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Grace Rouvray thought she knew what grief was. Then her best friend Katie died. In this deeply moving conversation with Holly Wainwright, Grace shares the story behind her memoir Is It Too Early To Bitch? — a love letter to the friendship that shaped her life, and the devastating loss that changed it forever. Grace and Katie met at drama school in 2009 and quickly became inseparable. Through awkward share houses, terrible dates, career highs, creative projects and countless late-night phone calls, they became each other's person. The kind of friendship that can feel every bit as profound, intimate and life-defining as a romantic relationship. Then, in 2021, Katie died suddenly at just 34 years old. Grace reflects on navigating unimaginable grief during lockdown, what it means to lose the person who knows you best, and the unexpected ways loss reshaped her understanding of friendship, family and herself. This episode explores the bond between female friends, the reality of life after loss, and why some of the greatest love stories aren't romantic at all. Buy Grace's book, Is It Too Early To Bitch? is available now. Learn more about The Katie Lees Foundation. SUBSCRIBE here: Support independent women's media You can now watch our show in full length video on the Apple Podcast app - make sure your phone is up to date and we can't wait for you to see. CLICK HERE. What To Listen To Next: Listen: Jeni Haynes Created 2681 Personalities To Survive Her Abusive Father Listen: Kate Ceberano Has Spent 40 Years Trying To Figure Herself Out Listen: Maisie Peters Has Moved On From Mid Men Listen: EXCLUSIVE: Stephanie Browitt Survived The White Island Volcano. This Is Her Mother’s Story Too. Listen: Sophie Smith Lost Her Premature Triplets And Then Her Husband. This Is How She Kept Going Listen: Patrick Brammall Turned Down The Devil Wears Prada 2. Then He Got A Call Discover more Mamamia Podcasts here. Watch No Filter on YouTube. Follow us on Instagram here. Follow us on TikTok here. Feedback: podcast@mamamia.com.au Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice message, and one of our Podcast Producers will get back to you ASAP. Rate or review us on Apple by clicking on the three dots in the top right-hand corner, click Go To Show then scroll down to the bottom of the page, click on the stars at the bottom and write a review. CREDITS: Guest: Grace Rouvray Host: Holly Wainwright Group Executive Producer: Naima Brown Executive Producer: Bree Player Audio and Video Producer: Josh Green Social Media Producer: Olivia Colman Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land on which we have recorded this podcast. Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Frances Whiting has spent almost 30 years writing her beloved Sunday column in Queensland’s Sunday Mail. But behind a career built on telling other people’s stories, some of the biggest chapters in her own life arrived later than expected. On this episode of the Stellar podcast, Frances reflects on becoming a mother in her 40s, publishing her first novel at 46, the runaway success of her latest book The Nocturnals at 61, the reader letter that moved her deeply, and why it is never too late to start again. You can buy Frances Whiting’s new novel The Nocturnals via the link in our show notes or at any good bookstore. Watch the full episode with Frances Whiting here. Something To Talk About is a podcast by Stellar, hosted by Sarrah Le Marquand. Find more from Stellar via Instagram @stellar, TikTok @stellar_aus, or stellarmag.com.au.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Bestselling novelist Holly Ringland on writing from joy instead of fear, the toolkit she built to meet the inner critic with self-compassion, and finding the first true sentence of her debut after decades of silence.   We discuss Why the pain of not writing eventually outweighs the pain of writing. What grief and loss can crack open in a writer that nothing else can. How the first true line of a novel can arrive once you stop listening to the reasons you can't write it. A bullet-point approach to plotting that protects the nervous system from the blank page. What to ask for from early readers, and what to refuse. The distinction between self-doubt and the inner critic, and why it matters. Meeting the inner critic with an equal and opposite internalised force. Breaking procrastination by making the next step impossibly small. Fiction as the lie that tells the truth truest.   Resources & Links

Kayla Jade didn’t plan to become one of the most recognisable women on Australian TikTok. She didn’t plan to become a sex worker, or a mum, or a viral sensation. But somehow, she’s all of those things and more. In this episode of No Filter, Kate Langbroek sits down with Kayla to talk about the story that wasn’t supposed to be told. The one that includes a man named Peggy Sue, an A-Lister who asked for too much, falling for one of her clients and that infamous meet up with Drake. It's deep dive into the wild, unfiltered life Kayla’s built - one storytime at a time. From her rise on OnlyFans to becoming a full-service sex worker, from co-parenting in the Gold Coast hinterland to managing fame, surgery, shame and survival, Kayla speaks with extraordinary candour about everything she’s lived through and what she’s still learning. And yes, we talk about the pegging story that may or may not have impacted the federal election. You can follow Kayla Jade here. If this conversation brought up any hard feelings for you - please seek help. You can reach Lifeline on 13 11 14 THE END BITS: Listen to more No Filter interviews here and follow us on Instagram here. Discover more Mamamia podcasts here. Feedback: podcast@mamamia.com.au Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice message, and one of our Podcast Producers will get back to you ASAP. Rate or review us on Apple by clicking on the three dots in the top right-hand corner, click Go To Show then scroll down to the bottom of the page, click on the stars at the bottom and write a review CREDITS: Guest: Kayla Jade Host: Kate Langbroek Executive Producer: Naima Brown Senior Producer: Bree Player Audio Producer: Jacob Round Video Producer: Josh Green Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, we listen to an edited recording of a conversation between former director of Adelaide Writers' Week, Louise Adler, and Palestinian Australian author Dr Randa Abdel-Fattah. The pair discuss Abdel-Fattah's latest novel, Discipline and the cost of speaking out, as part of Constellations/Not Writers' Week, presented by the Australian Friends of Palestine Association (AFOPA) on March 1, 2026, at Adelaide Town Hall.

