The Morning Bell

The Morning Bell Podcast - Interview with the Aurealis Team

Mon, 23 Dec 2019 14:40:51 +1100

Merry Christmas - our present to you is an interview with the publishing team at Australian sci-fi and fantasy magazine Aurealis.

This podcast was recorded live at the Brunswick Street Bookstore.

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The Morning Bell Podcast Episode 90 with Jay Kristoff

Tue, 17 Dec 2019 16:26:29 +1100

Morning Bell and Speculate favourite (and bestselling author) Jay Kristoff joins Joel and Ian to talk Joker, Val Kilmer and the life of a modern jobbing author.

Media mentioned: Joker, Batman, The King, Lord of the Rings.

This podcast was recorded live at the Brunswick Street Bookstore.

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The Morning Bell Podcast Episode 89 with Will Kostakis

Thu, 05 Dec 2019 13:18:45 +1100

Will Kostakis is back to discuss the heady topics of worthiness in genre and YA fiction as well as the pressure the industry places on authors to produce work at breakneck speed.

Media discussed: Star Wars, Fleabag, Jurassic Park and Noggin by John Corey Waley.

This podcast was recorded live at the Brunswick Street Bookstore.

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The Morning Bell Podcast Episode 88 - Astrid Scholte

Fri, 15 Nov 2019 12:42:33 +1100

Joel and Deanne talk to international YA bestseller Astrid Scholte about moving on to another project and dealing with audience expectation.

Media discussed: The Office, reality TV shows and grim/dark media

This podcast was recorded live at the Brunswick Street Bookstore.

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The Morning Bell Podcast Episode 87 with Alison Goodman

Thu, 07 Nov 2019 13:18:57 +1100

Joel and Ian talk to podcast favorite Alison Goodman to discuss horror movies, Terminator 2 and for the main topic - a writer’s perspective on Avengers: Endgame.

Media Mentioned: Scream, Terminator 2, Unbelievable, Avengers: Endgame

This podcast was recorded live at the Brunswick Street Bookstore.

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The Morning Bell Podcast Episode 86 with Andrew McDonald

Mon, 28 Oct 2019 14:10:13 +1100

Children's author and pigeon enthusiast Andrew McDonald joins Joel and Luke to discuss the endings in TV shows and the state of children's literature today - reader attentions, skimming culture and more.

Media discussed: The Americans, Rebecca (Hitchcock),

This podcast was recorded live at the Brunswick Street Bookstore.

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The Morning Bell Podcast Episode 85 with Dan Golding

Fri, 04 Oct 2019 11:46:25 +1100

Lecturer/musician/podcaster/broadcaster/very talented guy Dan Golding joins the podcast to discuss media critique and its changing face with the internet and social media.

Media discussed: The Last Jedi, CDs, Killing Eve

This podcast was recorded live at the Brunswick Street Bookstore.

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The Morning Bell Podcast Episode 84 with Katya de Becerra

Wed, 11 Sep 2019 08:13:38 +1100

Hey everyone, Joel's back. He's with Luke and spec fic author Katya de Becerra to talk about the journey of finding your way as an author.

Media discussed: The Last Czars, The Americans, and more.

This podcast was recorded live at the Brunswick Street Bookstore.

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The Morning Bell Podcast Episode 83 with Elizabeth Flux

Fri, 23 Aug 2019 14:51:34 +1100

Elizabeth Flux once again joins The Morning Bell as she talks to Ian and Deanne about connecting with a writing community.

Media discussed: Stranger Things season 3

This podcast was recorded live at the Brunswick Street Bookstore.

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The Morning Bell Podcast Episode 82 with Chrissie Perry

Sun, 11 Aug 2019 16:16:53 +1100

Middle-grade and YA author Chissie Perry chats to Luke and Ian about the changing face of children's fiction

Media Discussed: Fuller House, Big Little Lies.

This podcast was recorded live at the Brunswick Street Bookstore.

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The Morning Bell Podcast Episode 81 with Liam Esler

Wed, 10 Jul 2019 14:23:59 +1100

Liam Esler joins the team to talk about innovation in gaming and beyond. Fresh from E3 in Los Angeles, Liam guides the team through some of the innovative storytelling techniques across the years in gaming, from text adventures to today’s modern sandbox games. We also touch on podcasts, Choose Your Own Adventure stories, and much more

This podcast was recorded live at the Brunswick Street Bookstore.

