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The Write Words Podcast

The Write Words Podcast

By Hayley Walsh

A podcast about all things writing
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Normal Or Nothing Like It

The Write Words PodcastMay 12, 2022

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Where Demons Dance

Where Demons Dance

The last episode for season 3. A wonderful chat with historical fiction author Emma Briedis, book blogger Luke Harkness and children's author Rebecca Weber drop in for our spotlights, and I share my advice on writing humour into your story.

https://www.amazon.com/Where-Demons-Dance-Emma-Briedis/dp/1732983305

https://twitter.com/EmmaBriedis

https://www.lukeharkness.com/

https://www.rebeccaweberwrites.com/

Oct 13, 202301:19:07
Take Over - Life's Dark Corners

Take Over - Life's Dark Corners

A brilliant take over interview hosted by Aussie author Kevin Klehr. Kevin chats with American crime and suspense author, James Michels, and three authors share the spotlight to drop in and tell us about their work. These fabulous authors are Damien Linnane, Benjamin Ryan, and Tyler Wiffkofsy from our partner, Tea With Coffee Media.


https://jamesmichelsbooks.com/my-books

https://linktr.ee/klehrkevin

https://twitter.com/brclothwrites

https://www.damienlinnane.com/

https://teawithcoffee.media/

Sep 07, 202301:27:05
Europe Over The Handle Bars

Europe Over The Handle Bars

I chat with author Steve Willis about his memoir titled 'Europe Over The Handle Bars', rom Com author, Saman Shad drops in to talk about her debut novel titled 'The Matchmaker', I share my advice on dealing with writer envy, and we land back in the land of Oz for our 'Writing Around The World News Segment'.


https://www.ajcollins.com.au/lets-launch/europe-over-the-handlebars/

https://www.samanshad.com/


Aug 03, 202301:12:52
No Names To Be Given

No Names To Be Given

I chat with author Julia Daily about her debut novel titled 'No Names To Be Given', poet, Moe Phillips, creator of 'The Feisty Beast' joins us to chat about poetry, and there is a great narration of a poem by narrator, Namakula Nasejje Musoke. We jet off to New Zealand for our news segment, and I share my advice on dealing with negative book reviews.


https://juliadaily.com/

https://www.thefeistybeast.com/

Jun 30, 202301:03:08
Good Reads Episode (Season 3 Episode 5)

Good Reads Episode (Season 3 Episode 5)

A bite sized episode to help you find your next great read!

Links to books being reviewed.

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/62980403-terms-of-inheritance

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/61924731-time-of-my-life

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/62019731-the-cornish-vintage-dress-shop

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/60650092-perfectly-ordinary-people?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=EEKqODWJ4i&rank=1

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/122781383-mystery-at-the-black-cat-club?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=4TxgJh65e8&rank=1

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/71364.Doctor_Who?ref=nav_sb_ss_1_17

Jun 02, 202327:19
The Patient Doctor

The Patient Doctor

I am joined by the amazing Veronica Strachan from The Australian Book Lovers Podcast for a wonderful chat with Dr Ben Bravery about his insightful memoir titled 'The Patient Doctor'. Australian author Max Jeffries features in or author spotlight segment, we travel to the USA for our news segment, and I share my advice on writing conflict into your story.

https://www.benbravery.com/

https://www.australianbooklovers.com/

https://maxjeffriesauthor.com/


May 04, 202301:27:42
A World of Magic
Apr 05, 202302:01:15
Lights, Camera, Action

Lights, Camera, Action

I chat with LA based writer for TV, stage, film, and now novels, Gary Goldstein

Mar 03, 202301:26:16
The Woman Who Stole The World

The Woman Who Stole The World

Australian author Andrew Hood, returns to the podcast to talk about the third and final book in his thought provoking series.

Feb 03, 202301:05:22
A Little Bit of Dark Romance

A Little Bit of Dark Romance

I chat with dark romance author Leia Faiga

Nov 23, 202201:10:39
Good Reads Episode - Part 2

Good Reads Episode - Part 2

I share four reviews of books I've loved this year, and listener Darious Guildford shares a book review. We also hear from previous guests, Wayne Tunks, Nathan Best, and K.M. Butler, telling us about their latest release and sharing a reading from the book !

Nov 10, 202245:55
Books, Poetry and Podcasts

Books, Poetry and Podcasts

I chat with author, poet, and podcaster Stacy Hawks

Oct 26, 202249:32
Horror, Sci Fi, and a Dash of Comedy

Horror, Sci Fi, and a Dash of Comedy

I chat with Horror and Sci Fi author Seb Reed

Oct 12, 202254:46
Podcast Take Over -Horror and Dark Fantasy

Podcast Take Over -Horror and Dark Fantasy

The wonderful Darren Kasenkow, co-founder of Australian Book Lovers, hosts this epic interview with Horror and Dark Fantasy author Konn Lavery

Sep 29, 202202:27:02
All About Historical Fiction

All About Historical Fiction

I chat with Historical Fiction author K.M. Butler

Sep 15, 202201:16:33
Rom Coms and Sweet Romance

Rom Coms and Sweet Romance

I chat with the delightful Alana Oxford. Author of Romantic Comedy and Sweet Romance

Sep 01, 202201:13:02
The Seeds of Love

The Seeds of Love

I chat with Tyler Whittkofsky. Author, mental health advocate, and president of Tea With Coffee Media.