In episode #167 we're exploring contemporary storytelling, cultural inheritance, identity, family relationships and belonging with Alejandra Martinez, Monica Raszewski and Paula McLean. They share their story inspiration, writing process and great advice for new writers.Intro - 0:57Bio Alejandra Martinez - 2:36Book Spotlight - Salsa in the Suburbs - 3:40Bio Monica Raszewski - 6:58Book Spotlight - Crimson Light, Polished Wood - 07:51Bio Paula McLean - 10:29Book Spotlight - The One Remaining - 11:26Thoughts on the threads of cultural inheritance, identity and belonging - 14:13How do you make a written family relatable? - 23:44How do you find time to write? -31:52What's on your writing horizon? 42:35Advice for new writers - 46:04Support the showThanks for listening.Visit australianbooklovers.com to learn more.

Australian author Charlotte McConaghy's novel Wild Dark Shore has been widely reviewed as one of the must read books of 2025. It also saw McConaghy named on the longlist for the Women's Prize for Fiction. Ahead of her appearance at the Auckland Writers Festival, she's opened up about the creative journey behind her iconic work. "I was concerned that my sort of level of immersion into my writing was so different than what it had been in the past, and I was worried that it was going to sort of translate into the book and into the writing - they're very normal doubts to have as a writer." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 This is the 257th episode of my podcast, ‘Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast'.  For this episode, I interview Uruguayan Journalist Mr. Rosdom Belian and Australian Author Dr. Mark Bowman as we discuss the November 2001 World Cup qualifying play-offs between Australia and Uruguay.  Dr. Mark Bowman is an Australian Author, his book is ‘The Yawning Giant: A Sliding Doors Football Tale (2023).   For any questions/comments, you may contact us: You may also contact me on this blog, on twitter @sp1873 and on facebook under Soccernostalgia. https://linktr.ee/sp1873  Mr. Paul Whittle, @1888letter on twitter and https://the1888letter.com/contact/ https://linktr.ee/BeforeThePremierLeague  You may also follow the podcast on spotify and now on Google and Apple podcasts all under ‘Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast' Please leave a review, rate and subscribe if you like the podcast.   Mr. Belian' s contact info: Twitter (X:) @fspuy  Dr. Bowman' contact info: Twitter (X:) @ProfMarkBowman Twitter of book (X): @TheYawningGiant Book link: https://www.amazon.com/Yawning-Giant-Sliding-Doors-Football/dp/1925914712   Link to Mr. Paul Whittle's book (Before the Premier League: A History of the Football League's Last Decades): https://the1888letter.com/book-before-the-premier-league/ http://www.wibblepublishing.com/bpl.html    Listen on Spotify / Apple Podcasts:  https://open.spotify.com/episode/7iP1m9nc2HY6tj1gxWEcwT?si=a3BQ2FmHSpiskisEBjmstQ&nd=1&dlsi=9b0d53ca2cdc4513https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/soccernostalgia-talk-podcast-episode-257-interview/id1601074369?i=1000755275391  Youtube Link:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hAOti1oNbHQ  Blog Link:  https://soccernostalgia.blogspot.com/2026/03/soccernostalgia-talk-podcast-episode_14.htmlSupport the show

Meet Amra Pajalic author of Time Kneels Between Mountainsaward winning author, educator, and PhD researcher. In 2009 she won the Melbourne Prize for Literature's Civic Choice Award for her debut novel The Good Daughter, which has since been re-released as Sabiha's Dilemma. Her latest novel, Time Kneels Between Mountains is a wonderful book. It is set in 1992 in Srebrenica,  a town in Bosnia which experienced deep conflict and trauma at this point in history. It tells the story of the teenage girl Seka, who tries to fight against the injustices she sees during this time of collective trauma, and also her fight to survive. Amra Pajalic Website Amra Pajalic Substack Buy Amra's Books Amra's Instagram   Click to join my mailing listTeachers Pay Teachers StoreGrab a copy of History, Her Story, Our Story from Amazon!If you would like to support the podcast, you and Buy Me a CoffeeWrite a review on Podchaser, Apple or Spotify.The History Detective Season 1 & 2 Album is now available on Spotify and all of your music streaming services.Contact: Instagram @HistoryDetective9, email historydetective9@gmail.comHistory Detective WebsiteAll music written and performed by Kelly Chase.

And we're back! Ep160 has Veronica and Laurie chatting author incomes, getting teens to read, Anna Featherstone's List of Australian Writers Festivals, and K.M. Allan's Writing Habits Checklist to get you into the New Year groove. So many lovely book spotlights, plus a wonderful chat with January Gilchrist about 'The Final Chapter' and a reading from The Serpent's Kiss from our very own Laurie Bell. And so much more...Book spotlights:1. The Serpent's Kiss: Stones of Power Book 4 by Laurie Bell – YA Fantasy2. Before She Killed Him by Naomi Shippen – mystery, thriller, domestic suspense3. The Finch who lost her wing by Annie Kwan – picture book4. The Wildflower of Asam by Gayatri Sarkar – historical5. Moor to Sea: A journey along the Cleveland Way by Vicki Foote – memoir 6. The Tyranny of Tomorrow by Magda Mizzi – dystopian scifi7. Grayson's Magical Mishaps by Kevin Klehr – fantasyIntro - 00:57Industry news - 8:10Book spotlights - 18:06Author interview - 38:00Post interview chat - 1:26:53Quotes - 1:29:11Author reading - 1:32:17Support the showThanks for listening.Visit australianbooklovers.com to learn more.

