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Writers Talking

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by Anjanette Fennell

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The podcast that shares the writerly convos that writers have when no one is listening (even if they *are* listening) - looking to demystify the writerly process, share the inner thoughts that don't always align with the outer successes and as much inspo as possible without worrying about sticking to script or filtering for trending content. We aim to deliver REAL writerly convos in about 45 minutes, so you can feel inspired to keep going on your own writerly path!<hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

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Recent Episodes

May 18, 2026

Talking to Fleur McDonald, author or The Witness

Fleur McDonald is one of Australia's most prolific crime writers... and she's the first to admit she has absolutely no idea how she does it. In this conversation, Fleur returns to chat about The Witness, the third instalment in her Kalgoorlie series (after The Prospect and The Missing), a book that deliberately flips the script: you might figure out who did it halfway through, but the real tension is whether anyone gets out safely. Anj and Fleur dig into what it takes to keep a series fresh when you're staring down book 27, why Kalgoorlie became Fleur's answer to an Australian version of Midsomer, and how setting can be just as gripping a character as any detective. They also get refreshingly honest about the chaos behind the craft - the editing process that's become more intense than ever, writing and editing two books simultaneously, a pregnancy timeline blunder, and a new experiment where Fleur submits chapters one at a time to her publisher in a bid to tighten the creative chaos. Plus: why a typo in a published book might actually be something to celebrate. https://www.fleurmcdonald.com/ https://www.instagram.com/fleurmcdonaldauthor/<hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

April 30, 2026

Talking to Kathryn Heyman, author of Circle of Wonders

Kathryn Heyman is an actor, playwright, performance poet, novelist, and director of the Australian Writers' Mentoring Program. Her new novel Circle of Wonders (HarperCollins) is unlike anything she's written before. In this winding, generous conversation, Kathryn takes us inside what she describes as the "beautiful grapple" of writing this book about Roni Bloom, a charismatic woman at the end of her life who has, by her own reckoning, made a mess of things. The novel gathers the women in Roni's orbit to help her live a good death...even if not all are convinced she earned it with a good life. We talk about her intentional structure of this story alongside the muddier, more mysterious work of finding it on the page. Kathryn pushes back on the old idea that the novel is the realm of the intellect, making the case for fiction as the territory of feeling, and explains why she wanted to write something AI couldn't write! We also get into the craft questions she fields as a mentor: protecting creative energy through building real boundaries, the false binary of plotter vs. pantser, why "the facts are not always the same as the truth," and her dance teacher in Scotland, who taught her that encouragement does what shame never can. This is a conversation for readers, writers, and anyone interested in what it means to sit, even briefly, in our "messy and magnificent mortality." Find out more about Kathryn and follow her here: https://kathrynheyman.com/ https://www.instagram.com/kathrynheymanwriter/<hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

January 30, 2026

Talking to Amra Pajalic, author of Time Kneels Between Mountains

Amra Pajalic and I had so much more to chat about, so we continued our conversation! Some of the larger topics we cover in this second part include: Creating from passion rather than market pressureA big throughline is choosing creative projects based on personal passion and integrity, not trends, algorithms, or sales expectations. We talk about following curiosity across genres, letting reading habits shape writing, and resisting the pressure to “write to market” in favour of work that feels meaningful and sustaining. Midlife creativity: confidence, permission, and letting goWe also spend a significant time on how midlife brings less need for validation, more self-trust, and greater freedom to create without shame or apology. Amra shares about letting go of frantic energy, external approval, and the fear of judgment, and embracing creative work as self-expression rather than performance. The long game of creative practice (process over outcome)We repeatedly return to the idea that meaningful creative work requires time, repetition, patience, and release. We also highlight burnout, false starts, undercooked drafts, learning by doing, stepping away from projects, and trusting that clarity often comes through continuation rather than force. Writing as learning, healing, and identity evolutionAnother important concept we both speak to is writing as a vehicle for growth and transformation—from working through trauma, to shifting genres as life stages change, to reframing jealousy as a signal of unlived creativity. Writing is not just valued as output, but as a way of understanding oneself and one’s evolving voice. Don't forget to follow the links below to connect with Amra and let her know what insights landed for you... Discover more about Amra here: Website - <a href="https://www.amrapajalic.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.amrapajalic.com/</a>Instagram - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/amrapajalicauthor/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/amrapajalicauthor/</a>Substack - <a href="https://substack.com/@amrapajalic?" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://substack.com/@amrapajalic?</a>BookBub - <a href="https://www.bookbub.com/authors/amra-pajalic" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.bookbub.com/authors/amra-pajalic</a>Amazon - <a href="https://www.amazon.com/author/amrapajalic" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/author/amrapajalic</a><hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

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What is Writers Talking?: The podcast that shares the writerly convos that writers have when no one is listening (even if they are listening) - looking to demystify the writerly process, share the inner thoughts that don't always align with the outer successes and as much inspo as possible without worrying about sticking to script or filtering for trending content. We aim to deliver REAL writerly convos in about 45 minutes, so you can feel inspired to keep going on your own writerly path!<hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.
How often does this podcast release new episodes?: This podcast updates bi-weekly.
Where can I listen to this podcast?: This podcast is available on 9 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
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