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MEDIA & INTERVIEWS Interview: The Book Deal Podcast Christine and fellow memoirist, Carly-Jay Metcalfe, chat to host of The Book Deal Podcast, Madeleine Cleary, about writing memoir, sharing personal stories and the process of securing their book deals. LISTEN HERE Review: The Weekend Australian Literary critic, Samuel Bernard, reviews Five Seasons in Seoul in The Weekend Australian's Notable Books. READ HERE Feature: Arirang Radio Korea Host, Paul Matthews, features Five Seasons in Seoul on Arirang Radio Korea. LISTEN HERE Interview: Onya Magazine Christine chats to Sandi Sieger from Onya Magazine about Five Seasons in Seoul , mental health, the difficult periods of life and what it means to be Australian. READ HERE Review: The Korea Times Jeffrey Miller reviews Five Seasons in Seoul in The Korea Times . READ HERE Interview: ABC Radio National Christine chats with Tegan Taylor about Five Seasons in Seoul , travel in South Korea and her illustrious stint as a tap dancing dinosaur. LISTEN HERE Interview: Before You Bloom Podcast Christine chats to Hayley Kinneavy about grief, loss, anxiety, impostor syndrome and healing in Seoul, South Korea. LISTEN HERE Interview: Just You Podcast Christine chats to Janika Galloway about what happens when a chapter in life changes you. LISTEN HERE Interview: The AU Review Christine Newell on the unique and life-changing magic of uprooting your entire life LISTEN HERE Interview: The Thoughtful Travel Podcast Christine chats to Amanda Kendle about living abroad in South Korea. LISTEN HERE Interview: Writers Advice Podcast Christine chats to Olivia Hillier about writing memoir and her journey to publication. LISTEN HERE Interview: Yellow Shelf Podcast Christine chats with Johanna Fink about Five Seasons in Seoul . LISTEN HERE

A heartfelt, sumptuous journey through one of the most fascinating cultures and landscapes on the planet, Five Seasons in Seoul is for armchair travellers and memoir lovers alike. A heartfelt, sumptuous journey through one of the most fascinating cultures and landscapes on the planet, Five Seasons in Seoul is for armchair travellers and memoir lovers alike. FIVE SEASONS IN SEOUL A life-changing year in South Korea Christine thought a year in South Korea would hit the pause button on her messy life. Her dad's death had left her anxious and depressed, and her career in musical theatre had reached a new low of shopping-centre kids' shows. When she found herself pulled over by the side of the road, dressed as a dinosaur and sobbing uncontrollably, it was clear something had to change. A role with an experimental theatre company based in Seoul seemed the perfect way to put off dealing with her problems, at least for a year. But she soon found there's no running away from yourself. Travelling through South Korea, immersing herself in its culture and shifting her mindset along with the seasons, Christine discovered that sometimes the place you go to escape your life can hold the answers for how to heal it. BUY NOW MORE PRAISE FOR FIVE SEASONS IN SEOUL 'South Korea comes to life in this story of travel and the ways it can transform us. With disarming vulnerability, Newell has captured both the joy and the pain of searching for your place in a new city.' Rachael Coopes, author of Paris for Beginners and The Art of Forgiveness 'A beautiful travel memoir showing a journey of personal growth, new experiences and learning. Loved it! Jess Kitching, author of The Life Experiment and Lucky Number 11 'Thoroughly enjoyed this heartfelt memoir detailing the author's year in South Korea. The food, the people, the city, comes alive with her vivid storytelling. You'll want to book a trip by the time you finish reading!.' Nicola Marsh author of Our Perfect Family and Where the Heart Is 'This is a memoir where armchair travel is just one sliver of an incredible story of grief, resilience, growth and presence ... this feels like a love letter to Seoul, family (found and biological) and most importantly to self.' Holly Cardamone, author of Summer, in Between

