Season 7: Episode 85: Debut author series: Sarah Walker and Sam Elliott

Irma and Karen talk about starting your novel with a bang to get readers’ attention.Then in our new occasional series, Karen talks to debut novelists Sarah Walker and Sam Elliott about the process of getting their first books published, how Sam bounced back from workplace bullying to write fiction, how Sarah got an overseas agent, the ways having an agent or winning an award helps with getting published, what Sam learned through podcasting that helped with publishing, and the news that made Sarah scream at her workplace.About Sarah and SamSarah Walker is a Naarm (Melbourne-based) writer, artist and photographer. Her first book, The First Time I Thought I Was Dying, a collection of non-fiction essays, won the Quentin Bryce Award. Her debut novel is The Water Takes.Sam Elliott is an author and interviewer. He is the founder and host of The Write Way podcast on which he has interviewed many authors, including both Irma and me. Haze is his debut novel. He lives in Sydney.Find out more about Irma and KarenVisit Irma Gold’s website, or follow her on Instagram and FacebookVisit Karen Viggers’ website, or follow her on Instagram and FacebookFollow Secrets From the Green Room on Instagram and Facebook