Gary Bertwistle has worked for some of the largest and most-well known companies in Australia – carefully fostering their brands through innovative, left-of-field strategies. But for the past twelve years, he’s dedicated his time and energy to revealing the secrets of creativity. Whether it may be speaking, coaching or writing – Bertwistle has made a [...]
Posted in General, Interviews
Leave a comment
Tim ‘Rosso’ Ross spent nine years waking up Sydney. He and radio partner Merrick Watts ruled breakfast radio airwaves with a fresh and unpretentious brand of comedy that collected a legion of loyal fans. Last year Rosso said goodbye to breakfast radio to take on a range of new projects – one which is his [...]
Posted in General, Interviews
Leave a comment
Sarah Prout is one busy woman. Entrepreneur, author, social media expert and mother of two, she has been a passionate self-starter and champion of her own ideas since she was very young. In just two years, Sarah amassed an impressive 40,000 followers on Twitter, and she regularly consults with businesses in need of an increased [...]
Posted in General, Interviews
1 Comment
I don’t know who these people are, or even what they did. But I love them. And you will too… • This week’s ‘Martin Amis pisses someone off’ article is brought to you by… your grandfather? • Wolf Hall doesn’t win the 2009 Orange Prize. • Has the ever-growing popularity of the Young Adult genre [...]
Posted in General, In the News, Interviews, Website developments
Leave a comment
Back in September, we gave one lucky reviewer a complimentary $50 gift voucher as thanks for posting their impressions up on our site. Well, now that October has rolled on by, it’s once again time to announce the winner of our latest monthly Review Competition. So let’s get into it! I’m pleased to announce that [...]
Posted in General, In the News, Interviews, Website developments
Leave a comment
Reilly was only nineteen when he penned his debut novel, Contest. But when the book was subsequently rejected by every major publisher in Sydney, the young author refused to be disheartened. Reilly borrowed enough money from the bank to produce an extremely limited print run and convinced a local bookstore to stock several copies of [...]
Posted in General, Interviews
Tagged five greatest warriors, interview, matthew reilly
Leave a comment
Morris Gleitzman recently took some time out of his busy schedule to have a chat with Swimming in the Nile about books, life and his latest title, Grace… Jordan: Writing has undoubtedly been your life’s work. For several years, you worked as a scriptwriter for the ABC. You even wrote for The Norman Gunston Show [...]
John Flanagan, author of the bestselling Ranger’s Apprentice series , recently took the liberty of answering some questions on behalf of Swimming in the Nile… Jordan: Before I delve into the Ranger’s Apprentice Series, I’d like to ask you a few questions about your life before the publication of your first book. It is my [...]
Australia’s bestselling female author, Di Morrissey, recently took some time out from her busy schedule to answer some questions on behalf of Swimming in the Nile. Jordan: Firstly, let me say that you’ve certainly lived an incredible life. You worked as a journalist and editor, travelled the globe, married and had kids – before putting [...]