Guest host Cassie Hamer chats to Minnie Darke about her latest release With Love From Wish & Co.

Minnie is the author of three commercial fiction novels, The Lost Love Song, Star Crossed and With Love From Wish and Co. At Wish & Co, a boutique offering a bespoke gift-buying service, Marnie Fairchild has a reputation for finding the perfect gift that will melt any recipient’s heart. Her talents have even caught the attention of wealthy entrepreneur Brian Charlesworth, who relies on her exclusively to buy gifts for his family, his wife – and also his mistress. One September day, on the wrapping table at Wish & Co, are two parcels - one containing a perfect 40th anniversary gift, the other an exquisite birthday present. What could possibly go wrong?

“Minnie Darke” is the altar ego of literary fiction author Danielle Wood. In this fabulous chat Cassie asks Minnie about her new release, her writing process and what it’s like having a dual identity as a writer.

Cassie is the author of three women’s fiction titles: After The Party, The End of Cuthbert Close and The Truth About Faking It.



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This episode produced by  Pamela Cook for Writes4Women.

Guest host Cassie Hamer chats to Minnie Darke about her latest release With Love From Wish &amp; Co.
Minnie is the author of three commercial fiction novels, The Lost Love Song, Star Crossed and With Love From Wish and Co. At Wish &amp; Co, a boutique offering a bespoke gift-buying service, Marnie Fairchild has a reputation for finding the perfect gift that will melt any recipient’s heart. Her talents have even caught the attention of wealthy entrepreneur Brian Charlesworth, who relies on her exclusively to buy gifts for his family, his wife – and also his mistress. One September day, on the wrapping table at Wish &amp; Co, are two parcels - one containing a perfect 40th anniversary gift, the other an exquisite birthday present. What could possibly go wrong?
“Minnie Darke” is the altar ego of literary fiction author Danielle Wood. In this fabulous chat Cassie asks Minnie about her new release, her writing process and what it’s like having a dual identity as a writer.
Cassie is the author of three women’s fiction titles: After The Party, The End of Cuthbert Close and The Truth About Faking It.
 
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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

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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

Guest host Cassie Hamer chats to Minnie Darke about her latest release With Love From Wish & Co.

New Release Feature Author: Minnie Darke, With Love From Wish & Co, with Cassie Hamer

Discover the inspiring story of Ber Carroll in this captivating episode of Writes4Women.

Join us as we trace her 20-year publishing journey, from the release of her debut novel to her latest work, ONE OF US IS MISSING. Gain invaluable insights into Ber's process of dealing with publishing highs and lows, her approach to creating compelling family drama, and the crucial role of rewriting.

This episode is a treasure trove for aspiring writers and fans of Ber Carroll's novels, offering practical advice and deep dives into the realities of a writing career.

Grab a cup of yur favourite brew or pop on your headphones and walking shoes, and enjoy this conversation with Ber Carroll



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This episode produced by Pamela Cook for Writes4Women on unceded Dharawal country.

Discover the inspiring story of Ber Carroll in this captivating episode of Writes4Women.
Join us as we trace her 20-year publishing journey, from the release of her debut novel to her latest work, ONE OF US IS MISSING. Gain invaluable insights into Ber's process of dealing with publishing highs and lows, her approach to creating compelling family drama, and the crucial role of rewriting.
This episode is a treasure trove for aspiring writers and fans of Ber Carroll's novels, offering practical advice and deep dives into the realities of a writing career.
Grab a cup of yur favourite brew or pop on your headphones and walking shoes, and enjoy this conversation with Ber Carroll
 
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This episode produced by Pamela Cook for Writes4Women on unceded Dharawal country.

Join host Pamela Cook as she talks to novelist Ber Carroll bout her  20-year publishing journey, from the release of her debut novel to her latest work, ONE OF US IS MISSING

How to Stay Published with Ber Carroll

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In this episode host Pamela Cook chats to Karen Viggers about her recent release Sidelines.

The novel centres around a violent brawl  at a suburban junior soccer game. Some onlookers are shocked. But others saw it coming. Rivalry, parental pressure, coaching bias, inequity, and many other factors have played a part in turning Saturday mornings into a pressure cooker. The story is told from multiple points of view and takes us into the competitive world of children's sport.

Karen Viggers is an author, veterinarian and podcaster. She is the author of five novels: The Stranding (2008), The Lightkeeper’s Wife (2011), The Grass Castle (2014), The Orchardist’s Daughter (2019) and Sidelines (2024).

Her work is set in Australian landscapes and communities, and explores contentious issues, such as dying with dignity, displacement of First Peoples, wildlife conservation, clear-felling of native forests, and now, modern parenting and junior sport.