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The Morning Bell Podcast Episode 80 with Ian, Luke and Deanne

Sun, 30 Jun 2019 14:28:45 +1100

Co-hosts Luke and Deanne join Ian for a chat about what makes a great sequel and series. From Disney to Dark Souls, there’s so much to go over as the team canvas what success in sequels looks like across a variety of mediums.

This podcast was recorded live at the Brunswick Street Bookstore.

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The Morning Bell Podcast Episode 79 - Melanie Joosten

Wed, 12 Jun 2019 18:45:04 +1100

Melanie Joosten joins us as Ian Laking takes on co-hosting duties with special co-host Deanne Sheldon-Collins. This episode focuses on balance and the challenges writers face with family, life, and the urge to produce new work.

Media Mentioned: Chernobyl, Avengers: Endgame, and many quality novels!

This podcast was recorded live at the Brunswick Street Bookstore.

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The Morning Bell Podcast Episode 78 - Rose Michael

Thu, 23 May 2019 17:22:48 +1100

Rose Michael is back and so is special co-host Deanne Sheldon-Collins. The pair talk with Joel about clash and conversation that literary writers have with spec fic.

The recording quality is not up to the usual standard, but the conversation should more than make up for it.

Media Mentioned: Dead To Me, Avengers: Endgame, 'The New Weird' novels.

This podcast was recorded live at the Brunswick Street Bookstore.

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The Morning Bell Podcast Episode 77 - Earl livings

Thu, 02 May 2019 17:11:38 +1100

Podcast favourite Earl Livings talks to Joel and Luke about the anxiety of the writing process and persisting past the first draft.

Mentioned: Spider-man: Into the Spider-verse, Love, Death & Robots.

This podcast was recorded live at the Brunswick Street Bookstore.

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The Morning Bell Podcast Episode 76 - Rachael Craw

Thu, 18 Apr 2019 12:56:08 +1100

YA author Rachael Craw joins Joel and Ian to discuss moving from one writing project to the next, overcoming fears and working in a new world.

Mentioned: Supernova Expo, Invisibly Breathing by Eileen Merriman, At the Mountains of Madness by H.P. Lovecraft, Kings of the Wyld by Nicholas Eames.

This podcast was recorded live at the Brunswick Street Bookstore.

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The Morning Bell Podcast Episode 75 - Katherine Collette

Thu, 04 Apr 2019 16:04:41 +1100

Fresh from another successful Speculate, Joel and Luke talk to Katherine Collette about the highs and lows of first drafts. Also discussed: Toastmasters, Conan and King of Kong.

This podcast was recorded live at the Brunswick Street Bookstore.

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The Morning Bell Podcast Episode 74 - J. P. Pomare

Wed, 13 Mar 2019 14:53:51 +1100

J. P. Pomare returns to the podcast to discuss improving as a writer and how to recognise improvement.

Speculate is this weekend. If you want last minute tickets, get them here.

This podcast was recorded live at the Brunswick Street Bookstore.

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The Morning Bell Podcast Episode 73

Thu, 28 Feb 2019 14:21:26 +1100

The podcast crew return for the first episode of 2019. They discuss The Office, Crime and Punishment, submitting to publishers and the beginning and endings of literature and film.

Speculate is coming up soon (March 15-16, to be exact). Find out more about it here

This podcast was recorded live at the Brunswick Street Bookstore.

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The Morning Bell Podcast Episode 72 - Earl Livings

Sat, 08 Dec 2018 14:52:07 +1100

Earl Livings returns to the podcast to chat about award-winning spec-fic and metaphor in writing.

Find out more about Speculate here

This podcast was recorded live at the Brunswick Street Bookstore.

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The Morning Bell Podcast Episode 71 - Deanne Sheldon-Collins

Thu, 29 Nov 2018 20:41:04 +1100

Joel and Ian speak to Deanne Sheldon-Collins, program officer for Writers Victoria, about the realities of publishing spec-fic in Australia.

