Rick Held is a screenwriter who has written for Australian TV shows such as A Place to Call Home and Packed to the Rafters, and has just published his first novel, Night Lessons in Little Jerusalem. Olivia and Rick chat about the perils of adaption and the true story behind his novel.Books mentioned: Night Lessons in Little Jerusalem by Rick HeldWinnie The Pooh by A.A. MilneThe Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe by C.S. LewisThe Secret River by Helen Garner

Talking Words

Isolation Special: Rick Held

Talking Words with Olivia O'Flynn is presented by Better Read Than Dead, and features interviews with an array of fascinating authors. From oral story-tellers, to memoir writers, from fictional autobiographies to reference writing, Talking Words is a haven for people who love storytelling. We dive into the importance of literature whilst celebrating its quirks along the way, getting elbow-deep in the exploration of reading, writing and everything that happens in between.They've been writing them, we've been reading them. Now, let's talk about them.

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