Jan 31, 2026
Show Notes:
Interview: Paul
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Narrative Nonfiction
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Dedication to His Daughter
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Second book is Fiction
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Writing journey between two books are different
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Type of Author: Colourful, Honest, Raw, Insightful
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Enjoyed English in school
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Has had quite a journey and have shared
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Lesson: Some good can come from mistakes
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You always have to keep moving forward
Interview: Chris
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Life is about looking to chase passions and dreams
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Studies philosophy because he was yearning for understanding
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Male Primary teacher - rare breed
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When writing - was looking to see more than just what happened
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Wanted to make something good out of an unfortunate situation
Where the Excerpt Came From:
Guest Bio:
Brett Cole was born in Nambour, Queensland but now lives in the southwest of Western Australia. Formerly a printer, he went on to gain a Bachelor of Arts in English and Comparative Literature and Philosophy, before becoming a teacher. He now works as a disability support worker and strives toward finding purpose and ways to have his dreams, wishes and passions evolve.
In the Media
Colourful Local Identities Podcast with Bob Gordon
https://open.spotify.com/episode/5fbPIjdCHMlegQmk0HBHa6?si=2HBMu_v9QOWxdmwoCj-sZg
RTRFM Radio Interview for the show Artbeat with Bec Bowman
https://rtrfm.com.au/story/author-brett-cole-on-the-pink-bubble/
Bunbury Community Radio 103.7 Radio Interview for the Morning Show with Steve Ingram
https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1EeDSuP1gf/
X-Press Magazine Article with Bob Gordon
https://xpressmag.com.au/south-west-author-brett-coles-book-of-life/
Blue Wolf Reviews book review by Ian Banks
https://bluewolf-reviews.com/non-fiction/the-pink-bubble-become-who-you-are/
Booklist:
The Pink Bubble
Amazon Link:
https://www.amazon.com.au/Pink-Bubble-Become-Who-You/dp/1923020501
Links
Contact Brett
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1BDQwBwZ42/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bcole12900?igsh=cHFmbXN1c25hOTlo
Contact Finding Elara
Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/FindingElara
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/findingelara/
Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@findingelarapodcast
Contact BCP
Discord: https://discord.gg/Ap8EWpPn
BCP Website: www.bcpcreative.com.au
BCP Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bcp.creative/
BCP facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61577758720164
Contact Paul
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/paul.van.der.mey.2025
Forrest.chat: http://forrest.chat/episodes
Contact Chris
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chris.ilsley.5
In Collaboration with:
This Event has been sponsored by the Australian Cultural Fund
Book Reality: https://bookreality.com/
Look for other Fairs: https://www.indieauthorbookfair.com/
Music by: @keysofmoonmusic
Name: The epic hero