Find out more about Speculate here

This podcast was recorded live at the Brunswick Street Bookstore.

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The Morning Bell Podcast Episode 70 - Nic Brasch

Thu, 08 Nov 2018 18:34:05 +1100

Joel and Ian talk to the indefatigable Nic Brasch about the working life of a writer.

Find out more about Speculate here

This podcast was recorded live at the Brunswick Street Bookstore.

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Somerset Festival of Literature Part 3 - Kate O'Donnell and R. A. Spratt

Wed, 17 Oct 2018 16:01:07 +1100

In the final round of interviews from the Somerset Celebration of Literature, Joel and Ian chat to Kate O'Donnell and R. A. Spratt.

Find out more about Speculate here

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The Morning Bell Podcast Episode 69 - Rose Michael

Wed, 26 Sep 2018 13:56:52 +1100

Joel and Luke talk to RMIT lecturer and author of The Art of Navigation, Rose Michael, and ask the question: what is literary spec fic? Also discussed: Mission Impossible, LoTR, Russian film and more.

Find out more about Speculate here

This podcast was recorded live at the Brunswick Street Bookstore.

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The Morning Bell Podcast Episode 68 - Rebecca Lim

Wed, 29 Aug 2018 13:16:52 +1100

Joel and Ian finally return to the Brunswick Street Bookstore to chat with author and illustrator Rebecca Lim about myth in children's literature.

Find out more about Speculate here

This podcast was recorded live at the Brunswick Street Bookstore.

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Somerset Celebration of Literature 2018 Part 2 - Jackie French and Tim Harris

Wed, 08 Aug 2018 16:27:06 +1100

The Morning Bell returns with two more interviews from the Somerset Celebration of Literature with interviews with Jackie French and Tim Harris.

Find out more about Speculate here

This podcast was recorded live at the Brunswick Street Bookstore.

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Somerset Celebration of Literature 2018 Part 1 - Jaclyn Moriarty and Jessica Watson

Fri, 13 Apr 2018 12:18:36 +1100

The Morning Bell are back at the Somerset Celebration of Literature with interviews with Jaclyn Moriarty and Jessica Watson.

Find out more about Speculate here

This podcast was recorded live at the Brunswick Street Bookstore.

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The Morning Bell Podcast Episode 67 - The Speculate Team

Wed, 28 Mar 2018 10:53:54 +1100

Joel, Ian and Luke are joined by Speculate cohort Rachelle Dekker about the festival and the spec fic that left a lasting impression.

Find out more about Speculate here

This podcast was recorded live at the Brunswick Street Bookstore.

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The Morning Bell Podcast Episode 66 - Julia Prendergast

Tue, 13 Feb 2018 20:24:52 +1100

Joel and Ian start the year by talking to the author of The Earth Does Not Get Fat, Julia Prendergast, about empathising with characters and shades of grey in stories (as in morality, not questionable romance).

This podcast was recorded live at the Brunswick Street Bookstore.

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The Morning Bell Podcast Episode 65 - Year in Review

Wed, 03 Jan 2018 17:23:43 +1100

Joel and Luke chat about 2017's podcasts and talk about Speculate 2018 and what you can expect.

This podcast was recorded live at the Brunswick Street Bookstore.

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If you any questions or want to get in touch with us, you can email Joel – mailbox@thepenofjoel.com

The Morning Bell Podcast Episode 64 - Will Kostakis

Wed, 29 Nov 2017 15:26:26 +1100

Joel and Luke chat with Will Kostakis, author of The Runaways and The First Third, about Justice League, writing in speculative fiction and awkward checkout encounters.

This podcast was recorded live at the Brunswick Street Bookstore.

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If you have any questions or want to get in touch with us, you can email Joel – mailbox@thepenofjoel.com

The Morning Bell Podcast Episode 63 - Ben McKenzie

Wed, 15 Nov 2017 12:48:56 +1100

Joel and Luke chat with game designer Ben McKenzie about writing and developing interactive fiction as well as Stranger Things and difficulties in opening Fishermans Friend packets.

This podcast was recorded live at the Brunswick Street Bookstore.