Episode 158 is up and humming. We chat book covers, Laurie's BookBub experience for White Fire, and tips for writing flash fiction. Veronica chats with contemporary author Johan du Toit about his stories in 'When Only Today Matters' and Johan reads an excerpt from the title story. Plus we have news, quotes, K.M. Allan's Unpredictability Checklist and so much more... Book spotlights:Matter of Time by Daniel Caine – science fictionNo Dancing in the Lift by Mandy Sayer - memoirStormy Normy Finds His Forever Home by Leisa Fail– middle gradeStormy Normy and the Tom Quilty Gold Cup by Leisa Fail – middle grade Fly Boy, Ace Pilot, A life cut short by Peter Hodge - non-fictionExuberance by Bel Vidal – contemporary Dreamy Days and Random Naps by Mawson - picture bookIntro - 00:57Industry news - 17:25Book spotlights - 28:15Author interview - 46:32Post interview chat - 1:29:12Quotes - 1:33:36Author reading - 1:35:52Support the showThanks for listening.Visit australianbooklovers.com to learn more.

In episode #157, Veronica & Laurie explore fantasy in many forms with authors Maria Linwood, Dmetri Kakmi, Heather Ewings & Maxx Victor. Why does fantasy speak to so many readers? How do you keep a fantasy story relatable for modern readers? And so much more...Intro - 0:57Maria Linwood Bio - 4:37Book Spotlight - Mistress of Amber and Flame by Maria Linwood - 5:25Demetri Kakmi Bio - 6:52Book Spotlight - The Woman in the Well by Dmetri Kakmi - 8:42Heather Ewings Bio - 10:21Book Spotlight - Klaria's Battle by Heather Ewings - 11:28Maxx Victor Bio - 12:29Book Spotlight - Cinder and Black by Maxx Victor - 14:19Why does fantasy speak to so many readers? - 28:15Where is your favourite fantasy world? - 48:31Advice for emerging fantasy authors - 54:24Book spotlights:- Mistress of Amber and Flame by Maria Linwood - epic fantasy- The Woman in the Well by Dmetri Kakmi - dark fantasy, horror- Klaria's Battle by Heather Ewings - historical fantasy, folklore- Cinder and Black by Maxx Victor - paranormal, fairytale retelling, YASupport the showThanks for listening.Visit australianbooklovers.com to learn more.

Blunt, sweary and indispensable - that’s the cliche of political chiefs-of-staff like the West Wing’s CJ Cregg. Today we hear the stories of the real-life CJs, behind the thrones of Nelson Mandela, Tony Blair, Julia Gillard and more. Find out more about The Front podcast here. You can read about this story and more on The Australian's website or on The Australian’s app. The weekend edition of The Front is co-produced by Claire Harvey and Jasper Leak. The host is Claire Harvey. Audio production and editing by Jasper Leak who also composed our theme.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's episode #154, and Laurie's 50th co-hosting. Veronica and Laurie have industry news and events, and discuss K.M. Allan's Foreshadowing checklist from her book Writing and Editing Checklist. Plus book spotlights, giveaways and quotes. Laurie chats with poet Gregory Day about his collection SouthSightedness. And Gregory reads his poem 'Anytime before Byzantium'.Book Spotlights:1. Salsa in the Suburbs by Alejandra Martinez - contemporary2. Looking Out and Beyond by Toby Hammerschlag – historical3. Wasted? By Hazel Edwards – Young Adult4. A Song for the Earth by Jade Shannon – poetry5. In Her Own Time by Delaney Starling – contemporary6. The Audible Life Stream by Alistair Conwell – non-fiction 7. The One Remaining by Paula McLean – contemporaryIntro - 00:57Industry news - 9:37Book spotlights - 18:58Giveaway peeks - 22:17Author Interview - 38:10Post interview chat - 1:22:43Quotes - 1:24:47Author reading - 1:30:17Support the showThanks for listening.Visit australianbooklovers.com to learn more.

Trent Dalton's made a name for himself as one of Australia's biggest authors, and he's back with something that's more personal. He's best known for his 2018 novel, Boy Swallows Universe, which was adapted into an award-winning Netflix series last year. His new book, Gravity Let Me Go, promises to be more auto-biographical, as it tells the story of a character in crisis as he works to tell more stories. "It's so funny that as I'm talking about a book that is all about that, that I am inside the busiest period of my life...the whole story of Gravity Let Me Go is this journo who keeps obsessing about the story of his lifetime and he's in danger of missing an even bigger scoop, and that's something that's involving his wife and kids, and that's the story of my life." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In episode #152, Veronica and Laurie share industry news and events, some brilliant ideas on writing Deep Point of View from K.M. Allan's book Writing and Editing Checklist, book spotlights, giveaways and quotes. Laurie and author Laura J Fitzwilson dive deep into fantasy, fan-fiction and Laura's book, The Fool. Plus, listen all the way to the end, you'll hear a special reading from The Fool by the author. Book Spotlights:1.The Favourite of the Harem by Cindy Davies – Historical2.The Final Chapter by January Gilchrist – Mystery Thriller3.Tchaikovsky (Almost) in Love by David Reiter – Romance4.Heart and Soul of Marketing by Matt Romania – Non-fiction5.The Haunting of Mr & Mrs Stevenson by Belinda Lyons-Lee - Historical6.Minoan Footsteps by Coleen Clare – MysteryIntro - 00:57Industry news - 8:12Book spotlights - 16:13Author Interview - 32:19Post interview chat - 1:21:11Quotes - 1:23:28Author reading - 1:29:18Support the showThanks for listening.Visit australianbooklovers.com to learn more.