She is co-host of the Secrets From the Green Room podcast in which she interviews writers and other book industry colleagues about books and writing.

Her novels have been translated into several languages and have enjoyed great success in France where she is a bestselling author and has won a literary award.

Karen lives on Ngunnawal and Ngambri land in Canberra with her ecologist husband.

Grab a cuppa or pop on your walking shoes and enjoy this chat with Karen about the book, creating interesting characters, writing about the things that burn inside of you, writing from multiple viewpoints, and a whole lot more!



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This episode produced by Pamela Cook for Writes4Women on unceded Dharawal country.

In this episode host Pamela Cook chats to Karen Viggers about her recent release Sidelines.
The novel centres around a violent brawl  at a suburban junior soccer game. Some onlookers are shocked. But others saw it coming. Rivalry, parental pressure, coaching bias, inequity, and many other factors have played a part in turning Saturday mornings into a pressure cooker. The story is told from multiple points of view and takes us into the competitive world of children's sport.
Karen Viggers is an author, veterinarian and podcaster. She is the author of five novels: The Stranding (2008), The Lightkeeper’s Wife (2011), The Grass Castle (2014), The Orchardist’s Daughter (2019) and Sidelines (2024).
Her work is set in Australian landscapes and communities, and explores contentious issues, such as dying with dignity, displacement of First Peoples, wildlife conservation, clear-felling of native forests, and now, modern parenting and junior sport.
She is co-host of the <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/secrets-from-the-green-room/id1540540062">Secrets From the Green Room</a> podcast in which she interviews writers and other book industry colleagues about books and writing.
Her novels have been translated into several languages and have enjoyed great success in France where she is a bestselling author and has won a literary award.
Karen lives on Ngunnawal and Ngambri land in Canberra with her ecologist husband.
Grab a cuppa or pop on your walking shoes and enjoy this chat with Karen about the book, creating interesting characters, writing about the things that burn inside of you, writing from multiple viewpoints, and a whole lot more!
 
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This episode produced by Pamela Cook for Writes4Women on unceded Dharawal country.

Host Pamela Cook chats to Karen Viggers about her latest book Sidelines, creating interesting characters, writing about the things that burn inside of you, writing from multiple viewpoints, and a whole lot more!

Writing Issue Based Fiction with Karen Viggers

Today's episode features rural romance author Renae Black, and is all about getting your debut novel published. Renae is the author of Red Dirt Home, published by HQ Harper Collins. Renae Black's family stretches back at least three generations of farmers on both her mum and dad's side. She spent her formative years growing up on a property north of Wagga New South Wales, that bred cattle and hosted the odd ostrich sale. 

A qualified social worker, Renae has spent the last decade working in the child protection. By night, she escapes into the romantic rural fiction stories that she writes. In 2023, Renae won the RWA Sapphire Award for best unpublished manuscript by a published author. Her first novel, On the Downlow, was published by Escape in digital format, and Red Dirt Home has recently been released in all formats.

It's a heartfelt, deeply emotional story about finding home, facing the past, and falling in love. Pam chats to Renae about writing the novel, the difficulties of sensitively portraying sexual assault, and the steps she took that resulted in a publishing contract.

Grab a cuppa or pop on your walking shoes and enjoy this chat with Renae Black.



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This episode produced by  Pamela Cook for Writes4Women on unceded Dharawal country.

Today's episode features rural romance author Renae Black, and is all about getting your debut novel published. Renae is the author of Red Dirt Home, published by HQ Harper Collins. Renae Black's family stretches back at least three generations of farmers on both her mum and dad's side. She spent her formative years growing up on a property north of Wagga New South Wales, that bred cattle and hosted the odd ostrich sale. 
A qualified social worker, Renae has spent the last decade working in the child protection. By night, she escapes into the romantic rural fiction stories that she writes. In 2023, Renae won the RWA Sapphire Award for best unpublished manuscript by a published author. Her first novel, On the Downlow, was published by Escape in digital format, and Red Dirt Home has recently been released in all formats.
It's a heartfelt, deeply emotional story about finding home, facing the past, and falling in love. Pam chats to Renae about writing the novel, the difficulties of sensitively portraying sexual assault, and the steps she took that resulted in a publishing contract.
Grab a cuppa or pop on your walking shoes and enjoy this chat with Renae Black.
 
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This episode produced by  Pamela Cook for Writes4Women on unceded Dharawal country.

Rural romance author Renae Black, talks about getting her debut novel Red Dirt Home, accepted for publication.

New Release Feature Author: Minnie Darke, With Love From Wish & Co, with Cassie Hamer

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