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Podcast: Words and Nerds: Authors, books and literature.
Episode: QWS S3E8: RWR McDonald and Bel Schenk
Description: In this episode Rob chats with Bel Schenk about his debut novella, The Most Famous Boy in Town, published by Spineless Wonders in April 2024.
They chat about writing fiction versus poetry, the creative pathway to publication, and Bel offers great writing advice. CW: This episode contains discussions about sexual assault, which some listeners may find distressing. Resources and support are available through 1800 Respect (Australia) and Lifeline at 13 11 14.
Bel Schenk’s shout out book this episode:
A Growing up Queer in Australia, edited by Benjamin Law
Bel Schenk has written three collections of poetry, Ambulances & Dreamers, Urban Squeeze and Every Time Yo...