I'd love to hear your thoughts on the podcast! Let me know via text :)RECORDED VIA ZOOMJoin author Ellen Read and narrator Sarah Kennedy on The Simone Feiler Podcast chatting all things The Thornton Mysteries and so much more! From the writing and narrating process, creative influences and what the ladies are reading and listening to, this episode dives deep into the art of storytelling, on and off the page.And… there's a little tease about the upcoming Christmas instalment that Ellen's currently writing

Looking Out and Beyond set in the early 1950s during the dark Apartheid era, in a small rural town in South Africa, with flashbacks to the battle fields of the Second World War in North Africa. Two girls constantly encounter each other on the farm: Ada, is the only daughter of the farm owner, Jonah Courtnay and his war time bride Johelia. Nicky is a young girl of mixed descent, and daughter of the help on the farm. The harshness of those times, tests this relationship further, when the homestead is raided by the brutal, vengeful policeman, Koos.Buy the book from Woodslane PressToby's WebsiteTeacher's NotesGet from Amazon Click to join my mailing listTeachers Pay Teachers StoreGrab a copy of History, Her Story, Our Story from Amazon!If you would like to support the podcast, you and Buy Me a CoffeeWrite a review on Podchaser, Apple or Spotify.The History Detective Season 1 & 2 Album is now available on Spotify and all of your music streaming services.Contact: Instagram @HistoryDetective9, email historydetective9@gmail.comHistory Detective WebsiteAll music written and performed by Kelly Chase.

Ep 148 has Veronica and Laurie in the Writer's Room and under the (book) covers with Miranda Luby and Holly Cardamone. They're two writers who capture some of life's most precious and unique moments through a young adult (YA) lens. Intro - 0:57Miranda Luby Bio - 3:47Book Spotlight - The Edge of Everything - YA contemporary - 04:13Holly Cardamone Bio - 6:23Book Spotlight - Summer, In Between - YA contemporary - 07:37The inspiration behind the stories: 09:47How does the filter of young adult help you tell your stories? - 18:43How do you plot a quiet young adult story? - 22:04Switching between writing non-fiction and all the various fiction forms - 32:00Individual writing routines - 37:15Advice for new and emerging writers - 49:05Support the showThanks for listening.Visit australianbooklovers.com to learn more.

for our August bonus chapter we had the pleasure of chatting to Australian author Nicole Crowe (@nicolecrowewrites) about her debut novel The Washup.We spoke about Australian humour, the mysteries of Magnetic Island, the mythic hotness of Young Richard Gere and the long, winding road to publication.Find Nicole on instagram and purchase your copy of The Washup from your local independent bookstore. about The Washup:After her parents' death in a car crash two years ago, Eve is back in the tumbledown family house on Magnetic Island, surrounded by nosy neighbours, an over-friendly possum and a cast of eccentric locals.All Eve has left is her sister Tilly – not that she's seen much of her lately, between Tilly's history of disastrous relationships and her tendency to drink too much. And when Eve is introduced to her new boyfriend Matt, a sky-diving instructor and dead ringer for a young Richard Gere, she senses trouble.Shortly after, a skydive goes wrong and Eve is left with a mountain of unanswered questions. Matt is the prime suspect as far as she is concerned, but proving it is another matter …  especially after the cops rule it an accident. It doesn't help when Eve's ill-advised sleepover with Shane, the local cop, goes catastrophically wrong.In trying to solve one mystery, Eve will uncover a far deeper secret hidden in the rocky outcrops of Magnetic Island – and put her own life on the line.send us questions, things you want us to speak about or just say hi!choose our next podcast read by going here and voting in the first week of each month!make sure you subscribe to hear our groundbreaking thoughts as soon as they are unleashed. if you want to be on the same page as us, follow us at talklit.gethit on Instagram and TikTok.theme music born from the creative genius of Big Boi B.talk lit, get hit are reading and recording on Giabal, Jagera, Jarowair & Turrbal lands. we acknowledge the cultural diversity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and pay respect to Elders past, present and future. always was, always will be.

Pippa speaks to author Marcus Zusak about his latest book Three Wild Dogs and the Truth. Lunch with Pippa Hudson is CapeTalk’s mid-afternoon show. This 2-hour respite from hard news encourages the audience to take the time to explore, taste, read and reflect. The show - presented by former journalist, baker and water sports enthusiast Pippa Hudson - is unashamedly lifestyle driven. Popular features include a daily profile interview #OnTheCouch at 1:10pm. Consumer issues are in the spotlight every Wednesday while the team also unpacks all things related to health, wealth & the environment. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Lunch with Pippa Hudson Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays between 13:00 and 15:00 (SA Time) to Lunch with Pippa Hudson broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/MdSlWEs or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/fDJWe69 Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 Follow us on social media: CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In episode 146, Veronica and Laurie talk quirky second hand book shops, literary events and industry news. Laurie chats with speculative fiction author and musician Stephen Higgins about his words, music and Aurealis the magazine. We preview next month's book giveaways, share book spotlights, quotes and so much more.Book spotlights:1. Friends of the Flood by Rhyll Ganter – children's2. Golden by Jade Timms – Young Adult3. Dead Man's Pose by Susan Rogers and John Roosen - Mystery Thriller4. The Woman in the Well by Dmetri Kakmi - fantasy5. Where the Dust Settles by Duncan Graham – historical fiction 6. Le Seconde by Angelina Mastrippolito – biography/memoirIntro - 00:57Industry news - 3:31Book spotlights - 12:45Author Interview - 32:33Post interview chat - 1:27:20Quotes - 1:30:34Giveaway peeks - 1:33:03Support the showThanks for listening.Visit australianbooklovers.com to learn more.

