

Chapter 9: In conversation with Romy Ash
Romy Ash talks about her writing practice, its emotional drivers, and how it flows like the merging of two creeks. We talk about ‘Australiana’, the cultural impact of Twisties, and how to write characters that feel archetypal, without them becoming caricatures. Listeners are advised that this ep…

Chapter 9: I bought him these dogs to show him how to love, by Romy Ash
A new life awaits at a petrol station. I bought him these dogs to show him how to love, by Romy Ash Read by George McMillan. Originally published in the Big Issue Synopsis The service station is a beautiful building from the 1950s, beautiful bones, as they say, with the potential to be…

Chapter 8: In conversation with Melanie Cheng
Melanie Cheng talks about how she sees a natural connection between writing, and her career as a doctor. We also go learn about the influences and traditions behind Australian Ghost Story, how we might break the mythology of exaclty what we consider ‘Australian’. Listeners are advised that th…

Chapter 8: Australian Ghost Story, by Melanie Cheng
A grieving granddaughter finds a surprising stowaway. Australian Ghost Story by Melanie Cheng Read by Sonya Chong. Synopsis Alice brings an unexpected guest back from her grandfather’s funeral, in an experience that makes her question the routine of her day-to-day life, what comes next, a…

REVIEW Chapter 14: In conversation with Briohny Doyle
Briohny Doyle joins Seth and Tony, to take a look back at this piece from ten years ago, and to talk climate-fiction, connection, and how works evolve throughout the writing process. Listeners are advised that this episode of Unfolded comes with a language and content warning. About Brio…

REVIEW Chapter 14: In Season, by Briohny Doyle
Seasons change. In Season by Briohny Doyle Read by Indigo Salisbury. Synopsis A young woman finds herself amongst the persimmons, apples, and apricots at Queen Victoria Markets, growing with the seasons. Originally published in Meanjin. Listeners are advised that this episode of Un…

REVIEW Chapter 11: In conversation with Bri Lee
Writer Bri Lee discusses her passion for ‘punching-up’ and the connection between our creative and political lives, as well as the challenges and joys of being both a fiction and non-fiction writer. Listeners are advised that this episode of Unfolded comes with a language and content warning.…

REVIEW Chapter 10: In conversation with Jumaana Abdu
Author Jumaana Abdu speaks with Seth and Tony about writing from a place of spirituality, the influences that shaped Two Burials, and what it means to live and write in the face of crisis. Listeners are advised that this episode of Unfolded comes with a language and content warning. About J…

REVIEW Chapter 9: In conversation with Romy Ash
Romy Ash talks about her writing practice, its emotional drivers, and how it flows like the merging of two creeks. We talk about ‘Australiana’, the cultural impact of Twisties, and how to write characters that feel archetypal, without them becoming caricatures. Listeners are advised that this ep…

REVIEW Chapter 8: Australian Ghost Story, by Melanie Cheng
A grieving granddaughter finds a surprising stowaway. Australian Ghost Story by Melanie Cheng Read by Sonya Chong. Synopsis Alice brings an unexpected guest back from her grandfather’s funeral, in an experience that makes her question the routine of her day-to-day life, what comes next, a…