The Book Deal
Motivation and inspiration for emerging writers, helping them pave their own pathway to publishing success.
Podcasting since 2024 • 38 episodes
The Book Deal
Latest Episodes
Cross stitch, wine and other tips and tangents with Madeleine and Tina
In this episode of The Book Deal, hosts Tina Strachan and Madeleine Cleary pull back the curtain on their lives as writers, blending personal stories with creative insights. From kombucha-fueled weekends and quirky hobbies like cross s...
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Episode 37
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The Takeover: Shankari Chandran on writing for pleasure, giving up on the dream of getting published, and how to create longevity in the publishing industry
In this episode of the Book Deal Podcast, host Natasha Rai interviews Australian Tamil lawyer and author Shankari Chandran. They discuss Chandran's journey in writing and publishing, focusing on her novels 'Unfinished Business,' 'Chai Time at C...
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Episode 36
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Goodreads reviews, social media and day jobs: the reality of being a (newly) published author
Behind the scenes and the reality of being a (newly) published author - with Tina Strachan, Madeleine Cleary, and Natasha Rai. Tina and Madeleine alongside our Takeover star, Natasha Rai, chat about their experiences as (newly) publ...
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Episode 35
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Debut Panel: Carly-Jay Metcalfe and Christine Newell on memoir writing and sharing personal stories
WARNING: This episode contains explicit language.Debut Panel: Carly-Jay Metcalfe and Christine Newell on writing memoir, book deals and moreIn this episode of The Book Deal podcast, Madeleine interviews debut authors Carly-...
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Episode 34
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The Takeover: Zahid Gamieldien on story structure, flawed characters, and planning a novel
In this episode of The Book Deal Podcast, host Natasha Rai interviews debut author and screenwriter Zahid Gamieldien. Known for his novel 'All The Missing Children', published by Ultimo Press in 2024, Zahid discusses his path to publication, st...
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Episode 33
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