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Two years ago I called Emily Spurr's A Million Things heart-warming with a killer twist. It's time to revisit our book club and see how it stands up. Did you check it out (and if so what did you think?!?) Loved this review? You can get more books, writing and literary culture every week on the Final Draft Great Conversations podcast. Hear interview…

We review another Marvel movie but it's good? Join us as we discuss the finale of the Guardians franchise Follow our socials to keep up to date with the show: Click here to join the discord! Twitter: @finaldraftshow Instagram: @finaldraftpod Facebook: @TheFinalDraftPodcast Want to support the show? You can donate to our Patreon: https://www.patreon…

The Final Draft podcast is all about books, writing and literary culture. We're dedicated to exploring Australian writing, looking into the issues that drive our storytelling to discover more from the books you love. These are the stories that make us who we are. Benjamin Law is a Guest Curator for this years Sydney Writers' Festival. Ben joins And…

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The Final Draft podcast is all about books, writing and literary culture. We're dedicated to exploring Australian writing, looking into the issues that drive our storytelling to discover more from the books you love. These are the stories that make us who we are. In this special presentation Felix Shannon, host of Death of the Reader sits down with…

Nardi Simpson is a Yuwaalaraay writer and Song of the Crocodile is her debut novel. The town of Darnmoor promises itself as ‘The Gateway to Happiness’. Within the town though is a world divided. The white population live on the paved streets and brick buildings, while down the old black road, past the tip are The Campgrounds. Margaret lives out at …

The Final Draft podcast is all about books, writing and literary culture. We're dedicated to exploring Australian writing, looking into the issues that drive our storytelling to discover more from the books you love. These are the stories that make us who we are. Addi Road Writers' Festival is now in its third year. Festival Artistic Directors Mark…

The Final Draft podcast is all about books, writing and literary culture. We're dedicated to exploring Australian writing, looking into the issues that drive our storytelling to discover more from the books you love. This week's Book Club features an exclusive reading from Sarah Holland-Batt's The Jaguar Loved this review? You can get more books, w…

The Final Draft podcast is all about books, writing and literary culture. We're dedicated to exploring Australian writing, looking into the issues that drive our storytelling to discover more from the books you love. These are the stories that make us who we are. Michael Thompson is a journalist, producer, media executive and co-founder of the podc…

The Final Draft podcast is all about books, writing and literary culture. We're dedicated to exploring Australian writing, looking into the issues that drive our storytelling to discover more from the books you love. These are the stories that make us who we are. Paul Ashford Harris is the author of books for adults and children as well as two play…

Today’s book club is Helena Fox’s The Quiet and The Loud. Helena’ debut novel, 2019’s How it Feels to Float was an incredible exploration of mental health and resilience, garnering the Prime Minister’s Literary Award for Young Adult Literature and the Victorian Premier’s Literary Award. In The Quiet and The Loud Fox again takes us into the messy, c…

Ann Mossop is an ideas curator and festival programmer.The Final Draft podcast is all about books, writing and literary culture. We're dedicated to exploring Australian writing, looking into the issues that drive our storytelling to discover more from the books you love. These are the stories that make us who we are. Sydney Writers Festival returns…

Fashionably late to the red carpet, The Final Draft rerurns to discuss the latest nominees and winners of The 95th Academy Awards! Who will win? Who will be snubbed? And who will stop Jimmy Kimmel? Follow our socials to keep up to date with the show: Click here to join the discord! Twitter: @finaldraftshow Instagram: @finaldraftpod Facebook: @TheFi…

Tommy Llewelyn’s got a problem. Every year on the fifth of January his life resets. No records, no belongings, no memories. No trace Tommy ever existed. It’s a problem Tommy’s been enduring ever since he was born and the universe is showing no sign of letting up. When Tommy meets Carey Price though, everything changes. The universe still seems to b…

The Final Draft podcast is all about books, writing and literary culture. We're dedicated to exploring Australian writing, looking into the issues that drive our storytelling to discover more from the books you love. These are the stories that make us who we are. Zoya is a writer and communications professional. She is the founder of feminist arts …

Every year when summer rolls around I take a break from reading new Australian novels and take a tangent into literature that I often can’t find the time for throughout the year. This summer I reignited my love of Japanese literature and decided I wanted to find some new works that challenged my understanding. Now I’m a sucker for a talking cat and…

The Final Draft podcast is all about books, writing and literary culture. We're dedicated to exploring Australian writing, looking into the issues that drive our storytelling to discover more from the books you love. These are the stories that make us who we are. Shirley Le is a Vietnamese-Australian writer from Yagoona. She is a Creative Producer …

