Emily Tsokos Purtill on Writing Motherhood Across Generations

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The Whole Truth: Motherhood and the Writing Life

Nadia Mahjouri

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Are you a writer trying to squeeze creativity into the spare moments between packing lunches, wiping bums and taming tantrums? Or perhaps you are driving teenagers around, navigating screentime, and writing in carparks on your notes app? Whatever stage you are in, motherhood and the writing life can be tricky bedfellows! In this podcast, Nadia Mahjouri, mother of five, author of Half Truth and a counsellor specialising in maternal mental health interviews Australian authors, writers and creatives about how they manage to keep creating in amongst the messy middle of motherhood.

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Emily Tsokos Purtill on Writing Motherhood Across Generations

The Whole Truth: Motherhood and the Writing Life

56 minutes 37 seconds

4 weeks ago

Emily Tsokos Purtill on Writing Motherhood Across Generations

💬 Show Notes

In this episode, Nadia Mahjouri sits down with the talented Emily Tsokos Purtill, whose debut novel, Matia, won the 2025 Western Australian Premier's Book Award for an emerging writer. Emily shares her inspiring journey as a writer and mother, discussing the challenges of penning an intergenerational story while balancing her legal career and family life. They delve into the rich tapestry of Greek heritage woven throughout Matia, exploring themes of identity, cultural folklore, and the evolution of traditions across generations. Emily reflects on how motherhood has shaped her writing and the importance of community support in navigating the complexities of the creative process. This episode is a heartfelt conversation about the intersections of motherhood, creativity, and the stories that define us.

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Keywords

Introduction to Emily Tsokos Purtill and her debut novel Matia

Discussion on the intergenerational themes in Matia

Exploring the influence of Greek heritage on Emily's writing

The challenges of writing while balancing motherhood and a legal career

The importance of community support in the writing journey

Insights into the creative process and the evolution of traditions

Emily's reflections on motherhood and its impact on her storytelling

Conclusion and thoughts on future writing projects

🔑 Episode Keywords

Motherhood, Writing Life, Emily Tsokos Purtill, Matia, Greek Heritage, Intergenerational Stories, Writing Community, Creative Process, Balancing Parenthood, Australian Literature, Cultural Folklore