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Genre Fiction Podcast

Jack Roney and Harry Colfer

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Authors Harry Colfer and Jack Roney interview fellow authors, writing experts, and publishing industry professionals to chat about all things fiction writing. Uploads every second Monday.
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Join Golden Globe winner Chris Colfer (Kurt on Glee), director Brian Dannelly and their cast for a discussion of their new coming-of-age comedy, Struck by Lightning. Starring and produced by Colfer, this film tells the story of Carson Phillips (Colfer) who (after being struck and killed by lightning) explains how he blackmailed his classmates into contributing to his literary magazine.
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Bookwards

Dana & Sam

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Bookwards is a family-friendly podcast where Sam and his mom, Dana, explore children’s and young adult books. Each episode features lively discussions about a new book, with Sam’s youthful curiosity and Dana’s adult insight providing a unique perspective. Encouraging listeners to read along, Bookwards offers a fun and engaging way for book-loving kids and their parents to discover and discuss great literature together.
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The Pub Quiz Pod

Liam Shaw and Jake Bhardwaj

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The Pub Quiz Pod is the show where comedians Liam Shaw and Jake Bhardwaj answer a real pub quiz sent in by a real Pub Quizmaster from somewhere in the country . With the help of a different special guest each week, you can expect gags, geekery and glorious nonsense.
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Join filmmaker Frédéric Jardin for a discussion of his film Sleepless Night. It’s the story of a botched drug heist with dangerous implications, as one of the drug carriers escapes after stabbing the robbers and seeing their faces. The robbers, who are two policemen, are left in possession of the drugs, which belong to a mob boss who will do anything to retrieve his property.
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Read.Inspire.Laugh

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Welcome to the world of imagination, fun and creativity. Friends here not only talk and share their favorite books, topics but also bring their imagination & thoughts to share with us spreading love and laughter.Image copyright: Ramya Mohandas.
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ILFDublin Podcast

