy!</p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In this episode, we welcome Brisbane author <a href='https://www.dianeclarkeauthor.com/'>Diane Clarke</a> who explains how her debut novel 'The Photograph' was inspired by the evacuations of children in London during world war 2 with the plot centred around a missing boy and the discovery of an old photograph which uncovers a dark family secret. Her second novel, 'The Bracelet' is a family drama and murder mystery due for release in March 2025. During the discussion, Diane breaks down her strategies for blending historical facts with fictional storylines and the importance of research to ensure authenticity. Finally, Diane describes her journey to publication, her disappointments, successes and learnings.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>So sit back, relax and enjoy!</p>
]]></content:encoded>
                                    
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode, we welcome Brisbane author Diane Clarke who explains how her debut novel 'The Photograph' was inspired by the evacuations of children in London during world war 2 with the plot centred around a missing boy and the discovery of an old photograph which uncovers a dark family secret. Her second novel, 'The Bracelet' is a family drama and murder mystery due for release in March 2025. During the discussion, Diane breaks down her strategies for blending historical facts with fictional storylines and the importance of research to ensure authenticity. Finally, Diane describes her journey to publication, her disappointments, successes and learnings.
 
So sit back, relax and enjoy!]]></itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>Jack Roney and Harry Colfer</itunes:author>
        <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
        <itunes:duration>1823</itunes:duration>
                <itunes:episode>101</itunes:episode>
        <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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        <title>In conversation with author Alicia Thompson (episode 2 of 2)</title>
        <itunes:title>In conversation with author Alicia Thompson (episode 2 of 2)</itunes:title>
        <link>https://genrefiction.podbean.com/e/in-conversation-with-author-alicia-thompson-episode-2-of-2/</link>
                    <comments>https://genrefiction.podbean.com/e/in-conversation-with-author-alicia-thompson-episode-2-of-2/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Mon, 17 Mar 2025 06:00:00 +1000</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>In the second episode with author <a href='https://aliciathompson.com.au/'>Alicia Thompson</a>, the topic of author marketing is explored. Alicia breaks down marketing strategies that have worked for her including speaking events and workshops, registering with corporate book buyers, planning regional library road trips, networking within the writing community, social media, getting reviews, and thinking outside the box in terms of book distribution. A great episode for authors ready to scale up their marketing.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>So sit back, relax and enjoy!</p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In the second episode with author <a href='https://aliciathompson.com.au/'>Alicia Thompson</a>, the topic of author marketing is explored. Alicia breaks down marketing strategies that have worked for her including speaking events and workshops, registering with corporate book buyers, planning regional library road trips, networking within the writing community, social media, getting reviews, and thinking outside the box in terms of book distribution. A great episode for authors ready to scale up their marketing.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>So sit back, relax and enjoy!</p>
]]></content:encoded>
                                    
        <enclosure url="https://pdcn.co/e/mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/gqv4k9qkqqd3emb5/Episode_2_with_intro_audio9sms5.mp3" length="61400163" type="audio/mpeg"/>
        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In the second episode with author Alicia Thompson, the topic of author marketing is explored. Alicia breaks down marketing strategies that have worked for her including speaking events and workshops, registering with corporate book buyers, planning regional library road trips, networking within the writing community, social media, getting reviews, and thinking outside the box in terms of book distribution. A great episode for authors ready to scale up their marketing.
 
So sit back, relax and enjoy!]]></itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>Jack Roney and Harry Colfer</itunes:author>
        <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
        <itunes:duration>2192</itunes:duration>
                <itunes:episode>100</itunes:episode>
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    <item>
        <title>In conversation with author Alicia Thompson (episode 1 of 2)</title>
        <itunes:title>In conversation with author Alicia Thompson (episode 1 of 2)</itunes:title>
        <link>https://genrefiction.podbean.com/e/in-conversation-with-author-alicia-thompson-episode-1-of-2/</link>
                    <comments>https://genrefiction.podbean.com/e/in-conversation-with-author-alicia-thompson-episode-1-of-2/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Mon, 03 Mar 2025 06:00:00 +1000</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>This week's special guest is author <a href='https://aliciathompson.com.au/'>Alica Thompson</a> whose debut novel 'Something Else' was published in 2021 and her follow up crime novel 'Ex' was released in 2024. Alicia has a masters in creative writing and delivers workshops for emerging authors. In this episode, we explore the topics Alicia teaches including how to kick start your novel, exercising your writing muscles, and finding the plot. She also provides advice for authors who are considering delivering their own workshops or speaking events and how to approach libraries and other venues to host and market these events.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>So sit back, relax and enjoy!</p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This week's special guest is author <a href='https://aliciathompson.com.au/'>Alica Thompson</a> whose debut novel 'Something Else' was published in 2021 and her follow up crime novel 'Ex' was released in 2024. Alicia has a masters in creative writing and delivers workshops for emerging authors. In this episode, we explore the topics Alicia teaches including how to kick start your novel, exercising your writing muscles, and finding the plot. She also provides advice for authors who are considering delivering their own workshops or speaking events and how to approach libraries and other venues to host and market these events.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>So sit back, relax and enjoy!</p>
]]></content:encoded>
                                    
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This week's special guest is author Alica Thompson whose debut novel 'Something Else' was published in 2021 and her follow up crime novel 'Ex' was released in 2024. Alicia has a masters in creative writing and delivers workshops for emerging authors. In this episode, we explore the topics Alicia teaches including how to kick start your novel, exercising your writing muscles, and finding the plot. She also provides advice for authors who are considering delivering their own workshops or speaking events and how to approach libraries and other venues to host and market these events.
 
So sit back, relax and enjoy!]]></itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>Jack Roney and Harry Colfer</itunes:author>
        <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
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                <itunes:episode>99</itunes:episode>
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    <item>
        <title>Dr Jo Skinner episode 2</title>
        <itunes:title>Dr Jo Skinner episode 2</itunes:title>
        <link>https://genrefiction.podbean.com/e/dr-jo-skinner-episode-2/</link>
                    <comments>https://genrefiction.podbean.com/e/dr-jo-skinner-episode-2/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Mon, 17 Feb 2025 06:00:00 +1000</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>In this week's episode, Dr Jo Skinner returns to talk about how she uses long-distance running to clear her mind and problem solve story plot issues. She also shares some interesting insights into the similarities between running a marathon and writing a novel. In this second and final episode, Jo delves deeper into the social issues that inspire her writing including domestic violence, positive masculinity and role modelling appropriate behaviours, and gender equity. Finally, Jo breaks down the book category of 'Women's Fiction' and where she sits on the debate about defining genres.</p>
<p>So, sit back, relax, and enjoy!</p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In this week's episode, Dr Jo Skinner returns to talk about how she uses long-distance running to clear her mind and problem solve story plot issues. She also shares some interesting insights into the similarities between running a marathon and writing a novel. In this second and final episode, Jo delves deeper into the social issues that inspire her writing including domestic violence, positive masculinity and role modelling appropriate behaviours, and gender equity. Finally, Jo breaks down the book category of 'Women's Fiction' and where she sits on the debate about defining genres.</p>
<p>So, sit back, relax, and enjoy!</p>
]]></content:encoded>
                                    
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this week's episode, Dr Jo Skinner returns to talk about how she uses long-distance running to clear her mind and problem solve story plot issues. She also shares some interesting insights into the similarities between running a marathon and writing a novel. In this second and final episode, Jo delves deeper into the social issues that inspire her writing including domestic violence, positive masculinity and role modelling appropriate behaviours, and gender equity. Finally, Jo breaks down the book category of 'Women's Fiction' and where she sits on the debate about defining genres.
So, sit back, relax, and enjoy!]]></itunes:summary>
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        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
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                <itunes:episode>98</itunes:episode>
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        <title>Dr Jo Skinner episode 1</title>
        <itunes:title>Dr Jo Skinner episode 1</itunes:title>
        <link>https://genrefiction.podbean.com/e/dr-jo-skinner-episode-1/</link>
                    <comments>https://genrefiction.podbean.com/e/dr-jo-skinner-episode-1/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Mon, 03 Feb 2025 06:00:00 +1000</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>This week’s special guest is <a href='https://www.johannaskinner.com/'>Doctor Jo Skinner</a>, a Brisbane based GP who writes contemporary women’s fiction as well as freelance non-fiction articles about women’s issues and mental health. She also has a long-distance running habit. When she’s not working or writing you’ll find her accruing kilometres while plotting her next story.</p>
<p>In this first of two episodes, Jo discusses how the creative writing bug took hold and how she balances her fiction writing and author marketing commitments with her professional career as a medical practitioner. Jo also discusses how her creative writing and story themes are inspired by social issues she’s witnessed as a community doctor.</p>
<p>So, sit back, relax, and enjoy!</p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This week’s special guest is <a href='https://www.johannaskinner.com/'>Doctor Jo Skinner</a>, a Brisbane based GP who writes contemporary women’s fiction as well as freelance non-fiction articles about women’s issues and mental health. She also has a long-distance running habit. When she’s not working or writing you’ll find her accruing kilometres while plotting her next story.</p>
<p>In this first of two episodes, Jo discusses how the creative writing bug took hold and how she balances her fiction writing and author marketing commitments with her professional career as a medical practitioner. Jo also discusses how her creative writing and story themes are inspired by social issues she’s witnessed as a community doctor.</p>
<p>So, sit back, relax, and enjoy!</p>
]]></content:encoded>
                                    
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This week’s special guest is Doctor Jo Skinner, a Brisbane based GP who writes contemporary women’s fiction as well as freelance non-fiction articles about women’s issues and mental health. She also has a long-distance running habit. When she’s not working or writing you’ll find her accruing kilometres while plotting her next story.
In this first of two episodes, Jo discusses how the creative writing bug took hold and how she balances her fiction writing and author marketing commitments with her professional career as a medical practitioner. Jo also discusses how her creative writing and story themes are inspired by social issues she’s witnessed as a community doctor.
So, sit back, relax, and enjoy!]]></itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>Jack Roney and Harry Colfer</itunes:author>
        <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
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                <itunes:episode>97</itunes:episode>
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        <title>Lauren Daniels episode 4 - benefits of writers groups and working with editors</title>
        <itunes:title>Lauren Daniels episode 4 - benefits of writers groups and working with editors</itunes:title>
        <link>https://genrefiction.podbean.com/e/lauren-daniels-episode-4-benefits-of-writers-groups-and-working-with-editors/</link>
                    <comments>https://genrefiction.podbean.com/e/lauren-daniels-episode-4-benefits-of-writers-groups-and-working-with-editors/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Mon, 27 Jan 2025 06:00:00 +1000</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>In this episode, Jack Roney and Harry Colfer chat with author, poet and editor, <a href='https://hawkeyebooks.com.au/pages/l-e-daniels'>Lauren Daniels</a> about benefits of participating in writers groups for feedback and support as well as how working with an editor can propel your writing to the next level.</p>
<p>This episode is sponsored by the <a href='https://www.brisbanewriters.com/'>Brisbane Writers Workshop</a> and <a href='https://fawq.com.au/'>The Fellowship of Australian Writers Queensland</a>.</p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In this episode, Jack Roney and Harry Colfer chat with author, poet and editor, <a href='https://hawkeyebooks.com.au/pages/l-e-daniels'>Lauren Daniels</a> about benefits of participating in writers groups for feedback and support as well as how working with an editor can propel your writing to the next level.</p>
<p>This episode is sponsored by the <a href='https://www.brisbanewriters.com/'>Brisbane Writers Workshop</a> and <a href='https://fawq.com.au/'>The Fellowship of Australian Writers Queensland</a>.</p>
]]></content:encoded>
                                    
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode, Jack Roney and Harry Colfer chat with author, poet and editor, Lauren Daniels about benefits of participating in writers groups for feedback and support as well as how working with an editor can propel your writing to the next level.
This episode is sponsored by the Brisbane Writers Workshop and The Fellowship of Australian Writers Queensland.]]></itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>Jack Roney and Harry Colfer</itunes:author>
        <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
        <itunes:duration>1373</itunes:duration>
                <itunes:episode>96</itunes:episode>
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    <item>
        <title>Podcast interview with author David Shield (episode 3)</title>
        <itunes:title>Podcast interview with author David Shield (episode 3)</itunes:title>
        <link>https://genrefiction.podbean.com/e/podcast-interview-with-author-david-shield-episode-3/</link>
                    <comments>https://genrefiction.podbean.com/e/podcast-interview-with-author-david-shield-episode-3/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Mon, 20 Jan 2025 06:00:00 +1000</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>In this final instalment of Harry and Jack’s chat with writer David Shield, he breaks down and explains 8 steps for creating characters, from making your characters visible and nuanced with believable faults, using placeholder names, giving characters a redeeming quality and unique vocal attributes. David also explains the importance of giving your character goals and fears and ensuring their behaviours and dialogue remain consistent. </p>
<p>So, sit back, relax, and enjoy!</p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In this final instalment of Harry and Jack’s chat with writer David Shield, he breaks down and explains 8 steps for creating characters, from making your characters visible and nuanced with believable faults, using placeholder names, giving characters a redeeming quality and unique vocal attributes. David also explains the importance of giving your character goals and fears and ensuring their behaviours and dialogue remain consistent. </p>
<p>So, sit back, relax, and enjoy!</p>
]]></content:encoded>
                                    
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this final instalment of Harry and Jack’s chat with writer David Shield, he breaks down and explains 8 steps for creating characters, from making your characters visible and nuanced with believable faults, using placeholder names, giving characters a redeeming quality and unique vocal attributes. David also explains the importance of giving your character goals and fears and ensuring their behaviours and dialogue remain consistent. 
So, sit back, relax, and enjoy!]]></itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>Jack Roney and Harry Colfer</itunes:author>
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        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
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                <itunes:episode>94</itunes:episode>
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        <title>Lauren Daniels episode 3 - public speaking tips for authors</title>
        <itunes:title>Lauren Daniels episode 3 - public speaking tips for authors</itunes:title>
        <link>https://genrefiction.podbean.com/e/lauren-daniels-episode-3-public-speaking-tips-for-authors/</link>
                    <comments>https://genrefiction.podbean.com/e/lauren-daniels-episode-3-public-speaking-tips-for-authors/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Mon, 13 Jan 2025 06:00:00 +1000</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>In this episode, Jack Roney and Harry Colfer chat with author, poet and editor, <a href='https://hawkeyebooks.com.au/pages/l-e-daniels'>Lauren Daniels</a> about how authors can improve their public speaking skills for public events such as writers festival panels, workshops and library author talks.</p>
<p>This episode is sponsored by the <a href='https://www.brisbanewriters.com/'>Brisbane Writers Workshop</a> and <a href='https://fawq.com.au/'>The Fellowship of Australian Writers Queensland</a>.</p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In this episode, Jack Roney and Harry Colfer chat with author, poet and editor, <a href='https://hawkeyebooks.com.au/pages/l-e-daniels'>Lauren Daniels</a> about how authors can improve their public speaking skills for public events such as writers festival panels, workshops and library author talks.</p>
<p>This episode is sponsored by the <a href='https://www.brisbanewriters.com/'>Brisbane Writers Workshop</a> and <a href='https://fawq.com.au/'>The Fellowship of Australian Writers Queensland</a>.</p>
]]></content:encoded>
                                    
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[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.]]></itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>Jack Roney and Harry Colfer</itunes:author>
        <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
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                <itunes:episode>95</itunes:episode>
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        <title>Podcast interview with author David Shield (episode 2)</title>
        <itunes:title>Podcast interview with author David Shield (episode 2)</itunes:title>
        <link>https://genrefiction.podbean.com/e/podcast-interview-with-author-david-shield-episode-2/</link>
                    <comments>https://genrefiction.podbean.com/e/podcast-interview-with-author-david-shield-episode-2/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Mon, 06 Jan 2025 06:00:00 +1000</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>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.</p>
<p>
So, sit back, relax, and enjoy!</p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>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.</p>
<p><br>
So, sit back, relax, and enjoy!</p>
]]></content:encoded>
                                    
