Humans are by nature creative, but how do we turn a spark of inspiration into something more tangible? Author Emily Maguire draws inspiration from some of the world's most creative minds — from Lin Manuel Miranda, to Susan Sontag, to explore the ingredients of a truly creative life.<a href="https://www.jcu.edu.au/foundation-for-australian-literary-studies/colin-roderick-public-lecture">The 2025 Colin Roderick Memorial Lecture</a>, hosted by the <a href="https://www.jcu.edu.au/foundation-for-australian-literary-studies">Foundation of Australian Literary Studies</a> at James Cook University in partnership with the <a href="https://www.afcm.com.au/">Australian Festival of Chamber Music</a>, was recorded on 29th July 2025 in Townsville.Speakers<a href="https://www.emilymaguire.com.au/">Emily Maguire</a>Author, Rapture, An Isolated Incident, Love Objects, and moreTeacher of writing, Writing NSW<a href="https://able.adelaide.edu.au/music/news/list/2025/06/23/vanya-quartet-selected-for-afcm-international-masterclass-program-2025">The Vanya Quartet</a>Elder Conservatorium, University of AdelaidePlaying Saoirse, composed by Belle Smibert

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