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Carly Nugent

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Carly Nugent is the author of two novels and numerous pieces of short fiction.  Her first novel, "The Peacock Detectives" (2018) won the Readings Children's Book Prize and was shortlisted for the Text Prize, the Australian Book Design Awards along with the Sisters in Crime Davitt Awards. Earlier this year, Carly's second book - her first YA title - was published by Text Publishing.  "Sugar" is a novel inspired by Carly's own experience with Type 1 diabetes.  A dark but ultimately hopeful tale, "Sugar" explores the effect of grief and trauma on the teenage psyche, the search for truth and making sense of tragedy. A terrific read for young adults and adults alike.  I was delighted to welcome Carly to the podcast a little while back. 

Carly Nugent is the author of two novels and numerous pieces of short fiction.  Her first novel, "The Peacock Detectives" (2018) won the Readings Children's Book Prize and was shortlisted for the Text Prize, the Australian Book Design Awards along with the Sisters in Crime Davitt Awards. Earlier this year, Carly's second book - her first YA title - was published by Text Publishing.  "Sugar" is a novel inspired by Carly's own experience with Type 1 diabetes.  A dark but ultimately hopeful tale, "Sugar" explores the effect of grief and trauma on the teenage psyche, the search for truth and making sense of tragedy. A terrific read for young adults and adults alike.  I was delighted to welcome Carly to the podcast a little while back.

Talking Aussie Books with Carly Nugent

Carly Nugent lives in Bright, Victoria. Her short fiction has featured in numerous publications, including the Bellevue Literary Review and Award Winning Australian Writing. Her first novel, The Peacock Detectives, won the Readings Children's Book Prize, was a CBCA younger readers Honour Book, and was shortlisted for the Text Prize, the Australian Book Design Awards and the Sisters in Crime Davitt Awards. But today we are discussing Sugar, her first novel for young adults. Our interview begins at  00:16:15Caitlin recommends: All My Mothers by Joanna GlenA sweeping familial drama exploring all the motherhood relationships a woman experiences throughout her life. *Caitlin received a PR copy through her role at Harper Collins Australia.Michelle recommends: The Long Drop by Denise MinaA fascinating blend of fact and fiction imagining lost hours in the life of Glasgow serial killer Peter Manuel. In this interview, we chat about:How Carly’s experience with Type 1 Diabetes inspired Persephone’s storyThe way language and numbers help tell the story in a unique way including in the opening pagesWhy Carly decided to include some difficult and traumatic moments in Persephone’s story, rather than just exploring how she lives with DiabetesHow Carly felt writing for an older audience after her debut middle grade novel, The Peacock DetectivesThe journey to publication, including a special Text Publishing signingBooks and other things mentioned:Redhanded episode 230: Peter Manuel: The Beast of BirkinshawAll Killa No Filla episode 80: Peter ManuelThe Babysitter’s ClubSomething Rhymes With Purple (podcast)Vikki Wakefield's writing (all brilliant)Sick Bay by Nova Weetman Follow Carly @carly_nugentSugar is available now. Thanks to Text Publishing for sending us copies of the book in preparation for the interview. Connect with us on Instagram: @betterwordspod

Carly Nugent lives in Bright, Victoria. Her short fiction has featured in numerous publications, including the Bellevue Literary Review and Award Winning Australian Writing. Her first novel, The Peacock Detectives, won the Readings Children's Book Prize, was a CBCA younger readers Honour Book, and was shortlisted for the Text Prize, the Australian Book Design Awards and the Sisters in Crime Davitt Awards. But today we are discussing Sugar, her first novel for young adults. Our interview begins at  00:16:15Caitlin recommends: All My Mothers by Joanna GlenA sweeping familial drama exploring all the motherhood relationships a woman experiences throughout her life. *Caitlin received a PR copy through her role at Harper Collins Australia.Michelle recommends: The Long Drop by Denise MinaA fascinating blend of fact and fiction imagining lost hours in the life of Glasgow serial killer Peter Manuel. In this interview, we chat about:<ul><li>How Carly’s experience with Type 1 Diabetes inspired Persephone’s story</li><li>The way language and numbers help tell the story in a unique way including in the opening pages</li><li>Why Carly decided to include some difficult and traumatic moments in Persephone’s story, rather than just exploring how she lives with Diabetes</li><li>How Carly felt writing for an older audience after her debut middle grade novel, The Peacock Detectives</li><li>The journey to publication, including a special Text Publishing signing</li></ul>Books and other things mentioned:<ul><li>Redhanded episode <a href="https://podfollow.com/1250599915/episode/78b11e9b022f0f7bafc3f0670db197fe1c174c40/view" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">230: Peter Manuel: The Beast of Birkinshaw</a></li><li>All Killa No Filla episode <a href="https://podfollow.com/937224870/episode/9f957da234009c4381969a17794f518cf9cba6fa/view" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">80: Peter Manuel</a></li><li>The Babysitter’s Club</li><li>Something Rhymes With Purple (podcast)</li><li>Vikki Wakefield's writing (all brilliant)</li><li>Sick Bay by Nova Weetman </li></ul>Follow Carly <a href="https://www.instagram.com/carly_nugent/?hl=en-gb" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">@carly_nugent</a>Sugar is available now. Thanks to Text Publishing for sending us copies of the book in preparation for the interview. Connect with us on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/betterwordspod/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">@betterwordspod</a>

Diabetes and choosing words carefully with Carly Nugent

Discover your secret reading powers with the CBCA Younger Readers short listed books! This mini episode forms part of a series of short Book Week focused podcasts.  Hear a read aloud by each of the authors nominated in the 2019 Younger Readers category. Also, these authors talk to the Book Week theme 'Reading is my secret power' as they reflect on their life as a reader.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Discover your secret reading powers with the CBCA Younger Readers short listed books! This mini episode forms part of a series of short Book Week focused podcasts.  Hear a read aloud by each of the authors nominated in the 2019 Younger Readers category. Also, these authors talk to the Book Week theme 'Reading is my secret power' as they reflect on their life as a reader.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.