Shona Martyn
Shona Martyn is Spectrum Editor at The Sydney Morning Herald. She was previously the Publishing Director of HarperCollins, the founding editor of HQ magazine and an editor of Good Weekend.
‘We need new voices’: The ABC boss who’s changing what we see on TV
Sally Riley is a big deal in the world of television and film, but doing this interview made her ‘really nervous’.
- by Shona Martyn
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Tragedies and triumphs make Jen Peedom’s career like no other
The Sydney filmmaker has worked in places of extreme danger. But even the woman that Sherpas call ‘the pocket rocket’ has her limits.
- by Shona Martyn
The best ways to use your Dine and Discover vouchers before the cut-off
Here are our top picks of Sydney’s upcoming shows to help you make a night of it before July 31.
- by John McDonald, John Shand, George Palathingal, Garry Maddox, Nick Galvin, Shona Martyn, Harriet Cunningham and Valerie Lawson
The best pain au chocolat in Sydney? Ask the famous dancer
It’s a trifle surprising when David Hallberg reveals his penchant for fine pastries and his research into the city’s best.
- by Shona Martyn
The 21 top tips for becoming a bestselling author
Want to go from would-be writer to the next Trent Dalton, Liane Moriarty or Jane Harper? Here are some dos and don’ts to help smooth the way.
- by Shona Martyn
No big hair! I was accused of emasculating men and defeminising Carmen
Opera and festival director Lindy Hume talks about sexism in opera, a brush with bushfire and this weekend’s Four Winds Festival.
- by Shona Martyn
Two sides of Kate: from the Incredible Hulk to a limp piece of cabbage
Actor, writer and Agent Orange survivor Kate Mulvany says “It is about time the government supported survivors. There is a huge betrayal that is ongoing.”
- by Shona Martyn
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Stephanie Dowrick's lessons of intimacy and solitude from the pandemic
The prolific author and long-time columnist has updated her international bestseller with wisdom about the 'beautiful benefits of solitude' and improving our connections with others.
- by Shona Martyn
Architect Rachel Neeson: from a commune to tragedy to the museum
On the opening of her latest project – a massive revitalisation of the Australian Museum – the architect reflects on priorities.
- by Shona Martyn
Peter Garrett's playlist : 21 top Indigenous acts to tune into
The singer reveals the Indigenous artists on his playlist on the eve of the release of the new Midnight Oil album, The Makaratta Project.
- by Shona Martyn
Ageism, sexism and plagiarism: inside the secret world of book publishing
Behind the froth and fashion, Pamela Redmond's authentic novels about the publishing industry (and spin-off TV series Younger) take on ageism.
- by Shona Martyn
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