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EPISODE · Feb 12, 2026 · 59 MIN

Writer's Room with Annie Kwan and Tania Moloney

from Australian Book Lovers · host Veronica Strachan & Laurie Bell

In episode #163 we're getting down onto the little chairs and exploring the outside world with Australian picture book authors Annie Kwan and Tania Moloney. They share their unique inspiration and writing process, the delights of working with an illustrator and which of their characters would make the best podcast guest.Intro - 0:57Bio Tania Moloney - 2:38Book Spotlight - Nature Ninja Saves The Natural World - 3:26Bio Annie Kwan - 5:06Book Spotlight - The Finch Who Lost Her Wing - 05:57Using Aussie fauna to tell powerful stories - 11:27Using characters teaching children about emotions and the world - 21:44Working with illustrators - 31:38Which of your characters would make the best podcast guest? - 42:21What surprised you about publishing your book? - 47:23Advice for new picture book writers - 53:41Support the showThanks for listening.Visit australianbooklovers.com to learn more.

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In episode #163 we're getting down onto the little chairs and exploring the outside world with Australian picture book authors Annie Kwan and Tania Moloney. They share their unique inspiration and writing process, the delights of working with an illustrator and which of their characters would make the best podcast guest. Intro - 0:57 Bio Tania Moloney - 2:38 Book Spotlight - Nature Ninja Saves The Natural World - 3:26 Bio Annie Kwan - 5:06 Book Spotlight - The Finch Who Lost Her Wing - 05:57...

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