In primary school, Bec Marshallsay predicted that she was going to be a zoologist, an Olympic swimmer, a part-time swim instructor, author of a best-selling thriller 'Deadly Ballet', a movie star, and an 'ocean biographer' (whatever that may entail). Her dreams were partially realised - she has worked as a part-time swim instructor.
Released every Thursday as a 10-part series, Bec talks to guests about their experiences of, and relationship with, failure. What do a World Record holder, a philosopher, a social activist and a bunch of authors all have in common? They've all failed - a lot. Whilst it holds a special place in its heart for writers and creatives, All the Ways I've Failed is for anyone who creates, strives and fails along the way.
Picture book author, Zewlan Moor joins All the Ways I’ve Failed for the final episode of Season1 to talk about her tips for success and to extol the virtues of participation.
Zewlan is the author of Nothing Alike (illustrated by Peter Cheong, published by Hardie Grant), and The Bill Dup (illustrated by Simon O’Carrigan, published by Windy Hollow Books).
FIND ZEWLAN
Web: http://www.zewlanmoor.com (http://www.zewlanmoor.com/)
Instagram: @zewlanmoor
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7 Mar 2024
7: Hugh Breakey - It's okay to be wrong
Author and moral philosopher, Hugh Breakey joins All the Ways I’ve Failed to discuss his experiences with acting, directing, philosophy and writing.
Starting out as a play script more than 20 years ago, Hugh’s debut novel The Beautiful Fall is a literary romance about identity. Hugh discusses the writing journey, dealing with critique and why it’s okay to be wrong.
Hugh’s work:
* The Beautiful Fall (https://www.booktopia.com.au/the-beautiful-fall-hugh-breakey/book/9781922330543.html) (2021)
FIND HUGH
Web: www.hughbreakey.com
Instagram: @breakeyhugh (https://www.instagram.com/breakeyhugh/)
FIND BEC
Web: www.becmarshallsay.com (http://www.becmarshallsay.com)
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FOLLOW ALL THE WAYS I'VE FAILED
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Email: hello [at] allthewaysivefailed.com (http://allthewaysivefailed.com)
29 Feb 2024
6: Poppy Gee - The joy of the 'garage band' experience
Literary crime author, Poppy Gee, joins All the Ways I’ve Failed for brilliant chat about publishing expectations, engaging with community and putting aside the unhelpful internal monologue.
Poppy’s work:
* Bay of Fires (https://www.booktopia.com.au/bay-of-fires-poppy-gee/book/9780755387854.html) (2013)
* Vanishing Falls (https://www.booktopia.com.au/vanishing-falls-poppy-gee/book/9781925995343.html) (2020)
FIND POPPY
Web: www.poppygee.com (http://www.poppygee.com)
Instagram: @poppygeenovelist (https://www.instagram.com/poppygeenovelist/)
FIND BEC
Web: www.becmarshallsay.com (http://www.becmarshallsay.com)
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Email: hello [at] allthewaysivefailed.com (http://allthewaysivefailed.com)
21 Feb 2024
5: Nick Marshall - Failing fast
Nick believes in failing fast. Author of Included: The Albatross Nippers Story, Nick Marshall OAM joins All the Ways I’ve Failed to talk about his experiences as an ironman, creating an inclusive nipper program, and writing a book.
His inability to say no has taken Nick to some amazing places as a top sports physiotherapist, an Australian of the Year Local Hero (Queensland), a Churchill Fellow, and an aspiring local government representative (and that is just a tiny snippet of his amazing personal and professional CV).
FIND NICK
Web: www.albatrossnippers.com.au
Instagram: @the_aussie_sports_physio (https://www.instagram.com/the_aussie_sports_physio/)
FIND BEC
Web: www.becmarshallsay.com (https://becmarshallsay.com/)
Instagram: @becmarshallsay (https://www.instagram.com/becmarshallsay/)
FOLLOW ALL THE WAYS I'VE FAILED
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Web: www.allthewaysivefailed.com (https://www.allthewaysivefailed.com/)
Email: hello [at] allthewaysivefailed.com (http://allthewaysivefailed.com)
14 Feb 2024
4: Sara Ochs - Author of The Dive
Sara Ochs discusses the inception and publication of her debut destination thriller The Dive (released as The Resort in the US).
Imposter syndrome, second novel nerves, travel fails and the signing dilemmas of being a 'real' author.