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If you have any questions or want to get in touch with us, you can email Joel – mailbox@thepenofjoel.com

The Morning Bell Podcast - Interview with John Harper

Fri, 10 Nov 2017 15:26:58 +1100

Joel interviews John Harper about his new Kickstarted tabletop RPG Blades in the Dark.

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The Morning Bell Podcast Episode 62 - Joel, Ian and Luke

Wed, 01 Nov 2017 14:28:11 +1100

Luke takes the hosting reigns as he joins Joel and Ian to discuss Blade Runner 2049 and continue to reflect on their publishing journeys.

This podcast was recorded live at the Brunswick Street Bookstore.

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If you any questions or want to get in touch with us, you can email Joel – mailbox@thepenofjoel.com

The Morning Bell Podcast Episode 61 - David Astle

Wed, 18 Oct 2017 19:12:07 +1100

Joel and Ian talk to crossword creator extraordinaire and author David Astle about what makes for good prose.

This podcast was recorded live at the Brunswick Street Bookstore.

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If you have any questions or want to get in touch with us, you can email Joel – mailbox@thepenofjoel.com

The Morning Bell Podcast Episode 60 - Shivaun Plozza

Wed, 04 Oct 2017 22:09:21 +1100

Joel and Ian talk to author of Frankie, Shivaun Plozza, about fan fiction, Hong Kong cinema and the misconceptions about YA literature.

This podcast was recorded live at the Brunswick Street Bookstore.

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If you any questions or want to get in touch with us, you can email Joel – mailbox@thepenofjoel.com

The Morning Bell Podcast Episode 59 - Joel, Ian and Luke

Fri, 22 Sep 2017 12:05:19 +1100

Joel, Ian and Luke talk discuss the Melbourne Writers Festival and their own publishing journeys.

This podcast was recorded live at the Brunswick Street Bookstore.

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If you any questions or want to get in touch with us, you can email Joel – mailbox@thepenofjoel.com

The Morning Bell Podcast Episode 58 - Amie Kaufman

Thu, 07 Sep 2017 17:09:51 +1100

Joel and Ian talk to best-selling sci-fi and fantasy author Amie Kaufman talk about the state of science fiction and its resurgence amongst younger readers.

Check out The Illuminae Files, Aime's series co-authored by Jay Kristoff.

This podcast was recorded live at the Brunswick Street Bookstore.

If you like the podcast, follow us on Twitter and give us a nice review on iTunes.

If you any questions or want to get in touch with us, you can email Joel – mailbox@thepenofjoel.com

The Morning Bell Podcast Episode 57 - Nicole Hayes

Wed, 23 Aug 2017 17:29:43 +1100

Joel and Luke talk to author and podcaster Nicole Hayes The Handmaid's Tale, YA's evolution, prose, and more.

Check out Nicole's footy podcast The Outer Sanctum and her latest novel A Shadow's Breath.

This podcast was recorded live at the Brunswick Street Bookstore.

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The Morning Bell Podcast Episode 56 - Neil Rennison

Wed, 09 Aug 2017 18:24:01 +1100

Neil Rennison, founder of Tin Man Games, returns to chat with Joel and Ian about writing in video games.

This podcast was recorded live at the Brunswick Street Bookstore.

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The Morning Bell Podcast Episode 55 - Danielle Binks

Wed, 26 Jul 2017 11:03:56 +1100

Joel and Ian talk to editor, writer and literary agent Danielle Binks about #LoveOzYA and supporting local writers.

Begin, End, Begin: A #LoveOzYA Anthology, which Danielle edited and contributed to, is out now.

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Somerset Celebration of Literature Part 4 - Andrea Lewis

Wed, 12 Jul 2017 11:12:52 +1100

To wrap up the series of interviews from the Somerset Celebration of Literature, Joel and Ian talk to the co-ordinator of the festival, Andrea Lewis.

The Somerset Celebration of Literature will return next year from March 14-16. Maybe we'll be invited back.

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The Morning Bell Podcast Episode 54 - Kim Kane

Wed, 28 Jun 2017 12:18:57 +1100

Joel and Luke talk to children's author and novelist Kim Kane about their personal connection to children's literature and what the kids are reading these days.

