Welcome to this new release feature author episode which also has a good dose of the heart of writing.

Guest host Mary-Lou Stephens, chats to debut thriller author Jo Dixon about her new release The House of Now and Then.

Over ten years ago, Jo moved from suburban Brisbane to rural Tasmania. Since then, she's been wrangling an ever-growing collection of animals, bringing up two sons, and attempting to transform blackberry-infested paddocks into beautiful gardens. Now, she also writes full-time, creating twisty, suspenseful stories that feature flawed characters who've made mistakes, but who turn out to be stronger than they think.

Jo has been a dental assistant, an event co-ordinator, a travel agent, and has run an online shop-never really believing her passion for writing could lead to anything. In 2015, while living in Bangkok with her husband and kids, she completed an MA in writing-realising along the way that she had to stop procrastinating and just write (and finish) at least one book.

So with the mantra 'if not now, when?' stuck to her computer, she did. The House of Now and Then is her debut novel. She is now working on her second book.

Jo writes stories full of imperfect characters dealing with unsettling situations, and making fatal mistakes. There is intrigue and mystery, the moodiness and underlying threat of the wild environment, and provocative twists and turns.



Mary-Lou Stephens was is a born and bred Tasmanian. Previously an actor, singer and radio host, she received great reviews for her memoir Sex, Drugs and Meditation (Pan Macmillan, 2013), the true story of how meditation changed her life, saved her job and helped her find a husband. Her debut novel, The Last of the Apple Blossom, was published by HarperCollins (Harlequin HQ) in 2021. Her next novel will be released in February 2024.

Mary-Lou has worked and played all over Australia and now she’s slow travelling around the world with her husband and a sense of adventure.

Grab a cuppa and join Mary-Lou and Jo on the Writes4Women Convo Couch

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This episode produced by  Pamela Cook for Writes4Women.

Welcome to this new release feature author episode which also has a good dose of the heart of writing.
Guest host Mary-Lou Stephens, chats to debut thriller author Jo Dixon about her new release The House of Now and Then.
Over ten years ago, Jo moved from suburban Brisbane to rural Tasmania. Since then, she's been wrangling an ever-growing collection of animals, bringing up two sons, and attempting to transform blackberry-infested paddocks into beautiful gardens. Now, she also writes full-time, creating twisty, suspenseful stories that feature flawed characters who've made mistakes, but who turn out to be stronger than they think.
Jo has been a dental assistant, an event co-ordinator, a travel agent, and has run an online shop-never really believing her passion for writing could lead to anything. In 2015, while living in Bangkok with her husband and kids, she completed an MA in writing-realising along the way that she had to stop procrastinating and just write (and finish) at least one book.
So with the mantra 'if not now, when?' stuck to her computer, she did. The House of Now and Then is her debut novel. She is now working on her second book.
Jo writes stories full of imperfect characters dealing with unsettling situations, and making fatal mistakes. There is intrigue and mystery, the moodiness and underlying threat of the wild environment, and provocative twists and turns. 
Mary-Lou Stephens was is a born and bred Tasmanian. Previously an actor, singer and radio host, she received <a href="http://maryloustephens.com.au/showing-off/" data-type="URL" data-id="http://maryloustephens.com.au/showing-off/">great reviews</a> for her memoir Sex, Drugs and Meditation (Pan Macmillan, 2013), the true story of how meditation changed her life, saved her job and helped her find a husband. Her debut novel, <a href="https://www.harpercollins.com.au/9781867226437/the-last-of-the-apple-blossom/" data-type="URL" data-id="https://www.harpercollins.com.au/9781867226437/the-last-of-the-apple-blossom/">The Last of the Apple Blossom</a>, was published by HarperCollins (Harlequin HQ) in 2021. Her next novel will be released in February 2024.
Mary-Lou has worked and played all over Australia and now she’s slow travelling around the world with her husband and a sense of adventure.
Grab a cuppa and join Mary-Lou and Jo on the Writes4Women Convo Couch
SHOW NOTES:
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Facebook @writes4women
Twitter / Instagram @w4wpodcast
 
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Jo Dixon
Website: click  <a href="https://www.jo-dixon.com/">here</a><a href="https://pilyarapress.com/"></a>
Instagram: click <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jo.dixon.writes/">here</a>
Buy The House of Now and Then <a href="https://www.booktopia.com.au/the-house-of-now-and-then-jo-dixon/book/9781867250302.html">here</a>
 
Mary Lou Stephens
Website: click <a href="https://maryloustephens.com.au/">here</a><a href="https://pilyarapress.com/"></a>
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Facebook: click <a href="https://www.facebook.com/maryloustephenswrites">here</a>
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Pamela Cook
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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

In this new release feature author episode (which also has a good dose of the heart of writing)  guest host Mary-Lou Stephens, chats to debut thriller author Jo Dixon about her new release The House of Now and Then.

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