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Real Stories with Random Writers

R.A. Spratt and Jacqueline Harvey
Children's Literature
Australia
Storytelling
Book Week
Books
Author Visits
Road Trips
Travel
Identity
Names
Education
Death
Serendipity
Christmas
Childhood Games
Publishing
New Zealand
Cultural Significance
Sibling Relationships
Parenting

This podcast is hosted by R.A. Spratt and Jacqueline Harvey. We're authors, which means we tell stories for a living. This podcast is all about sharing our stories with you. We'll have a special guest each week.

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Erin Gough joins us this week to talk about - get rich quick schemes. You can find out more about Erin at www.eringough.com/

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Legendary library technician - Mrs Malta - joins us on the podcast this week to talk about the importance of teacher librarians in schools. This episode is in response to the decision to remove teacher librarians in 58 schools in the Maitland/Newcast... more

Dame Belinda Murrell joins us to talk about animal encounters. To find out more about Dame B visit belindamurrell.com.au/

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Allison Tait joins us this week as we wrap up book week to talk about our highlights from the week on the road visiting schools. To find out more about Allison you can visit her websiteΒ allisontait.com/

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Recent Guests

Anna Malta
Library technician, former lawyer; prominent librarian advocate
Brisbane libraries / Australian library community
Episode: A story about saving our librarians with Mrs Malta
A. J. Betts
Author of Zach and Mia, Alice Miranda, and other works; discusses screen adaptations
Episode: A story about the difficulty of pretending to drink coffee with A.J. Betts
Andy Geppert
Author and illustrator, creator of Squiggle Club for kids
Squiggle Club / andygeppert.com
Episode: A story about the ignominy of a stairwell with Andy Geppert
Linsay Knight
Former head of children's publishing at Random House Australia
Random House Australia
Episode: A story about a kitten with murderous intent with Linsay Knight
Lucas Proudfoot
Storyteller, musician, author, and theatrical entertainer
Lucas Proudfoot (creative artist)
Episode: A story about fishing and cousins and listening to Nan with Lucas Proudfoot
Matt Cosgrove
Author and illustrator; creator of Macca the Alpaca and other works
Self-identified author/illustrator
Episode: A story about a little boy and a wobbly stage with Matt Cosgrove
Mike Lucas
Author and co-founder of Shakespeare's Bookshop
Shakespeare's Bookshop
Episode: A story about Christmas customs and customers with Mike and Becky Lucas
Becky Lucas
Owner of Shakespeare's Bookshop and speaker's agent
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Episode: A story about Christmas customs and customers with Mike and Becky Lucas
Adam Cece
Author of several children's books including Twin Spin and The Locked Room
Episode: A story about the humiliation of wearing a jumper to school in New Zealand with Adam Cece

Hosts

R.A. Spratt
Host of Real Stories with Random Writers; co-host; author and creator with strong ties to children's publishing and storytelling.
Jacqueline Harvey
Co-host and author; guides conversations, introduces guests; sits at the intersection of publishing, education, and storytelling.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 249 ratings
  • Perfect format

    Yall have such beautiful voices and very good vibes and really good switches in the first people on the podcast

    Audible
    5
    Amazon Customer
    United Statesa month ago
  • W ra and jackie

    Hi roo again could you look out for presentation invites RA I go to Westminster School Marion sa and have asked my librarian to try and arrange some sort of presentation with you. Could you please look into it? Yours sincerely Roo.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Roo✌️πŸ«ͺ✌️
    Australiaa month ago
  • ✨ ✨ FIVE STARS ✨ ✨

    Omg I love how real and unfiltered this is and the good chats and stories. HILARIOUS vibes It keeps me entertained for hours! Keep up the good work! Five stars! ✨✨✨✨✨

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    #ur biggest fan
    Australiaa month ago
  • ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

    Omg I’m going to list all the things I LOVE about this podcast:

    I might run out of words so I’ll keep it short(er)

    how real and unfiltered this is

    the good chats and stories.

    HILARIOUS vibes

    It keeps me entertained for hours!

    Keep up the good work! Five stars! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ☺️

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    #ur biggest fan
    Australia2 months ago
  • Nice

    Real cool podcast keep up the good work

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jjlnkn
    Australia2 months ago

Listeners Say

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Listeners praise the show's real, unfiltered vibe and witty banter between hosts.
Listeners express nostalgia and anticipation for more episodes and guests.
Fans love accessible storytelling insights and behind-the-scenes publishing anecdotes.
Many appreciate the mix of authors, educators, and illustrators for kid-focused content.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

A story about a perpendicular killer whale with Sue Whiting
Q: Did you meet the Orcas?
Yes, we kayaked during a trip and finally saw orcas after a suspenseful wait.
A story about a perpendicular killer whale with Sue Whiting
Q: What were you trying to say there Tim?
Tim Harris was humorously comparing Australia’s dangerous animals to the myths and realities of animal encounters.
A story about X marking a very dubious spot with Kate and Jol Temple
Q: What kind of books do you write together?
Kate and Jol explain they write children's books, with an emphasis on collaboration and bouncing ideas off each other during their walks.
A story about X marking a very dubious spot with Kate and Jol Temple
Q: Can you just tell me a little bit about that? What’s your process, Kate?
Kate describes their writing process as involving lots of walks where she and Jol talk about ideas, concepts, and plots. They often refer to their collaborative inspiration and how they navigate writing different types of projects together.

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This show centers on storytelling, publishing, and education through candid conversations with authors, illustrators, and publishing professionals. Episodes frequently feature behind-the-scenes career journeys, practical craft tips for engaging young audiences, and personal anecdotes from live events, school visits, and book launches. A notable strength is the mix of seasoned writers with educators and illustrators, plus a strong emphasis on kid-friendly storytelling, public speaking for children, and the publishing process. Listeners can expect relatable, often humorous anecdotes about the realities of creating and presenting stories to young audiences, along with actionable insights for authors and educators alike.

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Real Stories launched 3 years ago and published 75 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on Real Stories include:

1. Anna Malta
2. A. J. Betts
3. Andy Geppert
4. Linsay Knight
5. Lucas Proudfoot
6. Matt Cosgrove
7. Mike Lucas
8. Becky Lucas

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