In Australian Book Lovers podcast episode #141, Veronica and Laurie are exploring crime fiction in the Writer's Room with Andrea Barton and Zane Lovitt. We chat about how to use your friends and contacts (nicely) to write better stories. We also dive into fictional financial grey areas and tortured twists on romantic notions of love.Intro - 0:57Zane Lovitt Bio - 2:42Andrea Barton Bio - 3:43Book Spotlight - The Body Next Door by Zane Lovitt - crime - 05:33Book Spotlight - A Killer Among Friends by Andrea Barton - crime - 7:15Publishing pitfalls and possibilities - 16:27The unique Australian writing voice - 28:53Villains in crime - 50:55Advice for new writers - 58:40Support the showThanks for listening.Visit australianbooklovers.com to learn more.

No matter where you run, the past will find you… Kelly needs to enhance her resume. Why else would she accept a placement in Tullamore facing her phobia about country towns? Years ago, a rookie cop humiliated her during an illegal strip search. Sponsored by authors Jennifer Raines, Caroline Topperman and Moravian  Sons Distillery. Problem is, that former cop is now the deputy principal of her new high school and her boss. Sharing a house, a commute, and now an investigation to unravel a series of disasters that look like sabotage, Kelly takes the previously unthinkable step from enemies to allies to lovers. Listen in for a chance to win a signed copy of A Just Man Choosing  Family Book 4. Copyright (c) 2025. Emma Blogs, LLC. All rights reserved.  

In Australian Book Lovers podcast episode 139, Veronica and Laurie are back in the Writer's Room, diving into suspense and speculative fiction with Ann Dombroski and lifting the contemporary theatre curtain with Deborah Pike, two authors with some unexpected things in common.Intro - 0:57Deborah Pike Bio - 2:58 Ann Dombroski Bio - 4:03Book Spotlight - After the Great Storm by Ann Dombroski - suspense and speculative fiction - 9:40Book Spotlight - The Players by Deborah Pike - contemporary - 11:05Should you write for an audience or yourself? - 15:26Emerging themes in your stories - 24:07Research, too much, too little, most interesting - 29:32Share your writing process - 35:22Students and literature - 49:38Advice for new writers - 56:52Support the showThanks for listening.Visit australianbooklovers.com to learn more.

Episode #138 has Veronica and Laurie delivering industry news and events, and getting sidetracked on their favourite authors and the meaning of bildungsroman. Laurie shares a fabulous interview with prolific Australian author John Kinsella.Book Spotlights:After the Great Storm by Ann Dombroski - Speculative Fiction ThrillerThe Unintentional Medium by Suzi Samuel - Non-fictionThe Dark at the Threshold by Suzi Samuel - Supernatural ThrillerCriminal Cove: Home for Retired Supervillains by SF Sowter – Science FictionThe Buried Life by Andrea Goldsmith – contemporaryIntro - 00:57Industry news - 9:42Book spotlights - 22:37Author Interview - 33:24Post interview chat - 1:38:16Quotes - 1:39:55Support the showThanks for listening.Visit australianbooklovers.com to learn more.

In episode 137 Veronica and Laurie are in the Writer's Room with wonderful picture book authors Frances Mackay and Richard LeCouteur. Both generously share their experience, their passion for picture books, tips for educating and entertaining children, and advice for authors.Intro - 0:57Frances Mackay Bio - 3:25Richard LeCouteur Bio - 6:35Children's books and resources 12:25Book Spotlight - Nate's Noisy Nose - Frances Mackay - children's picture book - 19:09Book Spotlight - Nasty names are hurtful - Richard LeCouteur - children's picture book - 20:14Finding the right illustrator - 22:06Teacher resource children's book catalogue - 38:22(https://booksforteachers.mailerpage.com/)Share your writing process - 43:33Advice for children's picture book writers - 56:46Support the showThanks for listening.Visit australianbooklovers.com to learn more.

In Episode 136 Veronica and Laurie bring you industry news and events from the world of publishing including the Understanding Australian Readers Report from Australia Reads, and how to find your own writing group. They share more treasures from the Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows and dive down twisty writing rabbit holes. Plus Laurie interviews author Stephen Downes about his inpsiration and writing.Book Spotlights:Neeka and the Missing Key by Tina Strachan - middle gradeCupid's Kiss by Anna Ceguerra - science fictionGet Off My Lawn by Anna Ceguerra - middle gradeDear Friend: A Warm Hug for Your Mind & Soul by Christina Marie Giuffré - non-fictionThe Players by Deborah Pike - ContemporaryIntro - 00:57Industry news - 10:35Book spotlights - 26:10Author Interview - 35:23Post interview chat - 1:18:51Quotes - 1:21:27Support the showThanks for listening.Visit australianbooklovers.com to learn more.

Selah Award finalist and winner of the 2024 Caleb Award, Jennifer Mistmorgan is a must-read author of WWII historical romance. She writes imperfect characters “who grapple with God's grace and love in a world at war,” swoony romance, and adventure sure to keep you turning pages and leave you with new friends by the last chapter.

Di Morrissey speaks with Caroline Baum after publishing her 30th book, Riversong.

