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The Imagining the Past podcast series is brought to you by the Historical Novel Society Australasia. We feature authors appearing at our biennial conferences or have been recognised in our $150,000 ARA Historical Novel Prize. Our HNSA hosts, Greg Johnston and Kelly Gardiner, discuss researching, writing and publishing historical fiction with acclaimed writers of the genre in its many forms from crime to fantasy to literary fiction, set in eras stretching from ancient times to the Swinging Sixties, and for readers of all ages. Subscribe to our newsletter for updates on our writing programs and the ARA Historical Novel Prize. #writing #history #historicalfiction #fiction #books #podcast Imagining the Past is listed in the Top 25 Historical Fiction Podcasts. Our hosts 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. Kelly Gardiner writes historical fiction for all ages. Her latest series is The Firewatcher Chronicles. Her other books include Goddess, based on the life of Mademoiselle de Maupin; 1917: Australia’s Great War, shortlisted for the NSW Premier’s Young People’s History Prize and Asher Award; the Swashbuckler pirate trilogy; and a picture book, Billabong Bill’s Bushfire Christmas. Her young adult novels Act of Faith and The Sultan’s Eyes, were both shortlisted for the NSW Premier’s Literary Awards, while Act of Faith was shortlisted for the ASA’s Barbara Jefferis Award.

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Imagining the Past—2026—Malcolm Knox

2026/09/29

At the sparkling new bookshop in Sydney’s Summer Hill, Rose Read, Malcom Knox launched the sequel to The First Friend, imaginatively titled The Second Child. He was in conversation with Shankari Chandran and Sid Chandran

Imagining the Past—2026—Emily Maguire

2026/09/06

Emily Maguire’s Rapture won the inaugural ARA History Novel Prize Reader’s Choice Award in 2025. Emily chats with Greg Johnston about writing and researching this breakthrough novel.

Imagining the Past—2026—Karen Brooks

2026/09/03

In September, Karen Brooks launched her new novel, The Extraordinary Florence Stoker, at the Peacock Theatre in the Salamanca Arts Centre in Hobart. She was joined by her publisher, Jo Mackay.

Imagining the Past—2026—Elisabeth Storrs

2026/08/15

Elisabeth Storrs chats to Greg Johnston about her new novel, Fables and Lies, set in Germany during the Third Reich, and her A Tale of Ancient Rome Series.

Imagining the Past—2026—Bernice Barry

2026/08/13

Bernice Barry was recently interviewed by William Yeoman at the City of Perth Library about her new novel, The Names of a Hare.

Imagining the Past—2026—Judith Rossell

2026/07/28

Judith Rossell, multi-award-winning author and illustrator, chats with Greg Johnston about her novel, The Midwatch, which was shortlisted for the ARA Historical Novel Prize CYA Category 2025.

Imagining the Past—2026—Mirandi Riwoe

2026/07/23

In July 2026, Mirandi Riwoe launched her new novel, A Short History of Longans, with author Emily Maguire at Newtown’s Better Read Than Dead bookshop.

Imagining the Past—2026—Kate Forsyth

2026/07/15

On July 6th, 2026, Kate Forsyth launched her new novel, The Changeling, at The Fox Hole bar in Sydney’s Rocks area.

Imagining the Past—2026—Malcolm Knox

2026/07/02

Malcolm Knox, winner of three Walkley Awards and a Human Rights Award, chats with Greg Johnston about his novel, The First Friend, shortlisted for the ARA Historical Novel Prize 2025 Adult Category.

Imagining the Past—2026—Anna Ciddor

2026/06/17

Anna Ciddor discusses with Greg Johnston her novel Moonboy, shortlisted for the ARA Historical Novel Prize 2025 – CYA category.

Imagining the Past—2026—Leonie Norrington

2026/05/28

Leonie Norrington chats with Greg Johnston about her novel, A Piece of Red Cloth, and the intricacies of writing in conjunction with Merrkiyawuy Ganambarr-Stubbs, Djawa Burarrwanga, and Djawundil Maymuru.

Imagining the Past—2026—Dave Warner

2026/05/17

Dave Warner chats with Will Yeoman about his novel, Sound Mind Dead Body, at the City of Perth Library. Not only does Dave speak, he sings, accompanied by Will on guitar and Nicole Warner on backup vocals, a first for Imagining the Past.

Imagining the Past—2026—Lauren Keegan

2026/05/05

Lauren Keegan chats with Greg Johnston about her first published novel, All the Bees in the Hollows, long-listed for the ARA Historical Novel Prize 2025.

Imagining the Past—2026—Mary-Lou Stephens

2026/04/16

In April 2026, Mary Lou Stephens launched her fourth novel, The Hobart Hotel, in the place the novel is set – Hobart’s glamorous Wrest Point Hotel Casino. Join Mary-Lou and author Karen Brooks in the Stardust room for a sparkling and twirling conversation.

Imagining the Past—2026—Debra Oswald

2026/04/08

Debra Oswald’s One Hundred Years of Betty was longlisted for the ARA Historical Novel Prize 2025. She chats with Greg Johnston about her long career writing for film, television, stage, radio, fiction and children's fiction.