In Episode 2 'Idle Scribblings', Francie discusses the obstacles Australian women writers of the late 1800s faced to being recognised as serious contributors to Australia's literary scene. She introduces a host of writers worthy of further investigation and talks to the women behind AustralianWomenWriters.com who share their tips for uncovering some of this overlooked work.

Australian Women Writers website: www.AustralianWomenWriters.com

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