Whales, Words & Wisdom: A Deep Dive with Joanne Fedler

Jump into the latest episode of Writes4Women where Pamela Cook chats with international bestselling author Joanne Fedler about her enchanting new book, 'The Whale's Last Song.' Joanne and Pamela share deep discussions on the writing process, the transformative power of words, and the inspiration d…

From Music to Words: Gillian Wills’ Journey

Summary:  Join us in this week's episode as guest host Laura Boon chats with Gillian Wills about her new novel, Big Music!  Discover how Gillian pours her rich background in music into her writing, creating a riveting tale that intertwines passion, politics, and power plays within the world of cla…

The Joy of Historical Christmas Novels

This week, guest host Mary-Lou Stevens chats with bestselling author Maryanne O'Connor about her delightful new historical Christmas novel, MARY CHRISTMAS. Discover how this fun and festive romance came about while also getting insights into the writing journeys of both Mary-Lou and Maryanne. Plu…

Exploring Fantasy Worlds with Madeleine Te Whiu

Guest host Jo Riccioni chats with fantasy author Madeleine Te Whiu about her Assassin trilogy's final instalment, crafting complex characters, balancing a vet nursing career with writing, and insights into her creative journey. Madeline's passion for books began when she was growing up in rural So…

Writing Her Story: The Power of the Feminine

Unlock the secrets of radical confidence, take steps to silence that inner critic and learn the profound distinction between the Hero’s and Heroine’s Journey in this week’s bumper episode with Megan Dalla-Camina, author of WOMEN RISING. Megan Dalla-Camina is the Founder and CEO of Women Rising and…

From the Archives: Dive into Deep Point of View with Lisa Hall-Wilson

In this 'From the Archives' episode of Writes for Women, host Pamela Cook sits down with award-winning author and mentor Lisa Hall-Wilson, author of 'Method Acting for Writers', to explore the craft of writing in deep point of view (DPOV).  Pam and Lisa chat about the nuances that distinguish DPOV…

A Celebration of Books and Writing: A Round Up of The Northern Beaches Readers Festival

Did you see Pam and some of the Writes4Women gang at the Northern Beaches Readers Festival last weekend? In this week’s episode Pam gives you her top takeaways after spending a weekend with amazingly talented writers and shares her exciting news!  SHOWNOTES: Writes4Women www.writes4women.com F…

From Horses to Heartstrings: Christy Cashman’s Fiction Journey

This week on Writes4Women, host Pamela Cook sits down with Christy Cashman, author of The Truth About Horses, for an unforgettable chat about her writing journey, from film to fiction. In this episode, Christy dives deep into the creative process behind her emotional debut novel—a coming-of-age st…

Under the Influence: 4 Books That Shaped My Writing with Joanna Nell

What books have most shaped your writing? In this week’s episode, @pamelacookwrites returns to her ‘Under the Influence’ series where she chats to @joanna_nell_writer about the books that have made a big impact on her career. Prepare to add to your TBR pile because this episode is jam-packed with …

From the Archive: Stacey McEwan on Tik Tok for Authors

This week we have an 'out of the archive 'episode featuring a chat with  fantasy author and book tok sensation Stacy McEwen. Pam chats to Stacey about the importance of social media for authors, especially TikTok, and provides practical tips for creating engaging content. Stacy discusses her TikTo…