This is the 150th episode of my podcast with Mr. Paul Whittle of https://the1888letter.com/, @1888letter.For this episode, we interview Iranian Author Mr. Djamshid Foroughi and Australian Author Dr. Mark Bowman as we discuss the November 1997 World Cup qualifying play-offs between Australia and Iran.  Mr. Djamshid Foroughi is an Iranian Author, Interpreter, Translator and Football Historian. Dr. Mark Bowman is an Australian Author, his book is ‘The Yawning Giant: A Sliding Doors Football Tale (2023).  For any questions/comments, you may contact us:You may also contact me on this blog, on twitter @sp1873 and on facebook under Soccernostalgia.https://linktr.ee/sp1873 Mr. Paul Whittle, @1888letter on twitter and https://the1888letter.com/contact/https://linktr.ee/BeforeThePremierLeague You may also follow the podcast on spotify and now on Google and Apple podcasts all under ‘Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast'Please leave a review, rate and subscribe if you like the podcast. Mr. Djamshid Foroughi's contact info:e-mail:djforoughi@gmail.com Dr. Bowman' contact info:Twitter: @ProfMarkBowman Twitter of book: @TheYawningGiantBook link: https://www.amazon.com/Yawning-Giant-Sliding-Doors-Football/dp/1925914712  Link to Mr. Paul Whittle's book (Before the Premier League: A History of the Football League's Last Decades):https://the1888letter.com/book-before-the-premier-league/http://www.wibblepublishing.com/bpl.html  Listen on Spotify / Apple Podcasts:https://open.spotify.com/episode/3OMTkF5FS6PZgcLpGKRK4a?si=6ilyJHA8TR-WQgeWCETOog&nd=1&dlsi=900a3239f9114e2chttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/soccernostalgia-talk-podcast-episode-150-interview/id1601074369?i=1000679139426  Youtube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M42DfacEEl0 Blog Link:https://soccernostalgia.blogspot.com/2024/12/soccernostalgia-talk-podcast-episode.htmlSupport the show

We know just how much our Youbies love Zoë Foster Blake but what you might not know is that she was recently a guest on our sister podcast But Are You Happy? Zoë is a self-described perfectionist, who doesn't always see it as a positive trait. In this special episode hosted by Clare Stephens, she shares what she's learned about embracing failure, recognising when she needs space to recharge, and the interviews and events she chooses not to do. Is Zoë Foster Blake happy? You'll have to listen to find out. THE END BITS Follow But Are You Happy Subscribe to Mamamia Check out Zoe's book here GET IN TOUCH: Send us a voice message or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au to share your feedback about the show or to suggest a guest.  CREDITS: Host: Clare Stephens Guest: Zoë Foster Blake Executive Producer: Naima Brown Producer: Tahli Blackman Audio Producer: Scott Stronach Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A young woman is found dead in the country land of 1920's Australia. Was it murder? Suicide? An accident? The police investigation into this mystery becomes a deeper dive into the lives of people a century ago, where the technology, human rights reforms, and economic safety nets of today did not exist. Sylvia Lerch's historical fiction, Grasp The Nettle: Australian Country Life in the 1920s Era, is her debut novel at age 80, and it draws upon many aspects her family had experienced back then.The moving work reveals to the reader the challenges of living life in a time and place that was not kind to many, especially women and the gender diverse. How did people cope with the harsh obstacles of trying to live a meaningful, happy, healthy, love-filled life a century ago?Grasp The Nettle reveals what those living in Australia country in 1920s had to confront. The world was so different then, from its lack of modern technology to few defenses against diseases that today are well under control. Women were not allowed to be financially independent, many were in loveless marriages, and a lack of reliable contraception kept them overwhelmed by more kids than they can handle.Lerch, an octogenarian who never used an ATM, doesn't own a cell phone, lives in a home without Internet service, and doesn't know from social media, lives a nearly tech-free lifestyle similar to that of those who lived in the 1920's.“My book also shows the powerful role of the church in the 1920's,” says Lerch. “The church was the loom for the fabric of society, including education, mental health therapy, charity for the needy, births, deaths, and marriages. It was a meeting place not just for religious ceremonies, but for the conducting of the business of one's life.”Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-like-it-s-live--4113802/support.

A young woman is found dead in the country land of 1920's Australia. Was it murder? Suicide? An accident? The police investigation into this mystery becomes a deeper dive into the lives of people a century ago, where the technology, human rights reforms, and economic safety nets of today did not exist. Sylvia Lerch's historical fiction, Grasp The Nettle: Australian Country Life in the 1920s Era, is her debut novel at age 80, and it draws upon many aspects her family had experienced back then.The moving work reveals to the reader the challenges of living life in a time and place that was not kind to many, especially women and the gender diverse. How did people cope with the harsh obstacles of trying to live a meaningful, happy, healthy, love-filled life a century ago?Grasp The Nettle reveals what those living in Australia country in 1920s had to confront. The world was so different then, from its lack of modern technology to few defenses against diseases that today are well under control. Women were not allowed to be financially independent, many were in loveless marriages, and a lack of reliable contraception kept them overwhelmed by more kids than they can handle.Lerch, an octogenarian who never used an ATM, doesn't own a cell phone, lives in a home without Internet service, and doesn't know from social media, lives a nearly tech-free lifestyle similar to that of those who lived in the 1920's.“My book also shows the powerful role of the church in the 1920's,” says Lerch. “The church was the loom for the fabric of society, including education, mental health therapy, charity for the needy, births, deaths, and marriages. It was a meeting place not just for religious ceremonies, but for the conducting of the business of one's life.”Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-unplugged-totally-uncut--994165/support.

