Totally Lit!
Ky GarveyThe podcast celebrating reading, writing and creating literature. Join your host Ky Garvey as she chats with readers, writers, illustrators & all types of creators of books and stories. Be inspired to read, write, create, ignite!
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 126 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | ArtsFictionBooks | |||
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Host Ky Garvey interviews Mary Colussi, the 2025 Penguin Literary Prize winner, about her debut novel Touch Grass — a near‑future speculative story in which a woman wakes up as a cactus and consciousness‑swapping becomes an endemic phenomenon. They d... more
Host Ky Garvey interviews Samantha Ross about her debut novel Impossible Springs—covering her journey to being published by Penguin, the practice of manifesting alongside scientific insight, and the novel’s magical-realism telepathy concept inspired ... more
Host Ky Garvey interviews author Anna Johnson about her new novel 'When Lemons Give You Life', following retired Michelin-star chef Griff Barlow as cooking brings purpose, community and long-buried secrets to light. They discuss themes of aged care, ... more
Host Ky Garvey interviews author Lauren Keegan about her new historical novel, The Woman In The Seal Skin, set in 1690s Scotland. They explore selkie folklore and research, the novel’s themes of motherhood, domestic violence and the pull to the sea, ... more
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Really enjoying listening to Ky’s roster of guests and adding more new books to my reading list!
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Australiaa year ago I love the deep dive into topics. I just listened to Megan Dalla Camina.
Podchaser5a year agolagranbonita- Down to earth
Sometimes when I’m listening to this podcast it makes me feel like Ky is asking me the questions and I can have a think about my answers - and where I’m going as an author. there is nothing superficial about Ky and she has a different variety of guests! Keep up the good work!
Apple Podcasts5Teaspoon4everAustraliaa year ago - Love this lit podcast 💜
Host Ky Garvey has such a warm, gentle style that elicits the very best from her writerly guests. I always enjoy returning to this podcast when a new ep drops & I always leave having filled my creative cup with new insights from wonderful writers and creatives 💜
Apple Podcasts5Sare38Australia2 years ago - Ky is the best!
Ky has done an amazing job with Totally Lit! This is a must listen for literature fiends!
Apple Podcasts5totallynotaguestontheshowAustralia2 years ago
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Apple Podcasts | #196 | Australia/Arts/Books |
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This show centers on books, authors, and the craft of storytelling, featuring conversations with writers, illustrators, and publishing professionals. Episodes routinely explore writing process, research, publishing journeys, and the intersection of life and literature, with a strong emphasis on practical tips for aspiring authors and a warm, thoughtful interviewing style. Noteworthy are its Australian literary roots, accessible discussions of genre boundaries (e.g., YA vs. adult crime), and a recurring focus on community-building for readers and creators alike.
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Totally Lit! launched 7 years ago and published 126 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 Totally Lit! include:
1. Mary Colussi
2. Samantha Ross
3. Anna Johnson
4. Lauren Keegan
5. Troy Hunter
6. Mercedes Mercier
7. Courtney Peppernell
8. Jane Sullivan
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