On Better Words: Steph Tisdell
From acting and writing for the screen to writing a novel
Steph Tisdell is a rising star of the comedy scene in Australia. Her acting credits include Class of ’07, Total Control, Bump and Netflix Original Love is in the Air, while her writing credits include Fisk, Bump and Rosehaven. Steph lives in Meanjin with her pet parrots, Parky and Eddie. Today we're delighted to discuss her first novel, The Skin I'm In.
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Things we talked about
Why Steph wanted to tell this story in novel format
Confronting the dark parts of Australian history in schools and everyday racism
Steph's writing process for the book and how it differed from other projects, plus where she struggled versus where she thrived
The best advice about taking risks in life and creativity (and how this has paid off for Steph)
How Steph connected with Layla's voice
Other recommendations
Before we chat with our featured author, we always share some other recommendations.
Caitlin recommends: Taylor Swift Style by Sarah Chapelle
Recommended by a Swiftie! This book is a beautiful journey through the eras of Taylor's style, analysing how they work in with her songs. The perfect treat for Swifties.
Michelle recommends: The Crow Road by Iain Banks
An all-time favourite book. This is the story of a family, focusing on 20-year-old Prentice, his dad and uncle. It's beautiful, darkly comic and the kind of character-driven story you'll get something new out of every time.
- Caitlin & Michelle
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