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EPISODE · Apr 18, 2026 · 1H 1M

Writer's Room with Maria P Frino, Conchita GarSantiago, Hayley Walsh and Uma Srinivasan

from Australian Book Lovers · host Veronica Strachan & Laurie Bell

In episode #169 Veronica and Laurie explore the writer's journey with Maria P Frino, Conchita GarSantiago, Hayley Walsh and Uma Srinivasan from Sydney Authors Inked. The group share how SAI began, and how it's evolved to become a fabulous community for local writers. Their monthly 'Writers at the Pub' events are a wonderful platform for authors to connect, collaborate and share resources on writing, publishing and promoting.Intro - 0:57Bio - Hayley Walsh - 4:01Book Spotlight - Making March - 4:40Bio - Maria P Frino - 6:41Book Spotlight - The Robot's Heart - 7:18Bio - Conchita GarSantiago - 9:16Book Spotlight - A Cry For Home - 10:03Bio - Uma Srinivasan - 11:49Book Spotlight - Etched in Gold - 12:54How did Sydney Authors Inked start? - 18:11What is success and what has helped you be more successful? - 31:41What is the most frequent question you've been asked? - 39:05Advice for people wanting to replicate a group like SAI? - 43:41What's on your writing list for the next 12-months? - 53:47Support the showThanks for listening.Visit australianbooklovers.com to learn more.

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In episode #169 Veronica and Laurie explore the writer's journey with Maria P Frino, Conchita GarSantiago, Hayley Walsh and Uma Srinivasan from Sydney Authors Inked. The group share how SAI began, and how it's evolved to become a fabulous community for local writers. Their monthly 'Writers at the Pub' events are a wonderful platform for authors to connect, collaborate and share resources on writing, publishing and promoting. Intro - 0:57 Bio - Hayley Walsh - 4:01 Book Spotlight - Making March...

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