Summary: Hear two celebrated Australian writers discuss their heart-rending and lyrically drawn new novels with writer and podcaster Nicole Abadee. Globally bestselling author Nikki Gemmell offers insights into The Ripping Tree, her gripping novel of survival that examines the dark heart of early colonisation in characteristically evocative prose. Miles Franklin Award winner Sofie Laguna talks about Infinite Splendours, an incandescent tale of art and nature, and the lasting impact of childhood trauma. Please note, this podcast episode contains discussion of sensitive subjects some listeners may find distressing, including domestic violence and sexual assault. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
