Jacqueline Maley and Debra Oswald speak with Susan Wyndham about their enthralling works of fiction bound by sudden tragedy, motherhood and rage. Sydney Morning Herald columnist Jacqueline Maley sheds light on The Truth About Her, her portrayal of a journalist and single mother who learns that a young wellness blogger she uncovered in an exposé has taken her own life. Award-winning Offspring creator Debra Oswald reflects on her thriller, The Family Doctor, about a suburban GP haunted by the murder of a friend and her children by their estranged husband and father. Listen to this powerful and emotive discussion on shame, consequences and the craft of writing compelling narrative conflict and characters. 

Please note, this episode involves discussion of suicide and domestic violence.

Jacqueline Maley and Debra Oswald speak with Susan Wyndham about their enthralling works of fiction bound by sudden tragedy, motherhood and rage.&nbsp;Sydney Morning Herald&nbsp;columnist Jacqueline Maley sheds light on&nbsp;The Truth About Her, her portrayal of a journalist and single mother who learns that a young wellness blogger she uncovered in an expos&eacute; has taken her own life. Award-winning&nbsp;Offspring&nbsp;creator Debra Oswald reflects on her thriller,&nbsp;The Family Doctor, about a suburban GP haunted by the murder of a friend and her children by their estranged husband and father. Listen to this powerful and emotive discussion on shame, consequences and the craft of writing compelling narrative conflict and characters.&nbsp;
Please note, this episode involves discussion of suicide and domestic violence.

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