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[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!]]></itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>Jack Roney and Harry Colfer</itunes:author>
        <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
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        <title>Podcast interview with author David Shield (episode 1)</title>
        <itunes:title>Podcast interview with author David Shield (episode 1)</itunes:title>
        <link>https://genrefiction.podbean.com/e/podcast-interview-with-author-david-shield-episode-1/</link>
                    <comments>https://genrefiction.podbean.com/e/podcast-interview-with-author-david-shield-episode-1/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Mon, 30 Dec 2024 06:00:00 +1000</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>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 New Translator Prize in 2021.</p>
<p>In episode 1 of this 3-part series, our guest David Shield explains how his alter ego, a purple octopus named Angus, has come into his life, and how he came to embark on a professional career as a Japanese language translator. David also explains his love for storytelling and how he juggled academic studies and career to still find the time to indulge his creative writing interests.  </p>
<p>So, sit back, relax, and enjoy!</p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>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 New Translator Prize in 2021.</p>
<p>In episode 1 of this 3-part series, our guest David Shield explains how his alter ego, a purple octopus named Angus, has come into his life, and how he came to embark on a professional career as a Japanese language translator. David also explains his love for storytelling and how he juggled academic studies and career to still find the time to indulge his creative writing interests.  </p>
<p>So, sit back, relax, and enjoy!</p>
]]></content:encoded>
                                    
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[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 New Translator Prize in 2021.
In episode 1 of this 3-part series, our guest David Shield explains how his alter ego, a purple octopus named Angus, has come into his life, and how he came to embark on a professional career as a Japanese language translator. David also explains his love for storytelling and how he juggled academic studies and career to still find the time to indulge his creative writing interests.  
So, sit back, relax, and enjoy!]]></itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>Jack Roney and Harry Colfer</itunes:author>
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        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
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                <itunes:episode>92</itunes:episode>
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        <title>Lauren Daniels discusses writing competitions and anthologies</title>
        <itunes:title>Lauren Daniels discusses writing competitions and anthologies</itunes:title>
        <link>https://genrefiction.podbean.com/e/lauren-daniels-discusses-writing-competitions-and-anthologies/</link>
                    <comments>https://genrefiction.podbean.com/e/lauren-daniels-discusses-writing-competitions-and-anthologies/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Mon, 23 Dec 2024 06:00:00 +1000</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>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.</p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>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.</p>
]]></content:encoded>
                                    
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[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.]]></itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>Jack Roney and Harry Colfer</itunes:author>
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        <title>Lauren Daniels discusses writing conferences, events and retreats.</title>
        <itunes:title>Lauren Daniels discusses writing conferences, events and retreats.</itunes:title>
        <link>https://genrefiction.podbean.com/e/lauren-daniels-discusses-writing-conferences-events-and-retreats/</link>
                    <comments>https://genrefiction.podbean.com/e/lauren-daniels-discusses-writing-conferences-events-and-retreats/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Mon, 16 Dec 2024 06:00:00 +1000</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>In this episode, Jack Roney and Harry Colfer chat with author, poet and editor, <a href='https://hawkeyebooks.com.au/pages/l-e-daniels'>Lauren Daniels</a> about benefits of attending writers conferences, events and retreats which can really help writers boost their careers.</p>
<p>This episode is sponsored by the <a href='https://www.brisbanewriters.com/'>Brisbane Writers Workshop</a> and <a href='https://fawq.com.au/'>The Fellowship of Australian Writers Queensland</a>.</p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In this episode, Jack Roney and Harry Colfer chat with author, poet and editor, <a href='https://hawkeyebooks.com.au/pages/l-e-daniels'>Lauren Daniels</a> about benefits of attending writers conferences, events and retreats which can really help writers boost their careers.</p>
<p>This episode is sponsored by the <a href='https://www.brisbanewriters.com/'>Brisbane Writers Workshop</a> and <a href='https://fawq.com.au/'>The Fellowship of Australian Writers Queensland</a>.</p>
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[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.]]></itunes:summary>
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        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
        <itunes:duration>1761</itunes:duration>
                <itunes:episode>90</itunes:episode>
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        <title>Dr Kate Cuthbert episode 3</title>
        <itunes:title>Dr Kate Cuthbert episode 3</itunes:title>
        <link>https://genrefiction.podbean.com/e/dr-kate-cuthbert-episode-3/</link>
                    <comments>https://genrefiction.podbean.com/e/dr-kate-cuthbert-episode-3/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Mon, 09 Dec 2024 06:00:00 +1000</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[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.]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[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.]]></content:encoded>
                                    
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[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.]]></itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>Jack Roney and Harry Colfer</itunes:author>
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        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
        <itunes:duration>1444</itunes:duration>
                <itunes:episode>88</itunes:episode>
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        <title>Dr Kate Cuthbert episode 2</title>
        <itunes:title>Dr Kate Cuthbert episode 2</itunes:title>
        <link>https://genrefiction.podbean.com/e/dr-kate-cuthbert-episode-2/</link>
                    <comments>https://genrefiction.podbean.com/e/dr-kate-cuthbert-episode-2/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Mon, 02 Dec 2024 06:00:00 +1000</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>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.</p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>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.</p>
]]></content:encoded>
                                    
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[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.]]></itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>Jack Roney and Harry Colfer</itunes:author>
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        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
        <itunes:duration>1908</itunes:duration>
                <itunes:episode>87</itunes:episode>
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    <item>
        <title>Qld Writers Center CEO Lori-Jay Ellis</title>
        <itunes:title>Qld Writers Center CEO Lori-Jay Ellis</itunes:title>
        <link>https://genrefiction.podbean.com/e/qld-writers-center-ceo-lori-jay-ellis/</link>
                    <comments>https://genrefiction.podbean.com/e/qld-writers-center-ceo-lori-jay-ellis/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Mon, 25 Nov 2024 06:00:00 +1000</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>In this special episode, Harry and Jack recorded on location at the <a href='https://queenslandwriters.org.au/'>Qld Writers Centre</a> (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 <a href='https://www.genrecon.com.au/'>2025 Genrecon writers conference</a> btn 28th Feb - 2nd March.</p>
<p>Sit back, relax, and enjoy!</p>
<p>Special thanks to the <a href='https://fawq.com.au/'>Fellowship of Australian Writers Queensland</a> for their ongoing support in allowing us to use their podcasting equipment.</p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In this special episode, Harry and Jack recorded on location at the <a href='https://queenslandwriters.org.au/'>Qld Writers Centre</a> (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 <a href='https://www.genrecon.com.au/'>2025 Genrecon writers conference</a> btn 28th Feb - 2nd March.</p>
<p>Sit back, relax, and enjoy!</p>
<p>Special thanks to the <a href='https://fawq.com.au/'>Fellowship of Australian Writers Queensland</a> for their ongoing support in allowing us to use their podcasting equipment.</p>
]]></content:encoded>
                                    
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[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 of Australian Writers Queensland for their ongoing support in allowing us to use their podcasting equipment.]]></itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>Jack Roney and Harry Colfer</itunes:author>
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        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
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                <itunes:episode>89</itunes:episode>
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        <title>Kate Cuthbert discusses PhD research into the evolution of book covers and titles</title>
        <itunes:title>Kate Cuthbert discusses PhD research into the evolution of book covers and titles</itunes:title>
        <link>https://genrefiction.podbean.com/e/kate-cuthbert-discusses-phd-research-into-the-evolution-of-book-covers-and-titles/</link>
                    <comments>https://genrefiction.podbean.com/e/kate-cuthbert-discusses-phd-research-into-the-evolution-of-book-covers-and-titles/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Mon, 18 Nov 2024 06:00:00 +1000</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>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?</p>
<p>In this episode, Jack and Harry chat with Kate about her PhD research into the evolution of book titles and covers. It's an interesting insight into how reader expectations of genre fiction have changed over time, with some great advice for things you should consider when designing a book cover.</p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>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 <em>What Would Danbury Do</em>?</p>
<p>In this episode, Jack and Harry chat with Kate about her PhD research into the evolution of book titles and covers. It's an interesting insight into how reader expectations of genre fiction have changed over time, with some great advice for things you should consider when designing a book cover.</p>
]]></content:encoded>
                                    
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[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 titles and covers. It's an interesting insight into how reader expectations of genre fiction have changed over time, with some great advice for things you should consider when designing a book cover.]]></itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>Jack Roney and Harry Colfer</itunes:author>
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        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
        <itunes:duration>1699</itunes:duration>
                <itunes:episode>86</itunes:episode>
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    <item>
        <title>Christine Gregory author interview episode 2</title>
        <itunes:title>Christine Gregory author interview episode 2</itunes:title>
        <link>https://genrefiction.podbean.com/e/christine-gregory-author-interview-episode-2/</link>
                    <comments>https://genrefiction.podbean.com/e/christine-gregory-author-interview-episode-2/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Mon, 11 Nov 2024 06:00:00 +1000</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>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.</p>
<p>A great episode for emerging writers.</p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>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.</p>
<p>A great episode for emerging writers.</p>
]]></content:encoded>
                                    
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[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.]]></itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>Jack Roney and Harry Colfer</itunes:author>
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        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
        <itunes:duration>1687</itunes:duration>
                <itunes:episode>85</itunes:episode>
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        <title>Christine Gregory author interview</title>
        <itunes:title>Christine Gregory author interview</itunes:title>
        <link>https://genrefiction.podbean.com/e/christine-gregory-author-interview/</link>
                    <comments>https://genrefiction.podbean.com/e/christine-gregory-author-interview/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Mon, 04 Nov 2024 06:00:00 +1000</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>Melbourne-based author, <a href='https://ultimopress.com.au/products/the-community'>Christine Gregory</a>, 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.</p>
<p>In this first of two episodes, Christine chats with Jack and Harry about her writing inspirations and processes, as well as advice for emerging authors who are submitting to agents. Great tips on the submission process.</p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Melbourne-based author, <a href='https://ultimopress.com.au/products/the-community'>Christine Gregory</a>, is an Australian writer of crime and general fiction. An earlier version of her novel <em>The Community</em> 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.</p>
<p>In this first of two episodes, Christine chats with Jack and Harry about her writing inspirations and processes, as well as advice for emerging authors who are submitting to agents. Great tips on the submission process.</p>
]]></content:encoded>
                                    
        <enclosure url="https://pdcn.co/e/mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/m2vucagw2pftjxxy/Episode_1_audio7yc55.mp3" length="45880995" type="audio/mpeg"/>
        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[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 about her writing inspirations and processes, as well as advice for emerging authors who are submitting to agents. Great tips on the submission process.]]></itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>Jack Roney and Harry Colfer</itunes:author>
        <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
        <itunes:duration>1638</itunes:duration>
                <itunes:episode>84</itunes:episode>
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        <title>Professor Kim Wilkins discusses academic research and genre fiction</title>
        <itunes:title>Professor Kim Wilkins discusses academic research and genre fiction</itunes:title>
        <link>https://genrefiction.podbean.com/e/professor-kim-wilkins-discusses-academic-research-and-genre-fiction/</link>
                    <comments>https://genrefiction.podbean.com/e/professor-kim-wilkins-discusses-academic-research-and-genre-fiction/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Mon, 28 Oct 2024 06:00:00 +1000</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>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 Real-World Uses of Science Fiction and Fantasy”.</p>
<p>In this episode, Kim describes the key elements of genre fiction and findings from her academic research.</p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>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 ‘<em>GENRE WORLDS – Popular Fiction and Twenty-First-Century Book Culture’</em>. Her forthcoming book with Helen Marshall and Lisa Bennett is called “Story Thinking and the Real-World Uses of Science Fiction and Fantasy”.</p>
<p>In this episode, Kim describes the key elements of genre fiction and findings from her academic research.</p>
]]></content:encoded>
                                    
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[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 Real-World Uses of Science Fiction and Fantasy”.
In this episode, Kim describes the key elements of genre fiction and findings from her academic research.]]></itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>Jack Roney and Harry Colfer</itunes:author>
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        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
        <itunes:duration>2496</itunes:duration>
                <itunes:episode>83</itunes:episode>
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        <title>Ky Garvey - Children's book author and podcaster</title>
        <itunes:title>Ky Garvey - Children's book author and podcaster</itunes:title>
        <link>https://genrefiction.podbean.com/e/ky-garvey-childrens-book-author-and-podcaster/</link>
                    <comments>https://genrefiction.podbean.com/e/ky-garvey-childrens-book-author-and-podcaster/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Mon, 21 Oct 2024 21:03:39 +1000</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>This week’s guest is Ky Garvey - childrens book author and host of <a href='https://totallylitpodcast.podbean.com/'>Totally Lit!</a> a monthly podcast celebrating reading, writing and literature. The podcast features writers, illustrators and all types of creators of books and stories.</p>
<p>Ky discusses with Jack and Harry the inspiration for her book <a href='https://ekbooks.org/creators-2/ky-garvey/?v=8bcc25c96aa5'>EASY PEASY</a> and how her passion for creativity led her to creating her own podcast which is celebrating its 5th birthday. </p>
<p>Great advice for emerging children's picture book authors as well as for new podcasters. </p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This week’s guest is Ky Garvey - childrens book author and host of <a href='https://totallylitpodcast.podbean.com/'>Totally Lit!</a> a monthly podcast celebrating reading, writing and literature. The podcast features writers, illustrators and all types of creators of books and stories.</p>
<p>Ky discusses with Jack and Harry the inspiration for her book <a href='https://ekbooks.org/creators-2/ky-garvey/?v=8bcc25c96aa5'>EASY PEASY</a> and how her passion for creativity led her to creating her own podcast which is celebrating its 5th birthday. </p>
<p>Great advice for emerging children's picture book authors as well as for new podcasters. </p>
]]></content:encoded>
                                    
        <enclosure url="https://pdcn.co/e/mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/zz9madx6cq2vehfy/Ky_Garvey_podcast_audio9mm2b.mp3" length="77338029" type="audio/mpeg"/>
        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[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 podcasters. ]]></itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>Jack Roney and Harry Colfer</itunes:author>
        <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
        <itunes:duration>2762</itunes:duration>
                <itunes:episode>82</itunes:episode>
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        <title>Heidi Catherine and Anne Freeman - 12 Tropes of Christmas Anthology</title>
        <itunes:title>Heidi Catherine and Anne Freeman - 12 Tropes of Christmas Anthology</itunes:title>
        <link>https://genrefiction.podbean.com/e/heidi-catherine-and-anne-freeman-12-tropes-of-christmas-anthology/</link>
                    <comments>https://genrefiction.podbean.com/e/heidi-catherine-and-anne-freeman-12-tropes-of-christmas-anthology/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Mon, 14 Oct 2024 06:00:00 +1000</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>In this episode, Jack and Harry were joined by award winning authors <a href='https://www.heidicatherine.com/'>Heidi Catherine</a> and <a href='https://www.annefreeman.com.au/'>Anne Freeman</a>.</p>
<p>Anne and Heidi have teamed up with 10 other authors to put together a Christmas romcom anthology called <a href='https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B0D6MRSBJW?geniuslink=true'>12 Tropes of Christmas: A collection of festive romcom stories</a>. (Cover revealed in July — and the release date is 1 October.)</p>
<p>The collaboration involves indie and traditionally published authors who write across many genres including Romance, Fantasy, Thriller and beyond.</p>
<p>Heidi and Anne discuss various ways that working in collaboration with other authors to create an anthology of short stories can be mutually beneficial in terms of author cross-promotion and exposure.</p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In this episode, Jack and Harry were joined by award winning authors <a href='https://www.heidicatherine.com/'>Heidi Catherine</a> and <a href='https://www.annefreeman.com.au/'>Anne Freeman</a>.</p>
<p>Anne and Heidi have teamed up with 10 other authors to put together a Christmas romcom anthology called <a href='https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B0D6MRSBJW?geniuslink=true'><em>12 Tropes of Christmas: A collection of festive romcom stories</em></a>. (Cover revealed in July — and the release date is 1 October.)</p>
<p>The collaboration involves indie and traditionally published authors who write across many genres including Romance, Fantasy, Thriller and beyond.</p>
<p>Heidi and Anne discuss various ways that working in collaboration with other authors to create an anthology of short stories can be mutually beneficial in terms of author cross-promotion and exposure.</p>
]]></content:encoded>
                                    
