AWC presenter Judith Rossell’s highly acclaimed sequel to “Withering-by-Sea”
When Australian Writers’ Centre presenter Judith Rossell’s gorgeous book Withering-by-Sea was a runaway hit, we were super stoked. Now, we get to join the heroine
Writing Podcast Episode 138 Meet young adult writer Rachael Craw, author of ‘Shield’
In Episode 138 of So you want to be a writer: The daily writing habit you need and 8 steps to writing a profile story. Find great
COMP CLOSED: Win with our 12 books of Christmas giveaway!
It’s Christmas time once again, and who needs lords leaping, swans swimming or turtle doves when you can relax with a dozen new books added
MURDER EP 25 Katherine Howell is a crime fiction author best known for her series featuring Ella Marconi
Katherine Howell is an Australian crime fiction author best known for her series featuring Sydney police detective Ella Marconi. Her novels include Web of Deceit, Tell
Word of the week: Concinnity
Concinnity (noun) [kuhn-sinuhtee] “This rare word means ‘elegance or neatness of literary style’. The Merriam Webster dictionary gives an example as ‘a choral work admired
“Hope: An Anthology” released, featuring winning entries from The Hope Prize
The newly released book Hope: An Anthology features 10 stories showcasing humour and resilience in the face of poverty. The stories were from the winning and highly
Q&A: Patently vs Blatantly
Each week here at the Australian Writers’ Centre, we dissect and discuss, contort and retort, ask and gasp at the English language and all its
MURDER EP 24 Sydney Bauer worked in TV before moving on to become an author
Sydney Bauer worked as a journalist and TV executive before moving on to become an author of books including The 3rd Victim, Move to Strike
Writing Podcast Episode 137 Meet award-winner Hannah Kent, author of ‘Burial Rites’
In Episode 137 of So you want to be a writer: Get a random writing prompt generator and have you heard about this writing award with a
MURDER EP 23 Jaye Ford is a former journalist. Now she writes crime and thriller books.
Jaye Ford is a former journalist who worked in print, radio and television for 12 years. Now she writes crime and thriller books including Already
Word of the week: Enervate
Enervate (verb, adjective) [en-uh-vayt] “Although it actually sounds a bit like it might mean to energise, the opposite is true. It means to deprive of
Lee Zachariah on his new book “Double Dissolution”
Lee Zachariah is a writer who has worked across film, television and journalism. He has written on politics and the arts for a range of
Q&A: Adaptation or adaption?
Each week here at the Australian Writers’ Centre, we dissect and discuss, contort and retort, ask and gasp at the English language and all its
MURDER EP 22 John Connolly is a crime writer famous for his series of novels including “The Killing Kind”
John Connolly is an Irish crime writer most famous for his series of novels with private detective Charlie Parker. His novels include The Killing Kind
Writing Podcast Episode 136 Meet rural romance sensation Karly Lane, author of ‘Third Time Lucky’
In Episode 136 of So you want to be a writer: Discover 4 huge novels that started in NaNoWriMo and tips from famous authors to help
COMP CLOSED: Win a 2017 Pilot writer’s diary – two to give away!
Every good wordsmith needs a trusty diary at their side, and this one has been specially created for writers – featuring writerly resources and motivation! We
MURDER EP 21 YA Erskine spent 11 years in the police service. She is now a crime fiction author.
YA (Yvette) Erskine was in the Tasmanian Police service for 11 years before she became a crime fiction author with notable novels The Betrayal and
Word of the week: Metier
Metier (noun) [meteeay] “Even though many people know this word, it’s not really in common usage. I was inspired to include it when I was
MURDER EP 20 PD Martin is a crime writer whose books feature Australian profiler Sophie Anderson
Phillipa (PD) Martin is author of the Sophie Anderson series featuring an Australian FBI officer. Her novels include Body Count, Fan Mail and Kiss of
Writing Podcast Episode 135 Meet Laura Greaves, author of ‘Incredible Dog Journeys’
In Episode 135 of So you want to be a writer: Have you been mispronouncing words? Find out with the latest book on pronunciation. What are
COMP CLOSED: Win a $20 Dendy Direct gift card!
Love & Friendship, the hilarious and heart-warming new adaption of Jane Austen’s novella Lady Susan, is now available to rent and own on Dendy Direct.