The Dive was published by Penguins Books Australia in July 2023 (and in the US as The Resort with Sourcebooks in February 2024).
FIND SARA
Web: www.saraochsauthor.com (https://www.saraochsauthor.com/)
Instagram: @saraochsauthor (https://www.instagram.com/saraochsauthor/)
FIND BEC
Web: www.becmarshallsay.com (https://becmarshallsay.com/)
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FOLLOW ALL THE WAYS I'VE FAILED
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Web: www.allthewaysivefailed.com (https://www.allthewaysivefailed.com/)
Email: hello [at] allthewaysivefailed.com (http://allthewaysivefailed.com)
7 Feb 2024
3: Deborah Frenkel - Waiting for permission
Author of Naturopolis, and The Sydney Harbour Fairy, Deborah Frenkel chats about putting the things you love on hiatus, and waiting for permission to get started.
Bec and Deborah discuss ‘dream’ advances as well as social media’s dual role as a site for community connection, and as a comparison trap.
Deborah’s work:
* Naturopolis (Illustrated by Ingrid and published by Storytorch Press)
* The Sydney Harbour Fairy (Illustrated by Cate James and published by Affirm Press)
* The Truck Cat (Illustrated by Danny Snell and published by Hardie Grant Children’s Publishing) – release date 1 May 2024
*100 School Days (Illustrated by Laura Stitzel and published by Affirm Press)
FIND DEBORAH
Web: https://deborahfrenkel.com/ (https://deborahfrenkel.com/)
Instagram: @debdoeswords
FIND BEC
Web: www.becmarshallsay.com (https://becmarshallsay.com/)
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FOLLOW ALL THE WAYS I'VE FAILED
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Web: www.allthewaysivefailed.com (https://www.allthewaysivefailed.com/)
Email: hello [at] allthewaysivefailed.com (http://allthewaysivefailed.com)
31 Jan 2024
2: Bonnie Hancock - Perseverance and the Paddle of Aus
Failure is an inevitable part of sport, and professional Ironwoman Bonnie Hancock has a lifetime of experience navigating the failures and successes that come with big goals and aspirations.
Bonnie talks about finding success and joy in the journey, not the outcome; and how a visit to the library set her on the path to paddle 12,700 km around Australian on an ocean ski to become a world record holder.
Bonnie’s memoir The Girl Who Touched the Stars is published by HarperCollins Publishers and was released 31 January 2024.
Bonnie’s Paddle of Aus supported Gotcha4Life – find out more at https://www.gotcha4life.org/ (https://www.gotcha4life.org/)
FIND BONNIE
Web: https://www.bonniehancock.com/ (https://www.bonniehancock.com/)
Instagram: @bonniehancock
FIND BEC
Web: www.becmarshallsay.com (https://becmarshallsay.com/)
Instagram: @becmarshallsay (https://www.instagram.com/becmarshallsay/)
FOLLOW ALL THE WAYS I'VE FAILED
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Web: www.allthewaysivefailed.com (https://www.allthewaysivefailed.com/)
Email: hello [at] allthewaysivefailed.com (http://allthewaysivefailed.com)
31 Jan 2024
1: Claire Thompson - Sharing failure
Picture book author, Claire Thompson has never shied away from sharing the ups and downs of life as an author.
Claire talks about her popular 'Email from a publisher' series on social media where she shares the news - good or bad. Bec and Claire discuss the gauntlet of mini-fails and challenges authors face once their book is finally out in the world.
Claire is the author of Lily the Inventor (illustrated by Zoe Bennett, published by Redback Publishing).
FIND CLAIRE
Web: www.clairethompsonbooks.com (https://clairethompsonbooks.com/)
Instagram: @clairethompsonbooks
FIND BEC
Web: www.becmarshallsay.com (https://becmarshallsay.com/)
Instagram: @becmarshallsay (https://www.instagram.com/becmarshallsay/)
FOLLOW ALL THE WAYS I'VE FAILED
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Web: www.allthewaysivefailed.com (https://www.allthewaysivefailed.com/)
Email: hello [at] allthewaysivefailed.com (http://allthewaysivefailed.com)
25 Jan 2024
All the Ways I've Failed Season 1: Trailer
Welcome to Season 1 of All the Ways I've Failed. This trailer episode introduces you to host and author, Bec Marshallsay, and lets you know what you can expect when the season launches in February.
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