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Published...Or Not

Jan Goldsmith, David McLean, Lisa Moule

Booking Overview

This is an author-and-book interview show focused on traditional publishing, self-publishing, and the writing life, typically featuring emerging and independent authors discussing their books and publication journeys. Suitable pitches include authors, self-published writers, publishing professionals, and occasional creatives with a strong book or literary connection; booking difficulty is likely low because recent guests are accessible working authors rather than highly prominent public figures.

Metrics

Episodes: 553

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Gender skew: Neutral

Listener location: Australia

Instagram: 71.0k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

programming@3cr.org.au

publishedornot@gmail.com

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Host

Jan Goldsmith - Host associated with an Australian podcast about authors, books, and publishing.

David McLean - Host associated with an Australian podcast about authors, books, and publishing.

Lisa Moule - Host associated with an Australian podcast about authors, books, and publishing.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low
Typical Credentials:  
Published or self-published authors with a current book, particularly writers who can discuss their publication path, creative work, genre, or connection to the Australian writing community. Select artists and other creatives may also fit when they have a strong project or book-related angle.
Required Achievements:  
Authored a published or self-published book, Released a debut novel or literary work, Developed a distinctive creative project

Recent Guest Discussions

Lucy Buxton - Expanded Printmaking, Water, Environmental Themes, And The Creation Of Liminal Threads.

Lindsay Bartels - Motherhood, Difficult Decisions, And The Premise Of Her Novel.

Lorena Carrington - A Murder Mystery Featuring Puzzles, Codes, And Logical Deductions.

Anne Freeman - The Long-term Effects Of Decisions Made In Youth.

Chris Ames - Short Fiction, Contemporary Life, And Approaches To Storytelling.

Recent Topics

Publishing, Self Publishing, Authors, Writing, Books

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
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Valerie Ng and Joanna Jenkins

October 08, 2026

The very notions of reality and perception are challenged in Valerie Ng's debut novel, ‘Driver Driver’, as Oscar embarks on a search for his friend.          Ruth a commercial litigation lawyer with a big case and thinks she is so lucky to have found such a great apartment in an art deco block but when people die and she becomes the suspect her job and her innocence are at stake in Joanna Jenkins social satire ‘Bad Neighbours’.      

Jodi McAlister and Catherine de Saint Phalle

October 01, 2026

Love and wine can share a similar vocabulary – the pop of first meeting and then the sit, sip and savour in a good relationship, it’s about quality not quantity, but that’s not all you will learn in this clever romance comedy ‘A Study in Sparkling’ by Jodi McAlister.                'The Hurt' is an elegaic coming-of-age memoir by Catherine de Saint Phalle touching on the relationships and experiences that shape our lives.

Margot McGovern and Esme Louise James

September 24, 2026

'Our Dark Unravelling' is a young adult novel of gothic horror set inside a boarding school by Margot McGovern.Rose has to finish her literary thesis about desire.  She learns a lot about sexual desire and in the journey Rose learns what she wants and who she wants to be, while taking the reader on an erotic romp in ‘Becoming Venus’ by Esme Louise James         

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Frequently asked questions

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Published...Or Not
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How do I get in touch with Published...Or Not?

Published...Or Not is hosted by Jan Goldsmith and David McLean. Its publicly listed emails are programming@3cr.org.au and publishedornot@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 Published...Or Not?

The publicly listed emails for Published...Or Not: programming@3cr.org.au and publishedornot@gmail.com.

How many listeners does Published...Or Not have?

Podseeker estimates Published...Or Not reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Published...Or Not?

Published...Or Not typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Published or self-published authors with a current book, particularly writers who can discuss their publication path, creative work, genre, or connection to the Australian writing community. Select artists and other creatives may also fit when they have a strong project or book-related angle. Common among recent guests: Authored a published or self-published book; Released a debut novel or literary work; Developed a distinctive creative project. Recent guests include Lucy Buxton, Lindsay Bartels, and Lorena Carrington.

How hard is it to get booked on Published...Or Not?

Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.

What topics does Published...Or Not cover?

Recent episodes cover Publishing, Self Publishing, Authors, Writing, and Books. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

programming@3cr.org.au

publishedornot@gmail.com

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