In this really wonderful NZ podcast Better off Read, Pip Adam talks to comedian and writer Eamonn Marra about my short story ‘Cream Reaper’ and Eamonn’s fantastic ‘Dog Farm, Food Game’. Quote of the episode: “…I don’t know how to do sad without funny because I think all sad things are funny.”
They talk about depression and humour; the differences between stand-up comedy and writing for the page; the way the literary community deals with humour; and how important the National Young Writers’ Festival in Newcastle has been in enhancing dialogue between young NZ and Oz writers.