Write From the Heart with Sandie Docker
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In this episode of 'Writes for Women,' host Pamela Cook is joined by multi-published Australian author Sandie Docker to discuss her latest novel, 'The Lyrebird Lake Ladies Choir.' Sandie shares insights into her inspiration for the story, the challenges of writing dual timelines, and the emotional depth of her characters. The discussion also delves into the importance of author branding, the concept of belonging, and the therapeutic power of music. Pam and Sandie also chat about the 'women's fiction' genre label and what's coming up at the Northern Beaches Readers Festival. Timestamps: 06:56 Sandy Docker's Latest Release: The Liar, Bird Lake Ladies Choir 14:15 The Healing Power of Music 18:53 Writing Process and Inspirations 23:36 Challenges and Revisions 29:42 Dual Timelines and Character Development 31:54 Writing in Multiple Timelines 32:19 The Art of Character Development 34:27 Publishing Realities 34:53 Book Cover Evolution 41:31 Embracing Women's Fiction 46:28 Motherhood in Writing 51:17 Northern Beaches Readers Festival 55:11 The Heart of Writing: Hope SHOW NOTES: Writes4Women www.writes4women.com Facebook @writes4women Twitter / Instagram @w4wpodcast W4W Patreon https://www.writes4women.com/support-us-on-patreon Sandie Docker Website: click here Facebook: click here Instagram: click here Buy The Lyrebird Lake Ladies Choir here Pamela Cook www.pamelacook.com.au Facebook: click here Twitter: click here Instagram: click here This episode produced by Pamela Cook for Writes4Women on unceded Dharawal country. Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/writes4women?fan_landing=true
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Host Pamela Cook chats to Sandie Docker about the new release and getting heart into your writing.
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