Genre Fiction Podcast

Jack Roney and Harry Colfer
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Genre Fiction Podcast

Jack Roney spent 33 years as police officer, serving as a general duties officer, detective, police academy instructor, media advisor and strategic policy officer before retiring to focus full time on writing. His crime fiction is inspired by his real life experiences. Harry Colfer is a critical care paramedic who’s seen stuff that’ll turn your hair white. His murder mystery and action thriller novels are told through the unique perspective of a paramedic. He has released a series of short stories based on his frontline experiences. Together, Jack and Harry interview special guests including authors and writing / publishing industry experts to discuss all things fiction writing. Uploads every second Monday. (Music by Lachlan James)

  1. 4 DAYS AGO

    Dr Jo Skinner episode 1

    This week’s special guest is Doctor Jo Skinner, a Brisbane based GP who writes contemporary women’s fiction as well as freelance non-fiction articles about women’s issues and mental health. She also has a long-distance running habit. When she’s not working or writing you’ll find her accruing kilometres while plotting her next story. In this first of two episodes, Jo discusses how the creative writing bug took hold and how she balances her fiction writing and author marketing commitments with her professional career as a medical practitioner. Jo also discusses how her creative writing and story themes are inspired by social issues she’s witnessed as a community doctor. So, sit back, relax, and enjoy!

    24 min

  2. JAN 26

    Lauren Daniels episode 4 - benefits of writers groups and working with editors

    In this episode, Jack Roney and Harry Colfer chat with author, poet and editor, Lauren Daniels about benefits of participating in writers groups for feedback and support as well as how working with an editor can propel your writing to the next level. This episode is sponsored by the Brisbane Writers Workshop and The Fellowship of Australian Writers Queensland.

    23 min

  3. JAN 19

    Podcast interview with author David Shield (episode 3)

    In this final instalment of Harry and Jack’s chat with writer David Shield, he breaks down and explains 8 steps for creating characters, from making your characters visible and nuanced with believable faults, using placeholder names, giving characters a redeeming quality and unique vocal attributes. David also explains the importance of giving your character goals and fears and ensuring their behaviours and dialogue remain consistent.  So, sit back, relax, and enjoy!

    26 min

  4. JAN 12

    Lauren Daniels episode 3 - public speaking tips for authors

    In this episode, Jack Roney and Harry Colfer chat with author, poet and editor, Lauren Daniels about how authors can improve their public speaking skills for public events such as writers festival panels, workshops and library author talks. This episode is sponsored by the Brisbane Writers Workshop and The Fellowship of Australian Writers Queensland.

    30 min

  5. JAN 5

    Podcast interview with author David Shield (episode 2)

    In episode 2 of the 3-part series with Japanese language translator and writer David Shield, he explains the rules for translating stories between English and Japanese and how AI will never replace the human element needed for accurate storytelling. So, sit back, relax, and enjoy!

    30 min

  6. 12/29/2024

    Podcast interview with author David Shield (episode 1)

    David Shield is a writer and professional Japanese interpreter and translator, with a BA in Japanese language and Asian Political Studies, Master of International Studies and Master of Japanese Interpreting and Translation. David writes across genres including fantasy, historical fiction and sci-fi. His middle-grade fiction work My Dad’s an Evil Necromancer was shortlisted for the Qld Writers Centre’s Publishable Program in 2022; his short story translation won the Australian Society of Interpreters New Translator Prize in 2021. In episode 1 of this 3-part series, our guest David Shield explains how his alter ego, a purple octopus named Angus, has come into his life, and how he came to embark on a professional career as a Japanese language translator. David also explains his love for storytelling and how he juggled academic studies and career to still find the time to indulge his creative writing interests.   So, sit back, relax, and enjoy!

    29 min

  7. 12/22/2024

    Lauren Daniels discusses writing competitions and anthologies

    In this episode, Lauren Daniels chats with Jack Roney and Harry Colfer about writing competitions, awards and volunteering to be a judge, as well as benefits of participating in anthology publications.

    25 min

  8. 12/15/2024

    Lauren Daniels discusses writing conferences, events and retreats.

    In this episode, Jack Roney and Harry Colfer chat with author, poet and editor, Lauren Daniels about benefits of attending writers conferences, events and retreats which can really help writers boost their careers. This episode is sponsored by the Brisbane Writers Workshop and The Fellowship of Australian Writers Queensland.

    29 min
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About

Jack Roney spent 33 years as police officer, serving as a general duties officer, detective, police academy instructor, media advisor and strategic policy officer before retiring to focus full time on writing. His crime fiction is inspired by his real life experiences. Harry Colfer is a critical care paramedic who’s seen stuff that’ll turn your hair white. His murder mystery and action thriller novels are told through the unique perspective of a paramedic. He has released a series of short stories based on his frontline experiences. Together, Jack and Harry interview special guests including authors and writing / publishing industry experts to discuss all things fiction writing. Uploads every second Monday. (Music by Lachlan James)

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  • Creator
    Jack Roney and Harry Colfer
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    96
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2023 All rights reserved.
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    Genre Fiction Podcast

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