Recorded live at the Brunswick Street Bookstore

If you like the podcast, follow us on Twitter (Ian post gifs there now, so now it's more fun) and give us a nice review on iTunes.

The Morning Bell Podcast Episode 53 - Jay Kristoff

Tue, 13 Jun 2017 22:09:22 +1100

Joel and Ian talk to award-winning author Jay Kristoff about House of Cards, Kurt Russell and the evolution of fantasy writing.

The Morning Bell Podcast Episode 52 - Earl Livings

Mon, 29 May 2017 18:55:45 +1100

Earl Livings returns to go deep into Arthurian legend with Joel and Luke as they discuss the latest King Arthur film adaptation.

The Morning Bell Podcast Episode 51 - Emilie Zoe Baker

Mon, 15 May 2017 15:41:15 +1100

Globe-trotting poet, spoken word performer and children's author Emilie Zoe Baker talks to Joel and Ian about the life of a poet.

The Morning Bell Podcast Episode 50 - Joel, Ian and Luke

Mon, 01 May 2017 13:48:37 +1100

It's the big 5-0 for The Morning Bell Podcast, so hosts Joel, Ian and Luke get reflective, and talk about their own writing careers.

The Morning Bell Podcast Episode 49 - C.S. Pacat

Mon, 17 Apr 2017 21:57:40 +1100

C.S. Pacat, author of the best-selling Captive Prince trilogy, joins Joel and Ian for a nice chat about dealing with difficult topics in literature.

Somerset Celebration of Literature Part 3 - Mark Smith and Emily Gale

Wed, 12 Apr 2017 23:38:34 +1100

For the third batch of interviews from the Somerset Celebration of Literature, Joel and Ian talk to Mark Smith and Emily Gale.

Mark Smith released his debut novel, The Road to Winter, last year. His writing has won a number of awards and has appeared in Best Australian Stories, Review of Australian Fiction and the Big Issue.

Emily Gale is a junior and YA fiction author who has been in the children's book industry for 2-0 years. her latest novel is called The Other Side of Summer.

The Morning Bell Podcast Episode 48 - Joshua Pomare

Mon, 03 Apr 2017 16:48:43 +1100

Joel and Luke are back at the Brunswick Street Bookstore with Joshua Pomare, a Melbourne writer who has been published in Meanjin, Takahe, Koru Mag, Funny Ha Ha and more.

He's also been shortlisted for various prizes and has his own podcast called On Writing.

Somerset Celebration of Literature Part 2 - Karen Foxlee and Mick Elliott

Tue, 28 Mar 2017 15:18:40 +1100

For the second batch of interviews from the Somerset Celebration of Literature, Joel and Ian talk to Karen Foxlee and Mick Elliott.

Karen Foxlee writes for children and adults, and her latest novel, A Most Magical Girl, is racking up acclaim.

Mick Elliott is a funny guy who writes funny books for younger readers and has worked on shows for Nickelodeon.

There will be more interviews from the festival in the coming weeks, as well as the regular podcast. Enjoy.

Somerset Celebration of Literature Part 1 - Alison Goodman and Rachael Craw

Tue, 21 Mar 2017 17:09:44 +1100

In the first of a series of podcasts recorded live at the Somerset Celebration of Literature, Joel and Ian talk to Alison Goodman and Rachael Craw.

Alison Goodman is a returning guest who's latest is The Dark Days Club: A Lady Helen Novel

Rachael Craw is about to release Shield, the last book in her YA trilogy, The Spark.

Both make for great guests, and there's more to come in the following weeks.

The Morning Bell Podcast Episode 47 - Michael Pryor

Wed, 15 Mar 2017 17:36:17 +1100

The always entertaining Michael Pryor returns to chat with Joel and Luke about serving your audience and writing within a genre. Recorded live at the Brunswick Street Bookstore.

The Morning Bell Episode 46 - Elizabeth Flux

Wed, 22 Feb 2017 21:34:52 +1100

Freelance writer and Twitter pun extraordinaire Elizabeth Flux (Junkee, Kill Your Darlings, The Lifted Brow) returns to the Morning Bell to talk about jobs in the writing industry. Recorded live at the Brunswick Street Bookstore.