        <enclosure url="https://pdcn.co/e/mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/ff8mxgqipiyphj9e/Heidi_and_Anne_audio_edited7kezo.mp3" length="81579651" type="audio/mpeg"/>
        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[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 various ways that working in collaboration with other authors to create an anthology of short stories can be mutually beneficial in terms of author cross-promotion and exposure.]]></itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>Jack Roney and Harry Colfer</itunes:author>
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        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
        <itunes:duration>2913</itunes:duration>
                <itunes:episode>81</itunes:episode>
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        <title>Author chat - Sarah Todman (episode 2)</title>
        <itunes:title>Author chat - Sarah Todman (episode 2)</itunes:title>
        <link>https://genrefiction.podbean.com/e/author-chat-sarah-todman-episode-2/</link>
                    <comments>https://genrefiction.podbean.com/e/author-chat-sarah-todman-episode-2/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Mon, 07 Oct 2024 06:00:00 +1000</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>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.</p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>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.</p>
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[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.]]></itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>Jack Roney and Harry Colfer</itunes:author>
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        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
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        <title>Author chat - Sarah Todman (episode 1)</title>
        <itunes:title>Author chat - Sarah Todman (episode 1)</itunes:title>
        <link>https://genrefiction.podbean.com/e/author-chat-sarah-todman-episode-1/</link>
                    <comments>https://genrefiction.podbean.com/e/author-chat-sarah-todman-episode-1/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Mon, 30 Sep 2024 06:00:00 +1000</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>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.</p>
<p>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, <a href='https://hawkeyebooks.com.au/products/new-years-eve'>New Year’s Eve</a>, which is described as a quirky outback romance, was released in May 2024.</p>
<p>In episode 1 of 2 Sarah chats with Jack and Harry about how growing up in a country pub inspired her novel. She also discusses the transition from writing as a journalist and communications officer to writing fiction.</p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>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.</p>
<p>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, <a href='https://hawkeyebooks.com.au/products/new-years-eve'>New Year’s Eve</a>, which is described as a quirky outback romance, was released in May 2024.</p>
<p>In episode 1 of 2 Sarah chats with Jack and Harry about how growing up in a country pub inspired her novel. She also discusses the transition from writing as a journalist and communications officer to writing fiction.</p>
]]></content:encoded>
                                    
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[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 outback romance, was released in May 2024.
In episode 1 of 2 Sarah chats with Jack and Harry about how growing up in a country pub inspired her novel. She also discusses the transition from writing as a journalist and communications officer to writing fiction.]]></itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>Jack Roney and Harry Colfer</itunes:author>
        <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
        <itunes:duration>1846</itunes:duration>
                <itunes:episode>79</itunes:episode>
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        <title>Author Peter Schinkel - short stories vs long form writing (part 3)</title>
        <itunes:title>Author Peter Schinkel - short stories vs long form writing (part 3)</itunes:title>
        <link>https://genrefiction.podbean.com/e/author-peter-schinkel-short-stories-vs-long-form-writing-part-3/</link>
                    <comments>https://genrefiction.podbean.com/e/author-peter-schinkel-short-stories-vs-long-form-writing-part-3/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Mon, 23 Sep 2024 06:00:00 +1000</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>In this final instalment of the chat with author Peter Schinkel, he discusses the reasons why he prefers short stories over long form writing.</p>
<p>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. </p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In this final instalment of the chat with author Peter Schinkel, he discusses the reasons why he prefers short stories over long form writing.</p>
<p>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. </p>
]]></content:encoded>
                                    
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[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. ]]></itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>Jack Roney and Harry Colfer</itunes:author>
        <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
        <itunes:duration>1563</itunes:duration>
                <itunes:episode>77</itunes:episode>
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        <title>Author Peter Schinkel - what inspires his story ideas (Part 2)</title>
        <itunes:title>Author Peter Schinkel - what inspires his story ideas (Part 2)</itunes:title>
        <link>https://genrefiction.podbean.com/e/author-peter-schinkel-what-inspires-his-story-ideas-part-2/</link>
                    <comments>https://genrefiction.podbean.com/e/author-peter-schinkel-what-inspires-his-story-ideas-part-2/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Mon, 16 Sep 2024 06:00:00 +1000</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>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.</p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>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.</p>
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[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.]]></itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>Jack Roney and Harry Colfer</itunes:author>
        <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
        <itunes:duration>1715</itunes:duration>
                <itunes:episode>76</itunes:episode>
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        <title>Author Peter Schinkel talks sci-fi (part 1)</title>
        <itunes:title>Author Peter Schinkel talks sci-fi (part 1)</itunes:title>
        <link>https://genrefiction.podbean.com/e/author-peter-schinkel-talks-sci-fi-part-1/</link>
                    <comments>https://genrefiction.podbean.com/e/author-peter-schinkel-talks-sci-fi-part-1/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Mon, 09 Sep 2024 06:00:00 +1000</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>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. </p>
<p>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. </p>
<p>Peter’s stories are less about aliens, war and dystopian futures, and more about exploring the human condition, looking at themes like love, fear, mortality, hope and fun. </p>
<p>In part 1 of 3, Peter discusses various techniques he uses for world building.</p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>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. </p>
<p>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. </p>
<p>Peter’s stories are less about aliens, war and dystopian futures, and more about exploring the human condition, looking at themes like love, fear, mortality, hope and fun. </p>
<p>In part 1 of 3, Peter discusses various techniques he uses for world building.</p>
]]></content:encoded>
                                    
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[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 dystopian futures, and more about exploring the human condition, looking at themes like love, fear, mortality, hope and fun. 
In part 1 of 3, Peter discusses various techniques he uses for world building.]]></itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>Jack Roney and Harry Colfer</itunes:author>
        <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
        <itunes:duration>1875</itunes:duration>
                <itunes:episode>75</itunes:episode>
        <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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    <item>
        <title>Jamie West - episode 3</title>
        <itunes:title>Jamie West - episode 3</itunes:title>
        <link>https://genrefiction.podbean.com/e/jamie-west-episode-3/</link>
                    <comments>https://genrefiction.podbean.com/e/jamie-west-episode-3/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Mon, 02 Sep 2024 06:00:00 +1000</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>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 traditional stereotypes. </p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>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 traditional stereotypes. </p>
]]></content:encoded>
                                    
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[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 traditional stereotypes. ]]></itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>Jack Roney and Harry Colfer</itunes:author>
        <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
        <itunes:duration>2054</itunes:duration>
                <itunes:episode>74</itunes:episode>
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        <title>UK author Jamie West - episode 2</title>
        <itunes:title>UK author Jamie West - episode 2</itunes:title>
        <link>https://genrefiction.podbean.com/e/uk-author-jamie-west-episode-2/</link>
                    <comments>https://genrefiction.podbean.com/e/uk-author-jamie-west-episode-2/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Mon, 26 Aug 2024 06:00:00 +1000</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>In this second episode with London based author Jamie West, he chats with Jack Roney and Harry Colfer about how his experience working in the theatre industry influenced his cosy mystery novels set in the 1930s. He discusses period research and how he has brought back to life through fictional stories long lost theatres that have since been lost to history.</p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In this second episode with London based author Jamie West, he chats with Jack Roney and Harry Colfer about how his experience working in the theatre industry influenced his cosy mystery novels set in the 1930s. He discusses period research and how he has brought back to life through fictional stories long lost theatres that have since been lost to history.</p>
]]></content:encoded>
                                    
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this second episode with London based author Jamie West, he chats with Jack Roney and Harry Colfer about how his experience working in the theatre industry influenced his cosy mystery novels set in the 1930s. He discusses period research and how he has brought back to life through fictional stories long lost theatres that have since been lost to history.]]></itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>Jack Roney and Harry Colfer</itunes:author>
        <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
        <itunes:duration>2143</itunes:duration>
                <itunes:episode>73</itunes:episode>
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    <item>
        <title>GENRE FICTION PODCAST teaser</title>
        <itunes:title>GENRE FICTION PODCAST teaser</itunes:title>
        <link>https://genrefiction.podbean.com/e/genre-fiction-podcast-teaser/</link>
                    <comments>https://genrefiction.podbean.com/e/genre-fiction-podcast-teaser/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Tue, 20 Aug 2024 08:49:49 +1000</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>Here's a taste of what to expect from THE GENRE FICTION PODCAST. Light-hearted conversations about fiction writing and publishing with authors and industry experts.</p>
<p>Featured in this highlights package are Lauren Daniels, Chris Miller, Ally Blake, Troy Henderson, Jamie Bryden and Anne Freeman. </p>
<p>Hosted by Jack Roney and Harry Colfer.</p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Here's a taste of what to expect from THE GENRE FICTION PODCAST. Light-hearted conversations about fiction writing and publishing with authors and industry experts.</p>
<p>Featured in this highlights package are Lauren Daniels, Chris Miller, Ally Blake, Troy Henderson, Jamie Bryden and Anne Freeman. </p>
<p>Hosted by Jack Roney and Harry Colfer.</p>
]]></content:encoded>
                                    
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Here's a taste of what to expect from THE GENRE FICTION PODCAST. Light-hearted conversations about fiction writing and publishing with authors and industry experts.
Featured in this highlights package are Lauren Daniels, Chris Miller, Ally Blake, Troy Henderson, Jamie Bryden and Anne Freeman. 
Hosted by Jack Roney and Harry Colfer.]]></itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>Jack Roney and Harry Colfer</itunes:author>
        <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
        <itunes:duration>161</itunes:duration>
                <itunes:episode>78</itunes:episode>
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        <title>London based author Jamie West - episode 1</title>
        <itunes:title>London based author Jamie West - episode 1</itunes:title>
        <link>https://genrefiction.podbean.com/e/london-based-author-jamie-west-episode-1/</link>
                    <comments>https://genrefiction.podbean.com/e/london-based-author-jamie-west-episode-1/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Mon, 19 Aug 2024 06:00:00 +1000</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p><a href='https://www.jamiewest.co.uk/'>Jamie West</a> is the West End's resident murder mystery author!</p>
<p>He’s worked backstage on countless shows in London’s West End. His work covers a huge variety of shows including The Book of Mormon, Miss Saigon, Kinky Books, Priscilla Queen of the Desert, Dear Evan Hansen and Hamilton, to name just a few.
A love for both theatre history and a good murder mystery is what has inspired his Bertie Carroll series, set in 1930s theatre-land.</p>
<p>His first novel, Death on the Pier, was published in October 2022, going on to become an Amazon Best Seller and Chat Magazine's Book of the Month. Murder at the Matinee, the second in the series, is coming out 5th September 2024. He continues to split his time between writing and working in the theatre.</p>
<p>In this first episode, he chats with <a href='https://www.jackroney.com.au/'>Jack Roney</a> and <a href='https://harrycolfer.com/'>Harry Colfer</a> about how his experience working in London's theatre industry inspired his novels.</p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href='https://www.jamiewest.co.uk/'>Jamie West</a> is the West End's resident murder mystery author!</p>
<p>He’s worked backstage on countless shows in London’s West End. His work covers a huge variety of shows including The Book of Mormon, Miss Saigon, Kinky Books, Priscilla Queen of the Desert, Dear Evan Hansen and Hamilton, to name just a few.<br>
A love for both theatre history and a good murder mystery is what has inspired his Bertie Carroll series, set in 1930s theatre-land.</p>
<p>His first novel, Death on the Pier, was published in October 2022, going on to become an Amazon Best Seller and Chat Magazine's Book of the Month. Murder at the Matinee, the second in the series, is coming out 5th September 2024. He continues to split his time between writing and working in the theatre.</p>
<p>In this first episode, he chats with <a href='https://www.jackroney.com.au/'>Jack Roney</a> and <a href='https://harrycolfer.com/'>Harry Colfer</a> about how his experience working in London's theatre industry inspired his novels.</p>
]]></content:encoded>
                                    
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Jamie West is the West End's resident murder mystery author!
He’s worked backstage on countless shows in London’s West End. His work covers a huge variety of shows including The Book of Mormon, Miss Saigon, Kinky Books, Priscilla Queen of the Desert, Dear Evan Hansen and Hamilton, to name just a few.A love for both theatre history and a good murder mystery is what has inspired his Bertie Carroll series, set in 1930s theatre-land.
His first novel, Death on the Pier, was published in October 2022, going on to become an Amazon Best Seller and Chat Magazine's Book of the Month. Murder at the Matinee, the second in the series, is coming out 5th September 2024. He continues to split his time between writing and working in the theatre.
In this first episode, he chats with Jack Roney and Harry Colfer about how his experience working in London's theatre industry inspired his novels.]]></itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>Jack Roney and Harry Colfer</itunes:author>
        <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
        <itunes:duration>1861</itunes:duration>
                <itunes:episode>72</itunes:episode>
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    <item>
        <title>Author Kate Brandes episode 2</title>
        <itunes:title>Author Kate Brandes episode 2</itunes:title>
        <link>https://genrefiction.podbean.com/e/author-kate-brandes-episode-2/</link>
                    <comments>https://genrefiction.podbean.com/e/author-kate-brandes-episode-2/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Mon, 12 Aug 2024 06:00:00 +1000</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>In part 2 of this interview, author Kate Brandes covers a number of writing themes including:</p>
<ul><li>different approaches for thinking about story and story sharing</li>
<li>What is the value of writing in our society today?</li>
<li>Can we use it as a tool to promote social justice and peace?</li>
<li>What professions draw on storytelling skills?</li>
<li>Can we use story sharing to make connections to our own histories and each other?</li>
</ul>
<p>Some great tips for emerging authors.</p>
<p>https://katebrandes.com/</p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In part 2 of this interview, author Kate Brandes covers a number of writing themes including:</p>
<ul><li>different approaches for thinking about story and story sharing</li>
<li>What is the value of writing in our society today?</li>
<li>Can we use it as a tool to promote social justice and peace?</li>
<li>What professions draw on storytelling skills?</li>
<li>Can we use story sharing to make connections to our own histories and each other?</li>
</ul>
<p>Some great tips for emerging authors.</p>
<p>https://katebrandes.com/</p>
]]></content:encoded>
                                    
