Real Stories with Random Writers

Real Stories with Random Writers

R.A. Spratt, Jacqueline Harvey & Tim Harris

This podcast is hosted by R.A. Spratt, Jacqueline Harvey and Tim Harris. We're all authors, which means we tell stories for a living. This podcast is all about sharing our stories with you. We'll have a special guest each week.

A story about terrifying beasts in Africa with Kylie Howarth

A story about terrifying beasts in Africa with Kylie Howarth

Kylie Howarth is our special guest this week and we're telling tales about camping. To find out more about Kylie you can visit her website https://www.kyliehowarth.com/Please review, rate, subscribe, follow and like the show. Your support will help us keep this podcast going.To find out more about R.A. Spratt visit raspratt.comTo find out more about Jacqueline Harvey visit jacquelineharvey.com.auTo find out more about Tim Harris visit timharrisbooks.com

Oct 21, 2024 • 35:54

A story about X marking a very dubious spot with Kate and Jol Temple

A story about X marking a very dubious spot with Kate and Jol Temple

Kate and Jol Temple are our special guests on the podcast this week. To find out more about their amazing books check out ... https://katejoltemple.com/Please review, rate, subscribe, follow and like the show. Your support will help us keep this podcast going.To find out more about R.A. Spratt visit raspratt.comTo find out more about Jacqueline Harvey visit jacquelineharvey.com.auTo find out more about Tim Harris visit timharrisbooks.com

Oct 14, 2024 • 37:43

A story about invisibility hampering formal introductions with Jack Heath

A story about invisibility hampering formal introductions with Jack Heath

Jack Heath is our special guest this week as we tell tales about social invisibility. To find out more about Jack you can visit his website... https://jackheathwriter.com/Please review, rate, subscribe, follow and like the show. Your support will help us keep this podcast going.To find out more about R.A. Spratt visit raspratt.comTo find out more about Jacqueline Harvey visit jacquelineharvey.com.auTo find out more about Tim Harris visit timharrisbooks.com

Oct 7, 2024 • 44:18

A story about surprise sheep at a book launch with Andrea Lewis

A story about surprise sheep at a book launch with Andrea Lewis

Andrea Lewis the director of StoryFest, the biggest children's literary festival in Australia, and she joins us on the podcast this week to share our stories about literary festivals. The find out more about the amazing work Andrea does you can visit...https://www.storyfest.com.au/Please review, rate, subscribe, follow and like the show. Your support will help us keep this podcast going.To find out more about R.A. Spratt visit raspratt.comTo find out more about Jacqueline Harvey visit jacqueline

Sep 30, 2024 • 52:02

A story about a receptionist and a floral clock with Yvette Poshoglian

A story about a receptionist and a floral clock with Yvette Poshoglian

Yvette Poshoglian joins us on the podcast this week to talk about childhood games with siblings. To find out more about Yvette you can visit her website at https://www.yvetteposh.comPlease review, rate, subscribe, follow and like the show. Your support will help us keep this podcast going.To find out more about R.A. Spratt visit raspratt.comTo find out more about Jacqueline Harvey visit jacquelineharvey.com.auTo find out more about Tim Harris visit timharrisbooks.com

Sep 23, 2024 • 36:39

A story about the night of a thousand spews with Kristin Darell

A story about the night of a thousand spews with Kristin Darell

Kristin Darell joins us on the podcast this week to talk about travelling with sick kids. To find out more about Kristin check out her website  https://kristindarell.com.auPlease review, rate, subscribe, follow and like the show. Your support will help us keep this podcast going.To find out more about R.A. Spratt visit raspratt.comTo find out more about Jacqueline Harvey visit jacquelineharvey.com.auTo find out more about Tim Harris visit timharrisbooks.com

Sep 16, 2024 • 35:50

A story about a broken toe and a vegetarian meal

A story about a broken toe and a vegetarian meal

It's Book Term so it's just Rachel and Tim in this episode. Jacquie was in Emerald at a festival. Since Tim was recovering from losing his voice, the theme of this week was 'Being sick in Book Week'.Please review, rate, subscribe, follow and like the show. Your support will help us keep this podcast going.To find out more about R.A. Spratt visit raspratt.comTo find out more about Jacqueline Harvey visit jacquelineharvey.com.auTo find out more about Tim Harris visit timharrisbooks.com

