Media
Amanda is a Sydney-based renovation survivor who talked for years about writing a book. It took an epic disaster to prompt her to finally do it, and in 2009 Penguin published The Renovator’s Survival Guide.
Forced to fire her builder part way through the job, Amanda promised herself she’d finish the house, sue the builder and write a book about the experience - no matter how much she just wanted to forget it all once she reached the end. She was determined not to let the builder get off scot-free, and determined to help other people avoid the same mistakes. The Renovator’s Survival Guide is for every DIFM-renovator who wants to avoid renovation roulette!
Amanda was featured extensively in the media following the launch of her book, and a number of those appearances are below. You can also check out what Amanda has to say about writing and marketing her book in this Sydney Writers’ Centre podcast.
1. Media appearances
How to avoid a renovation disaster - LookHome Oct 08
Renovation Hell - ABC Unleashed
Project 2009: A great year to renovate - SMH, Domain
Student success: Amanda Falconer and “The Renovator’s Survival Guide” - The Sydney Writers’ Centre blog
Renovating pitfalls on ABC 774 radio Hilary Harper interviews Amanda
Beating reno horrors, Sunday Herald Sun
How to survive your reno on Sunrise with Kochie and Mel. Watch the interview and read the factsheet!
The trials of modern life - renovating. ABC Radio Perth with Geoff Hutchison Listen to this episode
House of Horrors Sunday Telegraph
Renovating pitfalls with 9am’s David and Kim. Check out the interview
Discussing renovating with Christopher Lawrence. ABC Radio Hobart Listen to this episode
Reno secrets with Denis Walter on 3AW Check out the interview here!
Top tips in New Idea.Read more here.
Renovate and Save on A Current Affair. Watch the interview.
Advice for renovating mums with a book extract at Bubhub.
Recommended by Sunday Age. Short review here.
2. Press releases
Penguin book release
4. Photodownloads
