In episode #169 Veronica and Laurie chat with Maria P Frino, Conchita GarSantiago, Hayley Walsh and Uma Srinivasan from Sydney Authors Inked. The group share how SAI began, and how it's evolved to become a fabulous community for local writers. Their monthly 'Writers at the Pub' events are a wonderful platform for authors to connect, collaborate and share resources on writing, publishing and promoting.

Intro - 0:57
Bio - Hayley Walsh - 4:01
Book Spotlight - Making March - 4:40
Bio - Maria P Frino - 6:41
Book Spotlight - The Robot's Heart - 7:18
Bio - Conchita GarSantiago - 9:16
Book Spotlight - A Cry For Home - 10:03
Bio - Uma Srinivasan - 11:49
Book Spotlight - Etched in Gold - 12:54
How did Sydney Authors Inked start? - 18:11
What is success and what has helped you be more successful? - 31:41
What is the most frequent question you've been asked? - 39:05
Advice for people wanting to replicate a group like SAI? - 43:41
What's on your writing list for the next 12-months? - 53:47

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Episode #168 has Veronica and Laurie meandering through memoir with Danielle Sartorelli, Angelina Mastrippolito and Bo Kitty. Our three debut authors tell us why they're sharing their very personal stories. We chat about secrets, families and their unique writing processes.

Intro - 0:57
Bio - Danielle Sartorelli - 2:44
Book Spotlight - Life in Instalments - 4:39
Bio - Angelina Mastrippolito - 7:20
Book Spotlight - Le Seconde - 9:22
Bio - Bo Kitty - 13:53
Book Spotlight - Always Eat the Weird Stuff - 14:59
Delving into family secrets - 27:52
How has writing the memoir changed you? - 37:15
What would you tell your younger self - 44:46
What's on your writing horizon? - 52:15
Advice for new writers - 56:36

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In episode #167 we're exploring contemporary storytelling, cultural inheritance, identity, family relationships and belonging with Alejandra Martinez, Monica Raszewski and Paula McLean. They share their story inspiration, writing process and great advice for new writers.

Intro - 0:57
Bio Alejandra Martinez - 2:36
Book Spotlight - Salsa in the Suburbs - 3:40
Bio Monica Raszewski - 6:58
Book Spotlight - Crimson Light, Polished Wood - 07:51
Bio Paula McLean - 10:29
Book Spotlight - The One Remaining - 11:26
Thoughts on the threads of cultural inheritance, identity and belonging - 14:13
How do you make a written family relatable? - 23:44
How do you find time to write? -31:52
What's on your writing horizon? 42:35
Advice for new writers - 46:04

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