Author, Nicole Hayes gives an honest and descriptive account on what it takes to write a book and shares her process of writing the book series Little Legends.

Today’s guest is an award winning YA author, radio and podcast presenter, Hawks supporter in the AFL and co-author alongside popular children’s writer, Adrian Beck, in a fantastic footy series for kids called, Little legends.

Nicole Hayes is widely known for her YA novels, The Whole of my World, One true thing and A shadow’s breath. She teaches creative writing at Deakin University and has a passion for stories that is just such a joy to listen to.

She’s agreed to pop in today, share a taco and go over her process for book writing with examples of how her and Adrian wrote the first books in the Little Legend series.

If you’re writing a book or thinking of writing a book, you cannot miss her advice. So, ladies and gentlemen, please give it up for the wonderful Nicole Hayes.

*Note: A correction – In the intro of the interview, Ken states that Nicole teaches at Melbourne University. Ken is a doofus. Nicole currently teaches at Deakin University. Apologies to Deakin for the slip-up.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Nicole Hayes: For more info on the amazing author click on her website here: http://nicolehayesauthor.com/

Adrian Beck: For more info on Adrian’s awesome work check out our interview with him here: Interview with Adrian Beck

Derry Girls: https://www.netflix.com/au/title/80238565

Deakin University: Deakin University is a progressive and open-minded university, with the highest student satisfaction in Victoria. Find out why here: https://www.deakin.edu.au/

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