Cadance Bell, Yumna Kassab, and Nick Milligan - Pushing the Boundaries
Cadance Bell, Yumna Kassab, and Nick Milligan write genre-blending books that refuse neat labels. From hybrid fiction to experimental form, they speak to Nina Cullen about why crossing boundaries matters now, how risk drives storytelling, and what readers gain when literature slips free of expectation.
This conversation was recorded at the 2026 Newcastle Writers Festival. The Stories to You podcast series is supported by Create NSW (https://www.nsw.gov.au/departments-and-agencies/create-nsw). If you would like to contribute to the valuable work of the festival in fostering a culture of reading and writing, please consider a tax-deductible donation (https://www.newcastlewritersfestival.org.au/donate/).
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8 Sept 2026
Carol Lefevre and Jacinta Parsons - The Art of Growing Older
Carol Lefevre and Jacinta Parsons engage in a grounded, generous discussion about ageing, identity, and the creative life. In conversation with Holly Wainwright, they share the experiences and insights that have shaped them, and reflect on what it means to grow older with intention, curiosity, and a strong sense of self.
This conversation was recorded at the 2026 Newcastle Writers Festival. The Stories to You podcast series is supported by Create NSW (https://www.nsw.gov.au/departments-and-agencies/create-nsw). If you would like to contribute to the valuable work of the festival in fostering a culture of reading and writing, please consider a tax-deductible donation (https://www.newcastlewritersfestival.org.au/donate/).
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1 Sept 2026
Hannah Kent in Conversation - Always Home Always Home Sick
‘My bones have knitted with this place,’ writes Hannah Kent in her memoir Always Home, Always Homesick, a love letter to Iceland. In this conversation with Amy Sambrooke, Hannah reflects on the transformative power of the country she first experienced as a high school exchange student and how it shaped her creative life.
This conversation was recorded at the 2026 Newcastle Writers Festival. The Stories to You podcast series is supported by Create NSW (https://www.nsw.gov.au/departments-and-agencies/create-nsw). If you would like to contribute to the valuable work of the festival in fostering a culture of reading and writing, please consider a tax-deductible donation (https://www.newcastlewritersfestival.org.au/donate/).
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