Totally Lit!
The podcast celebrating reading, writing and creating literature. Join your host Ky Garvey as she chats with readers, writers, illustrators & all types of creators of books and stories. Be inspired to read, write, create, ignite!
Episodes
Welcome to a special episode of Totally Lit as we celebrate our 50th episode! Host Ky Garvey reflects on the journey with gratitude to guests, listeners, and supporters. Join us for a captivating conversation with Jack Heath, the acclaimed author of 40 novels, including the best-selling crime fiction "Hangman." Discover Heath's inspiring journey from high school writing and juggling jobs to becoming a full-time writer with a global...
Join host Ky Garvey in an insightful conversation with Megan Daly, celebrated teacher-librarian and award-winning author. In this episode of Totally Lit, Megan discusses her newest picture book, "The Beehive," and shares her journey from nurturing readers to becoming a published author.
Megan highlights the beauty of Australian native bees through her narrative nonfiction style, weaving together story and educational content in an ...
In honour of Hoodoo Gurus being in town I have put out a little rerelease of my chat with Dave Faulkner.
They are currently touring to clebrate 40 years of their album Stoneage Romeos.
Welcome back to Totally Lit, the podcast that celebrates reading, writing, and creating literature, now returning after a refreshing break. Host Ky Garvey is thrilled to share that her family is thriving, offering her the opportunity to reengage wit...
In this episode of Totally Lit, host Ky Garvey takes the listeners on a journey celebrating the winning entries of the Totally Lit Micro Fiction Prize. From scholarships to substantial prizes, the episode is filled with excitement and recognition for talented writers.
Join Ky as she expresses gratitude to the judges and announces the winners, including the grand prize winner, Anna Hughes, for her outstanding story, "Tilting at Wind...
Welcome to this exciting episode of Totally Lit, where we delve into the captivating world of short stories. Host Ky Garvey chats with Catherine McNamara, an acclaimed author with four award-winning short story collections under her belt, including "The Cartography of Others," "Love Stories for Hectic People," and "The Carnal Fugues."
Discover Catherine's intriguing journey from a bar owner to an acclaimed writer living between Ven...
Welcome to another enlightening episode of Totally Lit, the podcast dedicated to celebrating the world of reading, writing, and literature. In this episode, host Ky Garvey sits down with the inspiring Karen Tyrrell, an award-winning child empowerment author, children's rights ambassador, and teacher.
Karen shares exciting news about her latest book, "Logan, Then and Now," which is part of a literacy project aimed at empowering Year...
Join us for a captivating episode as we revisit an inspiring interview with acclaimed author Isobelle Carmody. Recently attending the launch of Isabel's latest book, "Comes the Night," we delve into her incredible project, the Hope Flies Project. This month-long online auction features 30 stunning kites decorated by award-winning Australian artists, raising funds for the Red Kite charity.
Isobelle shares a touching story from her p...
Welcome to Totally Lit, the podcast that celebrates the vibrant world of literature. In this episode, host Ky Garvey invites you to explore the upcoming Australian Short Story Festival, set to take place from November 22nd to 24th in Fremantle, Western Australia. This exciting event promises a wealth of activities, including writing workshops, panel discussions, interviews, and a literary mock debate, featuring some of the finest s...
Welcome to the milestone episode of Totally Lit, where we celebrate the podcast's fifth birthday with host Ky Garvey. Five years ago, Ky embarked on the journey of creating a platform dedicated to the world of reading, writing, and literature, and today, we mark this special occasion by reflecting on the incredible journey and achievements along the way.
In this episode, we are joined by Dani Vee, host of the popular Words and Nerd...
Welcome to a special episode of Totally Lit, hosted by Ky Garvey. In this exciting installment, we unveil the launch of the Totally Lit Microfiction Prize, opening up opportunities for emerging and established authors to showcase their storytelling prowess. With esteemed judges Cheryl Gwither, Lauren Elise Daniels, Geneve Flynn, and Pamela Jeffs sharing invaluable tips on crafting prize-winning short stories, this episode is a must...
Welcome to this episode of Totally Lit, the podcast that celebrates reading, writing, and the creation of literature. Join host Ky Garvey as she sits down with acclaimed illustrator Ross Morgan, a fine artist from Adelaide, South Australia, to delve into the world of children's book illustration.
