The Final Draft podcast is all about books, writing and literary culture. We're dedicated to exploring Australian writing, looking into the issues that drive our storytelling to discover more from the books you love. These are the stories that make us who we are. Natalia Figueroa Barroso is a Sydney author of Uruguayan descent Today we’ll be discussing her debut novel Hailstones Fell Without Rain. Hailstones Fell Without Rain spans fifty years and three generations of women of the Ferreira family. Graciela has lived in Western Sydney since she emigrated from Uruguay in her twenties. There she has raised three daughters, although her thoughts are never far from home despite the fact she is avoiding calls from her Aunt Chula. Chula raised Graciela ever since her mother Tata, a political activist and freedom fighter, was disappeared by the military government in Uruguay. Chula much to tell Graciela, but a conversation would necessitate acknowledging she is estranged from her eldest daughter Rita. Final Draft is produced and presented by Andrew Pople Want more great conversations with Australian authors? Discover this and many more conversations on Final Draft every week.