Kill City

Leigh Dillon & Helen M

Australian crime fiction is our M.O. The Kill City podcast is all about Australian crime writing, crime books and the Australian crime writing industry. Tune in for author interviews, catch up on the latest industry news and book releases, and everything else happening in the Australian crime fiction  scene. 

Episodes

  1. The Usual Suspects

    2D AGO

    The Usual Suspects

    Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Kill City podcast, hosts Leigh and Helen delve into their personal journeys into Australian crime writing, discussing what draws them to the genre and their favourite authors. They explore the evolution of Australian crime fiction, the impact of notable writers like Peter Temple, and the current landscape of the genre.  The conversation also touches on adaptations of crime novels into film and television, as well as debut novels and emerging writers in the field. Takeaways Australian crime writing has evolved significantly over the years.Personal connections to stories enhance the reading experience.Peter Temple is a pivotal figure in Australian crime fiction.The genre is experiencing a golden age with many new authors.Adaptations of crime novels are gaining popularity in media.Diverse backgrounds influence readers' connections to the genre.Character-driven narratives are essential in crime fiction.Debut novels are crucial for discovering new talent.Chris Hammer's storytelling is highly regarded.The landscape of Australian crime writing is rich and varied.Books we talked about Bad Debts, Peter Temple Scrublands, Chris Hammer Wake, Shelley Burr Wimmera, Mark Brandi The Nowhere Child, Christian White Chapters Introduction to Australian Crime WritingPersonal Journeys into Crime FictionExploring Notable Authors and Their WorksCharacter-Driven Narratives in Australian CrimeAdaptations and Future Works in Crime FictionSound Credits Opening and closing music, Risk by StudioKolomna Bird Sounds, Pistol C**k and Gun Shots from https://pixabay.com Disclaimer The episode transcripts are auto-generated, and while all efforts are made to ensure their accuracy, there may be some instance of incorrect spelling and/or errors in the accuracy.

    21 min
  2. The Kill City Modus Operandi

    MAR 22

    The Kill City Modus Operandi

    Send us Fan Mail  Summary In the inaugural episode of the Kill City podcast, hosts Leigh Dillon and Helen introduce their focus on Australian crime writing. They discuss their excitement about featuring author interviews, exploring the vast landscape of Australian crime fiction, and the importance of bookstores and libraries in discovering new authors. The episode sets the stage for future discussions and highlights the rich literary culture in Australia. Takeaways The podcast focuses on Australian crime writing.Regular author chats will be featured.There is a growing body of Australian crime fiction.The name 'Kill City' pays homage to a significant bookstore.Bookstores and libraries play a crucial role in discovering authors.The hosts are avid readers with a passion for crime novels.The podcast aims to explore the writing process of authors.There are many opportunities for aspiring crime writers.The hosts are excited about upcoming episodes and author interviews.The podcast will highlight literary events and competitions. Sound bites "Australian crime writing is our MO." "Kill City pays homage to a crime bookstore." "My Kindle might have saved my marriage." Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Kill City Podcast 02:54 Exploring Australian Crime Writing 05:57 The Importance of Bookstores and Libraries 08:59 The Role of Authors and Writing Process 12:04 Conclusion and Future Episodes Books we discussed Eden, by Mark Brandi Sound Credits Opening and closing music, Risk by StudioKolomna Bird Sounds, Pistol C**k and Gun Shots from https://pixabay.com Keywords Australian crime writing, crime fiction, author interviews, book recommendations, literary events, reading culture, Australian authors, crime novels, podcast, literature Disclaimer The episode transcripts are auto-generated, and while all efforts are made to ensure their accuracy, there may be some instance of incorrect spelling and/or errors in the accuracy.

    9 min

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Australian crime fiction is our M.O. The Kill City podcast is all about Australian crime writing, crime books and the Australian crime writing industry. Tune in for author interviews, catch up on the latest industry news and book releases, and everything else happening in the Australian crime fiction  scene.