A Drink with Chris Flynn

June 18, 2012 / Angela Meyer (LiteraryMinded) / 11 Comments

Chris Flynn recently released his debut novel A Tiger in Eden, a fast-paced, hilarious and surprisingly touching novel about a tough guy stuck in 'paradise'. I sat down with the talented, funny Flynn—wearer of many hats besides author, such as editor and reviewer—over a drink at Pugg Mahones in Carlton. Chris talks about his hard-man character Billy, growing … Continue reading A Drink with Chris Flynn

A Drink with… Lisa Lang and Omar Musa

April 17, 2012April 17, 2012 / Angela Meyer (LiteraryMinded) / 14 Comments

Here, finally, are the first two episodes of the new LiteraryMinded show A Drink with... ! A Drink with... is a literary-minded chat show. In each episode I chat, informally, with a different writer, over a drink at a Melbourne location. Over the course of the show my co-producer Mark Welker and I will feature both emerging and established writers, … Continue reading A Drink with… Lisa Lang and Omar Musa

The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr Morris Lessmore

February 29, 2012 / Angela Meyer (LiteraryMinded) / 2 Comments

Book lovers, you'll be moved by this year's Oscar-winning animated short The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr Morris Lessmore. It's a delight. via @ReadingsBooks

‘Sh*t Book Reviewer’s Say’ by Ron Charles

February 12, 2012 / Angela Meyer (LiteraryMinded) / 12 Comments

'Hilarious and bold' - LiteraryMinded

Interview with Paul Murphy, book trailer specialist

November 29, 2010November 30, 2011 / Angela Meyer (LiteraryMinded) / 2 Comments

In the past few months Paul Murphy has been kindly forwarding me his book trailers. I visited his website, http://www.booktease.com.au, and was impressed by the range and quality of his work in this emerging field. In our visually aligned and keyboard-bound culture, book trailers will increasingly play an important role in drawing readers to the … Continue reading Interview with Paul Murphy, book trailer specialist

The LiteraryMinded Couch, Episode One: Uhh, Fail Vlog

November 14, 2010 / Angela Meyer (LiteraryMinded) / 4 Comments

I've been meaning to add video content to LiteraryMinded for yonks! I've interviewed authors on stage, I've read my own work aloud, I can write about books - but speaking alone into a camera is an entirely different kettle of fish...