Episode 3 - Trish Bolton - Author

Episode 3:

Trish reflects on her late introduction to higher education, the impact of class on her life and work, and her persistent passion for literature and writing. She discusses her challenges with social anxiety, her transformative experience at university, and how she eventually found success as a novelist at the age of 69.  

Trish's novel 'Whenever You're Ready' is available at booktopia and independent book stores.

Artsits mentioned: 

Ruth Park - The Harp in the South 

Ken Loach 

Time Stamps: 

00:00 Trish Bolton's Career Journey

03:10 Early Life and Family Background

04:04 High School and Early Career Aspirations

05:56 Pursuing Education and Overcoming Challenges

09:17 Entering the Workforce and Higher Education

15:16 Teaching and Writing Career

19:11 Political Career and Return to Writing

22:30 Struggles and Success in Publishing

24:33 Navigating Class and Self-Censorship in Writing

25:29 The Disconnect Between Middle and Working Class Experiences

29:54 Code Switching and Living Between Two Worlds

33:10 The Struggles and Realities of Working Class Creatives

39:19 The Journey to Becoming a Published Writer

49:35 Reflections on Age, Success, and Authenticity

 

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Theme: 

‘Barry Michael Takes a Train’ by Sand Pebbles 
Written & performed by Ben Michael and performed and mixed by Murray Ono Jamieson. 

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• VCA who provided studio space 

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