The Book Deal
Tina Strachan, Madeleine Cleary & Natasha RaiMotivation and inspiration for emerging writers, helping them pave their own pathway to publishing success.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 107 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | BooksArts | |||
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Madeleine chats with Pip Williams ahead of the release of her third novel, The German Ward. Pip set out with a mission to write a mature love story, but the novel expanded into something more, exploring themes of memory, art and humanity during warti... more
Recorded live at day one of the National Writers’ Conference at the Emerging Writers Festival 2026, this special Book Deal Podcast “agony aunt” session features bestselling author Toni Jordan answering anonymous questions from emerging and early-care... more
Tina Strachan interviews New Zealand author Shara Curlett during the launch of her new middle-grade fantasy series Protector of Beyond. Curlett describes book one’s premise—12-year-old Aldetris sparks, is transported to another realm, bonds with a ma... more
This week, Madeleine chats with Irish author, Andrea Mara, about TV adaptations, getting permission to write, writing bestselling crime fiction, and her latest novel, Such a Nice Girl (Penguin Books Australia, 2026).
Andrea Mara is a number one Sun... more
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- Excellent content & entertaining chat
Love the interviews on this fabulous pod! Lots of pearls of wisdom from authors across wide-ranging genres & levels of experience. Tina, Madeleine & Natasha are warm & insightful interviewers, and I also enjoy their own updates & learnings. As each episode wraps up, I’m already looking forward to the next!
Apple Podcasts5AnnieFazz
Australia4 months ago - Kylie Orr
Love this pod! Thank you for replaying Kylie Orr in your summer series. She’s brilliant & I’m hanging for her 3rd book to be published! 🙏
Apple Podcasts5Joy MansibAustralia10 months ago - Love this pod!
Big gratitude to Tina, Madeleine and Natasha for all your work bringing us The Book Deal podcast. Love being with you all on your writing journeys and learning from both your experiences, and the interviews you do with your guest authors. I take something valuable away from every episode. Often MANY things. Thank you!
Apple Podcasts5Melissa ElkAustraliaa year ago - Lots of great advice to help you cross the great divide from aspiring writer to published author!
As a recently published debut author myself, I can identify with a lot of the experiences and advice on this podcast. I particularly enjoyed the latest episode including the interview with literary agent and critic Sam Bernard.
Apple Podcasts5rgg1877Australia2 years ago
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Apple Podcasts | #126 | Australia/Arts/Books |
Apple Podcasts | #224 | Australia/Arts |
Apple Podcasts | #157 |  New Zealand/Arts/Books |
Apple Podcasts | #249 |  Singapore/Arts/Books |
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What is The Book Deal about and what kind of topics does it cover?
A show that centers on writing careers, publishing realities, and practical paths to getting books from concept to publication. Episodes cover writing processes, publishing industry dynamics, author branding, and the business side of being an author, with a strong emphasis on mentorship, practical tips, and real-world anecdotes from guests and hosts. It often features discussions about how to navigate agents, editors, contracts, and bookstore relationships, making it a solid resource for aspiring authors and industry professionals seeking actionable guidance and inspiration. A standout element is the coordinator-level guest roster and ongoing emphasis on community, conferences, and in-person events that support writers beyond the page. Over... more
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Recent guests on The Book Deal include:
1. Pip Williams
2. Shara Curlett
3. Andrea Mara
4. Shannon Kelly-White
5. Grace Heifetz
6. Lisa Nan Joo
7. Toni Jordan
8. Jasmine McGaughey
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