WRITER 655: Margot McGovern’s hair-raising novel, 'This Stays Between Us'
So You Want to be a Writer - A podcast by Australian Writers' Centre - Mondays
Capturing the nostalgia of ’90s horror flicks, This Stays Between Us is the latest novel by Margot McGovern. In this episode, Margot shares her inspiration for telling this kind of story, writing her cast of characters and her experience publishing the novel. 00:00 Introduction09:13 Writing tip: Scheduling time for reading13:53 WIN!: 2 Sisters Murder Investigations by Candice Fox and James Patterson15:28 Word of the week: ‘Lycanthrope’17:00 Writer in residence: Margot McGovern19:40 The attraction of horror stories21:00 Representing and reflecting young people’s worlds23:11 The differences between 2000 and today25:26 School camp inspirations27:38 Nostalgia for ’90s horror films28:49 Writing multiple points of view30:23 Drafting and editing process34:20 Publishing journey with Penguin38:07 Publicity and the social media landscape39:56 Upcoming projects44:26 Margot’s tips for aspiring writers45:48 Final thoughts Read the show notes Connect with Valerie and listeners in the podcast community on Facebook Visit WritersCentre.com.au | ValerieKhoo.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
