So You Want To Be A Writer With Valerie Khoo And Allison Tait: Australian Writers' Centre Podcast

A ‘folk horror’ that spans 40 years – awash with intrigue, magic and dark secrets! That’s what awaits you in this episode as we meet British author Olivia Isaac-Henry and discuss her latest suspense novel, Sorrow Spring. Olivia shares what inspired the location and themes, how she blended historical events with fiction, and the challenges of straddling two time periods and different character narratives. 00:00 Introduction02:22 Nat Newman's writing tip: You’re not ‘bad’10:17 WIN! The Last Days of Kira Mullan by Nicci French12:10 Word of the week: ‘Wolver’15:41 Writer in residence: Olivia Isaac-Henry18:47 Olivia’s inspiration for her story and themes19:59 Setting the scene: Time periods and locations21:35 Character backgrounds and motivations23:40 Crafting distinct voices for characters26:03 Incorporating real-life events into fiction26:58 Writing process and challenges28:19 Upcoming projects and future plans32:37 Olivia’s tips for aspiring writ