Today I’ve got a terrific Sydney novel… Shirley Le is a Vietnamese-Australian writer from Yagoona. She is a Creative Producer at Sweatshop: Western Sydney Literacy Movement. Shirley’s writing has been published in Kill Your Darlings, The Griffith Review, Meanjin and several Sweatshop anthologies. My old bio used to say (Shirley is currently working…

The Final Draft podcast is all about books, writing and literary culture. We're dedicated to exploring Australian writing, looking into the issues that drive our storytelling to discover more from the books you love. These are the stories that make us who we are. Luke Rutledge is a writer from Brisbane. A Man and His Pride is his debut novel. Until…

Today I’ve brought in Robbie Arnott’s new novel, Limberlost. Robbie Arnott is the author of Flames and The Rain Heron. His novels have won the Tasmanian Premier’s Literary Award, Age book of the year and The SMH young novelist award, as well as being nominated for seemingly every other literary award this country has on offer. Just a fun aside, as …

The Final Draft podcast is all about books, writing and literary culture. We're dedicated to exploring Australian writing, looking into the issues that drive our storytelling to discover more from the books you love. These are the stories that make us who we are. Vikki Wakefield is a celebrated author of young adult fiction. Her novel This Is How W…

We do not condone the actions of Lydia Tár but nethertheless the Oscars catch up rolls on. Apologies for the sniffles and funny mouth noises in this one! Follow our socials to keep up to date with the show: Click here to join the discord! Twitter: @finaldraftshow Instagram: @finaldraftpod Facebook: @TheFinalDraftPodcast Want to support the show? Yo…

The Final Draft podcast is all about books, writing and literary culture. We're dedicated to exploring Australian writing, looking into the issues that drive our storytelling to discover more from the books you love. These are the stories that make us who we are. Paul Dalgarno is the critically acclaimed author of Poly. In this special bonus episod…

The Final Draft podcast is all about books, writing and literary culture. We're dedicated to exploring Australian writing, looking into the issues that drive our storytelling to discover more from the books you love. These are the stories that make us who we are. Simon Rowell is the author of The Echo of Others and The Long Game. He’s been nominate…

Luke Rutledge is a writer from Brisbane. A Man and His Pride is his debut novel. In late 2017 people across Australia are debating, marching and furiously returning their postal ballots in the Marriage Equality Postal Survey. Sean’s is stuck to the fridge and he’s not sure if he’ll get to it. Sean’s been out for years and marriage is not something …

The Final Draft podcast is all about books, writing and literary culture. We're dedicated to exploring Australian writing, looking into the issues that drive our storytelling to discover more from the books you love. These are the stories that make us who we are. Victoria Hannan is a writer and photographer living in Melbourne. Her debut novel Koko…

Today I’d like to bring you something different from our usual fare of Australian novel’s. As I mentioned last week, the summer break is a time when I like to explore ideas and read widely. A short but powerful book I got into was Women and Power from British historian Mary Beard. This book struck me, and the reason I want to share it is for its ex…

The Final Draft podcast is all about books, writing and literary culture. We're dedicated to exploring Australian writing, looking into the issues that drive our storytelling to discover more from the books you love. These are the stories that make us who we are. Nina Kenwood won the 2018 Text Prize for It Sounded Better In My Head. Her new novel i…

We're back to check in with the latest project from Mark Jenkin. A folk horror, set on the cornish coast, shot on film Welcome to Enys Men. Follow our socials to keep up to date with the show: Click here to join the discord! Twitter: @finaldraftshow Instagram: @finaldraftpod Facebook: @TheFinalDraftPodcast Want to support the show? You can donate t…

Amongst all my summer reading good intentions I knew that I wanted to find something pacey and fun in a good old fashioned edge of your seat kinda way. Pip Drysdale has a way with pacey thriller’s. She’s the author of The Sunday Girl, The Paris Affair and The Strangers We Know. She’s been shortlisted for a Ned Kelly Award and most importantly she’s…

The Final Draft podcast is all about books, writing and literary culture. We're dedicated to exploring Australian writing, looking into the issues that drive our storytelling to discover more from the books you love. These are the stories that make us who we are. Tom is a playwright, performer, sound designer, pianist and band leader. He’s joining …

The Final Draft podcast is all about books, writing and literary culture. We're dedicated to exploring Australian writing, looking into the issues that drive our storytelling to discover more from the books you love. These are the stories that make us who we are. Holly Throsby is novelist and musician and whether it’s a three minute folk pop tune o…

The Final Draft podcast is all about books, writing and literary culture. We're dedicated to exploring Australian writing, looking into the issues that drive our storytelling to discover more from the books you love. These are the stories that make us who we are. Kate is the author of more than twenty books (along with Jol) You will likely have see…

