
The Book Deal
Motivation and inspiration for emerging writers, helping them pave their own pathway to publishing success.
Episodes
52 episodes
Natasha, Tina and Madeleine on strategies to identify and manage author burnout, anchoring your writing in time and intention setting
Natasha, Tina and Madeleine on strategies to identify and manage author burnout and intention settingIn this episode of the Book Deal podcast, hosts Tina Strachan, Madeleine Cleary, and Natasha Rai discuss various aspects of the writing ...
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37:40

Jessica Box on portfolio careers for creatives, coaching, growing your author business, content creation and social media
Jessica Box (co-founder of Matched) on portfolio careers for creatives, growing your author business, content creation and social media.In this episode of the Book Deal podcast, Madeleine delves into the intersection of writing and busin...
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Episode 50
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55:22

Paramedic and writer Sally Gould shares her experiences of writing and editing memoir; how to use feedback and giving yourself time to make your work the best version of itself
In this episode, host Natasha Rai sits down with paramedic and debut author Sally Gould to discuss her memoir, "Frog." Sally shares her journey from keeping clinical journals as a student to transforming her experiences into a compelling narrat...
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Episode 49
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53:08

Graphic novel publisher and debut author, Bethany Loveridge, shares tips for navigating kidlit publishing
In episode 48 of the Book Deal podcast, host Tina Strachan interviews Bethany Loveridge, a champion of children's literature. The episode explores Bethany's journey from writing her first story as a child to becoming a debut author with her mid...
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Episode 48
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50:52

The importance of writing residencies, enjoying uninterrupted time to think and write, and eating ALL the cheese
In this episode of the Book Deal podcast, hosts Tina Strachan and Natasha Rai share their experiences from their writing residency at Magnetic Island, Northern Queensland. Joined by other writers as part of the Roderick Centre's Writers on the ...
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Episode 47
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32:47

The Takeover: Michelle See-Tho on winning a major literary prize, what happens behind the scenes after the win, and invaluable editing tips
In this episode of the Book Deal Podcast, host Natasha Rai interviews Michelle See-Tho, the 2023 Penguin Literary Prize winner. Michelle discusses her debut novel, 'Jade and Emerald,' the thematic elements of class, race, loneliness, and family...
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Episode 46
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42:59

Bookselling behind the scenes: author tips and advice with bookseller and writer Charlotte Guest
Hosts Tina Strachan and Madeliene Cleary interview Charlotte Guest, a writer and bookseller based in Geelong, Victoria. The conversation covers Charlotte's journey from an outdoor-loving child to managing an indie bookstore and obtaining a PhD ...
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Season 1
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Episode 45
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1:01:07

Debut author Carla Salmon on writing fiery stories for the young adult market
Host Tina Strachan chats to debut author Carla Salmon about the journey of her young adult mystery thriller, 'We Saw What You Started'. Carla discusses her path from the initial idea to signing with publisher Pan MacMillan. She highlights cruci...
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Episode 44
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51:02

Natasha, Tina and Madeleine are titillated by their ONE YEAR of The Book Deal
Celebrating One Year of The Book Deal Podcast: Memorable Moments and InsightsIn this special one-year anniversary episode of The Book Deal Podcast, hosts Tina Strachan, Madeleine Cleary, and Natasha Rai reflect on their favorite moments...
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Episode 43
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49:27

The Takeover: Holly Brunnbauer on securing a book deal, and savvy tips on how to befriend social media while connecting with people
In this episode of the Book Deal podcast hosted by Natasha Rai, emerging fiction author Holly Brunnbauer discusses her path to publication, detailing her journey from blogging and copywriting to becoming a published author. Holly provides insig...
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Episode 42
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1:02:59

Writerly breakthroughs and author disappointment
In this episode of the Book Deal podcast, hosts Tina Strachan and Madeleine Cleary share a candid and engaging discussion about their current writing projects and experiences. Tina talks about her recent book release, 'Neeka and the Storm,' and...
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46:15

Supercharged brains and publishing advice with author and Publisher Dani Vee
Tina Strachan welcomes multi-published author, podcast host, and publisher Dani Vee to discuss her journey and the release of her two new books, 'My Pet Croc' and 'My Supercharged ADHD Brain.' Dani dives into the inspiration behind her books, h...
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Season 1
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Episode 40
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35:59

Literary festivals, pitching yourself for events (and podcasts!), new books and the special art of a timeline
Literary festivals, pitching yourself for events (and podcasts!), new books and the special art of a timelineIn this episode of the Book Deal Podcast, hosts Tina Strachan and Madeleine Cleary dive into lively discussions about their ...
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Season 1
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Episode 39
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34:03

Manifest your writing success with Jane Tara
In this episode of the Book Deal podcast, host Tina Strachan interviews author Jane Tara about her book 'Tilda Is Visible' and how she uses manifesting and visualization to achieve her writing dreams. Jane discusses her journey, the power of un...
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Season 1
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Episode 38
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1:08:31

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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Season 1
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Episode 37
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45:38

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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Season 1
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Episode 36
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48:18

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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Season 1
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Episode 35
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52:32

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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Season 1
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Episode 34
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54:32

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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Season 1
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Episode 33
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46:17

Gareth and Louise Ward on the business of bookselling and writing bestselling cosy crime
Gareth and Louise Ward on the business of bookselling and writing bestselling cosy crime.In this episode of The Book Deal podcast, Madeleine Cleary chats with writing duo Gareth and Louise Ward, authors and owners of two Wardini Bookshop...
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Episode 32
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54:19

Madeleine Cleary and The Butterfly Women: ancestry, inspiration and her publication journey
Tina Strachan interviews Madeleine Cleary about her debut novel, 'The Butterfly Women'. They explore Madeleine's ancestral inspiration, her meticulous research process, and the trials and triumphs of getting a book published. Madeleine shares i...
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Episode 31
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1:11:02

Irma Gold on managing constant crises of confidence, finding the spark in your writing and how to trick yourself into writing a novel.
In this episode of the Book Deal podcast, Madeleine chats with award-winning writer, editor, and podcaster Irma Gold. Recently launching to great acclaim her second novel, Shift, out now...
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Season 1
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Episode 30
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54:19

Sophie Beer on the importance of writing inclusively and her new middle grade novel, Thunderhead
Tina Strachan chats with Sophie Beer, a prolific children's literature author and illustrator. The discussion delves into Sophie's journey in publishing, her passion for inclusivity in writing, and the inspiration behind her middle-grade book, ...
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46:41

The Takeover: Zaheda Ghani on writing goals, how to keep momentum and setting intentions for writing practice
In this episode of The Book Deal Podcast, host Natasha Rai interviews Zaheda Ghani, an Afghan refugee and author of 'Pomegranate and Fig'. Zaheda shares her path to publication, starting from her early handwritten novels to her debut book b...
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Season 1
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Episode 28
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41:40

Natasha Lester on setting goals, the business behind a bestseller and her latest novel inspired by Marie-Madeleine Fourcade
Natasha Lester on setting goals, the business behind a bestseller and her latest novel, The Mademoiselle AllianceIn this episode of The Book Deal Podcast, Madeleine Cleary chats with international bestselling author Natasha Lester....
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Episode 27
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