IBF10 081 - Pete Mitchell Minisode

Show Notes: Interview 1 -  Darwins wake and short story collection Úse the book fair as motivation for short story book Had a raffle on the day including elements from stories in his read my shorts book. Started helping Author Friend with editing which inspired his own writing. Enjoys novel length and short stories. Procrastination is the worst enemy of a writer. Publishing is not easy, marketing is tough and you have to learn new skills along the way 5 words: Eclectic, passionate, social issues, persistent Authors need to be persistent to get books finished and out there. Drew on personal experiences to put in stories People starting out, come along to events and meet other creatives Watch out for sharks Another 2 full length novels and a children's book in the future.    Where the Excerpt Came From: Read my shorts Short story Collection   Guest Bio: Pete Mitchell is a Western Australian writer whose fiction blends emotional depth with sharp observation and a darkly comic edge. His debut novel, 'Darwin's Wake', explores identity, loss, and reinvention, while his short fiction ranges from speculative satire to tender suburban portraits. In 2025, Pete won the Margaret River Readers and Writers Festival Flash Fiction Competition, adding to a growing list of accolades that recognise his versatility and narrative precision. His short fiction collection 'Read My Shorts' features 38 standout stories such as No Second Chances, Bobby's Jumper and Beware the Golden Hamster, each showcasing his flair for distinctive voice and resonant themes—spanning homelessness, speculative politics, dark humour and suburban secrets. An accompanying adult colouring book is scheduled for release in late 2026.   Booklist: Darwins Wake Read my Shorts - A collection of short fiction   Amazon Link:  https://www.amazon.com.au/stores/author/B0BLW8SJMZ/about Links Contact Pete Website: https://www.petemitchell.com.au/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063493662728   Contact Finding Elara Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/FindingElara Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/findingelara/  Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@findingelarapodcast    Contact BCP Discord: https://discord.gg/Ap8EWpPn BCP Website: www.bcpcreative.com.au BCP Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bcp.creative/ BCP facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61577758720164   Contact Paul Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/paul.van.der.mey.2025  Forrest.chat: http://forrest.chat/episodes    Contact Chris Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/chris.ilsley.5    In Collaboration with: This Event has been sponsored by the Australian Cultural Fund https://artists.australianculturalfund.org.au/s/project/a2EMn00000Y6idtMAB/findingelara-livestream-from-book-fair  Book Reality: https://bookreality.com/  Look for other Fairs: https://www.indieauthorbookfair.com/    Music by: @keysofmoonmusic  Name: The epic hero