The Morning Bell Podcast Episode 45 - Greg Pyers

Tue, 07 Feb 2017 07:00:00 +1100

Prolific author Greg Pyers, who is venturing into the world of crime fiction with The Unfortunate Victim, chats with Joel and Ian in the first podcast of the year. Recorded live at the Brunswick Street Bookstore.

The Morning Bell Podcast Episode 44 - Marie Robineau

Tue, 29 Nov 2016 07:00:00 +1100

In the last podcast of the year, Joel, Luke, and Ian talk to The Brunswick Street Bookstore's store manager, Marie Robineau. Recorded live at the Brunswick Street Bookstore!

The Morning Bell Podcast Episode 43 - Briohny Doyle

Tue, 15 Nov 2016 07:00:00 +1100

Briohny Doyle, author of The Island Will Sink, chats with Joeal and Luke about dystopian fiction. Recorded live at the Brunswick Street Bookstore.

The Morning Bell Podcast Episode 42 - Steven Amsterdam

Tue, 01 Nov 2016 07:00:00 +1100

Steven Amsterdam, author of The Easy Way Out, chats with Joel and Ian. Recorded live at the Brunswick Street Bookstore.

The Morning Bell Podcast Episode 41 - Brooke Maggs

Mon, 17 Oct 2016 07:00:00 +1100

Brooke Maggs joins Joel and Ian to discuss game narrative. Recorded live at the Brunswick Street Bookstore.

The Morning Bell Podcast Episode 40 - Alison Goodman

Mon, 03 Oct 2016 07:00:00 +1100

New York Times bestseller Alison Goodman joins Joel and Ian this week to discuss unclear narrative. Recorded live at the Brunswick Street Bookstore.

The Morning Bell Podcast Episode 39 - Katie Found & Sarah Vickery

Mon, 19 Sep 2016 07:00:00 +1100

Creators of web series Catherine and Katherine, Katie Found and Sarah Vickery, are this week's guests! Recorded live at the Brunswick Street Bookstore.

The Morning Bell Podcast Episode 38 - Laura Elizabeth Woolett

Mon, 05 Sep 2016 07:00:00 +1100

Laura Elizabeth Woollett, author of The Love of a Bad Man, joins Joel and Ian at the Brunswick Street Bookstore.

The Morning Bell Podcast Episode 37 - Kate Mildenhall

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 07:00:00 +1100

Kate Mildenhall, author of Skylarking, talks to Joel and Luke about The BFG, Suicide Squad, and why we write. Recorded live at the Brunswick Street Bookstore.

The Morning Bell Podcast Episode 36 - Toni Jordan

Mon, 08 Aug 2016 07:00:00 +1100

International bestseller Toni Jordan joins Joel and Ian to discuss iconic characters and much more. Recorded live at the Brunswick Street Bookstore.

The Morning Bell Podcast Episode 35 - Leanne Hall

Mon, 25 Jul 2016 07:00:00 +1100

Leanne Hall, author of Iris and the Tiger, joins Joel and Luke to discuss relatability and inclusiveness in novels. Recorded live at the Brunswick Street Bookstore.

The Morning Bell Podcast Episode 34 - Chelsea Cassio

Mon, 11 Jul 2016 07:00:00 +1100

Screenwriter Chelsea Cassio joins Joel and Luke to talk about tragedy, comedy and the world of television. Recorded live at the Brunswick Street Bookstore.

The Discomfort Zone Episode 3 - Clerks

Mon, 04 Jul 2016 07:00:00 +1100

Bearded, disgruntled store person Lucas picks Clerks, a film about a bearded, disgruntled store person, for Joel and Kezia to watch. I wonder why he likes it so much?

The Morning Bell Podcast Episode 33 - I H Laking returns.

Tue, 28 Jun 2016 07:00:00 +1100

New co-host Ian Laking joins Joel and Lucas to tell us more about himself. Recorded live at the Brunswick Street Bookstore.

The Morning Bell Podcast Episode 32 - Andrew McDonald

Mon, 20 Jun 2016 07:00:00 +1100

Andrew McDonald returns to discuss The Americans, first drafts, and giant blind penguins with Joel and Luke. Recorded live at the Brunswick Street Bookstore.

