Kyra Geddes on writing Australia’s national identity, feminist retellings, and not being afraid to start your book, even if you don't feel fully prepared.
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Kyra Geddes on writing Australia’s national identity, feminist retellings, and not being afraid to start your book, even if you don't feel fully prepared.
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Born in Adelaide as the daughter of German immigrants, Kyra Geddes spent her infancy in the South Australian opal fields before moving to Sydney. Following a successful career in marketing, Kyra returned to university to study English and pursue her life-long dream of writing, publishing two short stories and earning the Vice-Chancellor's Award for Academic Excellence.
The Story Thief is her debut novel, and the culmination of almost a decade of research and writing. When not at her desk, Kyra can often be found visiting one of Sydney's many art galleries or daydreaming about future travel with her husband and two children.
What's inside this episode?
- Kyra's journey of writing The Story Thief, inspired by The Drover's Wife by Henry Lawson and her own connection to the Australian outback.
- A deep dive into Kyra's extensive research process, including academic study, historical fiction, and online resources across 10 years.
- An honest account of the post publishing demands of an author
Listen now if you need...
... permission to take time writing your book.
My favourite quote:
“I think one of the biggest myths for first-time authors is that writing the manuscript and getting it in a publisher's hands is the hardest part. It's not. It is everything that comes afterwards!
📖 What is the last book that Kyra read and loved? Breath by Carly-Jay Metcalfe
The Story Thief by Kyra Geddes is available to purchase wherever you buy your books. Alternatively, check in with your local library. If they don’t have a copy yet, put in a request!
Extra (important) information!
✨ You can find Kyra Geddes (she/ her) at kyrageddes.com
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👋🏼 Until next time friend!