Max Easton On 'The Magpie Wing' by The Write Way Podcast published on 2021-09-14T06:36:15Z Former rugby league player, scientist, podcaster and writer, Max Easton, joined me to discuss his debut novel, ‘The Magpie Wing’. Topics discussed include: - Familial themes and dynamics explored throughout the novel, including how unearthing the secrets of a parent(s) can alter our perception of them, sometimes permanently. Also, how those that have passed away can inspire and inform our outlook and beliefs on life. - Max explains his take on the intersection between punk music and the working-class history of rugby league. - The condescension sometimes exhibited by the inner-city/inner-west towards ‘the west’ – how this has maybe become even more evident in the recent lockdown, making the themes explored in the novel, all the more relevant. - Identifying from Western Sydney – how problematic it can be explaining it to others. How contradictory one’s identity can be. How the identity of self and oneself identifying where they come from can be confusing or clash with others from the same area i.e. ‘Mt. Druitt isn’t Marrickville.’ - A gradual acceptance of self, as seen through perhaps Helen, perhaps the most enlightened character of the novel, and her changing outlook – embracing being caught between worlds. - His unique journey and process with writing the novel. Thanks heaps be to Max for chatting with me on the show – you can pick up your copy of ‘The Magpie Wing’ from his publisher, a very cool publisher, Giramondo, here: https://giramondopublishing.com/books/the-magpie-wing/ Genre Podcast