Oct 29, 202636 minS5
Nick Croydon is the CEO of QBD Books, one of Australia's best-known bookselling chains, and the author of the bestselling debut The Turing Protocol and its new follow-up, Nautilus. In this episode, Nick traces his path...
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Writers Talking
Hosted by Anjanette Fennell · arts · EN
About this Podcast:
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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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What is Writers Talking about?
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.
Who hosts Writers Talking?
Writers Talking is hosted by Anjanette Fennell. The show has published 71 episodes to date.
What has Writers Talking covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Talking to Nick Croydon, author of Nautilus" (29 October 2026, 36 minutes), "Talking to Whitney Fitzsimmons, author of The Rising" (22 October 2026, 44 minutes), and "Talking to Gabbie Stroud, author of The Angry Wives Club" (31 August 2026, 51 minutes).
How often does Writers Talking publish?
Writers Talking publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 43 minutes across 71 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Writers Talking?
Booking probability for Writers Talking is 33%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Writers Talking requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Writers Talking's contact route on record: verified email.
Who should pitch Writers Talking?
The strongest fits for Writers Talking are Artists, Writers & Performers. Writers Talking has an arts audience.
About the host
Anjanette Fennell hosts Writers Talking, an arts podcast with 71 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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Oct 22, 202644 minS5Whitney Fitzsimmons spent decades mastering the tight, formulaic world of broadcast journalism — so when she finally sat down to write her debut novel, The Rising , the sheer freedom of fiction nearly stopped her in her...
Aug 31, 202651 minS5Gabbie Stroud joins us to talk about The Angry Wives Club, her “domestic noir with a chick-lit twist,” set on the far south coast of NSW. We start with the story of how she met fellow author Emma Grey (a completely...
Aug 17, 202648 minS5We first sat down with Andrea Barton back when The Godfather of Dance came out; now she's back to mark the completion of her five-book Jade Riley Mysteries series! In this episode, Andrea unpacks the decade-long journey...
Aug 5, 202643 minS5Tricia Stringer joins us again hot off celebrating 30,000 copies sold of The Road Trip — and just months out from the October release of her next book, The Paradise Resort . In this episode, Tricia talks about how Road...
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May 18, 202641 minS5Fleur 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...
Apr 30, 202648 minS5Kathryn 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...
Jan 30, 202643 minS5Amra 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 pressure A big throughline is...
Jan 29, 202637 minS5Welcome to Writers Talking 2026!! I was thrilled to start the year with a fascinating conversation with author Amra Pajalic! In fact, we had so much to chat about that we decided to split it over 2 eps!! In this first...
Dec 31, 20251 hourS4Our final episode of 2025 is one I have been waiting for... A conversation with two of my favourite Australian authors, Angie Faye Martin and Alli Parker!! This episode gave us an opportunity (thanks to the fabulous...
Episode #12
Talking to Kate Horan, author of On the Edge
Dec 16, 202530 minS4We started the year sharing a convo with Kate Horan and we've bookened with another! Well, almost, there's one more Writer's Talking episode coming next week as we farewell 2025. This conversation with Kate, chatting...
Nov 5, 202539 minS4I was beyond excited to chat this week with A. Rushby (aka Allison Rushby), author of Slashed Beauties as I had the pleasure of receiving an early copy to review. Sold into mutliple markets and eagerly awaited...
Oct 23, 202541 minS4This week's convo with Alina Bellchambers was fascinating! If you've been on social media or in bookshops in the past year (or more!), you'll KNOW that the love for Fantasty & Romantasy books has reached peak levels and...
Aug 15, 202536 minS4Are you an author who struggles to pinpoint your genre? Or maybe a reader who loves stories that blend genres in unexpected ways? You'll love this week's episode where I chat with Dmetri Kakmi about his compelling new...
Jul 30, 202538 minS4I was SO excited to read this thrilling debut from the moment I heard it was being published June 2025!! Angie Faye Martin was kind enough to join me on the podcast to share all about her debut novel. She opens up about...
Jul 12, 202541 minS4Welcome to a check-in episode with the inimitable Emma Grey where she shares what she's been up to amidst book 3 edits and screen adaptation learnings. It was fascinating! And then we both get vulnerable talking about...
Jun 12, 202547 minS4Our latest convo with the delightful Sara Foster won't disappoint! Sara is shifting back from book promotion mode (for her latest twisty thriller, When She Was Gone ) to writing as she's focussed on finishing her 10th...
Apr 25, 202551 minS4I had such a brilliant time this week *finally* talking to Jane Costello (as you'll hear, I've been waiting months to have this chat!) who is not only incredibly experienced as an author of 15 novels, but she is so warm...
Apr 7, 202538 minS4This week's chat with Andrew Matthews is masterclass in validation and motivation for writers everywhere. We chatted about his own writerly journey as well as the biggest takeaways that are important for all writers...
Mar 20, 202544 minS4“You put yourself in those shoes as much as you can, in that body and that skin. And when I write scene by scene, at the top of each scene, I do write the emotion I am trying to convey.” - Nanda Reddy During this week's...
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