Writers at Stanton

Discover the story of the frontier Wiradyuri Wars of Resistance for the first time with award-winning historian Stephen Gapps. Learn the breadth of these two wars conducted along a huge area of the Murray-Darling river system during the 1800's.

Be taken into the heart of a nation under siege with bestselling author and journalist of Balcony Over Jerusalem. John Lyons brings this riveting account of courageous resistance from everyday Ukrainians in the face of an uncertain future.

Based on the true story of Tasma Walton's ancestor, I am Nannertgarrook is not just what life was like for a First Nations woman on the fringes of colonial society but also the beautiful tale of a person's connection to country.

Discover the life story of famed author Miles Franklin and her enduring resilience. In this real life sequel to My Brilliant Career, Kerrie Davies uncovers a little-known period in Miles' life in the turbulent years after her early success.

Hear the compelling true story of how Nick Kaldas became one of Australia's most senior police officers. He joins us to share his experiences serving in the NSW Police Force and what he learned about resilience, courage and fortitude.

What will it take to stop gendered violence? In this urgent essay, Jess Hill investigates Australia's National Plan to End Violence Against Women andChildren to find out what's working and what's not – and what we can do to turn things around.

Discover a witty exploration of the idiosyncrasies that make us fully human in this new memoir. Chameleon is how Dessaix explores how the restless mind takes constant detours to search for what makes life good, a place of wisdom and love. 

Learn how to live your best sustainable life and spend less doing so with sustainability guru Lottie Dalziel. Her new practical guide will show you that sustainable, low-waste living is possible on a budget. 

Join Debra Oswald as she presents her new novel about Betty: storyteller, feminist, eternally curious and phenomenally old. On the eve of her hundredth birthday party, Betty tells us her story set against a century of world events and social upheavals.

Drawing on original letters and journals, historian David Dufty uncovers the extraordinary story of the greatest feat of engineering in nineteenth-century Australia, and the workers who brought this ambitious project to life. 

Learn the gripping true yet stranger-than-fiction tale of Lech Blaine and his family in his newest book, Australian Gospel, and discover the tangled fates of two couples and the foster children trapped between them. 

Discover the epic story of Albert Jacka, the first Australian soldier to be awarded the Victoria Cross in WWI. His tale of bravery and sacrifice will take you from the shores of Gallipoli to the battlefields of France. 

Join journalist Rick Morton for the powerful story of Robodebt, involving a moral vacuum and a multibillion-dollar government shake down. This is a gripping tale of how, over four and a half years, our government turned on its most vulnerable citizens. 

From the acclaimed author of Limberlost comes this new epic quest in a through-the-looking-glass Van Deiman's Land, undertaken by the outcast children of notorious convicts, to find and kill a man-eating big cat named Dusk.

Discover the linguistic history of Australian English with Amanda Laugesen as she reveals some of the ideas, events and values that have shaped Australia's history by providing fascinating insight into the evolution of the Australian vocabulary. 

Discover the story of a founding document in Australian democracy and the First Nations trailblazers who made it. Author Clare Wright joins journalist Paul Daley in-conversation to discuss this momentous piece of Australian history. 

In this updated edition of the bestselling Quarterly Essay, Alan Kohler tells the story of how we got into the Australian housing mess, with added material on homelessness, what is now an affordable house price, and lessons from overseas. 

Join Australian author Christian White in conversation with fellow crime writer Amanda Hampson to discuss this new thriller that explores toxic masculinity, domestic abuse and the strange inner dynamics of male friendship groups. 

Discover this historically informed yet mordant account from America that catches the madness and the politics of an election like no other and its candidates. This is an essential essay about a crucial moment of choice from author Don Watson. 

Sharing her journey to self-discovery in this new memoir, respected chef and paddock-to-plate pioneer Annie Smithers answers the question she is asked most often: why cook? This is a tale told through the kitchens and recipes that shaped her.

Delve into Seana Smith's new memoir that reveals the true story behind her lifelong battle with drink, from a tumultuous childhood to finding the courage to break free from her past. This is a tale of family secrets, addiction and escape.

Discover the secretive world of the Australian commandos as Scott Ryder shares his firsthand experiences in the Australian army. Frankly written, Forged in Fire reveals the qualities of strength and resilience that characterise special forces operators.

Join Tim Forcey as he shares tips and strategies on how to slash your energy bills and save the planet. Learn how to transform your home for an efficient, comfortable, cheaper electric future.

From award-winning broadcaster and composer Andrew Ford comes an authoritative tour through several thousand years of music. This fascinating book sets out to understand what exactly music is – and why humans are drawn to making it. 

Join the bestselling author of Dirt Creek with her new thriller about a woman's story in the aftermath of the climbing incident that killed her girlfriend — and getting to the truth. It's a meditation on grief, and a tale of just how much our lies can cost us.