MURDER EP 19 Crime writer and psychologist Leah Giarratano
Leah Giarratano is a clinical psychologist and author who specialises in psychological trauma and sex offences, which feature in her novels Vodka Doesn’t Freeze and
Word of the week: Neologism
Neologism (Noun) [nee’oluhgizuhm] “The Macquarie Dictionary says this is ‘a new word, meaning, usage, or phrase.’ So recent examples of this might include ‘crowdsourcing’ or
Writing Podcast Episode 134 Meet Wendy Orr, author of ‘Nim’s Island’
In Episode 134 of So you want to be a writer: Discover great resources for children’s writers and seven ways to improve your dialogue. Bookworms rejoice:
MURDER EP 18 LA Larkin is famous for her thrillers. She is a presenter at the AWC
LA (Louisa) Larkin is famous for her thrillers The Genesis Flaw, Thirst and her latest novel Devour. She has been likened to Matthew Reilly and
AWC presenter Judith Rossell’s highly acclaimed sequel to “Withering-by-Sea”
When Australian Writers’ Centre presenter Judith Rossell’s gorgeous book Withering-by-Sea was a runaway hit, we were super stoked. Now, we get to join the heroine Stella Montgomery for a brand new adventure in the sequel we’ve been eagerly awaiting, Wormwood Mire. Judith won lots of awards for Withering-by-Sea including an
Writing Podcast Episode 138 Meet young adult writer Rachael Craw, author of ‘Shield’
In Episode 138 of So you want to be a writer: The daily writing habit you need and 8 steps to writing a profile story. Find great gifts for the other book lovers in your life. Discover your chance to win the epic 12 Days of Christmas book pack. Plus, meet young
COMP CLOSED: Win with our 12 books of Christmas giveaway!
It’s Christmas time once again, and who needs lords leaping, swans swimming or turtle doves when you can relax with a dozen new books added to your collection thanks to the Australian Writers’ Centre (that’s us). We’ve looked under the tree and found the following 12 books – a mix of
MURDER EP 25 Katherine Howell is a crime fiction author best known for her series featuring Ella Marconi
Katherine Howell is an Australian crime fiction author best known for her series featuring Sydney police detective Ella Marconi. Her novels include Web of Deceit, Tell the Truth and Silent Fear. Katherine reflects that whilst some crime novels leave the setting vague and anonymous, she herself finds it important to locate the
Word of the week: Concinnity
Concinnity (noun) [kuhn-sinuhtee] “This rare word means ‘elegance or neatness of literary style’. The Merriam Webster dictionary gives an example as ‘a choral work admired for its seamless concinnity of music and dance’. It comes from the Latin ‘concinnus’ meaning skilfully put together – a definition that has translated to
“Hope: An Anthology” released, featuring winning entries from The Hope Prize
The newly released book Hope: An Anthology features 10 stories showcasing humour and resilience in the face of poverty. The stories were from the winning and highly commended entries of the Brotherhood of St Laurence Hope Prize, which was judged by Quentin Bryce, Cate Blanchett and Kate Grenville. From the media release: This collection
Q&A: Patently vs Blatantly
Each week here at the Australian Writers’ Centre, we dissect and discuss, contort and retort, ask and gasp at the English language and all its rules, regulations and ridiculousness. It’s a celebration of language, masquerading as a passive-aggressive whinge about words and weirdness. This week, it’s all about “patently” vs
MURDER EP 24 Sydney Bauer worked in TV before moving on to become an author
Sydney Bauer worked as a journalist and TV executive before moving on to become an author of books including The 3rd Victim, Move to Strike and Matter of Trust. Despite being from Australia, Sydney Bauer set her books in the US. “I was court reporting for The Australian and The
Writing Podcast Episode 137 Meet award-winner Hannah Kent, author of ‘Burial Rites’
In Episode 137 of So you want to be a writer: Get a random writing prompt generator and have you heard about this writing award with a difference? You’ll also get hints on how to craft a good love scene, and unearth some great gifts for writers. Meet award-winning author Hannah Kent,
MURDER EP 23 Jaye Ford is a former journalist. Now she writes crime and thriller books.
Jaye Ford is a former journalist who worked in print, radio and television for 12 years. Now she writes crime and thriller books including Already Dead and Beyond Fear. Jaye Ford has contacts within the police industry to help feed her the important details that make her stories believable. “I
Word of the week: Enervate
Enervate (verb, adjective) [en-uh-vayt] “Although it actually sounds a bit like it might mean to energise, the opposite is true. It means to deprive of energy or vigour. So you might say: ‘The enervating atmosphere in the room made everyone lose enthusiasm.’” To hear Valerie and Allison chat more about
Lee Zachariah on his new book “Double Dissolution”
Lee Zachariah is a writer who has worked across film, television and journalism. He has written on politics and the arts for a range of publications and co-hosted the ABC2 film comedy series The Bazura Project. He has also written for The Chaser on The Hamster Wheel, The Checkout and
Q&A: Adaptation or adaption?