International Literature Festival Dublin

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The International Literature Festival Dublin, founded in 1998, is Ireland’s premier literary event and gathers the finest writers in the world to debate, provoke, delight and enthral.
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We’ve been heading to primary schools across the UK to investigate interesting stories and the people who write them and we’ll be joined by the authors themselves to answer your questions! You can hear Story Explorers first at 18:15 every week day in The Club with Bex on Fun Kids, the UK's children's radio station. Story Explorers is a Pixiu production for Fun Kids.
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In this episode of Bookwards, we dive into Artemis Fowl, the story of a 12-year-old criminal mastermind who discovers the secret world of fairies. When Artemis kidnaps a fairy officer to ransom her for gold, a thrilling battle unfolds between human cunning and magical power. We explore the clever plot, rich world-building, and memorable characters,…
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Jessica Mudditt is the author of two memoirs, podcaster and the founder of Hembury Books, a Sydney based hybrid publisher. Her first book was self-published in 2021 and is called Our Home in Myanmar – Four Years in Yangon. Her second book is Once Around the Sun – From Cambodia to Tibet. It’s a two-part series, with Kathmandu to the Khyber Pass comi…
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In episode 2 of 2, author Mary-Clare Terrill discusses the following writing tips: 1. writing is rewriting 2. getting the right kind of feedback and who to seek feedback from 3. resilience & getting comfortable with 'rejection' 4. time away from your project will give you perspective 5. when is your manuscript ready? 6. appreciating the process – t…
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Joining Liam and Jake this week is sketch and stand up comedian Ali Woods. The team attempt a quiz written by returning quizmaster and friend of the Pod, Barney, this time sending a quiz from The Snooty Fox in Canonbury. His quiz is on Tuesdays at 8pm! The Pub Quiz Pod is the show where comedians Liam Shaw and Jake Bhardwaj answer a real pub quiz s…
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Mary-Clare Terrill is an Australian-Canadian author of historical fiction. Her debut historical romance novel, Maplecroft, is based on the true story of her great-grandparents and their lovingly preserved love letters: the first book in the Maplecroft family saga series. In episode 1 of 2, we chat about the writing process behind her new novel.…
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In this second of two episodes with Philadelphia based author C.J. Spataro, we discuss what it’s like to be a debut author later in life and how life experience can be the catalyst for inspiring story telling. C.J goes on to explain the role of research in fiction writing and how the idea of research can still be applied in genres such as fantasy a…
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This week, Sam and Dana dive into City Spies, where five talented kids are recruited by MI6 for a top-secret mission in Paris. They break down the action-packed plot, the fun of seeing spies with real-world skills (no magic needed!), and why Mother is one of their favorite adult characters so far. Plus, they recap the current standings for their Bo…
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In this first of two episodes, we chat with Philadelphia based author C.J. Spataro about her recently released debut novel More Strange Than True. C.J. explains the inspirations for her story and how being a creative writing teacher has made her a better writer. She also provides advice for writers who are thinking of embarking on creative writing …
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In this second episode with Brisbane author Diane Clarke, we delve into Diane's background as a speech pathologist and how skills learned in this profession heightened her ability to listen to and observe human interaction and verbal and non-verbal communication, and how she uses these skills to develop lifelike dialogue in her stories. We delve fu…
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It's quiz time and this week Liam and Jake are joined by man of the people and Tik Tok sensation Rob Colfer. For any fans of the pod, you’ll remember Sam, from the Fox at Loxley, Warwickshire. We loved their quiz so much that they are back for round 2. Dan Tiernan joined the 5 out of 5 club with this quiz last time so no pressure……
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In this episode of Bookwards, Sam and Dana explore the enchanting world of The School for Good and Evil by Soman Chainani. They discuss the book’s unique take on fairy tales, the deep bond between protagonists Sophie and Agatha, and how the story challenges traditional notions of good and evil. From the magic of the school itself to the twists that…
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In this episode, we welcome Brisbane author Diane Clarke who explains how her debut novel 'The Photograph' was inspired by the evacuations of children in London during world war 2 with the plot centred around a missing boy and the discovery of an old photograph which uncovers a dark family secret. Her second novel, 'The Bracelet' is a family drama …
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In the second episode with author Alicia Thompson, the topic of author marketing is explored. Alicia breaks down marketing strategies that have worked for her including speaking events and workshops, registering with corporate book buyers, planning regional library road trips, networking within the writing community, social media, getting reviews, …
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This week's special guest is author Alica Thompson whose debut novel 'Something Else' was published in 2021 and her follow up crime novel 'Ex' was released in 2024. Alicia has a masters in creative writing and delivers workshops for emerging authors. In this episode, we explore the topics Alicia teaches including how to kick start your novel, exerc…
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In this episode of Bookwards, Sam and Dana dive into Middle School: The Worst Years of My Life by James Patterson. They discuss Rafe Katchadorian’s hilarious and rebellious quest to break every school rule, the deeper struggles he faces at home, and the surprising emotional twists that make this book more than just a comedy. From outrageous pranks …
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Get ready for this week's episode of The Pub Quiz Pod as Liam and Jake welcome comedian and Tik Tok star Ash Tyson. (@tysonashlynne), The trio take on the challenge of this week’s pub quiz, which sees the triumphant return of Max and Edna, the fan-favorite quizmasters from Ep 3. Check out their quiz night at the Haverstock Tavern (Sundays at 7:30 P…
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In this week's episode, Dr Jo Skinner returns to talk about how she uses long-distance running to clear her mind and problem solve story plot issues. She also shares some interesting insights into the similarities between running a marathon and writing a novel. In this second and final episode, Jo delves deeper into the social issues that inspire h…
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In this episode of Bookwards, Sam and Dana dive into Keeper of the Lost Cities by Shannon Messenger. They discuss Sophie Foster, a 12-year-old girl who discovers she’s an elf with incredible powers, leaving her human life behind to join the Lost Cities. From the fast-paced plot to Sophie’s emotional journey, friendships, and rivalries, they break d…
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This week’s special guest is Doctor Jo Skinner, a Brisbane based GP who writes contemporary women’s fiction as well as freelance non-fiction articles about women’s issues and mental health. She also has a long-distance running habit. When she’s not working or writing you’ll find her accruing kilometres while plotting her next story. In this first o…
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In this episode, Jack Roney and Harry Colfer chat with author, poet and editor, Lauren Daniels about benefits of participating in writers groups for feedback and support as well as how working with an editor can propel your writing to the next level. This episode is sponsored by the Brisbane Writers Workshop and The Fellowship of Australian Writers…
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It's that time of the week where Liam and Jake take on a real pub quiz from somewhere in the country. This week they take on a quiz set by William Whittington at The Poppy and Pint in Nottingham. They are joined by comedian and writer Elliott Cass. His characters include the rugby lad and the country bumpkin, and have seen him gain success on both …
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In this final instalment of Harry and Jack’s chat with writer David Shield, he breaks down and explains 8 steps for creating characters, from making your characters visible and nuanced with believable faults, using placeholder names, giving characters a redeeming quality and unique vocal attributes. David also explains the importance of giving your…
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In this episode, Jack Roney and Harry Colfer chat with author, poet and editor, Lauren Daniels about how authors can improve their public speaking skills for public events such as writers festival panels, workshops and library author talks. This episode is sponsored by the Brisbane Writers Workshop and The Fellowship of Australian Writers Queenslan…
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In this episode of Bookwards, Sam and Dana dive into Katherine Rundell’s Impossible Creatures, discussing its magical world, intriguing supporting characters, and the slower start to the adventure. They explore themes of friendship, bravery, and the captivating quests across the Archipelago, sharing their thoughts on the story’s strengths and areas…
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David Shield is a writer and professional Japanese interpreter and translator, with a BA in Japanese language and Asian Political Studies, Master of International Studies and Master of Japanese Interpreting and Translation. David writes across genres including fantasy, historical fiction and sci-fi. His middle-grade fiction work My Dad’s an Evil Ne…
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In this episode of Bookwards, Sam and Dana discuss Theodore Boone: Kid Lawyer by John Grisham. The story follows 13-year-old Theo Boone, a middle schooler with a passion for law, whose parents are both lawyers. When a high-profile murder trial begins in his town, Theo becomes involved after learning about a crucial witness who knows the identity of…
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