Sep 9, 2024 • 33:17

Behind the Scenes of Book Term

Behind the Scenes of Book Term

Jacquie, Rachel and Tim are halfway through book term. It's been a hectic four weeks and we've all got about four weeks to go. All our author and illustrator friends are also busy touring. Tim is sick, so Jacquie and Rachel get together to debrief on what has happened so far.Please review, rate, subscribe, follow and like the show. Your support will help us keep this podcast going.To find out more about R.A. Spratt visit raspratt.comTo find out more about Jacqueline Harvey visit jacquelineharvey

Sep 2, 2024 • 50:57

A story about the literary importance of morning tea with Sue Warren

A story about the literary importance of morning tea with Sue Warren

Sue Warren (aka Losang Zopa) joins us on the show this week. To read Sue's blog you can visit... https://losangzopa.blogPlease review, rate, subscribe, follow and like the show. Your support will help us keep this podcast going.To find out more about R.A. Spratt visit raspratt.comTo find out more about Jacqueline Harvey visit jacquelineharvey.com.auTo find out more about Tim Harris visit timharrisbooks.com

Aug 26, 2024 • 48:52

A story about a perpendicular killer whale with Sue Whiting

A story about a perpendicular killer whale with Sue Whiting

Sue Whiting joins us on the show this week. To find out more about Sue you can visit her website...https://suewhiting.comPlease review, rate, subscribe, follow and like the show. Your support will help us keep this podcast going.To find out more about R.A. Spratt visit raspratt.comTo find out more about Jacqueline Harvey visit jacquelineharvey.com.auTo find out more about Tim Harris visit timharrisbooks.com

Aug 19, 2024 • 40:38

A story about a rejected mermaid with Tony Flowers

A story about a rejected mermaid with Tony Flowers

Tony Flowers is our guest this week. To find out more about Tony you can visit...Please review, rate, subscribe, follow and like the show. Your support will help us keep this podcast going.To find out more about R.A. Spratt visit raspratt.comTo find out more about Jacqueline Harvey visit jacquelineharvey.com.auTo find out more about Tim Harris visit timharrisbooks.com

Aug 12, 2024 • 42:12

A story about so many brothers they fall from trees with Nathan Luff

A story about so many brothers they fall from trees with Nathan Luff

Nathan Luff joins us on the show this week. To find out more about Nathan you can visit... https://nathanluff.com.auPlease review, rate, subscribe, follow and like the show. Your support will help us keep this podcast going.To find out more about R.A. Spratt visit raspratt.comTo find out more about Jacqueline Harvey visit jacquelineharvey.com.auTo find out more about Tim Harris visit timharrisbooks.com

Aug 5, 2024 • 37:18

A story about love at first microwave popcorn with Felice Arena

A story about love at first microwave popcorn with Felice Arena

Felice Arena joins us on the show this week to talk about ... food!To find out more about Felice you can visit https://www.felicearena.comPlease review, rate, subscribe, follow and like the show. Your support will help us keep this podcast going.To find out more about R.A. Spratt visit raspratt.comTo find out more about Jacqueline Harvey visit jacquelineharvey.com.auTo find out more about Tim Harris visit timharrisbooks.com

Jul 29, 2024 • 39:31

A story about a fan-belt eating rat with Dani Vee

A story about a fan-belt eating rat with Dani Vee

Dani Vee joins us on the podcast this week to talk about ... road trips!To find out more about Dani you can visit https://www.danivee.com.auPlease review, rate, subscribe, follow and like the show. Your support will help us keep this podcast going.To find out more about R.A. Spratt visit raspratt.comTo find out more about Jacqueline Harvey visit jacquelineharvey.com.auTo find out more about Tim Harris visit timharrisbooks.com

Jul 22, 2024 • 40:55

A story about the consequences of public poetry with Joel McKerrow

A story about the consequences of public poetry with Joel McKerrow

This week Joel McKerrow joins us as we tell tales about serendipity.  To find out more about Joel you can visit his website https://www.joelmckerrow.com/aboutPlease review, rate, subscribe, follow and like the show. Your support will help us keep this podcast going.To find out more about R.A. Spratt visit raspratt.comTo find out more about Jacqueline Harvey visit jacquelineharvey.com.auTo find out more about Tim Harris visit timharrisbooks.com

