WRITER 649: Alexandra Almond and her cosy fantasy novel, 'Thoroughly Disenchanted'

Feeling cosy? Then you’ll love meeting author Alexandra Almond, as she shares her cosy fantasy novel, Thoroughly Disenchanted. Alexandra unpacks how she built her distinct characters, the role of magic in everyday life and her experience in finding an agent and getting published, along with advice for aspiring writers. 00:00 Introduction04:08 Words at dawn: a unique writing practice09:55 Nat Newman’s writing tip: change things up13:43 WIN! Chickenpox by Remy Lai15:33 Word of the week: ‘diaphanous’18:16 Writer in residence: Alexandra Almond21:17 Character origins and development23:42 The unexpected romance26:21 Magic in everyday life27:44 The historical setting and character evolution32:05 Alexandra’s writing process and challenges36:28 Finding an agent and publisher40:22 Advice for aspiring writers43:01 Current and future projects43:57 Final thoughts Read the show notes Connect with Valerie and listeners in the podcast community on Facebook Visit WritersCentre.com.au | ValerieKhoo.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.