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Imagining The Past

Greg Johnston, Kelly Gardiner

Booking Overview

This is an author-interview podcast focused on historical fiction, featuring acclaimed novelists, award recipients, conference authors, and occasional publishing professionals. Credible pitches include established or emerging historical fiction authors with a new book, notable research process, prize recognition, or relevant expertise; booking difficulty is medium because the show draws from a specialist literary network.

Metrics

Episodes: 102

Frequency: Irregular

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: < 100

Gender skew: Female

Listener location: Australia

YouTube: 73 subscribers

Instagram: 1.4k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

contacthnsa@gmail.com

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Host

Greg Johnston - Historical novelist and author of Sweet Bitter Cane, The Cast of a Hand, and The Skin of Water; Treasurer of the Historical Novel Society Australasia.

Kelly Gardiner - Historical fiction author for adults and young readers, known for The Firewatcher Chronicles, Goddess, 1917: Australia’s Great War, and the Swashbuckler trilogy.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Historical fiction authors with published or forthcoming novels, especially writers appearing at Historical Novel Society Australasia conferences, recipients or nominees for literary prizes, and authors with strong research or historical-period expertise. Publishing professionals may also appear in connection with a featured author or book launch.
Required Achievements:  
Published historical novels, Literary prize wins or shortlistings, Recognition through specialist historical fiction organizations, New or recently launched books

Recent Guest Discussions

Malcolm Knox - Launching And Writing The Second Child, With Discussion Of His Historical Fiction.

Emily Maguire - Writing And Researching Rapture.

Karen Brooks - Launching And Discussing The Extraordinary Florence Stoker.

Elisabeth Storrs - Writing Fables And Lies, Historical Fiction Set During The Third Reich, And Her Ancient Rome Series.

Bernice Barry - Her New Historical Novel, The Names Of A Hare.

Recent Topics

Literature, Historical Fiction, Historical Research, Novel Writing, Publishing

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Imagining The Past
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S12 Ep16: Imagining the Past—2026—Pip Williams

October 20, 2026

In September, Pip Williams launched her third novel, The German Ward. Pip was in conversation with Nicole Abadee at the Uniting Church in Paddington, Sydney. 

S12 Ep15: Imagining the Past—2026—Malcolm Knox

September 29, 2026

At the sparkling new bookshop in Sydney’s Summer Hill, Rose Read, Malcom Knox launched the sequel to The First Friend, imaginatively titled The Second Child.  He was in conversation with Shankari Chandran and Sid Chandran 

S12 Ep13: Imagining the Past—2026—Emily Maguire

September 06, 2026

Emily Maguire’s Rapture won the inaugural ARA History Novel Prize Reader’s Choice Award in 2025. Emily chats with Greg Johnston about writing and researching this breakthrough novel.  

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Frequently asked questions

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How do I get in touch with Imagining The Past?

Imagining The Past is hosted by Greg Johnston and Kelly Gardiner. Its publicly listed email is contacthnsa@gmail.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Imagining The Past?

The publicly listed email for Imagining The Past: contacthnsa@gmail.com.

How many listeners does Imagining The Past have?

Podseeker estimates Imagining The Past reaches fewer than 100 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Imagining The Past?

Imagining The Past typically books rising experts. Typical guest background: Historical fiction authors with published or forthcoming novels, especially writers appearing at Historical Novel Society Australasia conferences, recipients or nominees for literary prizes, and authors with strong research or historical-period expertise. Publishing professionals may also appear in connection with a featured author or book launch. Common among recent guests: Published historical novels; Literary prize wins or shortlistings; Recognition through specialist historical fiction organizations. Recent guests include Malcolm Knox, Emily Maguire, and Karen Brooks.

How hard is it to get booked on Imagining The Past?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Imagining The Past cover?

Recent episodes cover Literature, Historical Fiction, Historical Research, Novel Writing, and Publishing. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

contacthnsa@gmail.com

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