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The Writers' Show

A podcast about writing, featuring interviews with authors and songwriters at all levels of success.


Inspiring and successful authors reveal the secrets about writing, creativity and the business of independent publishing and songwriting.


Featuring interviews with successful authors and songwriters excited to share the journey from idea to published book and song.


Host Geoff Hughes is the founder of Madhouse Media Publishing


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Pauline Bailey talks about Blues Portrait Volume 4 from 2023-12-08T04:24:59

In the final episode for 2023 I'm talking to Pauline Bailey who has just released volume 4 of her ongoing series Blues Portrait - a Profile of the Austral...

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Ron Destro talks about The Starre The Moone The Sunne from 2023-10-17T02:39:38

In this riveting episode of The Writers' Show podcast, we delve deep into the world of historical fiction with actor, playwright, and screenwriter, Ron Destro. He introduces us to his la...

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Robert Markowitz talks about Clown Shoes from 2023-08-30T00:52:22

In this episode of The Writers' Show podcast we sit down with multi-talented author Robert Markowitz, a man whose life reads like a novel. A former musician, criminal lawyer, and teacher, Robert...

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David Schoorens talks about REFUGE from 2023-07-03T03:30:56

Today's guest is indie author David R. Shoorens who has written a book about the dark side of the Washington January 6th riots. It's called REFUGE and he imagines a presidential coup that actual...

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Hugh Howey Talks About Silo and Indie Publishing from 2023-05-23T06:42:44

Today, we've got an absolute banger of a show. Hugh Howey talks about his initially self-published SF classic WOOL which has been turned into the top-rating Apple TV+ series SILO. Hugh has been ...

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Michael Fidler talks about SPIN from 2023-03-31T00:35:31

On todays show I'm talking to Michael Fidler who is about to release his debut novel. It's called Spin and it's a hilarious look at the world of corporate marketing, skullduggery and spin doctor...

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Pete Mitchell talks about Darwin's Wake from 2022-12-15T04:43:48

We're travelling to the steamy tropical city of Darwin to talk to emerging author Pete Mitchell about his stunning debut novel Darwin's Wake.

Arriving in Darwin to accept a j...

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B.L.Blankenship talks about Western Horror and God Walks The Dark Hills from 2022-12-07T23:11:16

Western Horror is one of my favourite sub-genres, and I'm pleased to bring a chat with the one and only B.L Blakenship. He is a prolific writer of western and splatterpunk horror from East Tenne...

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Karen Hamilton-Viall talks about the Curious Life of Ada Baker from 2022-11-22T23:04:31

On this episode of The Writers' Show, Karen Hamilton-Viall talks about her fantastic new book The Curious Life of Ada Baker. It's a very funny paranormal detective story with lovely whimsical hu...

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SARAH TOWNSEND talks about The Little Book of Confusables from 2022-10-12T05:42:14

Today I'm talking to Sarah Townsend who has a new book out called The Little Book of Confusables. Have you ever been caught out using the ...

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GC Lam talks about The Card Collector from 2022-08-29T02:53:55

Today we're talking to GC Lam about his first novel The Card Collector. It's a brooding, dark thriller about obsession, the deep dark web and an ultimate clash of good versus evil.

You ca...

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Morgan Quaid talks about The 7 Hungers from 2022-05-20T01:36:42

Today we're delving into the world of graphic novels with Australian author Morgan Quaid. Morgan loves building rich, complex worlds and exploring those worlds through fast-paced narratives whic...

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Anthony Metivier talks about The Victorious Mind from 2022-04-07T01:04:06

Today we've got memory expert Anthony Metivier on the show. Do you worry about your memory? Afraid that you're losing it? Finding it hard to recall simple facts? Well, keep listening, because An...

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Pauline Bailey talks about Blues Portrait VOL 3 from 2022-03-24T23:34:27

Today we're talking to self-publishing success story Pauline Bailey - who has recently published Volume 3 of her epic Blues Portrait series.

Blues Portrait is a loving exploration of the...

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Jessica Stilling talks about her book The Weary God of Ancient Travellers from 2022-03-16T03:47

Today we're talking about 'The Weary God of Ancient Travellers' - which is my favourite title of the year, and also my favourite book by U.S author Jessica Stilling.

Jessica publishes und...

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Bill O'Hanlon talks about songwriting and Nashville from 2022-03-04T06:19

We continue our songwriting series with Nashville songwriter and gun for hire Bill O'Hanlon. There is a rich tradition of co-songwriting in Nashville, and Bill has had incredible success. He's a...

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Vicki Lau talks about Why I do VFX from 2022-02-24T02:22

We talk to visual effects artist and Author Vicki Lau about her book  'WHY I DO VFX'.

Vicki writes about what its like to work behind-the-scenes as a Hollywood VFX ...

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Lachy Doley talks about songwriting and his new album The 301 Sessions from 2021-12-02T23:27

Lachy Doley talks about songwriting, why he loves the Hammond B3 organ, his upcoming tour with Roger Waters and his brand new album The Studio 301 Sessions.

