The shortlist for the 2018 Miles Franklin was announced on 17 June 2018 in Canberra. This episode - featuring the four shortlisted writers  who attended the awards ceremony in Canberra - was released on 21 June 2018.

This episode features interviews with Michelle de Kretser (The Life To Come), Kim Scott (Taboo), Felicity Castagna (No More Boats) and Catherine McKinnon (Storyland).

Gerard Murnane (Border District) and Eva Hornung (The Last Garden) were also shortlisted.

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The Garret is committed to accessibility and education. The transcript of the interview is available at www.thegarretpodcast.com/miles-franklin-shortlist-2018.