James McKenzie Watson and Ashley Kalagian Blunt

James and Ashley Stay at Home

Arts EN ↓ 130 episodes

Through discussions and interviews with writers, artists and health professionals, author friends James McKenzie Watson and Ashley Kalagian Blunt explore the big questions: how do books get written? How do people navigate life with chronic illness? And just what ARE you reading? Hosted by James McKenzie Watson, winner of the 2021 Penguin Literary Prize, and Ashley Kalagian Blunt, author of 'Dark Mode.'

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James McKenzie Watson and Ashley Kalagian Blunt

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5 | The year that almost killed Anna Downes, author of 'The Safe Place' 05.07.2020 43:10

James and Ashley interview Anna Downes, author of freshly released worldwide blockbuster 'The Safe Place.' Among other things, they discuss the role motherhood and post-natal anxiety played in the book's development in this wide-ranging chat. Find Anna on her website or on Twitter . And if you can't get to literally any bookshop in Australia, pick up a copy of 'The Safe Place' here ! Get in touch!...

4 | Eating caramel slice with Ashley Kalagian Blunt, author of 'How to Be Australian' 22.06.2020 38:09

James and Ashley turn the focus of their interviews inwards, with James interviewing Ashley about her new book, 'How to Be Australian.' They discuss the book's influences and inspiration, what its early drafts looked like, and how being part of a writing group transformed it into its current form. 'How to Be Australian' was published in Australia by Affirm Press on June 1, 2020. Learn more about...

3 | Interview with Lee Kofman, author of 'Imperfect' 07.06.2020 49:00

James and Ashley interview Lee Kofman, author of 'Imperfect - How Our Bodies Shape the People We Become.' They discuss scars, body image, and the incredible experiences that have informed Lee's writing. Lee is an author of four other books, including the memoir The Dangerous Bride, and co-editor of Rebellious Daughters, an anthology of prominent Australian female writers. Her short works have bee...

2 | How to Be Australian - Chapter 1 01.06.2020 10:31

A special episode in which Ashley reads the first chapter of her new book, ' How To Be Australian .' Get in touch! Ashley's Website: ashleykalagianblunt.com Ashley's Twitter: @AKalagianBlunt James' Website: jamesmckenziewatson.com James' Twitter: @JamesMcWatson

1 | Introduction Episode! 01.06.2020 15:05

James and Ashley introduce their new podcast, in which they'll be discussing writing, health, and staying at home. Get in touch! Ashley's Website: ashleykalagianblunt.com Ashley's Twitter: @AKalagianBlunt James' Website: jamesmckenziewatson.com James' Twitter: @JamesMcWatson