Podcasts about scrublands

Actor Luke Carroll gave Clairsy & Lisa a buzz as Silver is about to hit our screens over Easter. Silver is the follow up to the hit Scrublands and was filmed in Augusta. Luke tells the guys what it was like to film down south with people like Tasma Walton & Joel Jackson plus he also talks about the audition process for being a Play School presenter and his love of the Rabitohs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Clairsy and Lisa reminisced about a certain radio station boardroom table and the sights it would have seen over the years. Hayden Young joined Clairsy & Lisa ahead of the Gather Round in Adelaide. They talked about whether he would be on the plane this week to Adelaide and also would the team be taking in a Barossa Valley tour while they're there. Tramp stamps look like they're back so Clairsy & Lisa opened the phones and text line to ask about the trends that should never make a comeback. The Federal Election debate was on TV last night but neither Clairsy or Lisa were watching it, but they were watching other shows and they told each other all about it. Actor Luke Carroll spoke to Clairsy & Lisa about the follow up to Scrublands called Silver which is on over Easter, he also talked about that time he had to audition for Play School and what was invloved. In The Shaw Report, Lady Gaga is touring Australia but Perth isn't on the itinerary. Clairsy & Lisa had Andy Lee on the show where they played a couple of rounds of The Hundred with him.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In der Disney-Thriller-Serie „Paradise“ geht es um eine Gemeinde, in der die Reichen und Schönen wohnen, in der ARD-Doku „Der Germanwings-Absturz“ geht es um den tragischen Flugzeugabsturz im Jahr 2015, und in „Scrublands“ auf RTL+ deckt ein Journalist ein Cover-up auf. Hier entlang geht's zu den Links unserer Werbepartner: https://detektor.fm/werbepartner/was-laeuft-heute >> Artikel zum Nachlesen: https://detektor.fm/kultur/was-laeuft-heute-paradise-der-germanwingsabsturz-chronologie-eines-verbrechens-scrublands-moerderisches-buschland

In der Disney-Thriller-Serie „Paradise“ geht es um eine Gemeinde, in der die Reichen und Schönen wohnen, in der ARD-Doku „Der Germanwings-Absturz“ geht es um den tragischen Flugzeugabsturz im Jahr 2015, und in „Scrublands“ auf RTL+ deckt ein Journalist ein Cover-up auf. Hier entlang geht's zu den Links unserer Werbepartner: https://detektor.fm/werbepartner/was-laeuft-heute >> Artikel zum Nachlesen: https://detektor.fm/kultur/was-laeuft-heute-paradise-der-germanwingsabsturz-chronologie-eines-verbrechens-scrublands-moerderisches-buschland

In der Disney-Thriller-Serie „Paradise“ geht es um eine Gemeinde, in der die Reichen und Schönen wohnen, in der ARD-Doku „Der Germanwings-Absturz“ geht es um den tragischen Flugzeugabsturz im Jahr 2015, und in „Scrublands“ auf RTL+ deckt ein Journalist ein Cover-up auf. Hier entlang geht's zu den Links unserer Werbepartner: https://detektor.fm/werbepartner/was-laeuft-heute >> Artikel zum Nachlesen: https://detektor.fm/kultur/was-laeuft-heute-paradise-der-germanwingsabsturz-chronologie-eines-verbrechens-scrublands-moerderisches-buschland