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In part 2 of this interview, author Kate Brandes covers a number of writing themes including:
different approaches for thinking about story and story sharing
What is the value of writing in our society today?
Can we use it as a tool to promote social justice and peace?
What professions draw on storytelling skills?
Can we use story sharing to make connections to our own histories and each other?
Some great tips for emerging authors.
https://katebrandes.com/]]></itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>Jack Roney and Harry Colfer</itunes:author>
        <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
        <itunes:duration>1830</itunes:duration>
                <itunes:episode>71</itunes:episode>
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        <title>Interview with USA author Kate Brandes</title>
        <itunes:title>Interview with USA author Kate Brandes</itunes:title>
        <link>https://genrefiction.podbean.com/e/interview-with-usa-author-kate-brandes/</link>
                    <comments>https://genrefiction.podbean.com/e/interview-with-usa-author-kate-brandes/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Mon, 05 Aug 2024 06:00:00 +1000</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>Author Kate Brandes lives in the small river town of Riegelsville, Pennsylvania.  She has also worked as a geologist and environmental scientist for more than twenty years. She currently teaches geology, creative writing and a course on Landscape, Culture and Story of Place at Moravian University. She also co-directs the Moravian Writers’ Conference. Her novel 'The Promise of Pierson Orchard' was published by Wyatt-Mackenzie Publishing in 2017 and her new novel 'Stone Creek' is due for release in August this year.</p>
<p>In episode 1 of this two-part interview, Kate explains how her scientific background led to developing her creative writing craft where sense of place is at the heart of her stories. Environmental issues are an underlying theme, and Kate discusses how it is important to balance delivering your key messages with telling an engaging story and developing complex fictional characters, perhaps inspired by real people.</p>
<p>https://katebrandes.com/</p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Author Kate Brandes lives in the small river town of Riegelsville, Pennsylvania.  She has also worked as a geologist and environmental scientist for more than twenty years. She currently teaches geology, creative writing and a course on Landscape, Culture and Story of Place at Moravian University. She also co-directs the Moravian Writers’ Conference. Her novel '<em>The Promise of Pierson Orchard</em>' was published by Wyatt-Mackenzie Publishing in 2017 and her new novel '<em>Stone Creek</em>' is due for release in August this year.</p>
<p>In episode 1 of this two-part interview, Kate explains how her scientific background led to developing her creative writing craft where sense of place is at the heart of her stories. Environmental issues are an underlying theme, and Kate discusses how it is important to balance delivering your key messages with telling an engaging story and developing complex fictional characters, perhaps inspired by real people.</p>
<p>https://katebrandes.com/</p>
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Author Kate Brandes lives in the small river town of Riegelsville, Pennsylvania.  She has also worked as a geologist and environmental scientist for more than twenty years. She currently teaches geology, creative writing and a course on Landscape, Culture and Story of Place at Moravian University. She also co-directs the Moravian Writers’ Conference. Her novel 'The Promise of Pierson Orchard' was published by Wyatt-Mackenzie Publishing in 2017 and her new novel 'Stone Creek' is due for release in August this year.
In episode 1 of this two-part interview, Kate explains how her scientific background led to developing her creative writing craft where sense of place is at the heart of her stories. Environmental issues are an underlying theme, and Kate discusses how it is important to balance delivering your key messages with telling an engaging story and developing complex fictional characters, perhaps inspired by real people.
https://katebrandes.com/]]></itunes:summary>
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        <title>Clare Connelly (episode 2)</title>
        <itunes:title>Clare Connelly (episode 2)</itunes:title>
        <link>https://genrefiction.podbean.com/e/clare-connelly-episode-2/</link>
                    <comments>https://genrefiction.podbean.com/e/clare-connelly-episode-2/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Mon, 29 Jul 2024 06:00:00 +1000</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>Episode 2 of the interview between Harry Colfer, Jack Roney, and special guest Clare Connelly.</p>
<p>In this episode, Clare breaks down the key components of her '<a href='https://howtowriteacademy.teachable.com/p/howtoselfpublishandsell-june241'>How to Self-Publish and Sell</a>' workshop. A must listen episode for authors looking to embark on self-publishing.</p>
<p>The next course starts on 1st August 2024 so check out the link above to sign-up.</p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Episode 2 of the interview between Harry Colfer, Jack Roney, and special guest Clare Connelly.</p>
<p>In this episode, Clare breaks down the key components of her '<a href='https://howtowriteacademy.teachable.com/p/howtoselfpublishandsell-june241'>How to Self-Publish and Sell</a>' workshop. A must listen episode for authors looking to embark on self-publishing.</p>
<p>The next course starts on 1st August 2024 so check out the link above to sign-up.</p>
]]></content:encoded>
                                    
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Episode 2 of the interview between Harry Colfer, Jack Roney, and special guest Clare Connelly.
In this episode, Clare breaks down the key components of her 'How to Self-Publish and Sell' workshop. A must listen episode for authors looking to embark on self-publishing.
The next course starts on 1st August 2024 so check out the link above to sign-up.]]></itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>Jack Roney and Harry Colfer</itunes:author>
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        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
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                <itunes:episode>69</itunes:episode>
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        <title>Interview with bestselling author Clare Connelly (episode 1)</title>
        <itunes:title>Interview with bestselling author Clare Connelly (episode 1)</itunes:title>
        <link>https://genrefiction.podbean.com/e/interview-with-bestselling-author-clare-connelly-episode-1/</link>
                    <comments>https://genrefiction.podbean.com/e/interview-with-bestselling-author-clare-connelly-episode-1/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Mon, 22 Jul 2024 06:00:00 +1000</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>In this episode, <a href='https://harrycolfer.com/'>Harry Colfer</a> and <a href='https://www.jackroney.com.au/#/'>Jack Roney</a> interview bestselling author, <a href='https://clareconnelly.co.uk/'>Clare Connelly</a>.</p>
<p>Clare is the  author of more than one hundred angsty, passionate romance novels. Having self-published her first book in 2014, by the end of that year, she was an Amazon All-Star in the US and UK and has since sold millions of copies of her books. She continues to self-publish and also writes her trademark romances for Harlequin and Tule. </p>
<p>In 2023, alongside three other bestselling romance writers, Clare launched the <a href='https://howtowriteacademy.com/'>How to Write Academy</a>, a one-stop shop for aspiring genre writers. </p>
<p>The next course starts on 1st August 2024 so make sure you check this out.</p>
<p>In this episode, Clare explains some key strategies for authors looking to self publish.</p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In this episode, <a href='https://harrycolfer.com/'>Harry Colfer</a> and <a href='https://www.jackroney.com.au/#/'>Jack Roney</a> interview bestselling author, <a href='https://clareconnelly.co.uk/'>Clare Connelly</a>.</p>
<p>Clare is the  author of more than one hundred angsty, passionate romance novels. Having self-published her first book in 2014, by the end of that year, she was an Amazon All-Star in the US and UK and has since sold millions of copies of her books. She continues to self-publish and also writes her trademark romances for Harlequin and Tule. </p>
<p>In 2023, alongside three other bestselling romance writers, Clare launched the <a href='https://howtowriteacademy.com/'>How to Write Academy</a>, a one-stop shop for aspiring genre writers. </p>
<p>The next course starts on 1st August 2024 so make sure you check this out.</p>
<p>In this episode, Clare explains some key strategies for authors looking to self publish.</p>
]]></content:encoded>
                                    
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode, Harry Colfer and Jack Roney interview bestselling author, Clare Connelly.
Clare is the  author of more than one hundred angsty, passionate romance novels. Having self-published her first book in 2014, by the end of that year, she was an Amazon All-Star in the US and UK and has since sold millions of copies of her books. She continues to self-publish and also writes her trademark romances for Harlequin and Tule. 
In 2023, alongside three other bestselling romance writers, Clare launched the How to Write Academy, a one-stop shop for aspiring genre writers. 
The next course starts on 1st August 2024 so make sure you check this out.
In this episode, Clare explains some key strategies for authors looking to self publish.]]></itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>Jack Roney and Harry Colfer</itunes:author>
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        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
        <itunes:duration>2039</itunes:duration>
                <itunes:episode>68</itunes:episode>
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        <title>Interview with thriller author A.C.Edwards (episode 2)</title>
        <itunes:title>Interview with thriller author A.C.Edwards (episode 2)</itunes:title>
        <link>https://genrefiction.podbean.com/e/interview-with-thriller-author-acedwards-episode-2/</link>
                    <comments>https://genrefiction.podbean.com/e/interview-with-thriller-author-acedwards-episode-2/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Mon, 15 Jul 2024 06:00:00 +1000</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>In this episode, Harry Colfer, Jack Roney, and thriller author Andy Edwards continue their chat from episode one and dissect more key elements that make up a banger thriller novel. They discuss the importance of field research, how to create relatable and flawed characters, a hero’s dark mirror, authentic dialogue and realistic human responses, traits of an engaging villain, and how to write a fast-paced action scene. Some excellent advice for emerging thriller writers.</p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In this episode, Harry Colfer, Jack Roney, and thriller author Andy Edwards continue their chat from episode one and dissect more key elements that make up a banger thriller novel. They discuss the importance of field research, how to create relatable and flawed characters, a hero’s dark mirror, authentic dialogue and realistic human responses, traits of an engaging villain, and how to write a fast-paced action scene. Some excellent advice for emerging thriller writers.</p>
]]></content:encoded>
                                    
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode, Harry Colfer, Jack Roney, and thriller author Andy Edwards continue their chat from episode one and dissect more key elements that make up a banger thriller novel. They discuss the importance of field research, how to create relatable and flawed characters, a hero’s dark mirror, authentic dialogue and realistic human responses, traits of an engaging villain, and how to write a fast-paced action scene. Some excellent advice for emerging thriller writers.]]></itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>Jack Roney and Harry Colfer</itunes:author>
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        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
        <itunes:duration>2264</itunes:duration>
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        <title>Interview with thriller author A.C.Edwards (episode 1)</title>
        <itunes:title>Interview with thriller author A.C.Edwards (episode 1)</itunes:title>
        <link>https://genrefiction.podbean.com/e/interview-with-thriller-author-acedwards-episode-1/</link>
                    <comments>https://genrefiction.podbean.com/e/interview-with-thriller-author-acedwards-episode-1/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Mon, 08 Jul 2024 06:00:00 +1000</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>Andy Edwards (<a href='https://www.acedwardsauthor.com/'>A.C. Edwards</a>) is a former policeman, paratrooper and Special Forces officer. He served in the Australian Army with operational deployments in South East Asia and retired at the rank of Major.</p>
<p>Andy has also worked as a security adviser across SE Asia, as a bodyguard and as a security contractor in the Middle East and Afghanistan. He ended his career recently as the Regional Security Director (Asia Pacific) for a multi-national company, and has now exchanged the corporate grind for full-time writing.</p>
<p>Born in Singapore, Andy has lived and worked for much of his life across Asia Pacific. Today, he lives between Brisbane, and Hong Kong where his new thriller books, The Dragon Series are set.</p>
<p>In this episode, Andy shares his journey from international security specialist to thriller fiction writer. Harry Colfer, Jack Roney and Andy discuss some of the key elements to writing page-turning thrillers, including authentic protagonists, anti-heros, settings as character, research and authenticity. A must listen for emerging thriller writers.</p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Andy Edwards (<a href='https://www.acedwardsauthor.com/'>A.C. Edwards</a>) is a former policeman, paratrooper and Special Forces officer. He served in the Australian Army with operational deployments in South East Asia and retired at the rank of Major.</p>
<p>Andy has also worked as a security adviser across SE Asia, as a bodyguard and as a security contractor in the Middle East and Afghanistan. He ended his career recently as the Regional Security Director (Asia Pacific) for a multi-national company, and has now exchanged the corporate grind for full-time writing.</p>
<p>Born in Singapore, Andy has lived and worked for much of his life across Asia Pacific. Today, he lives between Brisbane, and Hong Kong where his new thriller books, The Dragon Series are set.</p>
<p>In this episode, Andy shares his journey from international security specialist to thriller fiction writer. Harry Colfer, Jack Roney and Andy discuss some of the key elements to writing page-turning thrillers, including authentic protagonists, anti-heros, settings as character, research and authenticity. A must listen for emerging thriller writers.</p>
]]></content:encoded>
                                    
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Andy Edwards (A.C. Edwards) is a former policeman, paratrooper and Special Forces officer. He served in the Australian Army with operational deployments in South East Asia and retired at the rank of Major.
Andy has also worked as a security adviser across SE Asia, as a bodyguard and as a security contractor in the Middle East and Afghanistan. He ended his career recently as the Regional Security Director (Asia Pacific) for a multi-national company, and has now exchanged the corporate grind for full-time writing.
Born in Singapore, Andy has lived and worked for much of his life across Asia Pacific. Today, he lives between Brisbane, and Hong Kong where his new thriller books, The Dragon Series are set.
In this episode, Andy shares his journey from international security specialist to thriller fiction writer. Harry Colfer, Jack Roney and Andy discuss some of the key elements to writing page-turning thrillers, including authentic protagonists, anti-heros, settings as character, research and authenticity. A must listen for emerging thriller writers.]]></itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>Jack Roney and Harry Colfer</itunes:author>
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        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
        <itunes:duration>2172</itunes:duration>
                <itunes:episode>66</itunes:episode>
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        <title>Crime writer Graham Bartlett episode 3</title>
        <itunes:title>Crime writer Graham Bartlett episode 3</itunes:title>
        <link>https://genrefiction.podbean.com/e/crime-writer-graham-bartlett-episode-3/</link>
                    <comments>https://genrefiction.podbean.com/e/crime-writer-graham-bartlett-episode-3/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Mon, 01 Jul 2024 06:00:00 +1000</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>Graham Bartlett returns for episode 3 of his chat with Jack Roney and Harry Colfer to discuss how his 30+ years policing experience influenced his fiction writing. The guys chat about common mistakes writers make when it comes to referencing police and paramedic procedures in crime fiction. Graham, Jack and Harry all offer services to writers to help ensure authenticity and accuracy for their manuscripts. Check out this episode to find out how they can help you.</p>
<p>See <a href='https://policeadvisor.co.uk/'>Graham's website</a> for more information.</p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Graham Bartlett returns for episode 3 of his chat with Jack Roney and Harry Colfer to discuss how his 30+ years policing experience influenced his fiction writing. The guys chat about common mistakes writers make when it comes to referencing police and paramedic procedures in crime fiction. Graham, Jack and Harry all offer services to writers to help ensure authenticity and accuracy for their manuscripts. Check out this episode to find out how they can help you.</p>
<p>See <a href='https://policeadvisor.co.uk/'>Graham's website</a> for more information.</p>
]]></content:encoded>
                                    
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Graham Bartlett returns for episode 3 of his chat with Jack Roney and Harry Colfer to discuss how his 30+ years policing experience influenced his fiction writing. The guys chat about common mistakes writers make when it comes to referencing police and paramedic procedures in crime fiction. Graham, Jack and Harry all offer services to writers to help ensure authenticity and accuracy for their manuscripts. Check out this episode to find out how they can help you.
See Graham's website for more information.]]></itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>Jack Roney and Harry Colfer</itunes:author>
        <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
        <itunes:duration>1438</itunes:duration>
                <itunes:episode>65</itunes:episode>
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        <title>Crime writer Graham Bartlett episode 2</title>
        <itunes:title>Crime writer Graham Bartlett episode 2</itunes:title>
        <link>https://genrefiction.podbean.com/e/crime-writer-graham-bartlett-episode-2/</link>
                    <comments>https://genrefiction.podbean.com/e/crime-writer-graham-bartlett-episode-2/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Mon, 24 Jun 2024 06:00:00 +1000</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>Graham Bartlett returns for episode 2 of his chat with Jack Roney and Harry Colfer to discuss how his 30+ years policing experience influenced his fiction writing. Graham also explains the services he offers to support crime writers.</p>
<p>See <a href='https://policeadvisor.co.uk/'>Graham's website</a> for more information.</p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Graham Bartlett returns for episode 2 of his chat with Jack Roney and Harry Colfer to discuss how his 30+ years policing experience influenced his fiction writing. Graham also explains the services he offers to support crime writers.</p>
<p>See <a href='https://policeadvisor.co.uk/'>Graham's website</a> for more information.</p>
]]></content:encoded>
                                    
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Graham Bartlett returns for episode 2 of his chat with Jack Roney and Harry Colfer to discuss how his 30+ years policing experience influenced his fiction writing. Graham also explains the services he offers to support crime writers.
See Graham's website for more information.]]></itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>Jack Roney and Harry Colfer</itunes:author>
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        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
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        <title>Crime writer Graham Bartlett episode 1</title>
        <itunes:title>Crime writer Graham Bartlett episode 1</itunes:title>
        <link>https://genrefiction.podbean.com/e/crime-writer-graham-bartlett-episode-1/</link>
                    <comments>https://genrefiction.podbean.com/e/crime-writer-graham-bartlett-episode-1/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Mon, 17 Jun 2024 06:00:00 +1000</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>This is the first of three episodes featuring UK crime author <a href='https://policeadvisor.co.uk/'>Graham Bartlett</a>.</p>
<p>Graham is a former detective and now a crime fiction and police advisor to authors and TV writers as well as a Sunday Times best selling crime writer. He delivers programs to help writers create authentic plots, police characters, procedures and scenes, sharing his 30+ years experience as a detective, firearms commander and city police chief. Graham and his network of experts take writers behind the curtain to show how crimes are investigated and solved, form the corpse to the courtroom.</p>
<p>In this episode, Graham chats with Harry Colfer and Jack Roney about his transition from police officer to writer, and how he teamed up with prominent author Peter James to write two true crime books based on intriguing real cases.</p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This is the first of three episodes featuring UK crime author <a href='https://policeadvisor.co.uk/'>Graham Bartlett</a>.</p>
<p>Graham is a former detective and now a crime fiction and police advisor to authors and TV writers as well as a Sunday Times best selling crime writer. He delivers programs to help writers create authentic plots, police characters, procedures and scenes, sharing his 30+ years experience as a detective, firearms commander and city police chief. Graham and his network of experts take writers behind the curtain to show how crimes are investigated and solved, form the corpse to the courtroom.</p>
<p>In this episode, Graham chats with Harry Colfer and Jack Roney about his transition from police officer to writer, and how he teamed up with prominent author Peter James to write two true crime books based on intriguing real cases.</p>
]]></content:encoded>
                                    
