The Author's Tale

Stephanie Frewen
The Author's Tale

Casual conversations with prominent and influential New Zealand Authors. How did they become a writer, what inspires them, influences them and where does their writing journey take them next? The first series features Canterbury authors Kathleen Gallagher, Gavin Bishop and James Norcliffe. Series two: Helen Lowe and Heather McQuillan with more to follow. Presented and Produced by Stephanie Frewen, made with assistance from the Christchurch City Council and Creative Communities Scheme, and also Edition Audiobooks - www.editionaudiobooks.com edition@editionaudiobooks.com - working with authors and publishers in New Zealand and beyond to create Audiobooks and Ebooks. Contact: theauthorstale.nz@yahoo.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 3 DAYS AGO

    Owen Marshall Part 1

    Part one of my chat with the completely wonderful Owen Marshall. If you've never read any New Zealand writing before I highly recommend Owen, he sets the bar extremely high. We discuss his early writing days, who influenced him and we talk "practicing your shots..." You can find out more about Owen from his website http://owenmarshall.net.nz/ Owen's latest book 'New Stories' is published by Penguin. https://www.penguin.co.nz/books/new-stories-9781776950010 Tunes for Bears to Dance to - memoir of Owen's life: www.bwb.co.nz Writers Owen recommends: Frank Sargeson https://franksargeson.nz/ Katherine Mansfield https://www.katherinemansfield.com/ Alice Munro. https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/authors/21567/alice-munro/ Alfred Edgar Coppard William Trevor HE Bates Theodore Powys Edition Audiobooks https://www.editionaudiobooks.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    33 min

  2. 15 MAR

    Heather McQuillan 4

    The final part of my cracking chat with Heather McQuillan. An absolute wordstar! We talk about her delightful children's book Avis and the Promise of Dragons, it's sequel Avis and the Call of the Kraken, her time spent in Dunedin as a writer in residence at the University of Otago College of Education, and I learn more about the trials and wins of publishing. Brought to you by Edition Audiobooks www.editionaudiobooks.com Heather McQuillan www.heathermcquillanwriter.com Buy a copy of her books Avis and the Promise of Dragons, Avis and the Call of the Kraken - https://thecubapress.nz/shop/avis-and-the-call-of-the-kraken/ University of Otago Writer in Residence https://www.otago.ac.nz/humanities/about/otago-fellows/writer-in-residence#:~:text=The%20residency%20is%20open%20to,an%20office%20within%20the%20College. Write On The School For Young Writers - https://www.schoolforyoungwriters.org Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    47 min

  3. 8 MAR

    Heather McQuillan Part 3

    Another fabulous part of my chat with Heather McQuillan. This is a MUST LISTEN to episode for all who love flash fiction, would like to learn how to do it, or simply those who love listening to a great author talk about how they work. We focus on her book 'Where Ocean's Meet' - full of flash fictions. Want to know more about Heather or want to purchase a copy of her books go to: www.heathermcquillanwriter.com or for Where Ocean's Meet outside in particular , outside of NZ, go to the publisher's website if based out of NZ www.reflex.press Review of Where Ocean's Meet can be read at https://www.literaryheist.com Brought to you by Edition Audiobooks, helping you bring your book to life - www.editionaudiobooks.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    30 min

  4. 2 MAR

    Heather McQuillan Part 2

    This is Part Two of my casual chat with the fabulous writer Heather McQuillan who's mastery of words covers writing for children, young adults, short story and flash fiction. In this episode we focus on her dystopian young adult novel 'Nest of Lies' and how to decide what's appropriate or not for a younger reader. Find out more about Heather at her website www.heathermcquillanwriter.com Brought to you by Edition Audiobooks, helping you bring your book to life - www.editionaudiobooks.com Presenter: Stephanie Frewen Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    24 min

  5. 23 FEB

    Heather McQuillan Part 1

    This is the first part of my wonderful chat with Heather McQuillan, another award winning Christchurch based author. The passion she has for her readers is so apparent and her move from - as she calls it - "as teacher who writes to a writer who teaches" is true in every sense of the words. We discuss the origins of her journey as a writer and her first novel - Mind Over Matter, published in 2005 by Scholastic. Find out more about Heather at her website: https://www.heathermcquillanwriter.com Brought to you by Edition Audiobooks - www.editionaudiobooks.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    39 min

  6. 8 FEB

    Helen Lowe Part4

    This final part of my discussion with Helen Lowe reinforces my belief that the fantasy writer is a master of words and worlds. We discuss what it takes to keep on track when writing, who has influenced her and how she's going to go forward. I'd like to thank Helen for using some of her precious writing time chatting with me in a chilly meeting room of a public library on a very stormy day. It was an absolute pleasure and I'm really looking forward to the publication of her fourth book in her Wall of Night Series! You can find out more about Helen at www.helenlowe.info Other authors discussed in this series are: JRR Tolkienn, Kate De Goldi, Patricia McKillip, Bernadette Hall, and Ursula K. Le Guin Proudly brought to you by Edition Audiobooks www.editionaudiobooks.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    33 min

  7. 2 FEB

    Helen Lowe Part 3

    Listen in on the third part of my wonderful conversation with the fabulous fantasy writer Helen Lowe. In this episode we discuss her first novel Heir of Night which is also the first book in her Wall of Night Series. We discuss the importance of names - people and place - and the fun that a writer can have with language and how you never know where your characters will take you. Other writers mentioned in this episode are: Patricia McKillip - (The Riddle Master of He'd 1976); Kate De Goldi; Bernadette Hall (Angel Fish) Find out more about Helen Lowe at www.helenlowe@info This programme is brought to you by Edition Audiobooks - www.editionaudiobooks.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    27 min

  8. 26 JAN

    Helen Lowe - Part 2

    We hear the second part of fantasy writer Helen Lowe's tale. Moving on from her poetry we discuss her first novel Thornspell, the difficulties of being published, and just what a difference it can make having an agent who sees your potential and gets you in front of the right people. Find out more about Helen Lowe at www.helenlowe.info Reading of Thornspell by Elliott Grey Kindly brought to you by Edition Audiobooks, working with you to bring your book to life. www.editionaudiobooks.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    36 min
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About

Casual conversations with prominent and influential New Zealand Authors. How did they become a writer, what inspires them, influences them and where does their writing journey take them next? The first series features Canterbury authors Kathleen Gallagher, Gavin Bishop and James Norcliffe. Series two: Helen Lowe and Heather McQuillan with more to follow. Presented and Produced by Stephanie Frewen, made with assistance from the Christchurch City Council and Creative Communities Scheme, and also Edition Audiobooks - www.editionaudiobooks.com edition@editionaudiobooks.com - working with authors and publishers in New Zealand and beyond to create Audiobooks and Ebooks. Contact: theauthorstale.nz@yahoo.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Information

  • Creator
    Stephanie Frewen
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2024
  • Episodes
    29
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Stephanie Frewen
  • Show Website
    The Author's Tale

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