Today's chat is with Dr Anita Heiss about her body of work and writing life which are of course inseparable from her heritage as a first nations woman.  

Anita is a proud member of the Wiradjuri nation of central New South Wales, but was born in Gadigal country and has spent much of her life on Dharawal land near La Perouse, in Sydney. She's one of Australia's most prolific and well-known authors publishing across genres, including nonfiction, historical fiction,  commercial fiction, and children's novels. 

Her memoir Am I Black Enough for You?  first published in 2012 was recently republished and Anita's most recent adult fiction, Bila Yarrudhanggalangdhuray is the first Australian book to have an indigenous title as the main title of the book with the English title, (River of Dreams) on the back cover. 

Anita's latest children's book is Koori Princess. This year, she edited the anthology Growing Up Wiradjuri, which was released in September. Anita has also recently scripted the of the stage play Tiddas based on her novel of the same name (released in 2014). The list of Anita's achievements and creations, and the roles she has taken on over the course of her career, are absolutely mind-boggling and you can find them all on her website. 

But for now, grab a cuppa and join and join Pam and Anita on the Writes4Women Convo Couch



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This episode produced by Pamela Cook for Writes4Women

Today's chat is with Dr Anita Heiss about her body of work and writing life which are of course inseparable from her heritage as a first nations woman.  
Anita is a proud member of the Wiradjuri nation of central New South Wales, but was born in Gadigal country and has spent much of her life on Dharawal land near La Perouse, in Sydney. She's one of Australia's most prolific and well-known authors publishing across genres, including nonfiction, historical fiction,  commercial fiction, and children's novels. 
Her memoir Am I Black Enough for You?  first published in 2012 was recently republished and Anita's most recent adult fiction, Bila Yarrudhanggalangdhuray is the first Australian book to have an indigenous title as the main title of the book with the English title, (River of Dreams) on the back cover. 
Anita's latest children's book is Koori Princess. This year, she edited the anthology Growing Up Wiradjuri, which was released in September. Anita has also recently scripted the of the stage play Tiddas based on her novel of the same name (released in 2014). The list of Anita's achievements and creations, and the roles she has taken on over the course of her career, are absolutely mind-boggling and you can find them all on her website. 
But for now, grab a cuppa and join and join Pam and Anita on the Writes4Women Convo Couch
 
SHOWNOTES:
Writes4Women
<a href="http://www.writes4women.com/">www.writes4women.com</a>
Facebook @writes4women
Twitter / Instagram @w4wpodcast
 
W4W Patreon
https://www.writes4women.com/support-us-on-patreon
 
Anita Heiss
Website: click <a href="https://www.anitaheiss.com/">here</a>
Facebook: click <a href="https://www.facebook.com/AnitaHeissAuthor/">here</a>
Instagram: click <a href="https://www.instagram.com/dranitaheiss/">here</a>
Tik Tok: click <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@anitaheiss">here</a>
Buy Am I Black enough For You?  <a href="https://www.anitaheiss.com/shop/am-i-black-enough-for-you/ot02">here</a>
 
Pamela Cook
<a href="http://www.pamelacook.com.au/">www.pamelacook.com.au</a>
Facebook @pamelacookauthor
Twitter @PamelaCookAU
 
This episode produced by Pamela Cook for Writes4Women

Writes4Women is all about celebrating women's voices and supporting women writers. It's about writing the voice, reading the voice and being the voice. Every week host Pamela Cook, or a special guest host, interviews an outstanding female, trans or non-binary author about their books, writing process and life. Transcript available via the Writes4Women website. Video of most episodes available on the Writes4Women youtube channel. You can find out more about Writes4Women at www.writes4women.com

Writes4Women is all about celebrating women's voices and supporting women writers. It's about writing the voice, reading the voice and being the voice. Every week host Pamela Cook, or a special guest host, interviews an outstanding female, trans or non-binary author about their books, writing process and life. Transcript available via the Writes4Women website. Video of most episodes available on the Writes4Women youtube channel. You can find out more about Writes4Women at www.writes4women.com

Celebrating Women's Voices and Supporting Women Writers

Writes4Women

Writes4Women is all about celebrating women's voices and supporting women writers. In weekly episodes women's fiction author Pamela Cook and an all-star cast of guest hosts talk to women writers about the craft, business and heart of writing, along with a monthly feature on a new release author. If you're a writer you'll love the writing conversation and tips shared by the talented guests and if you're a reader you'll get a great insight into the writing process. Subscribe to the PamelaCook/Writes4Women mailing list via the website and check out the Patreon bonuses while you're there. And don't forget to follow the podcast on your favourite platform or find the audio and video wt writes4women.com

Writes4Women is all about celebrating women's voices and supporting women writers. In weekly episodes women's fiction author Pamela Cook and an all-star cast of guest hosts talk to women writers about the craft, business and heart of writing, along with a monthly feature on a new release author. If you're a writer you'll love the writing conversation and tips shared by the talented guests and if you're a reader you'll get a great insight into the writing process. Subscribe to the PamelaCook/Writes4Women mailing list via the website and check out the Patreon bonuses while you're there. And don't forget to follow the podcast on your favourite platform or find the audio and video wt writes4women.com

Today's chat is with Dr Anita Heiss about her body of work and writing life which are of course inseparable from her heritage as a first nations woman.

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