‘Imagining the Past’ Podcast
Our podcast, Imagining the Past, features authors appearing at our biennial events or who have been recognised in our $150,000 ARA Historical Novel Prize.
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About Imagining the Past
Imagining the Past is a podcast exploring the world of historical fiction, featuring in-depth conversations with acclaimed authors. Hosted by G.S. Johnston, the series covers writing craft, historical research, and the power of storytelling. With episodes drawn from HNSA conferences and special interviews with ARA Historical Novel Prize placegetters, guests have included bestselling authors like Melissa Lucashenko, Gail Jones, Tom Keneally, Kate Forsyth, Jackie French, Pamela Hart, and many more. Whether discussing forgotten histories, intertwining fact with fiction, or the nuances of perspective, Imagining the Past is a must-listen for history and literature lovers alike.
Greg (G.S.) Johnston is the author of three historical novels – Sweet Bitter Cane (2019), The Cast of a Hand (2015), and The Skin of Water (2012), and a fourth novel set in contemporary Hong Kong, Consumption (2011). After completing a degree in pharmacy, a year in Italy re-ignited his passion for writing and he completed a Bachelor of Arts degree in English Literature. Feeling the need for a broader canvas, he started writing short stories and novels. He is the Treasurer of HNSA.
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