Talking Aussie Books with Dianne Yarwood

Talking Aussie Books with Dianne Yarwood

From Talking Aussie Books by Claudine Tinellis

June 2, 2026 · 38 min · Season 8 · Episode 8

About this episode

Dianne Yarwood discusses her new novel and the personal experiences that inspired it.

The last time Dianne Yarwood was on the podcast, we chatted about her then debut - the tender-hearted, funny, life-affirming novel 'The Wakes' - published in 2023. This year Dianne has released a second novel, 'Margaret, Are You Leaving' (Hachette). Another warm and witty read that celebrates the messiness and beauty of life. Dianne chatted with Cassie Hamer recently - giving us some remarkable insight into the real-life story that inspired her new novel and the important personal lessons she has learned from her own near-death experience and how these lessons found their way into her writing. A wonderful interview well worth listening to.

People in this episode

Host: Claudine Tinellis

Guest: Dianne Yarwood

Topics covered

  • novel
  • interview
  • life lessons
  • writing
  • personal experience

Keywords

  • Dianne Yarwood
  • Margaret, Are You Leaving
  • The Wakes
  • life lessons
  • writing inspiration

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Hachette

Books & works: The Wakes, Margaret, Are You Leaving

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