Best-selling Aussie author Liane Moriarty is tackling more heavy subjects in her latest novel. In her 20-year career she's written nine adult fiction books - all international bestsellers with over 20 million copies sold. Her books have also gone on to inspire several films and TV shows. Her latest book, Here One Moment, examines death and mortality - and was inspired by an experience on a flight. "It was at a time of my life where I was considering my own mortality, because in the preceding years a few things had happened. My sister got diagnosed with breast cancer, I lost my dad, we had the pandemic - I think all of us were thinking about death." LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The famed author behind Boy Swallows Universe is back with another uplifting novel inspired by dark topics. Lola in the Mirror is less autobiographical than Universe, but it explores the themes of tragedy and suffering with larger-than-life characters. Trent Dalton says he was inspired to write these books to reflect his own lived experience. "For a lot of people who've been in the cracks, they can't entertain the dark. They can't safely entertain the darkness, you've got to remember that." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 Join us on a profound journey with Australian author and storyteller Bob Rich as he shares his mission to transform global culture. In this episode of Living the Dream with Curveball, Bob discusses his life as a 'professional grandfather' to the planet, his award-winning books, and his dedication to creating a world worth living in. Discover how he uses Buddhist tools to maintain contentment amidst chaos, his thoughts on unconditional love, and his advice for those struggling with the state of the world. Tune in for a conversation filled with wisdom, compassion, and a call to action for a better future.

Send us a Text Message.Episode 445: Writing Taboo Tales & the Kinky Written Arts of Arousal with Author All These Roadworks. Welcoming All These Roadworks (ATR) to the podcast!Author provided bio:All These Roadworks is a creator of hardcore female-submissive erotic fiction.  Based in Australia, he's been writing erotic fiction for more than a decade, and selling it since 2019.  Today, operating from AllTheseRoadworks.com, he makes a full-time living selling stories of debauched degradation and twisted taboos.  His stories represent his kinks, not his politics, and he's active in promoting respect, equity, and positive enthusiastic consent in the real world.Visit the website for FREE stories, paid ebooks. memberships and more!www.AllTheseRoadworks.comBuy his books through Smashwords: www.smashwords.com/profile/view/AllTheseRoadworksSpecial note! 5% of all ATR profits are donated to registered secular women's charities.Enjoy listening to a candid writer's chat with ATR, who is an Australian author and master of dark erotica, fetish topics, and forbidden fantasies. This writer specializes in hardcore female submissive erotic fiction and the darker elements of interactions between people, power exchange, and kink. With over a decade of writing experience and a full-time career crafting tales, ATR stands out in the written word landscape with erotic stories that sizzle with intensity and push the boundaries of desire.Chat about writing: ATR opens up about his creative process, the intersection of fantasy and reality, and the role of consent. Other topics in the discussion include submissive females in fiction, bdsm, consent in erotica, consent in real life, writing on taboo topics, self publishing, the online erotica writing community, polyamory, kinks, content monetization challenges and options in writing and publishing erotica, tidbits on the kink scene in Australia and plus his personal kinks and life.Episode Quotes from ATR:"My stories represent my kinks, not my politics.""The best part of the writing process is when I've got a blazing hot idea that is consuming me, that just has to get out on paper.""Stop trying to make it good. Stop trying to write a good book. Just write a book.""You need to find your audience and care about them. Not pleasing randos."Episode Quotes from Ruan: "If it's not a fuck yes, it's a no."Podcast host Ruan Willow's Books:Ruan's latest releases: 5 Hotwife Stories the Itty Bitty Vixen Collection in Audiobook https://books.ruanwillowauthor.com/sharingtheittybittyvixenaudiobookWicked & Spicy Short Stories Erotic horror & magic: https://books.ruanwillowauthor.com/wickedandspicytalesRuan's erotica books and audiobooks: http://books.ruanwillowauthor.com/Hotwife: https Support the Show.Subscribe for exclusive episodes: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1599808/subscribeSign up for Ruan's newsletters: https://subscribepage.io/ruanwillowhttps://linktr.ee/RuanWillowRuan's a Manscaped Ambassador get 20% OFF+Free Shipping with promo code RUAN at https://www.manscaped.com/

The one where we chat about Christians and Conspiracy Theories with Nigel Chapman, chief author and editor of Who To Trust? Christian Belief in Conspiracy Theories (ISCAST, 2022).  Brought to you by the number of Conspiracy Theories Jesus wants you to believe. Support the showVisit our website at www.paranoidplanet.ca

The database Books3 contains more than 180,000 works of literature that were taken without permission from authors to develop AI linguistic software.