The Morning Bell Podcast - Interview with Patrick Meaney (Neil Gaiman: Dream Dangerously)

Wed, 15 Jun 2016 07:00:00 +1100

Joel interviews Patrick Meaney, director of the upcoming documentary, Neil Gaiman: Dream Dangerously.

The Morning Bell Podcast Special: Game Narrative

Mon, 13 Jun 2016 07:00:00 +1100

In a special episode, Joel talks about narrative in the growing video games industry with Neil Rennison (Tin Man Games) and Ichiro Lambe (Dejobaan Games).

The Discomfort Zone Episode 2 - Black Death

Tue, 07 Jun 2016 07:00:00 +1100

Joel gives Kezia and Lucas Black Death. The medieval horror flick, not the disease. Though Kezia loses connection halfway through, so maybe she got the plague, too.

The Morning Bell Podcast Episode 31 - I H Laking

Mon, 30 May 2016 07:00:00 +1100

Steampunk Fantasy author I H Laking chats with Joel and Luke about how to plan your writing. Recorded live at the Brunswick Street Bookstore.

The Morning Bell Podcast Episode 30 - Andrew Nette

Mon, 16 May 2016 07:00:00 +1100

Crime writer Andrew Nette speaks with Joel and Luke about the latest batch of superhero movies and the differences between self-publishing and traditional publishing. Recorded live at the Brunswick Street Bookstore.

The Morning Bell Podcast Episode 29 - Sean McMullen

Mon, 02 May 2016 07:00:00 +1100

Hugo Award nominated author Sean McMullen joins Joel and Luke to discuss Game of Thrones and how ideas come to life. Recorded live at the Brunswick Street Bookstore.

The Morning Bell Podcast Episode 28 - Michael Pryor

Mon, 18 Apr 2016 07:00:00 +1100

The delightful Michael Pryor returns to discuss foreign animation, peer review, and pressure of criticism on a writer with Joel and Luke. Recorded live at the Brunswick Street Bookstore.

The Morning Bell Podcast Episode 27 - Else Fitzgerald

Sun, 03 Apr 2016 07:00:00 +1100

Else Fitzgerald, Program Coordinator of the Emerging Writer's Festival, joins Joel and Luke to discuss the festival and the fate of the abandoned episode from last week. Recorded live at the Brunswick Street Bookstore.

The Morning Bell Podcast Episode 26 - George Ivanoff

Fri, 18 Mar 2016 07:00:00 +1100

George Ivanoff, an author of over 90 books for children and teenagers, chats with Joel and Luke. Recorded live at the Brunswick Street Bookstore.

The Morning Bell Podcast Episode 25 - Catherine Bateson

Mon, 14 Mar 2016 07:00:00 +1100

Catherine Bateson, Young Adult novelist and poet, speaks with Joel and Luke about ebooks and publishing. Recorded live at the Brunswick Street Bookstore.

The Morning Bell Podcast Episode 24 - Dr Earl Livings

Tue, 01 Mar 2016 07:00:00 +1100

Dr Earl Livings returns to have an in-depth discussion about writing in genre with Joel and Luke. Recorded live at the Brunswick Street Bookstore.

The Morning Bell Podcast Episode 23 - Neil Rennison (Tin Man Games)

Fri, 05 Feb 2016 07:00:00 +1100

Neil Rennison, creative director of Tin Man Games, chats with Joel and Lucas in the first podcast of the year. Recorded live at the Brunswick Street Bookstore

The Morning Bell Podcast Episode 22 - Stuart Braun

Fri, 11 Dec 2015 07:00:00 +1100

Stuart Braun, author of City of Exiles, chats with Joel and Luke in the last podcast of the year. Recorded live at the Brunswick Street Bookstore.

The Morning Bell Podcast Episode 21 - Star Wars and Other Oddities

Sat, 28 Nov 2015 07:00:00 +1100

Joel, Luke, and Lucas discuss online forums and Star Wars. Mostly Star Wars. Recorded live at the Brunswick Street Bookstore.

The Morning Bell Podcast Episode 20 - Charles Hall

Mon, 16 Nov 2015 07:00:00 +1100

Charles Hall, musician and author of novel Summer's Gone, chats with Joel and Luke. Recorded live at the Brunswick Street Bookstore.

