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Authors Harry Colfer and Jack Roney interview fellow authors, writing experts, and publishing industry professionals to chat about all things fiction writing. Uploads every second Monday.
Authors Harry Colfer and Jack Roney interview fellow authors, writing experts, and publishing industry professionals to chat about all things fiction writing. Uploads every second Monday.
Episodes

Wednesday Feb 11, 2026
The Angels Wept audio book discount promotion
Wednesday Feb 11, 2026
Wednesday Feb 11, 2026
In this episode, host Jack Roney introduces listeners to the audiobook of his first crime novel 'The Angels Wept' including a short sample. Listen to the end for the 50% discount code.
The audio book is available at Book Club Audio.

Monday Jan 19, 2026
Anne Freeman interviews Jack Roney - episode 2
Monday Jan 19, 2026
Monday Jan 19, 2026
In this second of two episodes, Anne Freeman continues her chat with author Jack Roney about the re-release of his novel The Ghost Train and the Scarlet Moon. They discuss the reasons behind the re-launch of this novel, as well as various writing processes that work for them including how to maintain writing momentum during busy times in our life and how to write what you feel rather than writing to industry expectations. Finally, they discuss what it’s like working with an editor and how a manuscript assessment can add value to your manuscript. Some great advice for aspiring writers.

Monday Jan 05, 2026
Monday Jan 05, 2026
In this special edition of The Genre Fiction Podcast, Jack Roney swaps roles and is interviewed by fellow Hawkeye Publishing author Anne Freeman about the re-release of this novel, The Ghost Train and the Scarlet Moon. Anne and Jack do a deep dive into the key elements of the story, its inspirations and how Jack found time to write during one of the busiest periods in his policing career. They discuss what motivated Jack to write outside his usual genre of crime fiction and the challenges around balancing factual historical research with speculative fiction elements such as time travel. So come along for the ride for this very special episode.

Monday Dec 22, 2025
Australian historical fiction author Foster Burton (episode 3 of 3)
Monday Dec 22, 2025
Monday Dec 22, 2025
We continue our chat with author Foster Burton, who has recently published his debut novel, an Australian historical saga called The Hollows.
In this final episode with Foster, he takes us through working with editors and marketing strategies learned from making mistakes and then refining the process. Great advice for authors.

Monday Dec 15, 2025
Australian historical fiction author Foster Burton (episode 2 of 3)
Monday Dec 15, 2025
Monday Dec 15, 2025
We continue our chat with author Foster Burton, who has recently published his debut novel, an Australian historical saga called The Hollows.
In this episode we have a candid conversation about the pros and cons of independent vs traditional publishing, the struggles trying to secure an agent and publisher, and his reasons for opting to go solo despite an opportunity to partner with an agent. He talks us through the empowerment of self-publishing and strategies for success.

Monday Dec 08, 2025
Australian historical fiction author Foster Burton (episode 1 of 3)
Monday Dec 08, 2025
Monday Dec 08, 2025
In this episode we introduce author Foster Burton, who has recently published his debut novel, an Australian historical saga called The Hollows.
Foster takes us through his journey from a vast array of jobs and careers to finally settling down to being a full time writer. He discusses the inspiration for his ideas and the different aspects of historical research required for authenticity.

Monday Dec 01, 2025
Interview with author D.V.BISHOP (episode 3 of 3)
Monday Dec 01, 2025
Monday Dec 01, 2025
D. V. BISHOP writes the award-winning Cesare Aldo historical thrillers, published by Pan Macmillan. A writer of many narrative forms, his love for Italy and the Renaissance meant there could only be one setting for his crime fiction.
Episode 3 continues our chat about his writing journey and experiences.

Monday Nov 24, 2025
Interview with author D.V.BISHOP (episode 2 of 3)
Monday Nov 24, 2025
Monday Nov 24, 2025
D. V. BISHOP writes the award-winning Cesare Aldo historical thrillers, published by Pan Macmillan. A writer of many narrative forms, his love for Italy and the Renaissance meant there could only be one setting for his crime fiction.
Episode 2 continues our chat about his writing journey and experiences.

About Jack and Harry
Jack Roney spent 33 years as a police officer, serving as a general duties officer, detective, police academy instructor, firearms and operational skills instructor, media advisor and strategic policy officer, before retiring to focus full time on writing. His crime fiction is inspired by his real life experiences.
Harry Colfer is a critical care paramedic who’s seen stuff that’ll turn your hair white. His murder mystery and action thriller novels are told through the unique perspective of a paramedic. He has released a series of short stories based on his frontline experiences.
Together, Jack and Harry interview special guests including authors and writing / publishing industry experts to discuss all things fiction writing.
Uploads every second Monday.
Check out their websites:
www.harrycolfer.com
www.jackroney.com.au