Jul 15, 2024 • 41:54

A story about the pre-school of life with Katrina Nannestad

A story about the pre-school of life with Katrina Nannestad

Katrina Nannestad joins us to talk about pre-school memories. To find out more about Katrina you can visit...https://www.katrinanannestad.comPlease review, rate, subscribe, follow and like the show. Your support will help us keep this podcast going.To find out more about R.A. Spratt visit raspratt.comTo find out more about Jacqueline Harvey visit jacquelineharvey.com.auTo find out more about Tim Harris visit timharrisbooks.com

Jul 8, 2024 • 44:40

A story about an irritating blue-eyed man with Louise Park

A story about an irritating blue-eyed man with Louise Park

Louise Park joins us to talk about celebrity encounters. To find out more about Louise you can visit her website...https://www.louisepark.com.auPlease review, rate, subscribe, follow and like the show. Your support will help us keep this podcast going.To find out more about R.A. Spratt visit raspratt.comTo find out more about Jacqueline Harvey visit jacquelineharvey.com.auTo find out more about Tim Harris visit timharrisbooks.com

Jul 1, 2024 • 45:12

'A story about using a cat as a hot water bottle' with Mick Elliott

'A story about using a cat as a hot water bottle' with Mick Elliott

This week Mick Elliott joins us on the show to talk about pets and parenting. To find out more about Mick you can visit his website...https://mickelliott.me/books-by-mickPlease review, rate, subscribe, follow and like the show. Your support will help us keep this podcast going.To find out more about R.A. Spratt visit raspratt.comTo find out more about Jacqueline Harvey visit jacquelineharvey.com.auTo find out more about Tim Harris visit timharrisbooks.com

Jun 24, 2024 • 45:16

A story about a kid who had no filter with John Larkin

A story about a kid who had no filter with John Larkin

John Larkin joins us to talk about things that go wrong when we're doing author talks at schools.Please review, rate, subscribe, follow and like the show. Your support will help us keep this podcast going.To find out more about R.A. Spratt visit raspratt.comTo find out more about Jacqueline Harvey visit jacquelineharvey.com.auTo find out more about Tim Harris visit timharrisbooks.com

Jun 17, 2024 • 39:15

A story about getting arrested for having sand in your camera with Deb Abela

A story about getting arrested for having sand in your camera with Deb Abela

Deborah Abela joins us to share her dangerous travel tale.To find out more about Deb you can visit... https://www.deborahabela.comPlease review, rate, subscribe, follow and like the show. Your support will help us keep this podcast going.To find out more about R.A. Spratt visit raspratt.comTo find out more about Jacqueline Harvey visit jacquelineharvey.com.auTo find out more about Tim Harris visit timharrisbooks.com

Jun 10, 2024 • 41:50

The story of where it all began - our pilot episode

The story of where it all began - our pilot episode

When we came up with the idea for this podcast we recorded a pilot episode. This is it.Please review, rate, subscribe, follow and like the show. Your support will help us keep this podcast going.To find out more about R.A. Spratt visit raspratt.comTo find out more about Jacqueline Harvey visit jacquelineharvey.com.auTo find out more about Tim Harris visit timharrisbooks.com

Jun 3, 2024 • 40:07

A story about fighting over compost with James Hart

A story about fighting over compost with James Hart

James Hart joins us on the podcast to tell us his gardening stories.To find out more about James visit...https://www.jameshart.com.auPlease review, rate, subscribe, follow and like the show. Your support will help us keep this podcast going.To find out more about R.A. Spratt visit raspratt.comTo find out more about Jacqueline Harvey visit jacquelineharvey.com.auTo find out more about Tim Harris visit timharrisbooks.com

May 27, 2024 • 40:25

A story about flying jelly snakes with Tristan Banks

A story about flying jelly snakes with Tristan Banks

Tristan Bancks joined us to tell us his story on the theme of 'childhood'.https://www.tristanbancks.comPlease review, rate, subscribe, follow and like the show. Your support will help us keep this podcast going.To find out more about R.A. Spratt visit raspratt.comTo find out more about Jacqueline Harvey visit jacquelineharvey.com.auTo find out more about Tim Harris visit timharrisbooks.com

