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.…

Chapter 11: Winner Winner, by Bri Lee

A hypnotist causes chaos on a cruise ship.   Winner Winner by Bri Lee Read byIndra Liyanaarachchi. Originally published in The Saturday Paper, over three parts.   Synopsis Phil is supposed to be on top of the world. Instead, he’s been forced into retirement. He’s stuck on a cruise ship. And …

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…

Chapter 10: Two Burials, by Jumaana Abdu

The sun rises in the west.    Two Burials by Jumaana Abdu Read by Zena Abdo.   Synopsis On the last day on Earth, the sun rises in the West, and Luqman must bury the body of his companion, Habil.     A beautiful, folkloric journey, Two Burials, brings a together questions of the spiritual, an…

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…

Chapter 7: In conversation with Helena Pantsis

Helena Pantsis takes Seth and Tony through her writing process, talks genre, the surreal moments we all have in childhood, and how first and foremost she views herself as a short story writer.    Listeners are advised that this episode of Unfolded comes with a language and content warning.    A…

Chapter 7: The Last Birthday, by Helena Pantsis

A birthday is removed from the calendar.    The Last Birthday by Helena Pantsis Read by Ellen Pennell.   Synopsis Lucy and Mother couldn’t be closer. She’s a perfect daughter, so when mother throw’s her a perfect 17th birthday party, she couldn’t be more grateful, but what comes next is a dif…