
The 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 | 133 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | FictionBooksArts | |||

Host Ky Garvey talks with Lauren Williams about her debut novel Neighbourhood Watch — a darkly comic, Melbourne-set thriller inspired by a real scarecrow competition. The episode explores the book's plot (a judge's body arranged as a scarecrow), Dete... more
Host Ky Garvey interviews thriller author Matt Rogers about his new book The Damned (the sequel to The Forsaken), his transition from years of successful self-publishing to traditional publishing with Simon & Schuster, his writing and editing process... more
Martin Evans, known online as This_Chubby_Bois Life, shares his journey from an on-again/off-again reader to a thriving Bookstagram and BookTok creator who champions indie and traditional authors, builds meaningful friendships, and navigates the high... more
Lauren recounts her journey from viral Wattpad success to signing with Penguin, explaining how she moved from self-publishing to traditional publishing and now writes across multiple romance subgenres.
She also discusses balancing a day job, motherh... more
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Really enjoying listening to Ky’s roster of guests and adding more new books to my reading list!
I love the deep dive into topics. I just listened to Megan Dalla Camina.
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!
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 💜
Ky has done an amazing job with Totally Lit! This is a must listen for literature fiends!
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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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