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JIMI FRITZ - Confessions of an Ethical Drug Dealer from 2021-11-21T22:44

Jimi Fritz talks about his new book Confessions of an Ethical Drug Dealer. 

In his new book, Jimi Fritz takes us on a journey both geographical and philosophical, while sharing a hal...

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DAN HOPKINS talks about songwriting and his new album Different Economy from 2021-11-11T00:04

On this episode of The Writers's Show we continue our special Songwriters series.

Dan Hopkins is an Australian blues and roots singer, songwriter and producer. His new album Different Eco...

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SARAH TOWNSEND talks about copywriting and her book Survival Skills for Freelancers from 2021-10-29T00:49

Sarah Townsend is a freelance copywriter with a story to tell about living your best freelance life. In the podcast we talk about the dark art of copywriting and her new book Listen

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DARREN JACK talks about songwriting and his new album LOST IN LIVING from 2021-10-22T02:50

In this episode of EBR - The Writers' Show we talk to songwriter and Bluesman Darren Jack about his new album Lost ...

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Blake Hill, Westfalia and the secret of a life well lived from 2021-10-11T03:01

We talk to author Blake Hill about his debut novel WESTFALIA. Blake takes us on his Hero’s Journey with so much adventure and soul searching that you find yourself looking...

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Keith W. Dickinson talks about his new book Dexter and Sinister from 2020-08-28T06:15

In EP 34 of EBR - The Writer's Show podcast we talk to Keith W. Dickinson. Writer of Steampunk, Fantasy, Crime, and whatever his takes his fancy. Short...

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Irvine Welsh talks about writing and creativity from 2020-08-17T05:55

On Episode 33 of EBR | The Writer's Show, Irvine Welsh talks about writing, Trainspotting and his new book Dead Mens Trousers. Recorded at the 2019 Ubud Writers and Readers Festival. 

Ful...

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H.M Naqvi talks about Abdullah the Cossack and the importance of place from 2020-06-05T06:27

On Episode 32 of the eBook Revolution Podcast, H.M Navqui talks about his new book Abdullah The Coss...

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EBR PODCAST TRAILER from 2020-05-07T06:38

Welcome to the trailer of the EBR - The Writers Show podcast.

What's all this about then? 

Well, EBR is a podcast where authors talk about the art of writing....

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Rhik Samadder talks about his book I Never Said I Loved You from 2020-03-30T05:06

On Episode 31 of the EBR - The Writers' Show podcast, Rhik Samadder talks about his new memoir 'I Never Said I Loved You...

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Highlights from the 2018 Ubud Writers Festival from 2019-07-24T05:18

EBR - The Writer's Show Podcast

Highlight interviews with authors Juli...

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Highlights from the 2018 Ubud Writers Festival from 2019-07-24T05:18

EBR - The Writer's Show Podcast

Highlight interviews with authors Julia Prendergast, Tiffany Tsao, Carlo Pizzati and Kim Scott from the 2018 UBUD Writers and readers Festival in Bali. More...

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Journalist Carlo Pizzati talks about writing, journalism and his new memoir from 2019-06-14T04:36

EBR - The Writer's Show Podcast

Author and Journalist Carlo Pizzati talks about his new book Mappellai, journalism and the art and craft of writing at the 2018 Ubud Write...

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SF author Cheryl Lawson talks about self publishing We Are Mars from 2019-04-29T07:05

In Episode 27 of the eBook Revolution Podcast we talk to author Cheryl Lawson, creator of the SF masterpiece We Are Mars. 

The year is 2128. 

For the peo...

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Rachel Thompson reveals the secrets of book marketing from 2019-03-26T03:15

In Episode 26 of the eBook Revolution Podcast we talk to Rachel Thompson at Bad Redhead Media abo...

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Author Kim Scott talks about his book Taboo and his approach to writing from 2019-02-27T23:43

A podcast where writers reveal the secrets of their craft

The eBook Revolution Podcast continues it's Ubud Writers Festival special. In Episode 25 we return to the Ubud W...

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Tiffany Tsao talks about writing fantasy and her book Under Your Wings from 2019-01-17T00:51

A podcast where writers reveal the secrets of their craft

UBUD WRITERS FESTIVAL 2018 SPECIAL EPISODE

In epsiode 24 of the Ebook Revolution we talk to Tiffany Tsao ...

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Author Julia Prendergast talks about short stories and her book The Earth Does Not Get Fat from 2018-11-30T04:48

A podcast where writers reveal the secrets of their craft

In October 2018, the 15th annual Ubud Writer’s and readers festival gathered writers (and readers) from In...

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EBR - Series return 2018 from 2018-08-27T06:45

A podcast where writers reveal the secrets of their craft

Hiya dear listener. I used to be in your head...but now I'm back. Listen to discover why! Been a long time betwe...

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Anthony Metivier and the secrets of memory from 2016-11-18T03:04

A podcast where writers reveal the secrets of their craft

Geoff Hughes talks to Anthony Metivier about memory, writing in the 21st century and how the image of Godzilla d...

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NANOWRIMO 2016 - REPORT FROM THE TRENCHES from 2016-11-10T04:00

NaNoWriMo 2016 Update From The Trenches

Day 10 of National Novel Writing Month - NaNoWriMo 2016 - and Geoff Hughes gives his first update from the trenches. What's it lik...

