In her new book Unsettled, Kate Grenville grapples with what it means to descend from people who were ‘on the sharp edge of the moving blade that was colonisation’. Kate speaks with David Marr about uncovering family stories and confronting difficult truths.

This conversation was recorded at the 2025 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.