        <enclosure url="https://pdcn.co/e/mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/mu8qv396wt52pvjb/Graham_Bartlett_audio_ep_17e7ul.mp3" length="29568867" type="audio/mpeg"/>
        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This is the first of three episodes featuring UK crime author Graham Bartlett.
Graham is a former detective and now a crime fiction and police advisor to authors and TV writers as well as a Sunday Times best selling crime writer. He delivers programs to help writers create authentic plots, police characters, procedures and scenes, sharing his 30+ years experience as a detective, firearms commander and city police chief. Graham and his network of experts take writers behind the curtain to show how crimes are investigated and solved, form the corpse to the courtroom.
In this episode, Graham chats with Harry Colfer and Jack Roney about his transition from police officer to writer, and how he teamed up with prominent author Peter James to write two true crime books based on intriguing real cases.]]></itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>Jack Roney and Harry Colfer</itunes:author>
        <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
        <itunes:duration>1055</itunes:duration>
                <itunes:episode>63</itunes:episode>
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        <title>Michael Bracken episode 2</title>
        <itunes:title>Michael Bracken episode 2</itunes:title>
        <link>https://genrefiction.podbean.com/e/michael-brack-episode-2/</link>
                    <comments>https://genrefiction.podbean.com/e/michael-brack-episode-2/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Mon, 10 Jun 2024 06:00:00 +1000</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>In episode 2 of the interview with award winning author Michael Bracken, he explains the many options for getting your short stories published and ways in which you can graft out a career in writing short stories. He discusses how to find markets, turning sales into multiple sales, maintaining career momentum, moving from the slush pile to an editor's invitation list and building networks that will provide short-term and long-term career benefits.</p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In episode 2 of the interview with award winning author Michael Bracken, he explains the many options for getting your short stories published and ways in which you can graft out a career in writing short stories. He discusses how to find markets, turning sales into multiple sales, maintaining career momentum, moving from the slush pile to an editor's invitation list and building networks that will provide short-term and long-term career benefits.</p>
]]></content:encoded>
                                    
        <enclosure url="https://pdcn.co/e/mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/x7bdtufzr8qbs667/Michael_Bracken_ep_2_audio7qndp.mp3" length="58968195" type="audio/mpeg"/>
        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In episode 2 of the interview with award winning author Michael Bracken, he explains the many options for getting your short stories published and ways in which you can graft out a career in writing short stories. He discusses how to find markets, turning sales into multiple sales, maintaining career momentum, moving from the slush pile to an editor's invitation list and building networks that will provide short-term and long-term career benefits.]]></itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>Jack Roney and Harry Colfer</itunes:author>
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        <title>Interview with award winning author Michael Bracken</title>
        <itunes:title>Interview with award winning author Michael Bracken</itunes:title>
        <link>https://genrefiction.podbean.com/e/interview-with-award-winning-author-michael-bracken/</link>
                    <comments>https://genrefiction.podbean.com/e/interview-with-award-winning-author-michael-bracken/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Mon, 03 Jun 2024 06:00:00 +1000</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>Michael Bracken is an award winning author of novels and short stories, based out of Texas USA. In this episode he chats with Jack and Harry about the craft of writing short stories and ideas to inspire and elevate your own writing. </p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Michael Bracken is an award winning author of novels and short stories, based out of Texas USA. In this episode he chats with Jack and Harry about the craft of writing short stories and ideas to inspire and elevate your own writing. </p>
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Michael Bracken is an award winning author of novels and short stories, based out of Texas USA. In this episode he chats with Jack and Harry about the craft of writing short stories and ideas to inspire and elevate your own writing. ]]></itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>Jack Roney and Harry Colfer</itunes:author>
        <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
        <itunes:duration>2034</itunes:duration>
                <itunes:episode>61</itunes:episode>
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    <item>
        <title>T.M.CLARKE episode 3</title>
        <itunes:title>T.M.CLARKE episode 3</itunes:title>
        <link>https://genrefiction.podbean.com/e/tmclarke-episode-3/</link>
                    <comments>https://genrefiction.podbean.com/e/tmclarke-episode-3/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Mon, 27 May 2024 12:11:00 +1000</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>In this episode, <a href='https://www.jackroney.com.au/'>Jack Roney</a> and <a href='https://harrycolfer.com/'>Harry Colfer</a> continue their chat with author <a href='https://www.tmclark.com.au/'>T.M.CLARKE</a> about how her African upbringing influenced her writing as well as the research she did to raise the authenticity of her writing to another level. Tina also candidly discusses her decision to move away from traditional publishing to publishing under her own imprint.</p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In this episode, <a href='https://www.jackroney.com.au/'>Jack Roney</a> and <a href='https://harrycolfer.com/'>Harry Colfer</a> continue their chat with author <a href='https://www.tmclark.com.au/'>T.M.CLARKE</a> about how her African upbringing influenced her writing as well as the research she did to raise the authenticity of her writing to another level. Tina also candidly discusses her decision to move away from traditional publishing to publishing under her own imprint.</p>
]]></content:encoded>
                                    
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode, Jack Roney and Harry Colfer continue their chat with author T.M.CLARKE about how her African upbringing influenced her writing as well as the research she did to raise the authenticity of her writing to another level. Tina also candidly discusses her decision to move away from traditional publishing to publishing under her own imprint.]]></itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>Bryn Smith, Jack Roney and Harry Colfer</itunes:author>
        <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
        <itunes:duration>1550</itunes:duration>
                <itunes:episode>60</itunes:episode>
        <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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    <item>
        <title>Introducing author T.M.CLARK</title>
        <itunes:title>Introducing author T.M.CLARK</itunes:title>
        <link>https://genrefiction.podbean.com/e/introducing-author-tmclark/</link>
                    <comments>https://genrefiction.podbean.com/e/introducing-author-tmclark/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Mon, 20 May 2024 06:00:00 +1000</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>Zimbabwean-born <a href='https://www.tmclark.com.au/'>T.M. Clark</a> now calls Australia home. Tina weaves her fascination for diverse cultures, wildlife, and storytelling into her literature. She has published seven adult novels as well as three children's books and been nominated for a Queensland Literary Award and is a Children's Book Council Notable. Tina is the winner of the 2022 Killer Nashville, Claymore Award for Best Action Adventure. She coordinates the CYA Writers and Illustrators Conference and also co-hosts the Writers At Sea retreat onboard cruise ships.</p>
<p>In this first episode, Tina chats with <a href='https://www.jackroney.com.au/'>Jack Roney</a> and <a href='https://harrycolfer.com/'>Harry Colfer</a> about her publishing journey and writing inspirations.</p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Zimbabwean-born <a href='https://www.tmclark.com.au/'>T.M. Clark</a> now calls Australia home. Tina weaves her fascination for diverse cultures, wildlife, and storytelling into her literature. She has published seven adult novels as well as three children's books and been nominated for a Queensland Literary Award and is a Children's Book Council Notable. Tina is the winner of the 2022 Killer Nashville, Claymore Award for Best Action Adventure. She coordinates the CYA Writers and Illustrators Conference and also co-hosts the Writers At Sea retreat onboard cruise ships.</p>
<p>In this first episode, Tina chats with <a href='https://www.jackroney.com.au/'>Jack Roney</a> and <a href='https://harrycolfer.com/'>Harry Colfer</a> about her publishing journey and writing inspirations.</p>
]]></content:encoded>
                                    
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Zimbabwean-born T.M. Clark now calls Australia home. Tina weaves her fascination for diverse cultures, wildlife, and storytelling into her literature. She has published seven adult novels as well as three children's books and been nominated for a Queensland Literary Award and is a Children's Book Council Notable. Tina is the winner of the 2022 Killer Nashville, Claymore Award for Best Action Adventure. She coordinates the CYA Writers and Illustrators Conference and also co-hosts the Writers At Sea retreat onboard cruise ships.
In this first episode, Tina chats with Jack Roney and Harry Colfer about her publishing journey and writing inspirations.]]></itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>Bryn Smith, Jack Roney and Harry Colfer</itunes:author>
        <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
        <itunes:duration>2685</itunes:duration>
                <itunes:episode>59</itunes:episode>
        <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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    <item>
        <title>Jason Fischer episode 2</title>
        <itunes:title>Jason Fischer episode 2</itunes:title>
        <link>https://genrefiction.podbean.com/e/jason-fischer-episode-2/</link>
                    <comments>https://genrefiction.podbean.com/e/jason-fischer-episode-2/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Mon, 13 May 2024 06:00:00 +1000</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>Jason Fischer returns for part 2 to tell Harry and Jack all about <a href='https://www.spectrumwriting.com.au/'>Spectrum Writing</a> and the programs and services available for writers who have various intellectual disabilities or challenges (such as ASD spectrum and acquired brain injury). As CEO of Spectrum Writing, Jason and his team of highly dedicated professionals have designed a program to help them achieve their writing goals. You'll be inspired by this episode.</p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Jason Fischer returns for part 2 to tell Harry and Jack all about <a href='https://www.spectrumwriting.com.au/'>Spectrum Writing</a> and the programs and services available for writers who have various intellectual disabilities or challenges (such as ASD spectrum and acquired brain injury). As CEO of Spectrum Writing, Jason and his team of highly dedicated professionals have designed a program to help them achieve their writing goals. You'll be inspired by this episode.</p>
]]></content:encoded>
                                    
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Jason Fischer returns for part 2 to tell Harry and Jack all about Spectrum Writing and the programs and services available for writers who have various intellectual disabilities or challenges (such as ASD spectrum and acquired brain injury). As CEO of Spectrum Writing, Jason and his team of highly dedicated professionals have designed a program to help them achieve their writing goals. You'll be inspired by this episode.]]></itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>Bryn Smith, Jack Roney and Harry Colfer</itunes:author>
        <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
        <itunes:duration>2737</itunes:duration>
                <itunes:episode>57</itunes:episode>
        <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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    <item>
        <title>Jason Fischer episode 1</title>
        <itunes:title>Jason Fischer episode 1</itunes:title>
        <link>https://genrefiction.podbean.com/e/jason-fischer-episode-1/</link>
                    <comments>https://genrefiction.podbean.com/e/jason-fischer-episode-1/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Mon, 06 May 2024 06:00:00 +1000</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>In this episode (part 1), <a href='https://www.jackroney.com.au'>Jack Roney</a> and <a href='https://harrycolfer.com/'>Harry Colfer</a> chat with author <a href='http://jasonfischer.com.au/'>Jason Fischer</a> about his love of all things speculative fiction and his publication journey.</p>
<p>'Jason Fischer is a writer from South Australia.  He has received a starred review in Publishers Weekly, won an Aurealis Award and the Writers of the Future Contest, and received the Colin Thiele Literature Scholarship. In Jason’s jack-of-all-trades writing career he has written for television and the stage, as well as a variety of prose projects such as novels, roleplaying games and more. Jason also facilitates writing workshops, is an enthusiastic mentor, and loves anything to do with the written or spoken word. Jason is also the founder and CEO of Spectrum Writing, a service that teaches professional writing skills to people on the Autism Spectrum.'</p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In this episode (part 1), <a href='https://www.jackroney.com.au'>Jack Roney</a> and <a href='https://harrycolfer.com/'>Harry Colfer</a> chat with author <a href='http://jasonfischer.com.au/'>Jason Fischer</a> about his love of all things speculative fiction and his publication journey.</p>
<p><em>'Jason Fischer</em><em> is a writer from South Australia.  He has received a starred review in Publishers Weekly, won an Aurealis Award and the Writers of the Future Contest, and received the Colin Thiele Literature Scholarship. In Jason’s jack-of-all-trades writing career he has written for television and the stage, as well as a variety of prose projects such as novels, roleplaying games and more. Jason also facilitates writing workshops, is an enthusiastic mentor, and loves anything to do with the written or spoken word. Jason is also the founder and CEO of Spectrum Writing, a service that teaches professional writing skills to people on the Autism Spectrum.'</em></p>
]]></content:encoded>
                                    
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode (part 1), Jack Roney and Harry Colfer chat with author Jason Fischer about his love of all things speculative fiction and his publication journey.
'Jason Fischer is a writer from South Australia.  He has received a starred review in Publishers Weekly, won an Aurealis Award and the Writers of the Future Contest, and received the Colin Thiele Literature Scholarship. In Jason’s jack-of-all-trades writing career he has written for television and the stage, as well as a variety of prose projects such as novels, roleplaying games and more. Jason also facilitates writing workshops, is an enthusiastic mentor, and loves anything to do with the written or spoken word. Jason is also the founder and CEO of Spectrum Writing, a service that teaches professional writing skills to people on the Autism Spectrum.']]></itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>Bryn Smith, Jack Roney and Harry Colfer</itunes:author>
        <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
        <itunes:duration>2158</itunes:duration>
                <itunes:episode>56</itunes:episode>
        <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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    <item>
        <title>T.M.Clark CYA Conference</title>
        <itunes:title>T.M.Clark CYA Conference</itunes:title>
        <link>https://genrefiction.podbean.com/e/tina-clark-cya-conference/</link>
                    <comments>https://genrefiction.podbean.com/e/tina-clark-cya-conference/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2024 20:22:00 +1000</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>In this episode, authors <a href='https://www.jackroney.com.au/'>Jack Roney</a> and <a href='https://harrycolfer.com/'>Harry Colfer</a> chat with award winning author <a href='https://www.tmclark.com.au/'>T.M.Clark</a> about the CYA Writers Conference and Writers at Sea writing retreat. Aspiring writers at all levels should check these out.</p>
<p>Find out more at:</p>
<p><a href='https://www.cyaconference.com'>www.cyaconference.com</a></p>
<p><a href='https://www.writersatsea.com.au/events/WAS2024'>www.writersatsea.com.au/events/WAS2024</a></p>
<p> </p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In this episode, authors <a href='https://www.jackroney.com.au/'>Jack Roney</a> and <a href='https://harrycolfer.com/'>Harry Colfer</a> chat with award winning author <a href='https://www.tmclark.com.au/'>T.M.Clark</a> about the CYA Writers Conference and Writers at Sea writing retreat. Aspiring writers at all levels should check these out.</p>
<p>Find out more at:</p>
<p><a href='https://www.cyaconference.com'>www.cyaconference.com</a></p>
<p><a href='https://www.writersatsea.com.au/events/WAS2024'>www.writersatsea.com.au/events/WAS2024</a></p>
<p> </p>
]]></content:encoded>
                                    