As a long time host of Play School, Luke's probably spent more time entertaining kids than any of us ever will! But beyond that, he's an amazingly accomplished actor… from getting his start on the kids show Lift Off! back in the early 90s, to being a regular on the awesome Redfern Now and more recently in the big budget adaption of The Artful Dodger on Disney+, not to mention a tonne of amazing theatre over the years. Luke is super generous and frank in this chat, talking openly about what it was like to have a kid really young, the powerful role his mum played in his life, and also talking honestly about his new blended family, the amazing joy that has brought him and his two sons and the deep love he has for his step-daughters... but also some of the unique challenges they have all had to navigate.   As you'll hear, Luke brings such positivity and fun to his parenting, but it's also obvious he understands that tenacity and sacrifice is a big part of it too… We get the feeling Luke leaves it all on the field when it comes to dadding. It was beautiful to hear him talk with such passion, and we are sure you'll agree. PS - we recorded this episode a while ago, and Luke has since tied the knot and made his blended family official!  Huge congrats to Luke!!   Luke is in a bunch of stuff at the moment, including The Artful Dodger on Disney + and you'll soon find him in the upcoming season 2 of SCRUBLANDS on Stan (and of course on Play School) Thanks as always to you guys for listening - you can get in touch at howotherdadsdad.com — And big thanks to HERTZ who are back as our exclusive sponsor in season 3.  And just like us, Hertz are all about making memories and having adventures.  So if you need a great car to complete your next family getaway, head to hertz.com.au/hodd for a great discount. Terms and conditions do apply.  See the website for details on these, as some exclusions do apply.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A special episode! Anna chats with author Chris Hammer about his new crime novel THE VALLEY, the fourth in the Nell Buchanan and Ivan Lucic series. Chris' award-winning debut SCRUBLANDS was an instant bestseller and is now a TV series.  THE VALLEY is his seventh novel and follows detectives Nell and Ivan as they investigate a murder in rural Australia and the victim's connections with logging, politics and an abandoned gold mine.  We discuss why Chris has been compared to Shakespeare and how the Australian landscape inspires his stories.   Chris recommends books by Peter Temple and the TV show Slow Horses based on the books by Mick Herron. Coming up: Intermezzo by Sally Rooney Follow us! Email: booksonthegopodcast@gmail.com Instagram: @abailliekaras / @thehammernow Chris: https://chrishammerauthor.com/ Credits Artwork: Sascha Wilkosz  

Aussie author Chris Hammer is considered one of the world's best crime writers. His debut novel, Scrublands, sold more than one million copies worldwide and has been adapted into a popular TV series. His follow up books - ‘Silver', ‘Treasure & Dirt', and ‘The Tilt'  were also bestsellers, and have been shortlisted for major literary prizes.  His new book, ‘The Valley' sees the return of Nell Buchanan and Ivan Lucic, who are investigating the murder of a controversial entrepreneur in a remote mountain valley. And it's Nells most emotionally fraught investigation yet. Luke Grant chats with Chris Hammer to find out what The Valley is all about. You can preorder a copy here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James Dempsey joined Seán for the weekly TV review slot, TV on the Radio...

As the second series of the now iconic Australian comedy Colin From Accounts drops on Binge and Foxtel, TV Gold meets the makers. TV Gold hosts Andrew Mercado and James Manning talk with Easy Tiger producers Ian Collie and Rob Gibson about their first meeting with Harriet Dyer and Patrick Brammall and how together they turned their idea into a global hit. In addition to Colin From Accounts, we also get an update on their production house that is also home to other TV hits including One Night, Scrublands and The Twelve.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our Burning Planet is the Daily Maverick section devoted to expert environmental opinion and analysis.  We partner up each Friday on the Afternoon Drive to discuss a burning issue. Today John Maytham speaks to Professor Guy Midgely about the concern related to restoring Africa's grasslands.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Leanne and Chelle have created their first Seasonal Episode. Join them as they share which books are in their autumn reading pile.   The Books mentioned: A Thousand Wasted Sundays by Victoria Vanstone. Chelle did a little more research and stands corrected, this book is a comedic memoir rather than a prescriptive memoir. Joy Moody is Out of Time by Kerryn Mayne (look out for our upcoming episode with Kerryn as our Guest Author). The Seven by Chris Hammer. Scrublands by Chris Hammer (and the Australian series stars Luke Arnold and Bella Heathcote) Jane Harper vibes! Jane has written The Dry, Force of Nature, The Lost Man, The Survivors and Exiles (stay tuned for an upcoming episode discussing Jane Harper's books). The Eleventh Floor by Kylie Orr. Everyone In My Family Has Killed Someone by Benjamin Stevenson. Everyone On This Train Is a Suspect by Benjamin Stevenson. The Library of Heartbeats by Laura Imai Messina (who also wrote The Phone Box at the Edge of the World). The Midnight Library by Matt Haig. Stone Yard Devotional By Charlotte Wood (who wrote The Natural Way of Things and also The Weekend). The Secrets of the Little Greek Taverna by Erin Palmisano. Bright Shining by Julia Baird. Boy Swallows Universe by Trent Dalton. Phosperessence by Julia Baird. Beyond This World, For This World by Julia Coleman. Rise Sister Rise by Rebecca Campbell. And remember if you read any of these books and enjoyed it then let us know over on insta @betweenthelines_au and we might dedicate an episode to your favourite.     TV & Movies mentioned: Indian Summer (1993) starring Alan Arkin, Bill Paxton and Diane Lane. The Drum hosted by Julia Baird on the ABC. Another correction for Chelle, this show is NOT called The Soup! Oops.     Other mentions: Annie's Books on Peregian in Peregian Beach, Sunshine Coast. Shoutout to Shonagh one of our loyal listeners and to all our listeners, we are so incredibly grateful that you keep showing up and listening to our Pod. River Read bookstore in Noosaville, Sunshine Coast. Riverbend Books in Bulimba, Brisbane.   Thanks so much for tuning in and feel welcome to leave us a 5 star Review on your podcast provider of choice.   Remember to keep reading and we'll see you Between the Lines

