Only a small blowing of own trumpet.  Received a parcel in the post containing a book called Making Radio (A Practical Guide to Working in Radio in the Digital Age).  Darling Laura was wondering why I would receive such a ‘rich gift’ for no reason.  Well, it is the third edition of Making Radio – I think the first was in 2000 – and I contributed by writing the chapter on Radio Comedy.  I think I was paid for the first contribution but for ongoing editions, it’s just a free book. 

Having said that, at least I can say that I am a published author in 2011 and I will share my biggest thrill with you…

This is a required text for students at the Australian Film Television and Radio School.  AFTRS rejected my course application when I was starting out as a writer, saying “come back when you’ve had more experience”.  That happened when I was invited to lecture at AFTRS 1995 to 1999. 

Ahhh yes, that photo sure reminds me of the good old days.  Most nights we would sit around the wireless, as a family, listening to the serials.  Other nights we would sit around the piano, wishing to hell someone knew how to play it.

BTW, I like Siobhan McHugh from the University of Wollongong, even though we haven’t met – her review of Making Radio is, “The distilled wisdom and passion of top practitioners makes this an invaluable guide to making radio in Australia.”  Love your work, too, Siobhan!   Here’s a link: http://www.mchugh.org/