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode, authors Jack Roney and Harry Colfer chat with award winning author T.M.Clark about the CYA Writers Conference and Writers at Sea writing retreat. Aspiring writers at all levels should check these out.
Find out more at:
www.cyaconference.com
www.writersatsea.com.au/events/WAS2024
 ]]></itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>Bryn Smith, Jack Roney and Harry Colfer</itunes:author>
        <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
        <itunes:duration>1819</itunes:duration>
                <itunes:episode>58</itunes:episode>
        <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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    <item>
        <title>Ben Hobson (part 3)</title>
        <itunes:title>Ben Hobson (part 3)</itunes:title>
        <link>https://genrefiction.podbean.com/e/ben-hobson-part-3/</link>
                    <comments>https://genrefiction.podbean.com/e/ben-hobson-part-3/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Mon, 22 Apr 2024 06:00:00 +1000</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>Part 3 of 3.</p>
<p>In the third and final instalment of the Ben Hobson series of interviews, Ben chats with Harry and Jack about specific elements of the writing craft including:</p>
<ul><li>writing from instinct and how this can aid a novel</li>
<li>writing in a state of flow and improvising</li>
<li>planning and pantsing at the same time</li>
<li>the George Saunders iterative process and how it can help</li>
</ul>
<p>Some great tips and advice for emerging authors.</p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Part 3 of 3.</p>
<p>In the third and final instalment of the Ben Hobson series of interviews, Ben chats with Harry and Jack about specific elements of the writing craft including:</p>
<ul><li>writing from instinct and how this can aid a novel</li>
<li>writing in a state of flow and improvising</li>
<li>planning and pantsing at the same time</li>
<li>the George Saunders iterative process and how it can help</li>
</ul>
<p>Some great tips and advice for emerging authors.</p>
]]></content:encoded>
                                    
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Part 3 of 3.
In the third and final instalment of the Ben Hobson series of interviews, Ben chats with Harry and Jack about specific elements of the writing craft including:
writing from instinct and how this can aid a novel
writing in a state of flow and improvising
planning and pantsing at the same time
the George Saunders iterative process and how it can help
Some great tips and advice for emerging authors.]]></itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>Bryn Smith, Jack Roney and Harry Colfer</itunes:author>
        <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
        <itunes:duration>2394</itunes:duration>
                <itunes:episode>55</itunes:episode>
        <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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    <item>
        <title>Ben Hobson (part 2)</title>
        <itunes:title>Ben Hobson (part 2)</itunes:title>
        <link>https://genrefiction.podbean.com/e/ben-hobson-part-2/</link>
                    <comments>https://genrefiction.podbean.com/e/ben-hobson-part-2/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Mon, 15 Apr 2024 06:00:00 +1000</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>Part 2 of 3</p>
<p>The interview with Ben Hobson continues. In this episode, Ben chats with Jack and Harry about his other projects including his online book club, his side gig of interviewing high profile authors, and his podcast Burgers, Beers and Books. Ben also shares insights into the highs and lows of his publishing journey, his setbacks and his successes and what inspires his writing.</p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Part 2 of 3</p>
<p>The interview with Ben Hobson continues. In this episode, Ben chats with Jack and Harry about his other projects including his online book club, his side gig of interviewing high profile authors, and his podcast <em>Burgers, Beers and Books</em>. Ben also shares insights into the highs and lows of his publishing journey, his setbacks and his successes and what inspires his writing.</p>
]]></content:encoded>
                                    
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Part 2 of 3
The interview with Ben Hobson continues. In this episode, Ben chats with Jack and Harry about his other projects including his online book club, his side gig of interviewing high profile authors, and his podcast Burgers, Beers and Books. Ben also shares insights into the highs and lows of his publishing journey, his setbacks and his successes and what inspires his writing.]]></itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>Bryn Smith, Jack Roney and Harry Colfer</itunes:author>
        <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
        <itunes:duration>2481</itunes:duration>
                <itunes:episode>54</itunes:episode>
        <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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        <title>Interview with author Ben Hobson</title>
        <itunes:title>Interview with author Ben Hobson</itunes:title>
        <link>https://genrefiction.podbean.com/e/interview-with-author-ben-hobson/</link>
                    <comments>https://genrefiction.podbean.com/e/interview-with-author-ben-hobson/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Mon, 08 Apr 2024 06:00:00 +1000</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>Part 1 of 3 - interview with author <a href='https://www.benhobson.net/'>Ben Hobson</a></p>
<p>Ben Hobson is a Brisbane based author. To Become a Whale, his debut novel, was released in 2017. It was longlisted for the Australian Book Industry Awards Debut Fiction award and shortlisted for the Courier-Mail's People's Choice Award. His second novel, Snake Island, a literary thriller, was released in 2019. The Death of John Lacey, an Australian Western, was released in 2023, and is his third novel. He also runs Ben's Book Club, a monthly online book club, and does in-person interviews with authors (some big names). Ben was recently featured as a panellist at the Qld Writer Centre’s Genrecon. He has also hosted the Burgers, Beers and Books podcast.</p>
<p>In part 1 of this series <a href='https://www.jackroney.com.au/'>Jack Roney</a> and <a href='https://harrycolfer.com/'>Harry Colfer</a> chat with Ben about his books and his publishing journey. </p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Part 1 of 3 - interview with author <a href='https://www.benhobson.net/'>Ben Hobson</a></p>
<p>Ben Hobson is a Brisbane based author. To <em>Become a Whale</em>, his debut novel, was released in 2017. It was longlisted for the Australian Book Industry Awards Debut Fiction award and shortlisted for the Courier-Mail's People's Choice Award. His second novel, <em>Snake Island</em>, a literary thriller, was released in 2019. <em>The Death of John Lacey</em>, an Australian Western, was released in 2023, and is his third novel. He also runs Ben's Book Club, a monthly online book club, and does in-person interviews with authors (some big names). Ben was recently featured as a panellist at the Qld Writer Centre’s Genrecon. He has also hosted the <em>Burgers, Beers and Books</em> podcast.</p>
<p>In part 1 of this series <a href='https://www.jackroney.com.au/'>Jack Roney</a> and <a href='https://harrycolfer.com/'>Harry Colfer</a> chat with Ben about his books and his publishing journey. </p>
]]></content:encoded>
                                    
        <enclosure url="https://pdcn.co/e/mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/fi38cg/Ben_Hobson_ep_1_audio6u8jz.mp3" length="67698483" type="audio/mpeg"/>
        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Part 1 of 3 - interview with author Ben Hobson
Ben Hobson is a Brisbane based author. To Become a Whale, his debut novel, was released in 2017. It was longlisted for the Australian Book Industry Awards Debut Fiction award and shortlisted for the Courier-Mail's People's Choice Award. His second novel, Snake Island, a literary thriller, was released in 2019. The Death of John Lacey, an Australian Western, was released in 2023, and is his third novel. He also runs Ben's Book Club, a monthly online book club, and does in-person interviews with authors (some big names). Ben was recently featured as a panellist at the Qld Writer Centre’s Genrecon. He has also hosted the Burgers, Beers and Books podcast.
In part 1 of this series Jack Roney and Harry Colfer chat with Ben about his books and his publishing journey. ]]></itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>Bryn Smith, Jack Roney and Harry Colfer</itunes:author>
        <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
        <itunes:duration>2417</itunes:duration>
                <itunes:episode>53</itunes:episode>
        <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
            </item>
    <item>
        <title>Khaiah Thompson interview (part 2)</title>
        <itunes:title>Khaiah Thompson interview (part 2)</itunes:title>
        <link>https://genrefiction.podbean.com/e/khaiah-thompson-interview-part-2/</link>
                    <comments>https://genrefiction.podbean.com/e/khaiah-thompson-interview-part-2/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Mon, 01 Apr 2024 06:00:00 +1000</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>In part 2 of our chat with Khaiah Thompson, we discuss blurring the lines between heroes and villains, how conflict drive stories and develops characters, and what it is about the morally grey that readers love. </p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In part 2 of our chat with Khaiah Thompson, we discuss blurring the lines between heroes and villains, how conflict drive stories and develops characters, and what it is about the morally grey that readers love. </p>
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In part 2 of our chat with Khaiah Thompson, we discuss blurring the lines between heroes and villains, how conflict drive stories and develops characters, and what it is about the morally grey that readers love. ]]></itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>Bryn Smith, Jack Roney and Harry Colfer</itunes:author>
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        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
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                <itunes:episode>52</itunes:episode>
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        <title>Conversation with author Khaiah Thompson</title>
        <itunes:title>Conversation with author Khaiah Thompson</itunes:title>
        <link>https://genrefiction.podbean.com/e/conversation-with-author-khaiah-thompson/</link>
                    <comments>https://genrefiction.podbean.com/e/conversation-with-author-khaiah-thompson/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Mon, 25 Mar 2024 06:00:00 +1000</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>Our special guest for this episode is Khaiah Thompson from Perth, Western Australia.</p>
<p>Khaiah is the author of the Welcome to Blackwood (Young Adult, Paranormal Fiction) series. The first book in the series, titled Welcome to Blackwood, won the Hawkeye Publishing Manuscript Development Prize in 2020. Khaiah was a finalist in the Qld Writers Centre ADAPTABLE competition. Book 2 in her series Leaving Blackwood has been released with book 3, Redeeming Blackwood currently in production.</p>
<p>Khaiah runs workshops about the importance of conflict in driving the plot of a story. The workshops explore character development of the protagonist (hero/anti-hero) and antagonist (villain/anti-villain) and the progressive change in writing/reading trends from your typical hero vs villain story, to different shades of morally grey.</p>
<p>In part 1 we deep dive into what makes compelling anti-heroes and anti-villains and the morally grey that will keep your readers guessing.</p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Our special guest for this episode is Khaiah Thompson from Perth, Western Australia.</p>
<p>Khaiah is the author of the <em>Welcome to Blackwood</em> (Young Adult, Paranormal Fiction) series. The first book in the series, titled <em>Welcome to Blackwood</em>, won the Hawkeye Publishing Manuscript Development Prize in 2020. Khaiah was a finalist in the Qld Writers Centre ADAPTABLE competition. Book 2 in her series <em>Leaving Blackwood</em> has been released with book 3, <em>Redeeming Blackwood</em> currently in production.</p>
<p>Khaiah runs workshops about the importance of conflict in driving the plot of a story. The workshops explore character development of the protagonist (hero/anti-hero) and antagonist (villain/anti-villain) and the progressive change in writing/reading trends from your typical hero vs villain story, to different shades of morally grey.</p>
<p>In part 1 we deep dive into what makes compelling anti-heroes and anti-villains and the morally grey that will keep your readers guessing.</p>
]]></content:encoded>
                                    
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Our special guest for this episode is Khaiah Thompson from Perth, Western Australia.
Khaiah is the author of the Welcome to Blackwood (Young Adult, Paranormal Fiction) series. The first book in the series, titled Welcome to Blackwood, won the Hawkeye Publishing Manuscript Development Prize in 2020. Khaiah was a finalist in the Qld Writers Centre ADAPTABLE competition. Book 2 in her series Leaving Blackwood has been released with book 3, Redeeming Blackwood currently in production.
Khaiah runs workshops about the importance of conflict in driving the plot of a story. The workshops explore character development of the protagonist (hero/anti-hero) and antagonist (villain/anti-villain) and the progressive change in writing/reading trends from your typical hero vs villain story, to different shades of morally grey.
In part 1 we deep dive into what makes compelling anti-heroes and anti-villains and the morally grey that will keep your readers guessing.]]></itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>Bryn Smith, Jack Roney and Harry Colfer</itunes:author>
        <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
        <itunes:duration>1432</itunes:duration>
                <itunes:episode>51</itunes:episode>
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    <item>
        <title>Interview with award winning author Gary Crew</title>
        <itunes:title>Interview with award winning author Gary Crew</itunes:title>
        <link>https://genrefiction.podbean.com/e/interview-with-award-winning-author-gary-crew/</link>
                    <comments>https://genrefiction.podbean.com/e/interview-with-award-winning-author-gary-crew/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Mon, 18 Mar 2024 06:00:00 +1000</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>In this episode we have a colourful chat with multi-award winning author Professor Gary Crew where he discusses his writing processes and tips for conducting research for your manuscript. A very candid chat and one not to be missed.</p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In this episode we have a colourful chat with multi-award winning author Professor Gary Crew where he discusses his writing processes and tips for conducting research for your manuscript. A very candid chat and one not to be missed.</p>
]]></content:encoded>
                                    
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode we have a colourful chat with multi-award winning author Professor Gary Crew where he discusses his writing processes and tips for conducting research for your manuscript. A very candid chat and one not to be missed.]]></itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>Bryn Smith, Jack Roney and Harry Colfer</itunes:author>
        <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
        <itunes:duration>2112</itunes:duration>
                <itunes:episode>50</itunes:episode>
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    <item>
        <title>Part 2 Stephen M Irwin</title>
        <itunes:title>Part 2 Stephen M Irwin</itunes:title>
        <link>https://genrefiction.podbean.com/e/part-2-stephen-m-irwin/</link>
                    <comments>https://genrefiction.podbean.com/e/part-2-stephen-m-irwin/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Mon, 11 Mar 2024 06:00:00 +1000</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>In part 2 of our chat with show-runner, producer, screenwriter and novelist, Stephen M Irwin, we discuss his experiences creating the reimagining of the classic Australian tale 'Wake in Fright'. Stephen also gives advice for budding screenwriters on how to get your screenplay before someone who could turn it into a screen production. An unmissable episode for novelists and screenwriters alike.</p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In part 2 of our chat with show-runner, producer, screenwriter and novelist, Stephen M Irwin, we discuss his experiences creating the reimagining of the classic Australian tale 'Wake in Fright'. Stephen also gives advice for budding screenwriters on how to get your screenplay before someone who could turn it into a screen production. An unmissable episode for novelists and screenwriters alike.</p>
]]></content:encoded>
                                    
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In part 2 of our chat with show-runner, producer, screenwriter and novelist, Stephen M Irwin, we discuss his experiences creating the reimagining of the classic Australian tale 'Wake in Fright'. Stephen also gives advice for budding screenwriters on how to get your screenplay before someone who could turn it into a screen production. An unmissable episode for novelists and screenwriters alike.]]></itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>Bryn Smith, Jack Roney and Harry Colfer</itunes:author>
        <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
        <itunes:duration>1997</itunes:duration>
                <itunes:episode>49</itunes:episode>
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        <title>Interview with novelist, show-runner, producer and screenwriter, Stephen M Irwin</title>
        <itunes:title>Interview with novelist, show-runner, producer and screenwriter, Stephen M Irwin</itunes:title>
        <link>https://genrefiction.podbean.com/e/interview-with-novelist-show-runner-producer-and-screenwriter-stephen-m-irwin/</link>
                    <comments>https://genrefiction.podbean.com/e/interview-with-novelist-show-runner-producer-and-screenwriter-stephen-m-irwin/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Mon, 04 Mar 2024 06:00:00 +1000</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>Stephen M Irwin is a show-runner, producer, screenwriter and novelist. He was co-creator, co-executive producer and head writer of the forensic crime drama series Harrow. Stephen also wrote the original crime drama Secrets &amp; Lies (remade in U.S. by ABC Network), the award- winning miniseries Wake in Fright, the feature film Australia Day, and co-created the Netflix drama series Tidelands. His critically acclaimed supernatural novels The Broken Ones and The Dead Path (aka The Darkening) have been published around the world.</p>
<p>In part 1 of this intriguing interview we discuss Stephen's journey of learning as he made a name for himself in the publishing and television industry as well as his tips for what it takes to tell a compelling story.</p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Stephen M Irwin is a show-runner, producer, screenwriter and novelist. He was co-creator, co-executive producer and head writer of the forensic crime drama series Harrow. Stephen also wrote the original crime drama Secrets &amp; Lies (remade in U.S. by ABC Network), the award- winning miniseries Wake in Fright, the feature film Australia Day, and co-created the Netflix drama series Tidelands. His critically acclaimed supernatural novels The Broken Ones and The Dead Path (aka The Darkening) have been published around the world.</p>
<p>In part 1 of this intriguing interview we discuss Stephen's journey of learning as he made a name for himself in the publishing and television industry as well as his tips for what it takes to tell a compelling story.</p>
]]></content:encoded>
                                    