In this episode we chat to Australian crime writer Chris Hammer, discuss the TV adapation of his novel Scrublands, talk about deadly funnel-web spiders, and present secrets for superior gut health in the new year.

Recorded live at the Theakston Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival 2023. Rising international stars S.A. Cosby and Chris Hammer are two of the most vibrant and vital voices in crime fiction today. Shawn Cosby rocketed to global prominence with two highly celebrated, award-winning novels. The stunning Blacktop Wasteland, a powerful and stylish slice of noir, was followed by the poignant and pugnacious Razorblade Tears which tackles the most important questions of our times head on. His new novel All the Sinners Bleed is much anticipated. Chris Hammer enjoyed a celebrated thirty-year career as a journalist in his native Australia and internationally. His searing debut novel, Scrublands, was the Sunday Time Crime Book of the Year and won the CWA John Creasey Dagger. Four further novels, each gripping and meaningful, have cemented Hammer's place as one of the world's leading thriller writers. Podcast music by Joseph McDade.

Sure, you're probably busy with Christmas prep, but if you'd like some recommendations on what to watch during/after, you've come to the right place. This month we're talking about Lupin, Time, Kin, Vigil, Boat Story, Scrublands, The Crown and Squid Game: The Challenge. You're welcome.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/standardissuespodcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Film and TV reviewer Tamar Munch joins Kathryn to talk about Leave the World Behind (Netflix), an end-of-the-world drama that's causing some controversy. She'll also review Scrublands, streaming on ThreeNow, which is an Australian drama based on a book by Chris Hammer, about a priest that murders five parishioners and an investigation by a journalist into the reason why. Tamar will also look ahead to what's coming in January - including the fourth season of True Detective, starring Jodie Foster.

Adam Zwar and Luke Arnold both star in the Stan series Scrublands. The rural noir mystery about a journalist investigating a spree-killing that isn't all that it seems. They're also both authors - Adam's memoir Twelve Summers links the significant moments of his life with the ups and downs of the Australian cricket team and Luke has written a series of books mashing together the fantasy and detective genres.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-saturday-quiz. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's a full house as Grace and Izzi return, joining Neil, Damo and Adam to discuss a whole host of shows. The pod is united in admiration for Reservation Dogs and slightly divided on new Netflix show, Obliterated. An extensive watchlist includes The Couple Next Door, MAFS UK, GBBO, Strictly, The Haunting of Hill House, Midnight Mass, Fargo, Kin, Detectives Bringing Down an OCG, Rap Game UK, Have I Got News For You, Julius Caesar - The Making of an Empire, I'm a Celebrity, Survivor, Squid Game: The Challenge, Boat Story, Scrublands, Blue Eye Samurai, Such Brave Girls, One Trillion Dollars and The Lazarus Project. We preview Mayfair Witches, Smothered, Vigil season 2 and Platform 7 before discussing news concerning Fallout, Big Little Lies, Renegade Nell, The Boys, King and Conqueror and The Death of Bunny Munro. Finally, the team take the Whoniversity Challenge and Adam and Neil discuss The Tomb of the Cybermen and the new Dr Who episode. Trailer watch:- Fallout The Boys Criminal Record  Reacher We can't wait for you to hear our thoughts on the latest episode and for you to give us yours too. You can find and follow us on all the socials @tvdnapod  You can also email us on tvdnapod@gmail.com  Check out our recent 250th episode, our specials on Time and The Fall of the House of Usher and our interview with The Long Shadow's Chris Hatherall. Our back catalogue includes specials on The Last of Us, Ted Lasso and Happy Valley. We're on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Pocket Casts, Anchor, Breaker and Radio Public so be sure to subscribe to the pod and please leave us a review.  Thanks as always to JComp for our logo and Roman Senyk Music for our theme. Photo: Shane Brown / FX Adam, Grace, Neil, Damian and Isabel