The Morning Bell Podcast Episode 19 - Fleur Ferris

Sat, 31 Oct 2015 07:00:00 +1100

Fleur Ferris, author of YA novel Risk, chats with Joel and Luke. Recorded live at the Brunswick Street Bookstore.

The Morning Bell Podcast Episode 18 - Katie Found

Fri, 16 Oct 2015 07:00:00 +1100

Award-winning writer and director Katie Found chats with Joel and Luke. Recorded live at the Brunswick Street Bookstore.

The Morning Bell Podcast Episode 17 - Les Zigomanis

Sat, 03 Oct 2015 07:00:00 +1100

Les Zigomanis, Publications Manager at Busybird Publications speaks with Joel and Luke about all things writing and publishing. Recorded live at the Brunswick Street Bookstore.

The Morning Bell Podcast Episode 16 - Elly Varrenti

Fri, 18 Sep 2015 07:00:00 +1100

Writer, radio host, and teacher Elly Varrenti discusses her long and storied career with Joel and stand-in host Lucas. Recorded live at the Brunswick Street Bookstore.

The Morning Bell Podcast Episode 15 - Christine Croyden

Sat, 05 Sep 2015 07:00:00 +1100

Christine Croyden from the Melbourne Writers Theatre discusses monologues and local theatre with Joel and stand-in host Lucas. Recorded live at the Brunswick Street Bookstore.

The Morning Bell Podcast Episode 14 - Sandi Seiger

Sun, 23 Aug 2015 07:00:00 +1100

Editor of Onya Magazine and founder of the Melbourne Writer's Club Sandi Seiger speaks with Joel and Luke live at the Brunswick Street Bookstore.

The Morning Bell Podcast Episode 13 - Lucas Di Quinzio

Sat, 08 Aug 2015 07:00:00 +1100

Last minute replacement guestLucas Di Quinzio speaks with Joel and Luke as they bumble along. It's quite casual this week.

The Morning Bell Podcast Episode 12 - Kat Clay

Fri, 10 Jul 2015 07:00:00 +1100

Photographer and author of Double Exposure Kat Clay speaks with Joel and Luke live from the Brunswick Street Bookstore.

The Morning Bell Podcast Episode 11 - Dr Earl Livings

Sun, 28 Jun 2015 07:00:00 +1100

Poet and teacher Dr Earl Livings speaks with Joel and Luke about writing fellowships and more. Live from the Brunswick Street Bookstore.

The Morning Bell Podcast Episode 10 - Daniel Machuca

Sat, 13 Jun 2015 07:00:00 +1100

Writer and bloggerDaniel Machuca speaks with Joel and Lukeabout all things Melbourne. Live from the Brunswick Street Bookstore.

The Morning Bell Podcast Episode 9 - Cassandra L.

Thu, 28 May 2015 07:00:00 +1100

Cassandra L. returns to speak with Joel and Luke at the Brunswick Street Bookstore.

The Morning Bell Podcast Episode 8 - Helen Milte

Thu, 14 May 2015 07:00:00 +1100

She's a teacher, scholar, emerging writer, & host of Literary Punk podcast; Helen Milte speaks with Joel and Luke live at the Brunswick Street Bookstore.

The Morning Bell Podcast Episode 7 - Andrew McDonald

Thu, 30 Apr 2015 07:00:00 +1100

Upcoming YA author Andrew McDonald speaks with Joel and Luke live at the Brunswick Street Bookstore.

The Morning Bell Podcast Episode 6 - Euan Mitchell

Sun, 19 Apr 2015 07:00:00 +1100

Self-publishing guru Euan Mitchell speaks with hosts Joel Martin and Luke Manly live at the Brunswick Street Bookstore

The Morning Bell Podcast Episode 5 - Michael Pryor

Wed, 01 Apr 2015 07:00:00 +1100

Acclaimed author Michael Pryor speaks with Joel Martin and Luke Manly live at the Brunswick Street Bookstore.

The Morning Bell Podcast Episode 4 - Luke Manly

Thu, 19 Mar 2015 07:00:00 +1100

Luke Manly speaks with Joel about his self-published book live at the Brunswick Street Bookstore