        <enclosure url="https://pdcn.co/e/mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/yhckds/Stephen_Irwin_ep_1_audio87nq3.mp3" length="58961139" type="audio/mpeg"/>
        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Stephen M Irwin is a show-runner, producer, screenwriter and novelist. He was co-creator, co-executive producer and head writer of the forensic crime drama series Harrow. Stephen also wrote the original crime drama Secrets &amp; Lies (remade in U.S. by ABC Network), the award- winning miniseries Wake in Fright, the feature film Australia Day, and co-created the Netflix drama series Tidelands. His critically acclaimed supernatural novels The Broken Ones and The Dead Path (aka The Darkening) have been published around the world.
In part 1 of this intriguing interview we discuss Stephen's journey of learning as he made a name for himself in the publishing and television industry as well as his tips for what it takes to tell a compelling story.]]></itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>Bryn Smith, Jack Roney and Harry Colfer</itunes:author>
        <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
        <itunes:duration>2105</itunes:duration>
                <itunes:episode>48</itunes:episode>
        <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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    <item>
        <title>Part 2 of 'writing spicy scenes' with Anne Freeman</title>
        <itunes:title>Part 2 of 'writing spicy scenes' with Anne Freeman</itunes:title>
        <link>https://genrefiction.podbean.com/e/part-2-of-writing-spicy-scenes-with-anne-freeman/</link>
                    <comments>https://genrefiction.podbean.com/e/part-2-of-writing-spicy-scenes-with-anne-freeman/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Mon, 26 Feb 2024 17:13:00 +1000</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>Part 2 of 'Writing Spicey Scenes' with <a href='https://www.annefreeman.com.au/'>Anne Freeman</a>. In this episode Jack, Harry and Anne have a laugh about the more cringey aspects of using cliche language when writing sex scenes. Anne also provides sobering insight regarding toxic masculinity and gender equality issues. The conversation moves back into lighter conversation around puppet sex, throbbing members, thrusting manhood, heaving bosoms and other terms that will make you cringe. We discuss more strategies to improve your writing and add depth to your story by using well crafted spicy scenes. All in all, it's a candid but fun conversation that all writers can relate to. Anne was such a good sport. Don't miss it. </p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Part 2 of 'Writing Spicey Scenes' with <a href='https://www.annefreeman.com.au/'>Anne Freeman</a>. In this episode Jack, Harry and Anne have a laugh about the more cringey aspects of using cliche language when writing sex scenes. Anne also provides sobering insight regarding toxic masculinity and gender equality issues. The conversation moves back into lighter conversation around puppet sex, throbbing members, thrusting manhood, heaving bosoms and other terms that will make you cringe. We discuss more strategies to improve your writing and add depth to your story by using well crafted spicy scenes. All in all, it's a candid but fun conversation that all writers can relate to. Anne was such a good sport. Don't miss it. </p>
]]></content:encoded>
                                    
        <enclosure url="https://pdcn.co/e/mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/b9jih6/Anne_Freeman_ep_2_audio_final_cutaboi5.mp3" length="56072211" type="audio/mpeg"/>
        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Part 2 of 'Writing Spicey Scenes' with Anne Freeman. In this episode Jack, Harry and Anne have a laugh about the more cringey aspects of using cliche language when writing sex scenes. Anne also provides sobering insight regarding toxic masculinity and gender equality issues. The conversation moves back into lighter conversation around puppet sex, throbbing members, thrusting manhood, heaving bosoms and other terms that will make you cringe. We discuss more strategies to improve your writing and add depth to your story by using well crafted spicy scenes. All in all, it's a candid but fun conversation that all writers can relate to. Anne was such a good sport. Don't miss it. ]]></itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>Bryn Smith, Jack Roney and Harry Colfer</itunes:author>
        <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
        <itunes:duration>2002</itunes:duration>
                <itunes:episode>47</itunes:episode>
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    <item>
        <title>Anne Freeman discusses how to write non-cringey sex scenes</title>
        <itunes:title>Anne Freeman discusses how to write non-cringey sex scenes</itunes:title>
        <link>https://genrefiction.podbean.com/e/anne-freeman-discusses-how-to-write-non-cringey-sex-scenes/</link>
                    <comments>https://genrefiction.podbean.com/e/anne-freeman-discusses-how-to-write-non-cringey-sex-scenes/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Mon, 19 Feb 2024 06:00:00 +1000</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>Author Anne Freeman puts Jack and Harry in a bit of a headspin as she explains how to write non-cringey sex scenes. We had an absolute ball chatting about the dos and don'ts when it comes to writing spicy scenes and strategies to keep your reader engaged. As Anne explains, don't 'plonk a bonk' into your story just for the hell of it. Well written spicy scenes can add depth to your plot and raise the stakes for your characters.</p>
<p>This episode promises to make you smile, and maybe even laugh out loud. </p>
<p>To find out more about Anne and her writing workshops go to <a href='https://www.annefreeman.com.au/'>www.annefreeman.com.au</a></p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Author Anne Freeman puts Jack and Harry in a bit of a headspin as she explains how to write non-cringey sex scenes. We had an absolute ball chatting about the dos and don'ts when it comes to writing spicy scenes and strategies to keep your reader engaged. As Anne explains, don't 'plonk a bonk' into your story just for the hell of it. Well written spicy scenes can add depth to your plot and raise the stakes for your characters.</p>
<p>This episode promises to make you smile, and maybe even laugh out loud. </p>
<p>To find out more about Anne and her writing workshops go to <a href='https://www.annefreeman.com.au/'>www.annefreeman.com.au</a></p>
]]></content:encoded>
                                    
        <enclosure url="https://pdcn.co/e/mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/3p3k9p/Anne_Freeman_ep_1_audio_final_cut6cdgn.mp3" length="49624035" type="audio/mpeg"/>
        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Author Anne Freeman puts Jack and Harry in a bit of a headspin as she explains how to write non-cringey sex scenes. We had an absolute ball chatting about the dos and don'ts when it comes to writing spicy scenes and strategies to keep your reader engaged. As Anne explains, don't 'plonk a bonk' into your story just for the hell of it. Well written spicy scenes can add depth to your plot and raise the stakes for your characters.
This episode promises to make you smile, and maybe even laugh out loud. 
To find out more about Anne and her writing workshops go to www.annefreeman.com.au]]></itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>Bryn Smith, Jack Roney and Harry Colfer</itunes:author>
        <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
        <itunes:duration>1772</itunes:duration>
                <itunes:episode>46</itunes:episode>
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    <item>
        <title>Building your author brand with Kylie Fennell</title>
        <itunes:title>Building your author brand with Kylie Fennell</itunes:title>
        <link>https://genrefiction.podbean.com/e/building-your-author-brand-with-kylie-fennell/</link>
                    <comments>https://genrefiction.podbean.com/e/building-your-author-brand-with-kylie-fennell/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Mon, 12 Feb 2024 06:00:00 +1000</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>Former journalist, marketing professional and author <a href='https://www.kyliefennell.com/'>Kylie Fennell</a> joins <a href='https://www.jackroney.com.au/'>Jack Roney</a> and <a href='https://harrycolfer.com/'>Harry Colfer</a> in discussing marketing strategies and tips for building your author profile.</p>
<p>Kylie shares her expertise and marketing experience to provide 5 specific strategies and tools to help authors with their promotions to gain greater exposure for their books. Strategies include building an author website, content for social media, growing your networks through in-person and virtual connections while promoting yourself as part of your 'author brand'.</p>
<p>This episode is a MUST for all authors regardless of genre you write in. Don't miss this highly informative episode.</p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Former journalist, marketing professional and author <a href='https://www.kyliefennell.com/'>Kylie Fennell</a> joins <a href='https://www.jackroney.com.au/'>Jack Roney</a> and <a href='https://harrycolfer.com/'>Harry Colfer</a> in discussing marketing strategies and tips for building your author profile.</p>
<p>Kylie shares her expertise and marketing experience to provide 5 specific strategies and tools to help authors with their promotions to gain greater exposure for their books. Strategies include building an author website, content for social media, growing your networks through in-person and virtual connections while promoting yourself as part of your 'author brand'.</p>
<p>This episode is a MUST for all authors regardless of genre you write in. Don't miss this highly informative episode.</p>
]]></content:encoded>
                                    
        <enclosure url="https://pdcn.co/e/mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/enbp7q/Kylie_Fennell_episode_2_audio_final_cut7xwyd.mp3" length="64429539" type="audio/mpeg"/>
        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Former journalist, marketing professional and author Kylie Fennell joins Jack Roney and Harry Colfer in discussing marketing strategies and tips for building your author profile.
Kylie shares her expertise and marketing experience to provide 5 specific strategies and tools to help authors with their promotions to gain greater exposure for their books. Strategies include building an author website, content for social media, growing your networks through in-person and virtual connections while promoting yourself as part of your 'author brand'.
This episode is a MUST for all authors regardless of genre you write in. Don't miss this highly informative episode.]]></itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>Bryn Smith, Jack Roney and Harry Colfer</itunes:author>
        <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
        <itunes:duration>2301</itunes:duration>
                <itunes:episode>45</itunes:episode>
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    <item>
        <title>Interview with fantasy author Kylie Fennell</title>
        <itunes:title>Interview with fantasy author Kylie Fennell</itunes:title>
        <link>https://genrefiction.podbean.com/e/interview-with-fantasy-author-kylie-fennell/</link>
                    <comments>https://genrefiction.podbean.com/e/interview-with-fantasy-author-kylie-fennell/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Mon, 05 Feb 2024 06:00:00 +1000</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a must for writers of fantasy and speculative fiction. Join <a href='https://www.jackroney.com.au/#/'>Jack Roney</a>, <a href='https://harrycolfer.com/'>Harry Colfer</a> and <a href='https://www.kyliefennell.com/'>Kylie Fennell</a> discussing all the components that make for a great fantasy short story, novella, novel or series of novels. Kylie shares her experiences in writing and publishing with important advice for emerging authors.</p>
<p>They also chat about the benefits of writing a series of novels to build a fan base as well as some great general marketing tips for all authors regardless of what genre you write in.</p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a must for writers of fantasy and speculative fiction. Join <a href='https://www.jackroney.com.au/#/'>Jack Roney</a>, <a href='https://harrycolfer.com/'>Harry Colfer</a> and <a href='https://www.kyliefennell.com/'>Kylie Fennell</a> discussing all the components that make for a great fantasy short story, novella, novel or series of novels. Kylie shares her experiences in writing and publishing with important advice for emerging authors.</p>
<p>They also chat about the benefits of writing a series of novels to build a fan base as well as some great general marketing tips for all authors regardless of what genre you write in.</p>
]]></content:encoded>
                                    
        <enclosure url="https://pdcn.co/e/mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/96sxj8/Kylie_Fennell_episode_1_audio_final_cut7r9wt.mp3" length="85386867" type="audio/mpeg"/>
        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This episode is a must for writers of fantasy and speculative fiction. Join Jack Roney, Harry Colfer and Kylie Fennell discussing all the components that make for a great fantasy short story, novella, novel or series of novels. Kylie shares her experiences in writing and publishing with important advice for emerging authors.
They also chat about the benefits of writing a series of novels to build a fan base as well as some great general marketing tips for all authors regardless of what genre you write in.]]></itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>Bryn Smith, Jack Roney and Harry Colfer</itunes:author>
        <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
        <itunes:duration>3049</itunes:duration>
                <itunes:episode>44</itunes:episode>
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    <item>
        <title>The benefit of manuscript assessments with Camille Booker</title>
        <itunes:title>The benefit of manuscript assessments with Camille Booker</itunes:title>
        <link>https://genrefiction.podbean.com/e/the-benefit-of-manuscript-assessments-with-camille-booker/</link>
                    <comments>https://genrefiction.podbean.com/e/the-benefit-of-manuscript-assessments-with-camille-booker/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Mon, 29 Jan 2024 14:11:00 +1000</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>Having your manuscript read and assessed by someone with knowledge of the craft and industry experience is an invaluable way to elevate your story before submitting it. In today’s extremely competitive industry, agents and publishers are looking for manuscripts that are structurally-sound and publication-ready.</p>
<p>A manuscript assessment reveals what’s working in your novel and what needs further development. </p>
<p>In this episode we discuss what areas of your manuscript will be looked at during a manuscript assessment including:</p>
<ul><li>Plot and Structure</li>
<li>Character development and motivation</li>
<li>Exposition and backstory</li>
<li>Point of view</li>
<li>Pace</li>
<li>Dialogue</li>
<li>Writing style</li>
<li>Theme</li>
<li>Voice</li>
<li>Setting</li>
<li>Genre expectations</li>
</ul>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Having your manuscript read and assessed by someone with knowledge of the craft and industry experience is an invaluable way to elevate your story before submitting it. In today’s extremely competitive industry, agents and publishers are looking for manuscripts that are structurally-sound and publication-ready.</p>
<p>A manuscript assessment reveals what’s working in your novel and what needs further development. </p>
<p>In this episode we discuss what areas of your manuscript will be looked at during a manuscript assessment including:</p>
<ul><li>Plot and Structure</li>
<li>Character development and motivation</li>
<li>Exposition and backstory</li>
<li>Point of view</li>
<li>Pace</li>
<li>Dialogue</li>
<li>Writing style</li>
<li>Theme</li>
<li>Voice</li>
<li>Setting</li>
<li>Genre expectations</li>
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Having your manuscript read and assessed by someone with knowledge of the craft and industry experience is an invaluable way to elevate your story before submitting it. In today’s extremely competitive industry, agents and publishers are looking for manuscripts that are structurally-sound and publication-ready.
A manuscript assessment reveals what’s working in your novel and what needs further development. 
In this episode we discuss what areas of your manuscript will be looked at during a manuscript assessment including:
Plot and Structure
Character development and motivation
Exposition and backstory
Point of view
Pace
Dialogue
Writing style
Theme
Voice
Setting
Genre expectations
]]></itunes:summary>
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        <title>Introducing award winning historical fiction author Camille Booker</title>
        <itunes:title>Introducing award winning historical fiction author Camille Booker</itunes:title>
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                    <comments>https://genrefiction.podbean.com/e/award-winning-historical-fiction-author-camille-booker/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Mon, 22 Jan 2024 06:00:00 +1000</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>In this episode we chat with award winning author Camille Booker about writing historical fiction. Camille is a manuscript assessor and creative writing teacher at the University of Wollongong.</p>
<p>This episode will be of particular interest to authors embarking on recreating historical events into fictional narratives.</p>
<p>You can find out more about Camille <a href='https://www.camillebooker.com/'>here</a>.</p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In this episode we chat with award winning author Camille Booker about writing historical fiction. Camille is a manuscript assessor and creative writing teacher at the University of Wollongong.</p>
<p>This episode will be of particular interest to authors embarking on recreating historical events into fictional narratives.</p>
<p>You can find out more about Camille <a href='https://www.camillebooker.com/'>here</a>.</p>
]]></content:encoded>
                                    