Scrublands An Australian crime drama about a journalist investigating a murder in a small rural town (ThreeNow).    Artful Dodger This spinoff of the Oliver Twist story sees the Artful Dodger sent to 1850s Australia to carry on his dodgy behaviour (Disney+).    Slow Horses A new season of the delightful spy thriller that sees Gary Oldman play the boss of a dysfunctional team of MI5 agents (AppleTV+).   LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From Darby Hart to Diana and Dodi, our featured shows this week are Murder at the End of the World and The Crown. Neil shares his thoughts on Strictly, Mamma Mia, Survivor, I'm a Celebrity and the Masked Singer, whilst Adam shares his views on Boat Story, Scrublands, Monarch: Legacy of Monsters, Kin,  Scott Pilgrim Takes Off, The Lazarus Project and The Newsreader. Plus Damo drops a voice note in at the end to bring us all back down to earth. Useful links:- Patsy Ferran in Homecoming Newbie available on demand We can't wait for you to hear our thoughts on the latest episode and for you to give us yours too. You can find and follow us on all the socials @tvdnapod  You can also email us on tvdnapod@gmail.com  Check out our recent 250th episode, our specials on Time and The Fall of the House of Usher and our interview with The Long Shadow's Chris Hatherall. Our back catalogue includes specials on Succession, Better Call Saul and The Bear. We're on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Pocket Casts, Anchor, Breaker and Radio Public so be sure to subscribe to the pod and please leave us a review.  Thanks as always to JComp for our logo and Roman Senyk Music for our theme. Photo: Christopher Saunders/FX Adam, Grace, Neil, Damian and Isabel

The ARIA Awards were last night and Clairsy & Lisa spoke about all the winners and highlights of the night including a massive night for Perth's own Troye Sivan. You'll know him as the guy who played Michael Hutchence in the INXS biopic, now actor Luke Arnold has a new show called Scrublands, he called Clairsy & Lisa to tell them what it's all about. In The Shaw Report, The Gwyneth Paltrow ski trial is being turned into a musical plus a bizarre piece of Kurt Cobain memorabilia goes up for auction. Clairsy & Lisa opened the phones about the thing that was supposed to make life easier, but it didn't. Movie Reviewer Ben O'Shea went to see the new Hunger Games movie, The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes and told Clairsy & Lisa his score out of 5 for it. Clairsy & Lisa spoke about the new trend of people living in Bali because they can't find a home in Perth.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aussie actor Luke Arnold is starring in a new show called Scrublands, Clairsy & Lisa had a chat to him about it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stan has another Australian Original hit on its hands with Scrublands based on the novel by Chris Hammer. Also this week The Killer (Netflix, movie), 007: Road to a Million (Prime) and Robbie Williams (Netflix). A couple of quick mentions too for the movie NYAD with Jodie Foster and Annette Benning (Netflix) and the documentary The Lost City of Melbourne (SBS).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This interview first aired on Tuesday the 10th of October, 2023 on ONE FM 98.5 Shepparton. One FM breakfast announcer Terri Cowley talks to best-selling crime author Chris Hammer ahead of his talks at the Echuca and Shepparton Libraries. Mr. Hammer will be at the Campaspe Library in 310 Hare Street, Echuca tomorrow (Wednesday the 11th of October, 2023) from 2pm - 4pm and Shepparton Library, (41-43 Marungi Street) , tomorrow night from 7:00pm – 8:00pm. Join us and leading crime fiction author Chris Hammer for a talk about his latest book The Seven. Yuwonderie's seven founding families have lorded it over their district for a century, growing ever more rich and powerful. But now - in startling circumstances - one of their own is found dead in a ditch and homicide detectives Ivan Lucic and Nell Buchanan are sent to investigate. What are the secrets The Seven are so desperate to keep hidden? Bookings preferred. Call 1300 374 765 or email shepparton@gvlibraries.com.au Chris Hammer is a leading Australian author of crime fiction. His first book, Scrublands, was an instant bestseller when it was published in mid-2018. It won the prestigious UK Crime Writers Association John Creasy Award for a debut crime novel in 2019 and was shortlisted for various awards in Australia and the United States. Listen to Terri Cowley live on weekday mornings from 6am-9am. Contact the station on admin@fm985.com.au or (+613) 58313131 The ONE FM 98.5 Community Radio podcast page operates under the license of Goulburn Valley Community Radio Inc. (ONE FM) Number 1385226/1. PRA AMCOS (Australasian Performing Right Association Limited and Australasian Mechanical Copyright Owners Society) that covers Simulcasting and Online content including podcasts with musical content, that we pay every year. This licence number is 1385226/1.

