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Interview with Whitney Fitzsimmons; author of The Rising

02.10.26

Aired on Friday 2nd October 2026

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Whitney Fitzsimmons is an award winning Australian broadcast journalist and television presenter. Her debut novel ‘The Rising’ is an atmospheric thriller centred around a rural Australian town.

This interview explores why Whitney chose to write a crime novel, how the story came about, her writing process and what to expect from the story and its characters. Whitney also discusses the intersection between her career as a journalist and the importance of local media news outlets, which are a key aspect within her book.

Listen in to find out what makes this book a must read!

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