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode we chat with award winning author Camille Booker about writing historical fiction. Camille is a manuscript assessor and creative writing teacher at the University of Wollongong.
This episode will be of particular interest to authors embarking on recreating historical events into fictional narratives.
You can find out more about Camille here.]]></itunes:summary>
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        <title>Dive inside the minds of emus at war - author and podcaster Jamie Bryden</title>
        <itunes:title>Dive inside the minds of emus at war - author and podcaster Jamie Bryden</itunes:title>
        <link>https://genrefiction.podbean.com/e/dive-inside-the-minds-of-emus-at-war-author-and-podcaster-jamie-bryden/</link>
                    <comments>https://genrefiction.podbean.com/e/dive-inside-the-minds-of-emus-at-war-author-and-podcaster-jamie-bryden/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Mon, 15 Jan 2024 06:00:00 +1000</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>Jamie Bryden is an author and podcaster hailing from Hawkesbury, NSW.</p>
<p>He is a sucker for a good story and loves chatting with all sorts of storytellers on his podcast ‘ <a href='https://thetrueandthefictional.podbean.com/'>Stories: the true and the fictional</a>.’</p>
Based on true events, his new book Letters from the emu war tells the story of the Great Emu War of 1932 from the unique perspective of those who won.
<p class="ql-align-center">Follow Edward R Long-toe, William J Whistlebeak, John Feathers and others through their adventures before, during and after the war. Read journal entries, newspaper articles and letters to and from their loved ones. With every turn of the page, you will gain a deeper understanding of the life and times of emus at war.</p>
<p class="ql-align-center">In this episode we chat about different subgenres of historical fiction and how Jamie came to write a reimagining of a factual historical event through the eyes of the emus. You can find out more about Letters from the emu war' at <a href='https://jabryden.com/'>this link</a>.</p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Jamie Bryden is an author and podcaster hailing from Hawkesbury, NSW.</p>
<p>He is a sucker for a good story and loves chatting with all sorts of storytellers on his podcast ‘ <a href='https://thetrueandthefictional.podbean.com/'>Stories: the true and the fictional</a>.’</p>
Based on true events, his new book <em>Letters from the emu war</em> tells the story of the Great Emu War of 1932 from the unique perspective of those who won.
<p class="ql-align-center">Follow Edward R Long-toe, William J Whistlebeak, John Feathers and others through their adventures before, during and after the war. Read journal entries, newspaper articles and letters to and from their loved ones. With every turn of the page, you will gain a deeper understanding of the life and times of emus at war.</p>
<p class="ql-align-center">In this episode we chat about different subgenres of historical fiction and how Jamie came to write a reimagining of a factual historical event through the eyes of the emus. You can find out more about Letters from the emu war' at <a href='https://jabryden.com/'>this link</a>.</p>
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Jamie Bryden is an author and podcaster hailing from Hawkesbury, NSW.
He is a sucker for a good story and loves chatting with all sorts of storytellers on his podcast ‘ Stories: the true and the fictional.’
Based on true events, his new book Letters from the emu war tells the story of the Great Emu War of 1932 from the unique perspective of those who won.
Follow Edward R Long-toe, William J Whistlebeak, John Feathers and others through their adventures before, during and after the war. Read journal entries, newspaper articles and letters to and from their loved ones. With every turn of the page, you will gain a deeper understanding of the life and times of emus at war.
In this episode we chat about different subgenres of historical fiction and how Jamie came to write a reimagining of a factual historical event through the eyes of the emus. You can find out more about Letters from the emu war' at this link.]]></itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>Jack Roney and Harry Colfer</itunes:author>
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        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
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        <title>Former federal politician and now full time political thriller author Richard Evans</title>
        <itunes:title>Former federal politician and now full time political thriller author Richard Evans</itunes:title>
        <link>https://genrefiction.podbean.com/e/former-federal-politician-and-now-full-time-political-thriller-author-richard-evans/</link>
                    <comments>https://genrefiction.podbean.com/e/former-federal-politician-and-now-full-time-political-thriller-author-richard-evans/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Mon, 08 Jan 2024 06:00:00 +1000</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>In this episode, we thought we’d share with you a one-on-one interview Jack Roney had with Former federal politician, and now full time author, Richard Evans.</p>
<p>Richard was elected into the marginal seat of Cowan in Western Australia in 1993 where he served 3 years in opposition and then 3 years under the Howard Government. Since leaving politics Richard has gone on to publish a number of contemporary political thriller novels where he shares his knowledge and real life experiences of the turbulent world of politics through compelling and authentic fictional storytelling. He describes politics as SHOW BUSINESS FOR UGLY PEOPLE.</p>
<p>Richard and Jack had a really interesting and candid chat about his views of the world and how this informed his creative writing. It’s a rare insight and we reckon you’ll really enjoy listening to what this insightful man has to say. Enjoy!</p>
<p>Find out more about Richards Evans <a href='https://richardevans-author.com/'>here</a></p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In this episode, we thought we’d share with you a one-on-one interview Jack Roney had with Former federal politician, and now full time author, Richard Evans.</p>
<p>Richard was elected into the marginal seat of Cowan in Western Australia in 1993 where he served 3 years in opposition and then 3 years under the Howard Government. Since leaving politics Richard has gone on to publish a number of contemporary political thriller novels where he shares his knowledge and real life experiences of the turbulent world of politics through compelling and authentic fictional storytelling. He describes politics as SHOW BUSINESS FOR UGLY PEOPLE.</p>
<p>Richard and Jack had a really interesting and candid chat about his views of the world and how this informed his creative writing. It’s a rare insight and we reckon you’ll really enjoy listening to what this insightful man has to say. Enjoy!</p>
<p>Find out more about Richards Evans <a href='https://richardevans-author.com/'>here</a></p>
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode, we thought we’d share with you a one-on-one interview Jack Roney had with Former federal politician, and now full time author, Richard Evans.
Richard was elected into the marginal seat of Cowan in Western Australia in 1993 where he served 3 years in opposition and then 3 years under the Howard Government. Since leaving politics Richard has gone on to publish a number of contemporary political thriller novels where he shares his knowledge and real life experiences of the turbulent world of politics through compelling and authentic fictional storytelling. He describes politics as SHOW BUSINESS FOR UGLY PEOPLE.
Richard and Jack had a really interesting and candid chat about his views of the world and how this informed his creative writing. It’s a rare insight and we reckon you’ll really enjoy listening to what this insightful man has to say. Enjoy!
Find out more about Richards Evans here]]></itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>Bryn Smith, Jack Roney and Harry Colfer</itunes:author>
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        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
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        <title>Lauren Daniels episode 3</title>
        <itunes:title>Lauren Daniels episode 3</itunes:title>
        <link>https://genrefiction.podbean.com/e/lauren-daniels-episode-3/</link>
                    <comments>https://genrefiction.podbean.com/e/lauren-daniels-episode-3/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Mon, 18 Dec 2023 06:00:00 +1000</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>Lauren, Harry and Jack discuss genre specific editing issues. Specific topics include:</p>

<ul><li>For spec fic, not enough spec/world, weak magical or supernatural systems</li>
<li>For historical, too much historical research, weak drama/char arcs</li>
<li>For romance, not enough tension</li>
<li>For sci fi, not enough dramatic action too much info dumping</li>
<li>For literary, too vague. Afraid of turmoil, no real satisfaction at the end</li>
<li>Crime / thrillers / mystery - cliches</li>
</ul>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Lauren, Harry and Jack discuss genre specific editing issues. Specific topics include:</p>

<ul><li>For spec fic, not enough spec/world, weak magical or supernatural systems</li>
<li>For historical, too much historical research, weak drama/char arcs</li>
<li>For romance, not enough tension</li>
<li>For sci fi, not enough dramatic action too much info dumping</li>
<li>For literary, too vague. Afraid of turmoil, no real satisfaction at the end</li>
<li>Crime / thrillers / mystery - cliches</li>
</ul>
]]></content:encoded>
                                    
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Lauren, Harry and Jack discuss genre specific editing issues. Specific topics include:

For spec fic, not enough spec/world, weak magical or supernatural systems
For historical, too much historical research, weak drama/char arcs
For romance, not enough tension
For sci fi, not enough dramatic action too much info dumping
For literary, too vague. Afraid of turmoil, no real satisfaction at the end
Crime / thrillers / mystery - cliches
]]></itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>Bryn Smith, Jack Roney and Harry Colfer</itunes:author>
        <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
        <itunes:duration>2577</itunes:duration>
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    <item>
        <title>Lauren Daniels episode 2</title>
        <itunes:title>Lauren Daniels episode 2</itunes:title>
        <link>https://genrefiction.podbean.com/e/lauren-daniels-episode-2/</link>
                    <comments>https://genrefiction.podbean.com/e/lauren-daniels-episode-2/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Mon, 11 Dec 2023 06:00:00 +1000</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>Editor Lauren Daniels returns to discuss story structure. Specific topics include:</p>
<ul><li>How can we make a prologue WORK?</li>
<li>Structure; centre of gravity opens with a question, closes with some form of answer</li>
<li>Info dumps</li>
<li>Telling emotional states</li>
<li>The saggy middle; pacing</li>
<li>Everything that rises must converge. Foreshadowing</li>
<li>Does your story deliver?</li>
</ul>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Editor Lauren Daniels returns to discuss story structure. Specific topics include:</p>
<ul><li>How can we make a prologue WORK?</li>
<li>Structure; centre of gravity opens with a question, closes with some form of answer</li>
<li>Info dumps</li>
<li>Telling emotional states</li>
<li>The saggy middle; pacing</li>
<li>Everything that rises must converge. Foreshadowing</li>
<li>Does your story deliver?</li>
</ul>
]]></content:encoded>
                                    
        <enclosure url="https://pdcn.co/e/mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/c8xc4n/Lauren_Daniels_edited_episode_2_audio69l3m.mp3" length="54597507" type="audio/mpeg"/>
        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Editor Lauren Daniels returns to discuss story structure. Specific topics include:
How can we make a prologue WORK?
Structure; centre of gravity opens with a question, closes with some form of answer
Info dumps
Telling emotional states
The saggy middle; pacing
Everything that rises must converge. Foreshadowing
Does your story deliver?
]]></itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>Bryn Smith, Jack Roney and Harry Colfer</itunes:author>
        <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
        <itunes:duration>1949</itunes:duration>
                <itunes:episode>38</itunes:episode>
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    <item>
        <title>Introducing editor Lauren Daniels</title>
        <itunes:title>Introducing editor Lauren Daniels</itunes:title>
        <link>https://genrefiction.podbean.com/e/introducing-editor-lauren-daniels/</link>
                    <comments>https://genrefiction.podbean.com/e/introducing-editor-lauren-daniels/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Mon, 04 Dec 2023 06:00:00 +1000</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>Editor Lauren Daniels chats with Jack Roney and Harry Colfer about common editing issues relating to character development. Specific topics include:</p>
<ul><li>Cast size</li>
<li>Introduction of new characters</li>
<li>Character arc; what really makes for a satisfying character arc?</li>
<li>Variety in character voices; do they all sound like us?</li>
<li>Contemporary shift in dialogue attribution to replace tags (said) with stage directions/body language</li>
<li>Multiple POV without a clear purpose; why have multiple POV?</li>
</ul>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Editor Lauren Daniels chats with Jack Roney and Harry Colfer about common editing issues relating to character development. Specific topics include:</p>
<ul><li>Cast size</li>
<li>Introduction of new characters</li>
<li>Character arc; what really makes for a satisfying character arc?</li>
<li>Variety in character voices; do they all sound like us?</li>
<li>Contemporary shift in dialogue attribution to replace tags (said) with stage directions/body language</li>
<li>Multiple POV without a clear purpose; why have multiple POV?</li>
</ul>
]]></content:encoded>
                                    
        <enclosure url="https://pdcn.co/e/mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/rc8957/Lauren_Daniels_edited_ep_1_audio_with_Genrecon_intro8xsq5.mp3" length="74958099" type="audio/mpeg"/>
        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Editor Lauren Daniels chats with Jack Roney and Harry Colfer about common editing issues relating to character development. Specific topics include:
Cast size
Introduction of new characters
Character arc; what really makes for a satisfying character arc?
Variety in character voices; do they all sound like us?
Contemporary shift in dialogue attribution to replace tags (said) with stage directions/body language
Multiple POV without a clear purpose; why have multiple POV?
]]></itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>Bryn Smith, Jack Roney and Harry Colfer</itunes:author>
        <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
        <itunes:duration>2677</itunes:duration>
                <itunes:episode>37</itunes:episode>
        <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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    <item>
        <title>What’s your writing rhythm? Your writing environment. Author marketing. The writing passion.</title>
        <itunes:title>What’s your writing rhythm? Your writing environment. Author marketing. The writing passion.</itunes:title>
        <link>https://genrefiction.podbean.com/e/what-s-your-writing-rhythm-your-writing-environment-author-marketing-the-writing-passion/</link>
                    <comments>https://genrefiction.podbean.com/e/what-s-your-writing-rhythm-your-writing-environment-author-marketing-the-writing-passion/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Mon, 27 Nov 2023 06:00:00 +1000</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>In this final episode with author Troy Henderson, Harry, Jack and Troy discuss a broad range of topics for authors who may be feeling self-doubt. We cover establishing your writing rhythm, creating an environment for writing, marketing and self promotion, persistence and resilience and tips to maintain your writing mojo. A great episode for new or emerging writers.</p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In this final episode with author Troy Henderson, Harry, Jack and Troy discuss a broad range of topics for authors who may be feeling self-doubt. We cover establishing your writing rhythm, creating an environment for writing, marketing and self promotion, persistence and resilience and tips to maintain your writing mojo. A great episode for new or emerging writers.</p>
]]></content:encoded>
                                    
        <enclosure url="https://pdcn.co/e/mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/7ttsq8/Troy_Henderson_ep_4_audio6cnhq.mp3" length="51039267" type="audio/mpeg"/>
        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this final episode with author Troy Henderson, Harry, Jack and Troy discuss a broad range of topics for authors who may be feeling self-doubt. We cover establishing your writing rhythm, creating an environment for writing, marketing and self promotion, persistence and resilience and tips to maintain your writing mojo. A great episode for new or emerging writers.]]></itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>Bryn Smith, Jack Roney and Harry Colfer</itunes:author>
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        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
        <itunes:duration>1822</itunes:duration>
                <itunes:episode>36</itunes:episode>
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    <item>
        <title>Should you stick to one genre? Book finished - what now?</title>
        <itunes:title>Should you stick to one genre? Book finished - what now?</itunes:title>
        <link>https://genrefiction.podbean.com/e/should-you-stick-to-one-genre-book-finished-what-now/</link>
                    <comments>https://genrefiction.podbean.com/e/should-you-stick-to-one-genre-book-finished-what-now/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Mon, 20 Nov 2023 06:00:00 +1000</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>In this episode, Harry, Jack and Troy discuss the pros and cons of authors diversifying into various genres as well as the age old question - my book is finished, what now? </p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In this episode, Harry, Jack and Troy discuss the pros and cons of authors diversifying into various genres as well as the age old question - my book is finished, what now? </p>
]]></content:encoded>
                                    
        <enclosure url="https://pdcn.co/e/mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/ja8a73/Troy_Henderson_ep_3_audio764jp.mp3" length="53992707" type="audio/mpeg"/>
        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode, Harry, Jack and Troy discuss the pros and cons of authors diversifying into various genres as well as the age old question - my book is finished, what now? ]]></itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>Bryn Smith, Jack Roney and Harry Colfer</itunes:author>
        <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
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    <item>
        <title>Character Polarity, 5 Act Structure, Will Artificial Intelligence take over?</title>
        <itunes:title>Character Polarity, 5 Act Structure, Will Artificial Intelligence take over?</itunes:title>
        <link>https://genrefiction.podbean.com/e/character-polarity-5-act-structure-ai/</link>
                    <comments>https://genrefiction.podbean.com/e/character-polarity-5-act-structure-ai/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Mon, 13 Nov 2023 06:00:00 +1000</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>In this second installment with special guest author Troy Henderson, Harry, Jack and Troy discuss character polarity, the 5-act structure and how artificial intelligence may change the world of creative writing forever. An unmissable episode!</p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In this second installment with special guest author Troy Henderson, Harry, Jack and Troy discuss character polarity, the 5-act structure and how artificial intelligence may change the world of creative writing forever. An unmissable episode!</p>
]]></content:encoded>
                                    
        <enclosure url="https://pdcn.co/e/mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/8rtvyf/Troy_Jack_harry_ep_2_audiobc51j.mp3" length="57712269" type="audio/mpeg"/>
        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this second installment with special guest author Troy Henderson, Harry, Jack and Troy discuss character polarity, the 5-act structure and how artificial intelligence may change the world of creative writing forever. An unmissable episode!]]></itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>Jack Roney and Harry Colfer</itunes:author>
        <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
        <itunes:duration>2061</itunes:duration>
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    <item>
        <title>Famous Writing Advice</title>
        <itunes:title>Famous Writing Advice</itunes:title>
        <link>https://genrefiction.podbean.com/e/famous-writing-advice/</link>
                    <comments>https://genrefiction.podbean.com/e/famous-writing-advice/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Mon, 06 Nov 2023 10:17:44 +1000</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>Harry and Jack chat with special guest, author Troy Henderson, about the best writing advice that has influenced our own writing. In this episode there are some terrific nuggets of writing advice.</p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Harry and Jack chat with special guest, author Troy Henderson, about the best writing advice that has influenced our own writing. In this episode there are some terrific nuggets of writing advice.</p>
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