 Hear investigative journalist Andrew Fowler discuss the spectacular fallout from Australia's duplicitous AUKUS deal, piecing together the story of this botched operation that severely compromised Australia's ability to defend itself.

Join Ailsa Piper for her newest memoir of living and dying - and flying. This is an unforgettable and moving insight into loss, hope and starting again, aided by the incredible healing power of nature and a community of unexpected angels. 

 From Miles Franklin award-winning author of Chai Time at Cinnamon Gardens comes a new novel about displacement and seeking refuge—and ultimately, a story about finding home. 

Discover an exhilarating tale of corruption and betrayal unfolding against the backdrop of a devastating wildfire that ravages the town of Jasper in the Californian Sierras.

Join former BBC correspondent Nick as he shares his insightful and urgent reassessment of America's past, present and future – as a country which is forever at war with itself.

 Brimming with passion, Satyajit combines travelogue, history and science in this book as a lament for the decline of wild spaces and a celebration of the animals who roam them.

Inspired by historical figures and actual events, Free is Meg's newest historical fiction novel that follows one woman's rise in colonial Australia — from horse thief to merchant queen of Sydney Cove.

To Sing of War is a beautifully rich novel of death, sacrifice and forgiveness, a novel that insists on our interconnectedness and hums with the energy of the world. 

 In Red River Road Anna Downes blends suspense and sisterhood in a compelling thriller about a woman desperate to discover what happened to her sister on a solo road trip through the Australian outback. 

 Join Australia's leading social psychologist Hugh Mackay as he shares his new book, The Way We Are, that examines the major trends that are shaking the foundations of the Australian way of life, to present a compelling portrait of Australia today. 

 Discover a searing expose of institutional child abuse and the remarkable story of the survivors who would not be silenced. Journalist Anne Manne reveals how a sinister network of paedophiles was finally exposed and brought to justice. 

Rachael Morgan McIntosh returns with her second book, a comedy, tragedy and farcical romp all rolled into one. This is a love story about becoming a mother, a year of joy and survival in the trenches of early parenthood. 

Join Lech Blaine as he shares a revelatory portrait of the Opposition leader Peter Dutton in this perceptive and compelling book. This is a story of ambition, race and power, and a politician with a plan. 

 Investigative journalist David Hardaker shares the inside story of the global megachurch and its charismatic leader, Brian Houston. How did Hillsong, the brightest star of international evangelical Christianity, fall so spectacularly? 

From the witty mind of Kathy Lette comes her latest book, a new subversive, irreverent revenge romp. Confronted by a society that thinks they're past their amuse-by dates, 4 friends come together to form the Revenge Club. Let the games begin...

Former DGSE spy Jack Beaumont brings the next installment of his bestselling The Frenchman series and delivers authentic spycraft in this high-stakes thriller that spans across Europe to prevent an international catastrophe. 

 One of Australia's most experienced court reporters goes on a judicial road trip in this sometimes funny, sometimes tragic look at the comings and goings on inside the country courtrooms dotted across Australia. 

The eagerly awaited follow-up to international bestseller Everyone in my Family has Killed Someone brings another deliciously witty locked room mystery. How can you find a killer when all the suspects know how to get away with murder?

In this new memoir, entertainer Wendy Harmer shares her tale of overcoming adversity with her trademark in-your-face frankness and celebrated wit, and reflects on her life - one of the most unlikely success stories you will ever read.

 From bestselling author and eternally hopeful Richard Glover comes a funny new book that is heartfelt and hilarious, serious but sly. Best Wishes is the Encyclopedia of ‘Can Do Better'. It's a plea for a better world - one wish at a time.

 A tender, affecting novel of hope and forgiveness. Discover this compelling contemporary love story between two middle-aged men, told with grace, heart and wisdom by the acclaimed mind who also brought us The Slap and Barracuda.

From bestselling author Trent Dalton comes this new novel, a heartbreaking and beautiful story of love, fate, life and death and all the things we see when we look in the mirror. All of the past, all of the present, and all of our possible futures.

 This is a different book about leadership, where mistakes are made and learnt from. Hear from Allan about how he developed a leadership style that embodied others to lead during his career as a NSW Police Officer and Commander.

 A gripping reckoning with the bloody history of Australia's 19th century frontier wars. In this riveting book, acclaimed journalist David Marr shares the story of what happened and why, and what it means for Australians today.

The first joint biography of Bennelong and Arthur Phillip, two pivotal figures in Australian history – the colonised and coloniser. Fullagar's account is also the first full biography of Bennelong of any kind and it challenges many misconceptions 

 Based on the Olivier and Tony Award-winning play of the same name, Suzie Miller's new novel Prima Facie is a propulsive, raw look at the price victims pay for speaking out and the system that sets them up to fail.