Cadance Bell, Yumna Kassab, and Nick Milligan write genre-blending books that refuse neat labels. From hybrid fiction to experimental form, they speak to Nina Cullen about why crossing boundaries matters now, how risk drives storytelling, and what readers gain when literature slips free of expectation.

This conversation was recorded at the 2026 Newcastle Writers Festival. The Stories to You podcast series is supported by Create NSW. If you would like to contribute to the valuable work of the festival in fostering a culture of reading and writing, please consider a tax-deductible donation. 

Cadance Bell, Yumna Kassab, and Nick Milligan write genre-blending books that refuse neat labels. From hybrid fiction to experimental form, they speak to Nina Cullen about why crossing boundaries matters now, how risk drives storytelling, and what readers gain when literature slips free of expectation.
This conversation was recorded at the 2026 Newcastle Writers Festival. The Stories to You podcast series is supported by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.nsw.gov.au/departments-and-agencies/create-nsw">Create NSW</a>. If you would like to contribute to the valuable work of the festival in fostering a culture of reading and writing, please consider a tax-deductible <a href="https://www.newcastlewritersfestival.org.au/donate/">donation</a>.&nbsp;

Podcast by Newcastle Writers Festival

Newcastle Writers Festival

Podcast series by Newcastle Writers Festival

Podcast series by Newcastle Writers Festival