Yassmin Abdel-Magied is a brilliant Australian Author, Engineer and Activist.Stay up to date by joining the mailing list here: Osher Günsberg - Better Than Yesterday Podcast | LinktreeAnything else? Come visit us on discord. Join the oshergünsberg Discord Server! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What if all our suffering is actually happening for us? That's the empowering message of Liza's guest, Bianca Michele. Bianca suffered for six years battling chronic Lyme disease, mold, Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS), as well as Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS), while her Australian doctors misdiagnosed her and called her a ‘mystery case.'When we endure suffering, many of us ask ‘why me'. Today, Bianca shares her story, as well as the many lessons and modalities that helped her find the purpose within her own pain. To heal her body and her complex conditions, Bianca also began healing her nervous system, energy systems and her inner child.Her new book, It Happened for Me, is a #1 new release on Amazon. In it, Bianca shares her best lessons that shaped her empowering mindset, and she reveals a select few in this inspirational episode. While we may find ourselves kicking and screaming through this healing journey, ultimately the events in our lives happen for us. The good news? All the power to overcome is within ourselves. Bianca navigates us through her own healing journey and helps us break through the dark cycles so we can all heal.Meet Liza's Guest, Bianca MicheleI am an Australian Author, Speaker, The host of Bianca's holistic way Podcast, Chronic illness Advocate, Health, mindset and reiki practitioner. My mission is to remind others of their innate inner power and the root causes of any imbalances in the mind body and soul. Healing Chronic illness, my inner child, my mindset, healing my nervous system and all energy systems in my body all led me to live a life of abundance and now I want to share that with the world.I suffered 6 years of chronic illness, depression and anxiety, leading me down a path to remember who I was.I then became accredited in Holistic health and wellness, Reiki healing, and Energy psychology. I have also attended many chronic illness conferences and modalities to learn the extent of Lyme, mold, mast cell and Chronic inflammatory response syndrome, to add to my lived experience of healing my own mind, body and spirit.I think it is important to add education and a lived experience to be best able to guide others.I have now worked with many people who have expanded their lives by committing to themselves, some of which have gone from illness to helping others too.Grab Bianca Michele's New Book, It Happened for Me on Amazon. It is a #1 New Release on Amazon. Get your copy here. Want a free gift from Bianca? THOSE WHO PURCHASE THE BOOK IN THE FIRST WEEK ONLY, WILL RECEIVE A FREE BONUS WITH A FREE BOOKLET OF THE MODALITIES AND A VIDEO OF A RETRAINING EXERCISE!Send the receipt of your AMAZON purchase to biancasholisticway@hotmail.comVital Plan Herbs:My kids and I experience tremendous benefits from being on Vital Plan Herbs. With the help of Vital Plan I was able to get my kids off of antibiotic treatment. Moreover, the Mitochondrial Support continues to help us detox. If you would like to try Vital Plan please use our discount code for 15% savings. Our code is VERYHAPPY15. Click here to access the Vital Plan Shop by Dr. Bill Rawls. The products we are currently on include Immune Boost Bundle Herbs and Mitochondrial Support. Connect with Liza Online :Liza's Personal and Group Coaching https://www.veryhappystories.com/workLiza on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/lizasveryhappystories/Liza on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/veryhappystorieswithLizaBlas/Subscribe to Liza's Newsletter www.veryhappystories.comVery Happy Stories is Partners with the LymeLight FoundationThe LymeLight Foundation is a charitable partner in the Lyme community that provides grants to enable eligible children and young adults with Lyme disease to receive proper treatment and medication as well as raising awareness about Lyme disease. LymeLight has awarded grants totalling over $7.7M to more than 1,000 individuals in 49 states. To donate directly toward LymeLight grants which help those struggling to receive treatment > click here to DONATE. To learn more about treatment grants > click here for GRANTSSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode of What About Death!?, Tsultrim speaks with internationally acclaimed and best selling author, Markus Zusak about his hugely successful novel The Book Thief which has been translated into more than 40 languages, and spent 500 weeks on the New York Times Bestseller list. Markus explains how “Death” became one of the main characters of this beautiful book and how he created and developed this character and the different relationships that Death has throughout. Markus offers listeners a fascinating insight into how this book became and remains a timeless and much loved story to many people across the world. He also explains how he moved from this story to that of his other novel  Bridge of Clay many years later, where death and grief continue to play an important part of the storyline. This episode of What About Death!? is hosted by Tsultrim. Special thanks to Shannon Callander, Werner Mathiuet and the whole Karuna team. Brought to you by karuna.org.auFollow What About Death!? on social media: @whataboutdeathpodcastOur music is Bling Heights by Ahjay Stelino.If listening to these podcasts raises any concerns or issues for you please contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 or Beyond Blue on 1300 224 636.

In the first episode of Season 2, Tsultrim speaks with Markus Zusak, the award-winning Australian author of the internationally best-selling novel "The Book Thief". Famously narrated by death, "The Book Thief" explores themes of death, grief, community and love against the backdrop of Nazi-occupied Germany during World War II. Tsultrim discusses the way Markus constructed his characters, especially Death as the narrator, and the ways in which his book resonated with people all over the world despite its difficult subject matter.Markus Zusak: Australian author of international best selling novels "The Book Thief" and "Bridge of Clay" will be available to stream on Monday, March 20.What About Death!? is an initiative of karuna.org.au and hosted by Tsultrim.Special thanks to Shannon Callander, Werner Mathiuet and the whole Karuna team. Music: Bling Heights by Ahjay Stelino.Learn more about Karuna: http://karuna.org.au/Follow What About Death!? on social media: @whataboutdeathpodcast

Bill Chalker is one of Australia's leading UFO researchers with 5 decades of field investigation under his belt. He is the Author of 2 of the most definitive books on the subject, Oz Files and Hair of the Alien and he is todays guest on Down South Anomalies

This week on the Writers Advice Podcast I am joined by Australian Author and Clinical Geneticist who is hot on the launch of her new book, Cut. A fiction novel which brings light to the mysogeny in medicine. On this episode Susan and I talk about: - Beginning her writing journey and exploring creativity outside of her medical career - The importance of flexing your creative muscle - Her new book, Cut and how she is bringing light to some real world issues through fiction. - Plus all of Susan's wonderful writing advice she had learnt from her incredible career. Grab a copy of of Cut here. While you're there you can grab a copy of my new book Have We Met Before? or download the free pages here. If you would like to see the full video podcast or to submit questions to our upcoming guests as well as a chance to shout out your latest work. Join us over on the Writers Advice Patreon Community - Olivia Hillier is creating Podcast & Books | Patreon To Contact Susan:Instagram:@susanwhiteauthor To Contact Me:Website: oliviahillier.comInstagram: @oliviahillierauthorTikTok:@oliviahillierauthor

Sarah Collard reports on the responses to the trial for the murder of Kumanjayi Walker, Professor mark Howden talks to the latest IPCC report and the expected impact on agriculture and Alice Pung explores the challenges of being a diverse voice in publishing.

Joyce Morgan with the story of Elizabeth Von Arnim, the Australian-born literary sensation who captivated Victorian London

Joyce Morgan with the story of Elizabeth Von Arnim, the Australian-born literary sensation who captivated Victorian London