Aug 18, 202254:16
Picture Books

Picture Books

I chat with author Veronica Strachan and illustrator Cassi Strachan. Creators of 'The Adventures of Chickabella Picture Book Series'.

Aug 04, 202201:17:11
MS Readathon 2022

MS Readathon 2022

I chat with Stephen Papadopoulos. Ambassador for the MS Readathon.

Jul 21, 202201:00:33
Skinful

Skinful

I chat with author Robyn Flemming about her open, honest, and raw memoir about her decades long struggle with alcohol whilst travelling the world as a freelance editor

Jul 14, 202201:12:03
Podcast Takeover

Podcast Takeover

Romance author Sandy Barker hosts this episode. We are also joined by the lovely Maria P Frino

Jun 30, 202201:06:46
Sundowner of the Skies

Sundowner of the Skies

I chat with author Mary Garden about her book detailing not only Oscar Garden's achievements as an early aviator, but her own childhood trauma growing up with him as a father

Jun 16, 202201:11:52
Good Reads of 2022 - Part 1

Good Reads of 2022 - Part 1

Myself, a fellow author, and listener, share our reviews of recent books we have enjoyed

Jun 02, 202217:54
Normal Or Nothing Like It

Normal Or Nothing Like It

I chat with radio host, producer, actor, drama teacher, fellow podcast host, playwright, and of course, published author, Wayne Tunks !

May 12, 202250:19
Young Adult Fiction

Young Adult Fiction

I chat with fellow local author, Philip Barker about his book titled 'Climb'. 

Apr 28, 202258:18
The Man Who Corrupted Heaven

The Man Who Corrupted Heaven

I chat to fellow Sydney based author, Andrew Hood about his thought provoking series

Apr 14, 202201:04:40
How To Be Australian

How To Be Australian

I chat with Canadian ex-pat Ashley Kalagian Blunt about her memoir titled ' How To Be Australian' 

Mar 31, 202201:08:03
'What Does It Feel Like Being Born?' A Memoir of Maternity Activism

'What Does It Feel Like Being Born?' A Memoir of Maternity Activism

I chat with author Jodie Miller about her memoir

Jan 25, 202201:04:22
Books, Plays, Short Films, and Poetry

Books, Plays, Short Films, and Poetry

I chat to author, playwright, screenwriter, and occasional poet, Vacen Taylor

Jan 11, 202201:20:04
All Things Romantic Comedy

All Things Romantic Comedy

I chat with the lovely Romantic Comedy / Travel Romance author Sandy Barker 

Nov 02, 202101:38:38
My Favourite Reads of 2021 - Part 2

My Favourite Reads of 2021 - Part 2

I share my reviews of recent favourite reads along with a reading of a very personal short story close to my heart

Oct 19, 202121:51
Writing Critique Groups

Writing Critique Groups

I chat with members of The Hawkesbury Writers Group

Oct 05, 202101:22:13
Bridging The Gap Between Middle Grade and Young Adult Fiction

Bridging The Gap Between Middle Grade and Young Adult Fiction

I chat with author Kelly Swan Taylor about the inspiration behind her books for young people

Sep 21, 202156:25
The Last of the Apple Blossom

The Last of the Apple Blossom

I talk to Aussie author Mary Lou Stephens about the inspiration behind her debut fiction novel

Sep 07, 202159:56
All About Book Blogging

All About Book Blogging

I chat with Bex from Bexbooksandstuff Book Blog

Aug 24, 202101:26:29
All Things Publishing, Distribution, and Marketing

All Things Publishing, Distribution, and Marketing

I chat with author Nathan Best about deciding how to publish your book, where to publish your book, and how to market it.

Aug 10, 202101:23:23
Steampunk In Fiction

Steampunk In Fiction

I chat with author B.G. Hilton about the inspiration behind his steampunk adventure

Jul 27, 202144:26
A Little Bit of Romance

A Little Bit of Romance

I chat with romance author Kenna Shaw Reed

Jul 13, 202101:37:32
My Top 5 Reads So Far This Year

My Top 5 Reads So Far This Year

Looking for you next great read. Well, look no further !

Jun 29, 202120:47
Writing About Real Life Experiences

Writing About Real Life Experiences

I chat to author Graham Hunter about his book titled 'Comrades, Concubines, and Lovers'

Jun 15, 202148:43
Finding Your Feet In The Writing World

Finding Your Feet In The Writing World

Fellow Aussie author Tamara Watson and I, chat about our experience finding our feet as new authors. 

Jun 01, 202101:20:05
Meet The Host

Meet The Host

Hi Everyone. I'm Hayley Walsh, host of the Write Words Podcast

Apr 20, 202103:02
An Introduction

An Introduction

Join me in June for the launch of the Write Words Podcast, where words reign supreme
Apr 15, 202100:47