In this engaging conversation, Ross shares his artistic journey from a young boy inspired by the rural landscapes of his upbringing to be...
Join host Ky Garvey as she chats to Festival Chair - Susan Midalia about the upcoming Australian Short Story Festival in Fremantle 22nd-24th November.
The Australian Short Story Festival is an annual festival celebrating short stories in written and spoken forms.
Founded by Anna Solding of MidnightSun Publishing and Caroline Wood of Margaret River Press, the Festival connects audiences with short story writers, storytellers, publis...
Join host Ky Garvey as she chats to Rural Romance author Louisa Duval.
Louisa Duval is a debut Australian author who writes rural romance set in the fictional country town of Ballydoon. Here the heroes are rugged as the landscape around them, and the stories steamier than an Aussie heat wave.
Undre her pen name Sabrina Duval she writes reimagined fairytales and witchy mysteries with a happily ever after.
Louisa has worked in radio...
Join host Ky Garvey as she chats to Sarah Surgey on her latest release The Heavy Bag.
Sarah’s book The Heavy Bag is a children’s book that looks at the 5 stages of grief: Denial, Anger, Bargaining, Sadness and Acceptance. Children can experience grief for a loved one, a pet or even moving on from a school or area. When all of the emotions build up inside a child’s mind they can feel like they are carrying around a huge weight with...
Meet the judges! Join host Ky Garvey as she chats to Sheryl Gwyther, Lauren Elise Daniels, Geneve Flynn and Pamela Jeffs, the judges of the Totally Lit Micro Fiction Prize.
Host: Ky Garvey
Theme Song: Claire Houghton
Logo: Emages Design
Production: Mike Garvey
Totally Lit is an independent podcast. You can help support us to continue to chat with wonderful Australian creatives by leaving a review on I...
Join host Ky Garvey as she chats to Amelia Mellor about her latest release The Lost Book of Magic.
Amelia Mellor (authorameliamellor.com)
Host: Ky Garvey
Theme Song: Claire Houghton
Logo: Emages Design
Production: Mike Garvey
Totally Lit is an independent podcast. You can help support us to continue to chat with wonderful Australian creatives by leaving a review on Itunes or sharing our so...
Join host Ky Garvey as she chats to Leo Baker about his latest release Tuckshop Terrors.
Host: Ky Garvey
Theme Song: Claire Houghton
Logo: Emages Design
Production: Mike Garvey
Totally Lit is an independent podcast. You can help support us to continue to chat with wonderful Australian creatives by leaving a review on Itunes or sharing our socials with your friends. You can also make a contribution at:
It's the Briskidlitcrew episode! Join host Ky Garvey as she chats to Bethany Loveridge, Jess Galatola & Kristen Willis on their experience at the recent CYA Conference.
Host: Ky Garvey
Theme Song: Claire Houghton
Logo: Emages Design
Production: Mike Garvey
Totally Lit is an independent podcast. You can help support us to continue to chat with wonderful Australian creatives by leaving a review on Itunes or sharing ...
Join host Ky Garvey as she chats to Angela Slatter.
Host: Ky Garvey
Theme Song: Claire Houghton
Logo: Emages Design
Production: Mike Garvey
Totally Lit is an independent podcast. You can help support us to continue to chat with wonderful Australian creatives by leaving a review on Itunes or sharing our socials with your friends. You can also make a contribution at:
Popular Podcasts
Good Game is your one-stop shop for the biggest stories in women’s sports. Every day, host Sarah Spain gives you the stories, stakes, stars and stats to keep up with your favorite women’s teams, leagues and athletes. Through thoughtful insight, witty banter, and an all around good time, Sarah and friends break down the latest news, talk about the games you can’t miss, and debate the issues of the day. Don’t miss interviews with the people of the moment, whether they be athletes, coaches, reporters, or celebrity fans.
Current and classic episodes, featuring compelling true-crime mysteries, powerful documentaries and in-depth investigations.
If you can never get enough true crime... Congratulations, you’ve found your people.
The official podcast of comedian Joe Rogan.
If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.