Kate Grenville
Australian author reflecting on her lifetime of writing and how accepting failure has been key to her success
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Jan 1, 2024 • 23min
Read This: Kate Grenville Makes History
Kate Grenville, known for bringing history to life and giving voices to those often left out of the official record, discusses her latest novel, Restless Dolly Maunder. She shares her journey of uncovering the true identity of her grandmother and the challenge of working with contradictory facts in storytelling. The episode also includes a discussion of 'Restless Dolly Maunder' and 'The Beasting' by Paul Murray.
Aug 21, 2023 • 54min
"Trinidad writes itself" — Kevin Jared Hosein's Hungry Ghosts, plus Kate Grenville
Australian author Kate Grenville discusses her writing career and the importance of accepting failure. Caribbean author Kevin Jared Hosein explores his novel Hungry Ghosts and the consequences of a businessman's disappearance. They also talk about the writer's journey, the impact of cultural events, character development, the cycle of violence, and writing challenges.
