Australian Short Story Festival - Exploring the Fascinating World of Short Stories with Catherine McNamara

Welcome to this exciting episode of Totally Lit, where we delve into the captivating world of short stories. Host Ky Garvey chats with Catherine McNamara, an acclaimed author with four award-winning short story collections under her belt, including "The Cartography of Others," "Love Stories for Hectic People," and "The Carnal Fugues." Discover Catherine's intriguing journey from a bar owner to an acclaimed writer living between Venice and the Veneto countryside, where she runs writing retreats. Get insights into her experience at the Australian Short Story Festival and the panels she's a part of, exploring themes like passion, violence, and crafting intimate scenes in writing. Join us as we discuss the challenges and joys of writing, the importance of storytelling, and Catherine's upcoming projects, including a new short story collection and a novel. Whether you're a writer, a reader, or simply a lover of literature, this episode offers a unique perspective on the art of storytelling and the dynamic community of short story writers. Host: Ky Garvey Theme Song: Claire Houghton Logo: Emages Design Production: Mike Garvey Totally Lit is an independent podcast. You can help support us to continue to chat with wonderful Australian creatives by leaving a review on Itunes or sharing our socials with your friends.  You can also make a contribution at: www.buymeacoffee.com/Totallylit For those of you who know me I am kind of a caffeine addict! So you can keep me fueled with caffeine and this will also help with equipment & podcasting platform fees etc.  I love to interact with our listeners so feel free to say hello either by email or social media: [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/totallylitpodcast