Each week here at the Australian Writers’ Centre, we dissect and discuss, contort and retort, ask and gasp at the English language and all its rules, regulations and ridiculousness. It’s a celebration of language, masquerading as a passive-aggressive whinge about words and weirdness. This week, we’re exploring “adaptation vs adaption”… Q:
MURDER EP 22 John Connolly is a crime writer famous for his series of novels including “The Killing Kind”
John Connolly is an Irish crime writer most famous for his series of novels with private detective Charlie Parker. His novels include The Killing Kind and Every Dead Thing. John Connolly is an experimental crime writer, preferring to call his books mystery novels. He decided to join together the two
Writing Podcast Episode 136 Meet rural romance sensation Karly Lane, author of ‘Third Time Lucky’
In Episode 136 of So you want to be a writer: Discover 4 huge novels that started in NaNoWriMo and tips from famous authors to help you finally write that book. Stop having a “romantic fantasy” about your life as a writer and find out how you could win a copy
COMP CLOSED: Win a 2017 Pilot writer’s diary – two to give away!
Every good wordsmith needs a trusty diary at their side, and this one has been specially created for writers – featuring writerly resources and motivation! We have TWO of these great diaries to give away. Created by Pilot Press, these diaries go beyond the 365 dates – also packing in handy
MURDER EP 21 YA Erskine spent 11 years in the police service. She is now a crime fiction author.
YA (Yvette) Erskine was in the Tasmanian Police service for 11 years before she became a crime fiction author with notable novels The Betrayal and The Brotherhood. With her background as a police officer YA Erskine had first hand experience into the minds of criminals. It’s an element she parlayed
Word of the week: Metier
Metier (noun) [meteeay] “Even though many people know this word, it’s not really in common usage. I was inspired to include it when I was watching The Crown on Netflix recently. Winston Churchill was speaking to the artist painting his portrait. The artist admits that he came to painting quite
MURDER EP 20 PD Martin is a crime writer whose books feature Australian profiler Sophie Anderson
Phillipa (PD) Martin is author of the Sophie Anderson series featuring an Australian FBI officer. Her novels include Body Count, Fan Mail and Kiss of Death. PD (Philippa) Martin started out writing non- fiction books, but then discovered she actually really loved the process of writing and slowly transitioned herself
Writing Podcast Episode 135 Meet Laura Greaves, author of ‘Incredible Dog Journeys’
In Episode 135 of So you want to be a writer: Have you been mispronouncing words? Find out with the latest book on pronunciation. What are the crossroads you face when writing a novel? And what no one tells you about pages proofs and blurb requests. Discover how you could win
COMP CLOSED: Win a $20 Dendy Direct gift card!
Love & Friendship, the hilarious and heart-warming new adaption of Jane Austen’s novella Lady Susan, is now available to rent and own on Dendy Direct. Starring Kate Beckinsale as the seductive and manipulative Lady Susan Vernon, this is one of the finest Austen adaptations in years. Thanks to Dendy Direct
MURDER EP 19 Crime writer and psychologist Leah Giarratano
Leah Giarratano is a clinical psychologist and author who specialises in psychological trauma and sex offences, which feature in her novels Vodka Doesn’t Freeze and her recent Disharmony series including The Telling, The Laeduin and Immortal Combat. Leah talks the plotting process and the dichotomy between understanding your characters and
Word of the week: Neologism
Neologism (Noun) [nee’oluhgizuhm] “The Macquarie Dictionary says this is ‘a new word, meaning, usage, or phrase.’ So recent examples of this might include ‘crowdsourcing’ or ‘metrosexual’ or ‘chillax’.” To hear Valerie and Allison chat more about this and more on the world of writing, blogging and publishing, check out the
Writing Podcast Episode 134 Meet Wendy Orr, author of ‘Nim’s Island’
In Episode 134 of So you want to be a writer: Discover great resources for children’s writers and seven ways to improve your dialogue. Bookworms rejoice: Kindle Unlimited launches in Australia. Learn how you could win a Surface Pro 4. And meet children’s author, Wendy Orr, who talks about how her
MURDER EP 18 LA Larkin is famous for her thrillers. She is a presenter at the AWC
LA (Louisa) Larkin is famous for her thrillers The Genesis Flaw, Thirst and her latest novel Devour. She has been likened to Matthew Reilly and Michael Crichton and is a presenter at the Australian Writers’ Centre. LA (Louisa) Larkin is an expert on the thriller writing genre. Here, she provides
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