Writer's Room with Madeleine D'Este and Zena Shapter

from Australian Book Lovers · host Veronica Strachan & Laurie Bell

Love stories? Then join Veronica and Laurie in Australian Book Lovers podcast episode #145. They're in the Writer's Room with Madeleine D'Este and Zena Shapter talking dark and stormy stories, worldbuilding, Australian flavour, and writing advice for emerging writers.Intro - 0:57Zena Shapter Bio - 2:49Book Spotlight - When Dark Waters Burn by Zena Shapter - science fantasy - 04:47Madeleine D'Este Bio - 6:02Book Spotlight - Black Soil White Bread by Madeleine D'Este - dark mystery, folk-horror - 07:06Worldbuilding fantasy and horror - 16:25Why does an Australian setting make for a good story? 27:29Share your writing routine - 35:53Advice for writers - 48:15Support the showThanks for listening.Visit australianbooklovers.com to learn more.

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