May 20, 2024 • 36:51

A story about choosing one book to drive you insane with James Foley

A story about choosing one book to drive you insane with James Foley

James Foley joins us on the podcast, when we were all at the Somerset Storyfest on the Gold Coast and we told tales about strange things that have happened to us at literary festivals. To find out more about James Foley visit... https://jamesfoley.com.auPlease review, rate, subscribe, follow and like the show. Your support will help us keep this podcast going.To find out more about R.A. Spratt visit raspratt.comTo find out more about Jacqueline Harvey visit jacquelineharvey.com.auTo find out mor

May 13, 2024 • 38:23

A story about hiding secrets in a in violin case with Kate Isobel Scott

A story about hiding secrets in a in violin case with Kate Isobel Scott

Kate Isobel Scott joins us on the podcast as we tell our tales about learning challenges. To find out more about Kate visit her website https://www.kateisobelscott.comPlease review, rate, subscribe, follow and like the show. Your support will help us keep this podcast going.To find out more about R.A. Spratt visit raspratt.comTo find out more about Jacqueline Harvey visit jacquelineharvey.com.auTo find out more about Tim Harris visit timharrisbooks.com

May 6, 2024 • 49:27

A story about a wallaby and a doona cover with Candice Fox

A story about a wallaby and a doona cover with Candice Fox

Candice Fox joins us to talk about "rescues". To find out more about Candice and her books visit https://www.candicefox.orgPlease review, rate, subscribe, follow and like the show. Your support will help us keep this podcast going.To find out more about R.A. Spratt visit raspratt.comTo find out more about Jacqueline Harvey visit jacquelineharvey.com.auTo find out more about Tim Harris visit timharrisbooks.com

Apr 29, 2024 • 46:02

A story about collections collecting dust with George Ivanoff

A story about collections collecting dust with George Ivanoff

George Ivanoff joins us as we all share our stories about collectibles. We find out about his sonic screwdrivers.If you want to find out more about George you can check out his website... https://georgeivanoff.com.au Please review, rate, subscribe, follow and like the show. Your support will help us keep this podcast going.To find out more about R.A. Spratt visit raspratt.comTo find out more about Jacqueline Harvey visit jacquelineharvey.com.auTo find out more about Tim Harris visit timharrisboo

Apr 22, 2024 • 43:25

A story about love in concrete piping with Allison Tait

A story about love in concrete piping with Allison Tait

In this episode we tell stories about first love and we're joined by Allison Tait. To find out more about Allison and her books visit her website... https://allisontait.com/Please review, rate, subscribe, follow and like the show. Your support will help us keep this podcast going.To find out more about R.A. Spratt visit raspratt.comTo find out more about Jacqueline Harvey visit jacquelineharvey.com.auTo find out more about Tim Harris visit timharrisbooks.com

Apr 15, 2024 • 34:31

A story about seafood that's way too fresh with Oliver Phommavanh

A story about seafood that's way too fresh with Oliver Phommavanh

Oliver Phommavanh joins us to discuss - food. We find out that both Jacquie and Oliver have worked at Woolies. And Tim had a late night stand off with a surly Subway employee who used her mega microwave to excessive levels.To find out more about Oliver visit https://www.oliverwriter.com/Please review, rate, subscribe, follow and like the show. Your support will help us keep this podcast going.Wild InterestWild Interest is an audio magazine created by kids for curious minds of all ages....Listen

Apr 8, 2024 • 36:17

A story about a snake and a credit card with Belinda Murrell

A story about a snake and a credit card with Belinda Murrell

Belinda Murrell joins us as we all share our stories about animals. If you want to find out more about Belinda (or Dame B as we know her) you can check out her website... belindamurrell.com.auPlease review, rate, subscribe, follow and like the show. Your support will help us keep this podcast going.To find out more about R.A. Spratt visit raspratt.comTo find out more about Jacqueline Harvey visit jacquelineharvey.com.auTo find out more about Tim Harris visit timharrisbooks.com

Apr 1, 2024 • 36:55

A story about a moose and a tent with Nat Amoore

A story about a moose and a tent with Nat Amoore

Nat Amoore joins us as we tell stories about travel experiences. To find out more about Nat Amoore you can visit her website at... natamoore.comPlease review, rate, subscribe, follow and like the show. Your support will help us keep this podcast going.To find out more about R.A. Spratt visit raspratt.comTo find out more about Jacqueline Harvey visit jacquelineharvey.com.auTo find out more about Tim Harris visit timharrisbooks.com

Feb 21, 2024 • 36:14

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