Liane Moriarty on revisiting a bestselling novel and will we ever produce another Dolly Parton?
About this episode
Liane Moriarty discusses her writing career and the impact of celebrity culture on literature.
Fresh off the release of her much-anticipated sequel Big Little Truths, beloved Australian author Liane Moriarty reflects on her career as a writer, the relationships and life experiences that have inspired her fictional worlds, and the secret to staying true to her own voice. As an author whose characters have been brought to life on screen by the likes of Meryl Streep, Nicole Kidman and Reese Witherspoon, it's no mean feat. Have you been dazzled by the bright headlights of other vehicles while driving at night? A recent inquest into the death of veteran BBC broadcaster Jenni Murray heard that dazzling headlights were a factor in her fatal crash. It's an issue that's causing concern for drivers around the world. Road safety specialist David Beck and motoring journalist John Cadogan explore what can be done. As you're whittling down your shortlist for Radio National's Top 100 Australian Books countdown, you might be digging deep into the memory box for inspiration. Parenting author and educator Maggie Dent shares the classic Australian children's book that deserves top spot in her list — despite the messy lamington kitchen adventures it inspired. When news broke of Dolly Parton’s…
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