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EP 19: Let's celebrate NaNoWriMo. from 2016-11-03T06:29:35

It's NaNoWriMo! National Novel Writing Month Let's celebrate some of the success stories of this annual event. Geoff talks about the 6 novels  that have had humble beginnings in NaNoWriMo a...

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eBook Revolution EPISODE 18 with Geoff Hughes, Bill O'Hanlon, Joanna Penn and Manny Wolfe. from 2016-09-23T00:37

If you're new to the show, this episode is a great primer to the eBook Revolution podcast.

Geoff Hughes, founder of Ma...

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EP 17: Manny Wolfe talks about his new book The Tao of the Unbreakable Man from 2016-07-04T07:06

The Tao of the Unbreakable Man

When Manny Wolfe finally sat down to write his first book, he turned to the experiences that have shaped who he is tod...

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EP16: Geoff Hughes on Capturing Emergence from 2016-06-24T03:23

You need to pay attention to emergence. Trust emergence in your writing. You also need to have the right tools to capture emergent moments and ideas when they happen. In Episode 16 of the eBook ...

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EP 15: Joanna Penn talks about her new ARKANE book 'Destroyer of Worlds' from 2016-03-07T04:48

Joanna Penn is the epitome of the author/entrepreneur

Joanna Penn is a New York Times and USA Today best selling author of thrillers and non-fiction who has achieved her success...

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EP 14: Ravi Jayagopal talks about Subscribe Me from 2016-02-29T06:52

Ravi Jayagopal is the 'Coolest Geek on the Planet' and his skills as an author and serial entrepreneur have led him from India to New York and finally San Diego where he is a sought after Wo...

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EP13: Bill O'Hanlon - How to Get Your Book Written and Published from 2016-01-25T03:15

How To Get your Book Written

In Episode 13 of the eBook Revolution, Geoff Hughes talks to author and writing coach Bill O'Hanlon about what it take t...

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EP12: Why you have to set creative goals for 2016 from 2016-01-14T03:50

Ditch your NYE resolutions and really make 2016 your creative year In Episode 12 of The eBook Revolution I deep dive into the commitments you need to make to make 2016 rock for you. Forget resol...

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EP11: New Years Eve and Broken Promises from 2015-12-31T03:54

Why making New Years Eve Resolution’s for your creative goals will always end in tears I love deadlines. I love the wooshing sound they make as they fly by – Douglas Adams Yep. WOOSH. That’s the...

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EP10: Writing Platform 101 from 2015-11-20T04:56

How to take action, create your writing platform NOW (and not spend a dime) Self publishing is easy. Finding a tribe that will listen to what you have to say is much, much harder. Smart indie pu...

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EP 9: Bruce Langford - Blogging for Writers from 2015-10-21T06:39

We talk to blogging expert Bruce Langford Learn why blogging for writers is an essential part of your platform To be an effective indie author you have to create your own platform. Savvy use of ...

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EP 8: The 3 Step Pathway to Indie Writing Success from 2015-10-02T06:21

The technology around self publishing does make it push button easy to publish on Amazon. BUT to write and publish an eBook the right way, takes a bit of preparation and strategy.

The pos...

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EP 7: Mary Egan - How to Write a Children's Book from 2015-09-03T01:06

Tale of a Barefoot Tomboy A tale of innocence, ingenuity with no batteries required Mary Egan has just published her new eBook ‘Tale of a Barefoot Tomboy‘. In this weeks eBook Revolution she sha...

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EP6: Why Writing is Like Herding Cats from 2015-08-20T06:00

Are you hung up on your writing technology? Laptop? Typewriter? Pencil? Does it matter? In EP6 of the eBook Revolution podcast, Geoff Hughes argues that tech can get in the way of your cat herdi...

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EP5: Why Writers Should Always be Called Authors from 2015-08-10T21:00

What’s the difference between a writer and author? Does it matter? In EP5 of the eBook Revolution podcast, Geoff Hughes argues that it does. Writers should always be called authors. If I create ...

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EP4: Elizabeth Johnson - Taking Charge of the Creative Process from 2015-07-07T05:48

Learn how to regain your creative spark. Elizabeth Johnston is an authorprenuer who is the founder of ownyourcreativity.com. In this episode of eBook Revolution podcast we talk to Elizabeth abou...

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EP 3: Building your writers platform from 2015-06-24T07:14

Writer's must embrace social media to both create and promote their own brand. A platform can be your shortcut to a ready audience when you are ready to publish your book.

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EP2: Tanja Diamond - Beyond Sex and the secrets of hitting #1 on Amazon. from 2015-06-15T01:25

Geoff Hughes talks to Tanja Diamond, international #1 Amazon bestseller author of "Beyond Sex: Tantra" to discover her secrets to hitting the top spot.

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EP1: Why you should embrace your creativity and self publish an eBook from 2015-06-05T04:36

The eBook Revolution is all around us. In the first podcast of the eBook Revolution series, Geoff Hughes from madhouseMEDIA explain what it's all about and why you shou...

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