Did you know that Australian convicts helped create the San Francisco we know today? Novelist David Whish-Wilson talks about his latest book The Coves.

The Fremantle Press Podcast

Feb 11 2019 | 00:25:10

00:00 / 00:25:10

Hosted By

Show Notes

Set in the Gold Rush era, The Coves pulls no punches depicting those brutal times with uncompromising accuracy. Jessica Gately chats to David Whish-Wilson about his inspiration for the book and together the pair delve into what was, until recently, a suppressed footnote in history.

Other Episodes

Episode 1

May 08, 2019 • 00:13:22

Crime writer Alex Dook debates whether cats are the best writing buddies

In this special edition of the Fremantle Press podcast, marketing and communications manager Claire Miller talks to crime writer Alex Dook about his manuscript...

Episode 3

October 15, 2018 • 00:10:18

Introducing Holden Sheppard, shortlisted for the 2018 City of Fremantle T.A.G. Hungerford Award

Holden Sheppard is one six writers shortlisted for the 2018 City of Fremantle T.A.G. Hungerford Award. In this podcast he speaks to Claire Miller...

Episode 5

May 14, 2019 • 00:10:22

2019 Fogarty Literary Award shortlist: writer Rebecca Higgie talks books, magic and play

The shortlist has been announced for the 2019 Fogarty Literary Award and Western Australian author Rebecca Higgie is on the list. In this podcast...