The Final Draft podcast is all about books, writing and literary culture. We're dedicated to exploring Australian writing, looking into the issues that drive our storytelling to discover more from the books you love. These are the stories that make us who we are. Eliza Henry-Jones is the author of novels including In the Quiet (2015), Ache (2017), …

The Final Draft podcast is all about books, writing and literary culture. We're dedicated to exploring Australian writing, looking into the issues that drive our storytelling to discover more from the books you love. These are the stories that make us who we are. Chris Flynn is the author of Mammoth, Here Be Leviathans, The Glass Kingdom and A Tige…

This year we're reviving an old tradition; the Final Draft Xmas Gift Guide. Got a hard to buy for person in your life? Hoping a slightly sardonic radio segment has the answers? You're in luck then because this year we are selecting the perfect book to give to your loved ones. How do we know what to pick? The Final Draft team has trolled* the resear…

Little freebie for y'all because we know you missed us. Hear our untimely thoughts on Indiana Jones 5 and then we natter about Overwatch 2. Follow our socials to keep up to date with the show: Click here to join the discord! Twitter: @finaldraftshow Instagram: @finaldraftpod Facebook: @TheFinalDraftPodcast Want to support the show? You can donate t…

The Final Draft Great Conversations podcast is all about books, writing and literary culture. We're dedicated to exploring Australian writing, looking into the issues that drive our storytelling to discover more from the books you love. These are the stories that make us who we are. Angela Meyer is an author, book industry professional and teacher …

Holly Throsby is novelist and musician and whether it’s a three minute folk pop tune or three hundred page novel, she knows how to spin a yarn. Holly’s novels Goodwood and Cedar Valley have been nominated for Ned Kelly, Davitt and Indie book awards and her new novel Clarke is destined to continue the tradition of exploring the warm welcomes, commun…

The Final Draft Great Conversations podcast is all about books, writing and literary culture. We're dedicated to exploring Australian writing, looking into the issues that drive our storytelling to discover more from the books you love. These are the stories that make us who we are. Siang Liu is the award-winning author of The Whitewash (UQP), and …

I had a pretty terrific stay down the Snowy Mountains last weekend and amongst some spectacular views, incredible animal spotting and good times with mates it also got me thinking about my reading. One book in particular sprang to mind, but before I get to that I wanted to reflect on this whole reading thing we do and why I love spending so much ti…

The Final Draft Great Conversations podcast is all about books, writing and literary culture. We're dedicated to exploring Australian writing, looking into the issues that drive our storytelling to discover more from the books you love. These are the stories that make us who we are. Today I’m joined on the show by Sulari Gentil. In her new novel Th…

“The day my daughter went missing, we were at war” Abbie isn’t a bad mum. Like so many parents she is exhausted, overworked, trying her best when one day someone takes advantage and steals her daughter Sarah from a busy street market. Six years later and Abbie has another life. She can never move on from that tragic day but she is trying. That is u…

The Final Draft Great Conversations podcast is all about books, writing and literary culture. We're dedicated to exploring Australian writing, looking into the issues that drive our storytelling to discover more from the books you love. These are the stories that make us who we are. Today we're joined on the show by Paul Daley. Paul is a Walkley Aw…

The Final Draft Great Conversations podcast is all about books, writing and literary culture. We're dedicated to exploring Australian writing, looking into the issues that drive our storytelling to discover more from the books you love. These are the stories that make us who we are. Today I’m joined on the show by Maryam Master. Maryam is a screenw…

I have been having a tremendous amount of fun with my reading lately. It’s a necessary evil of what I do that there’s often more than one book on the go and while this presents some challenges in keeping it all straight in my head, it also means that I can lean into the book that most fits my mood on the day. Today I’m going rom-com because after f…

The Final Draft Great Conversations podcast is all about books, writing and literary culture. We're dedicated to exploring Australian writing, looking into the issues that drive our storytelling to discover more from the books you love. These are the stories that make us who we are. Holden Sheppard’s debut novel Invisible Boys was an absolute sensa…

Angela Meyer is an author, book industry professional and teacher of writing and publishing. Her debut novel A Superior Specter was met with critical acclaim garnering a slew of prize shortlists including the Aurealis Award for Best Science Fiction Novel. Now if you haven’t discovered Angela’s writing yet, let me tell you she has an incredible powe…

The Final Draft Great Conversations podcast is all about books, writing and literary culture. We're dedicated to exploring Australian writing, looking into the issues that drive our storytelling to discover more from the books you love. These are the stories that make us who we are. Tom Taylor is an award-winning author who has written for Suicide …

Today I have brought in something evocative and troubling. A novel that exposes the wounds of the past and reminds us these scars are only ever held just below the surface. Eliza Henry-Jones’ Salt and Skin Luda has arrived with her children Darcy and Min, to the storm-bruised islands of northern Scotland. The family have fled Australia in a storm o…