Bohemiana

Today's episode is the divine Anna Brooke and it's so much fun. The conversation starts with Brad Pitt's rather interesting recent GQ shoot and goes from there, ranging from David  Bowie to burlesque, to creativity, to being American. This is a wonderful conversation with someone who is full of joy, creative and profound. 

Today's episode is a chat with the lovely Alison Reynolds. She's a successful children's author who has just released her first adult fiction debut, "The Near Daphne Experience" and it's a corker. George and Alison talk about the twists and turns the novel took to publication, its wonderfully unconventional format and their mutual  love of a strong older female charac...

This episode is a big of a bucket list one! George is talking to the delightful Lee Murray, Bram Stoker Award winning writer and poet. Lee is our first interviewee currently living in New Zealand and it's so great to hear her perspective on her artform. 

Today's episode crackles with laughter and excellent stories told by the lovely Suzanne J Willis whose novels and short stories explore other worlds through myth, fairytale and the dark, weird and wonderful. This was such a fun, wide-ranging conversation with someone whose creativity and warmth is electric. An amazing episode that is guaranteed to leave you smiling.

Today's episode is with the wonderful multi-award winner Kaaron Warren, whose horror and sff novels and short stories crackle on the page . Kaaron is a wonderful guest, hilarious and game to chat about anything. This conversation is all about the sheer enjoyment of words in all forms, embracing the similarities and differences between comedy and horror and everything in between. 

Today's episode is with the lovely Louise Guy, author of women's fiction, romance and children's fiction. This one is a look behind the scenes at what it takes to be a successful independent author writing in multiple genres. If you've ever thought of going indie, this is the one to listen to!

Today's chat is with the lovely Alison Goodman. This one is a corker. Absolutely essential listening for anyone interested in peeking behind the curtain on how someone has achieved a multi-genre, multi-decade successful writing career, warts and all. Brilliant stories and a lot of laughs!

Today it's all things epically Greek with the divine Efthalia. We talk about the shenanigans Zeus got up to, get squicked out by the Spartan's idea of a good meal and take a deep dive into why Efthalia thinks everyone should read Homer. This is a fantastic episode full of all the Greek Mythological facts. (And fun.)

Today George is talking to the vivacious and lovely Lisa Ireland about all things writing, career and creativity. This is a really fun conversation with someone completely grounded who's seen it all when it comes to publishing. 

Today, George is chatting to the lovely Meg Caddy about writing books, academic research, being a bookseller and everything in between.  This is a really lovely chat that goes into how awesome the creative community is in George's hometown. 

Today George is talking to award winning gothic fantasy author, Angela Slatter about books, writing, life and everything in between. This is such a fun conversation with an author you'll binge-read the minute you pick up her first book. Enjoy!

This week George talks to the lovely Vanessa McCausland about writing, life, success, her former job as a journalist interviewing celebrities and everything in between. This is a wonderful chill conversation that will leave you wearing a smile. 

Today George talks to the wonderful Laura Greaves, a multi-award-winning journalist, author and proud 'crazy dog lady'. Conversation covers Laura's recent ADD diagnosis, her love of animals and then takes some fun detours. This is a brilliant chat and is a must-listen for any creative who's wondering if they're the only one out there who finds this whole business a rollerc...

Today's chat is with award winning and highly acclaimed historical fantasy author Juliet Marillier. It's a wonderful conversation that ranges from Juliet's love of her rescue dogs, to faith as a practicing druid, to the authors she loves reading and supporting and everything in between. 

George talks to international burlesque superstar Perle Noire about her life, career and everything in between. This is a wonderful, inspiring conversation that showcases how much work goes into being an icon, while staying one hundred percent true to yourself.  Instagram: @theperlenoire Website: www.blackburlesquequeen.com

Today George is talking to the lovely and talented Catherine Evans about pretty much anything that strikes their fancy. They talk the 2019 bushfires and the pandemic's impact on creativity. Cath's photography, her alter-ego as erotica author Cate Ellink and a bunch of other fun stuff. Awesome chat! Catherine's contacts: https://catherineevansauthor.com @cateellink on Instagram

This week George talks to the lovely Anne Buist about her day job as an eminent Australian psychiatrist, how that's affected her cutting-edge crime fiction, along with detouring into analyzing Jack Reacher and a bunch of other fun topics. It's an excellent talk that crackles with Anne's razor-sharp intelligence. Enjoy! For more information, go to  https://annebuist.com/

Today George talks to Miranda Richmond Mouillot, award winning author of A Fifty-Year Silence: Love, War, and a Ruined House in France , and her partner author, cartoonist and TV personality, Dave Hackett. They tell George one of the funniest wedding stories she's ever heard in a madcap episode. Enjoy!

George talks to author Kate Forsyth about her process of creation, her inspiration for her novel Bitter Greens, which turns ten this year and her love of teaching her craft. This is a wonderful, winding talk through the garden of all things writing.  Kate Forsyth's website: https://kateforsyth.com.au/ Shows mentioned Jeen-Yuhs: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X3d5rT7FGLE Midnight Asia: https:...

Today George is joined by the sparkling Katherine Wilson, @kathrine.wilson.camera on Instagram.  They talk about all things growing up in country Australia, being oddballs in the bush and what it takes to become a photographer. Music Talked About: Mark Lanegan's entire catalogue, specifically the albums: Bubblegum Blues Funeral Show Talked About: Midnight Asia on Netflix With a special mentio...

This week George talks to Graeme Simsion about his new book, The Novel Project, why Bob Dylan won't throw a crowd pleaser at the end of his sets and what it takes to get a novel done. Books talked about were: The Novel Project by Graeme Simsion: https://www.textpublishing.com.au/books/the-novel-project-a-step-by-step-guide-to-your-novel-memoir-or-biography Podcasts talked about were:  Wild Th...

In this episode of Bohemiana George catches up with the poet Darby Hudson (@Darby_Hudson on Instagram) and they talk creative influences, Bukowski, Michael Leunig, writing by train tracks and finding success as a poet at 46. An excellent conversation. Books mentioned are: Falling Upwards by Darby Hudson 100 Points To Prove I Don't Exist by Darby Hudson Hyperbole and a Half by Allie Brosh Solu...

In this debut episode of Bohemiana George catches up with erotica author Rhyll Biest to talk about travel, culture shock, the Icelandic Phallological Museum and how gardening can keep a writer sane. Books mentioned are: Unrestrained by Rhyll Biest Leaving Isn't the Hardest Thing by Lauren Hough Music mentioned: Puddles Pity Party's cover of Lazarus

Welcome to Bohemiana, a podcast that's all about the performers, the artists, the authors and the just plain eccentrics of the world. Episodes will start dropping 1st of Feb 2022.