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Pip Williams launched her third novel, The German Ward, a breathtaking new novel from the author of global bestsellers The Dictionary of Lost Words and The Bookbinder of Jericho . A tale of love between enemies behind...
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The Imagining the Past podcast series is brought to you by the Historical Novel Society Australasia . We feature authors appearing at our biennial conferences or have been recognised in our $150,000 ARA Historical Novel Prize . Our HNSA hosts, Greg Johnston and Kelly Gardiner, discuss researching, writing and publishing historical fiction with acclaimed writers of the genre in its many forms from crime to fantasy to literary fiction, set in eras stretching from ancient times to the Swinging Sixties, and for readers of all ages. Subscribe to our newsletter for updates on our writing programs and the ARA Historical Novel Prize. #writing #history #historicalfiction #fiction #books #podcast <stro
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What is Imagining The Past about?
The Imagining the Past podcast series is brought to you by the Historical Novel Society Australasia. We feature authors appearing at our biennial conferences or have been recognised in our $150,000 ARA Historical Novel Prize.
What has Imagining The Past covered recently?
Recent episodes include "S12 Ep16: Imagining the Past, 2026, Pip Williams" (20 October 2026, 48 minutes), "S12 Ep15: Imagining the Past, 2026, Malcolm Knox" (29 September 2026, 59 minutes), and "S12 Ep13: Imagining the Past, 2026, Emily Maguire" (6 September 2026, 53 minutes).
How often does Imagining The Past publish?
Imagining The Past publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 45 minutes across 102 episodes.
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Booking probability for Imagining The Past is 33%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Imagining The Past requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Imagining The Past's contact route on record: verified email.
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Recent episodes
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Sep 29, 202659 minS12At the sparkling new bookshop in Sydney’s Summer Hill, Rose Read, Malcom Knox launched the sequel to The First Friend , imaginatively titled The Second Child . He was in conversation with Shankari Chandran and Sid...
Sep 6, 202653 minS12Emily Maguire’s Rapture won the inaugural ARA History Novel Prize Reader’s Choice Award in 2025. Emily chats with Greg Johnston about writing and researching this breakthrough novel.
Sep 3, 202632 minS12In September, Karen Brooks launched her new novel, The Extraordinary Florence Stoker , at the Peacock Theatre in the Salamanca Arts Centre in Hobart. She was joined by her publisher, Jo Mackay.
Aug 15, 202651 minS12Elisabeth Storrs chats to Greg Johnston about her new novel, Fables and Lies , set in Germany during the Third Reich, and her Tales of Ancient Rome Series .
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Aug 13, 202648 minS12Bernice Barry was recently interviewed by William Yeoman at the City of Perth Library about her new novel, The Names of a Hare .
Jul 28, 202634 minS12Judith Rossell, multi-award-winning author and illustrator, chats with Greg Johnston about her novel, The Midwatch , which was shortlisted for the ARA Historical Novel Prize CYA Category 2025.
Jul 23, 202646 minS12In July 2026, Mirandi Riwoe launched her new novel, A Short History of Longans , with author Emily Maguire at Newtown’s Better Read Than Dead bookshop.
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Imagining the Past—2026—Kate Forsyth
Jul 15, 202620 minS12<p>On July 6th, 2026, Kate Forsyth launched her new novel, The Changeling, at The Fox Hole bar in Sydney’s Rocks area.</p>
Jul 2, 202654 minS12Malcolm Knox, winner of three Walkley Awards and a Human Rights Award, chats with Greg Johnston about his novel, The First Friend, shortlisted for the ARA Historical Novel Prize 2025 Adult Category.
Episode #7
Imagining the Past—2026—Malcolm Knox
Jul 2, 202654 minS12<p>Malcolm Knox, winner of three Walkley Awards and a Human Rights Award, chats with Greg Johnston about his novel, The First Friend, shortlisted for the ARA Historical Novel Prize 2025 Adult Category. </p>
Episode #6
Imagining the Past—2026—Anna Ciddor
Jun 17, 202641 minS12<p>Anna Ciddor discusses with Greg Johnston her novel Moonboy, shortlisted for the ARA Historical Novel Prize 2025 – CYA category. </p>
May 28, 20261h 2mS12<p>Leonie Norrington chats with Greg Johnston about her novel, A Piece of Red Cloth, and the intricacies of writing in conjunction with Merrkiyawuy Ganambarr-Stubbs, Djawa Burarrwanga, and Djawundil Maymuru. </p>
Episode #4
Imagining the Past—2026—Dave Warner
May 17, 202658 minS12<p>Dave Warner chats with Will Yeoman about his novel, Sound Mind Dead Body, at the City of Perth Library. Not only does Dave speak, he sings, accompanied by Will on guitar and Nicole Warner on backup vocals, a first...
Episode #3
Imagining the Past—2026—Lauren Keegan
May 5, 202641 minS12<p>Lauren Keegan chats with Greg Johnston about her first published novel, All the Bees in the Hollows, long-listed for the ARA Historical Novel Prize 2025. </p><br>
Apr 16, 202648 minS12<p>In April 2026, Mary Lou Stephens launched her fourth novel, The Hobart Hotel, in the place the novel is set – Hobart’s glamorous Wrest Point Hotel Casino. Join Mary-Lou and author Karen Brooks in the Stardust room...
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Imagining the Past—2026—Debra Oswald
Apr 8, 202642 minS12<p>Debra Oswald’s One Hundred Years of Betty was longlisted for the ARA Historical Novel Prize 2025. She chats with Greg Johnston about her long career writing for film, television, stage, radio, fiction and children's...
Feb 17, 202630 minS11<p>Imagining the Past Summer Season is here. Enjoy catching up with book launch discussions featuring your favourite authors and new voices. </p><p>This podcast is truly a mesclun. In Feb 2026, Sue Williams launched her...
Jan 25, 202645 minS11<p>Imagining the Past Summer Season is here. Enjoy catching up with book launch discussions featuring your favourite authors and new voices.</p><p>In early December 2025, Shelley Dark launched her second novel, Son of...
Jan 11, 202632 minS11<p>Imagining the Past Summer Season is here. Enjoy catching up with book launch discussions featuring your favourite authors and new voices.</p><p>Alexandria Burnham’s debut novel, Swallow, through Westwords...
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