Episodes

  • Gabriel Bergmoser - The Hunted in Hollywood

    Gabriel Bergmoser - The Hunted in Hollywood
    Oct 9 2019
    Gabriel Bergmoser is a playwright, author, screenwriter & international Emmy award winner. His latest novel, The Hunted, is set for release in 2020 & already in active development in Hollywood.
    In conversation we discuss Gabe's creative journey from stage to page, the costs of early success, & take a very personal dive into the doubts & delusions of pursuing a creative life.
    Gabe is a founding member of the Bitten By Theatre Company & author of the previously published Boone Shepard YA adventure trilogy. You can find Gabe via his website www.gabrielbergmoser.com & via twitter: @gobergmoser
    The Hunted will be published by Harper Collins and is the first in a new action thriller series. It's also one hell of a ride!
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    56 mins
  • Sarah Bailey - Guilt, Grief & Murder

    Sarah Bailey - Guilt, Grief & Murder
    Sep 10 2019
    Author Sarah Bailey’s international breakout debut ‘The Dark Lake’ garnered major awards and global praise, introducing tortured protagonist Detective Gemma Woodstock to the world of crime fiction.
    With the recent release of Sarah’s proposed final book in the Woodstock series, ‘Where the Dead Go’, Sarah joins the show to discuss the attraction and challenges of writing a selfish female lead; the deliberate narrative drivers of grief and guilt; the influence of a life in advertising; and the honesty of judgemental 8-year olds.
    You can follow Sarah Bailey on twitter @sarahbailey1982 and you can follow us via @conversationsww
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    43 mins
  • Nick Hordern - World War Noir

    Nick Hordern - World War Noir
    Jul 8 2019
    With a Sydney dominated by sly grog , street gangs, and the nation’s security services infiltrated by soviet spies, the reality of Australia's 'patriotic' response to World War Two doesn’t match the war memorial view. Authors Michael Duffy and Nick Hordern have delved into the truth of our war effort in their new non-fiction work World War Noir, a follow up to the highly regarded Sydney Noir. In conversation, Nick Hordern discusses the influence and importance of the many criminals and spies who helped determine Australia’s response to the war with Germany, and to reiterate the need for a nation not to shy away from its more human, if somewhat darker past.
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    42 mins
  • Tony Cavanaugh - Releasing Killers

    Tony Cavanaugh - Releasing Killers
    Jun 5 2019
    Tony Cavanaugh is one of Australia's most successful television screenwriters and the author of the highly acclaimed Darian Richards thrillers. His latest novel Blood River features the hunt, catch and conviction of an alleged serial killer, questioning what happens when they're due for release after serving a 'life sentence'. Heavily informed by real-life crime events and trials, including the injustice of Lindy Chamberlain, Tony is extremely candid about what drove him to tell this story. Warning: there is some seriously colourful swearing in the second half of our conversation as Tony's passion for truth in storytelling bursts through. You can follow Tony on twitter @tonycavanaugh1
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    46 mins
  • Nicola Scott - Wonder Woman in Art & Life

    Nicola Scott - Wonder Woman in Art & Life
    May 16 2019
    Launched to the world in 1941, Wonder Woman has been an icon and inspiration for millions, surviving supervillains and poor characterisation in equal measure. Recently, she has returned to global dominance and dignity via the work of superstar comic book artist Nicola Scott. In conversation, we explore Wonder Woman's fascinating and fractured history, as well as the Amazing Amazon's critical influence upon Nicola's life and career decisions. You can follow Nicola via Twitter @nicolascottart and purchase original artwork from her website www.nicolascottart.com
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    52 mins
  • JP Pomare - Psychology of Suspense

    JP Pomare - Psychology of Suspense
    Apr 1 2019
    JP Pomare's breakout suspense thriller Call Me Evie plays with the issues of memory and trauma, drawing heavily from psychological theory to inform his many twists and character motivations. In conversation we take a deep dive into his life experiences and studies, dissecting the darker edges of memory and the human psyche.
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    39 mins
  • John Connell - Irish Legends & Nazi Cows

    John Connell - Irish Legends & Nazi Cows
    Feb 28 2019
    Talking Celtic legends, Nazi history, the circle of life and the story of the Irish Thor, John Connell's The Cow Book tells the critical role of the cow in history and his own life working the family farm in Ireland. This is a fascinating, fun and very personal exploration of Irish traditions. John is an award-winning playwright, filmmaker, author and journalist. You can follow John on Twitter @jconnelj2
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    49 mins
  • Chris Hammer - Scrublands secrets & violent anniversaries

    Chris Hammer - Scrublands secrets & violent anniversaries
    Sep 2 2018
    Chris Hammer’s best-selling debut thriller Scrublands is set in the sun-ravaged heart of regional Australia. Chris is a former foreign correspondent and political journalist and has stolen from his real-life experiences to inform this bold addition to the outback noir genre. In conversation we delve into his connections to the towns of Australia's bush, and discuss what drove him to steer his story through the eyes of a PTSD-affected protagonist. This is a slight change in pace for our conversation series as we spend much of our time exploring the writing of the book, instead of the author himself.
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    39 mins