Christine Newell is an author and freelance writer based in Melbourne. Her debut memoir, Five Seasons in Seoul, was published by Affirm Press in March 2025. THE FULL STORY (ALMOST) As a professional musical theatre performer, Christine has always been a storyteller. She made her first stage appearance on the day of her eighteenth birthday in the role of Sleeping Beauty for Storybook Theatre Company. A few years later, she made her musical theatre debut in the ensemble of the 1999 – 2001 Australian production of The Sound of Music starring Lisa McCune & John Waters. Under the direction of Broadway Director & Tony Award nominee Susan H. Schulman, Christine also understudied the role of Liesl Von Trapp, which she performed on several occasions. Christine's other musical theatre credits include Anything Goes (The Debutante), for The Production Company, The Wizard of Oz (Ensemble/Dorothy understudy), for GFO/SEL and Morning Melodies at the Victorian Arts Centre and Adelaide Festival Centre. Her television appearances include Good Morning Australia , Carols in the Domain and Full Frontal . In 2005, Christine relocated to South Korea to perform with LATT Children's Theatre, a multi-lingual repertory theatre company producing world-class Korean and English musical productions. In 2016, she wrote and produced her own one-woman show, Places I Have Been , which premiered to a sold-out audience at the Kew Court House in Melbourne and inspired her to write her memoir, Five Seasons in Seoul . Five Seasons in Seoul was longlisted for the 2024 Hawkeye Publishing Manuscript Development Prize (under a different title) and was published by Affirm Press in March 2025. It was chosen as Dymocks Non-Fiction Book of the Month and the Non-Fiction Pick of the Week in The Age Australia/Sydney Morning Herald. Christine has appeared on panels at the Manly Writers' Festival and the inaugural Dandenong Ranges Literary Festival. She has also spoken about her memoir and journey to publication at the Korean Cultural Centre Australia. Her writing has been featured in Escape , Onya Magazine and The Age Australia . Christine has a Bachelor of Creative Arts from Australian Catholic University (Music) and is currently studying a Master of Arts in Writing and Literature at Deakin University. Photo Ksenia Belova Photography

Christine Newell is an author and freelance writer based in Melbourne. Her debut memoir, Five Seasons in Seoul, was published by Affirm Press in March 2025. AUTHOR FREELANCE WRITER SPEAKER As a non-fiction writer, Christine loves nothing more than a compelling true story and has a strong interest in writing that explores travel, wellbeing and mental health. Her debut memoir, Five Seasons in Seoul , was longlisted for the 2024 Hawkeye Publishing Manuscript Development Prize (under a different title) and was published by Affirm Press in March 2025. It was chosen as Dymocks Non-Fiction Book of the Month and was the Non-Fiction Pick of the Week in The Sydney Morning Herald/The Age Australia . Christine has appeared on panels at the Manly Writers' Festival, the inaugural Dandenong Ranges Literary Festival and the Korean Cultural Centre of Australia. Her writing has been featured in Escape , Onya Magazine and The Age Australia . More About Me Photo Ksenia Belova Photography 'There are books you read, and there are books that stay with you — gently haunting you, reminding you of places you've been and feelings you thought you'd buried. Christine Newell's 'Five Seasons in Seoul' is that rare kind of memoir.' THE KOREA TIMES BUY NOW PRAISE FOR FIVE SEASONS IN SEOUL 'Thoroughly engaging memoir … with admirable ease, [Newell] vividly evokes the sights, tastes and feel of the city, ranging from the exotic to the kinky, incorporating customs, beliefs – and a little romance.' The Age/Sydney Morning Herald, 22 March 2025 'The travel memoir is fast becoming one of my favourite sub-genres, and if you’re keen to enter the same lane as me, Five Seasons in Seoul is a wonderful place to start.' The Weekend Australian Notable Books, 5 April 2025 ' Five Seasons in Seoul is a sensory treat. A skilled storyteller, Newell writes with candour, humour and charm about rejection, grief, anxiety and fear – and finding yourself where you least expected.' Ariane Beeston, author of Because I'm Not Myself You See ' There's something so comforting about Christine Newell's memoir, Five Seasons in Seoul. I don't know if it's the coming of age style story, the exotic location so perfect for armchair travel, or the way that Christine's vulnerabilities and joys mirror us all. Perhaps it's the writing that sparkles on the page, or it could be the way cultural and historical exploration is woven so gently through the narrative.' Anne Freeman, author of Me That You See and Returning to Adelaide 'The beauty in this book is in the quiet and simple moments of Christine's memories: the joy of sharing a meal with colleagues turned friends, the lightness of an afternoon cycling in nature, the simplicity of walking around your favourite neighbourhood.' Madeleine Cleary, author of The Butterfly Women NEWS & MEDIA Five Seasons in Seoul is the Dymocks Non-Fiction Book of the Month March 2025 Christine chats with Tegan Taylor about Five Seasons in Seoul on ABC Radio National LISTEN NOW Christine's article on impostor syndrome and anxiety in The Age READ NOW Five Seasons in Seoul is the Non-Fiction Pick of the Week in The Age READ NOW STAY IN THE KNOW Sign up to The Seasonal Traveller, a letter about moving mindfully through the seasons, creative living, travel and life as a debut author. FOLLOW CHRISTINE ON INSTAGRAM

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