The fates of three people from the 1940s, ‘70s and today collide in Chris Hammer's thrilling new mystery, “The Tilt” - you won't see it coming! + Prolific 20th century writer and philosopher Aldous Huxley wrote everything from witty and malicious novels about the British literati  to his still famous Utopian dystopia Brave New World, and later in his 50 year career went on to explore the world of psychedelic drugs. Annie Warburton explores the Huxley ouvre to understand why Huxley remains a classic. + Our random reader Chris also loves a good mystery Guests… Chris Hammer, author of “The Tilt” and other books including the internationally bestselling Martin Scarsden series: “Scrublands”, “Silver” and “Trust”. Annie Warburton, Tsundoku's “Occasional Reporter on Dead White Men” revists Aldoux Huxley Other books that get a mention… Annie and Michaela mention “Ghost Tattoo” by Tony Bernard, “Birnam Wood”and “The Luminaries” by Eleanor Catton, “The Ferryman; A Novel” by Justin Cronin and “The Disorganisation of Celia Stone” by Emma Young Annie Warburton mentions Aldous Huxley's “Crome Yellow” (1921), “Antic Hay” (1923), “Brave New World:  (1932), “Eyeless in Gaza” (1936), “The Doors of Perception” (1954)..as well as writers Nancy Mitford, Evelyn Waugh and William Blake Chris from Aldgate mentions writers Peter May, Ian Rankin and DH Lawrence's “The Rainbow”   INSTAGRAM @allenandunwin @thehammernow   FACEBOOK @Hammernow @allen&unwinbooksSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The fates of three people from the 1940s, ‘70s and today collide in Chris Hammer's thrilling new mystery, “The Tilt” - you won't see it coming! + Prolific 20th century writer and philosopher Aldous Huxley wrote everything from witty and malicious novels about the British literati  to his still famous Utopian dystopia Brave New World, and later in his 50 year career went on to explore the world of psychedelic drugs. Annie Warburton explores the Huxley ouvre to understand why Huxley remains a classic. + Our random reader Chris also loves a good mystery Guests… Chris Hammer, author of “The Tilt” and other books including the internationally bestselling Martin Scarsden series: “Scrublands”, “Silver” and “Trust”. Annie Warburton, Tsundoku's “Occasional Reporter on Dead White Men” revists Aldoux Huxley Other books that get a mention… Annie and Michaela mention “Ghost Tattoo” by Tony Bernard, “Birnam Wood”and “The Luminaries” by Eleanor Catton, “The Ferryman; A Novel” by Justin Cronin and “The Disorganisation of Celia Stone” by Emma Young Annie Warburton mentions Aldous Huxley's “Crome Yellow” (1921), “Antic Hay” (1923), “Brave New World:  (1932), “Eyeless in Gaza” (1936), “The Doors of Perception” (1954)..as well as writers Nancy Mitford, Evelyn Waugh and William Blake Chris from Aldgate mentions writers Peter May, Ian Rankin and DH Lawrence's “The Rainbow”   INSTAGRAM @allenandunwin @thehammernow   FACEBOOK @Hammernow @allen&unwinbooksSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris HammerChris Hammer is a leading Australian crime fiction novelist, author of the internationally bestselling Martin Scarsden series: Scrublands, Silver and Trust.Now Chris has started a new series, beginning with Treasure & Dirt (Australia & New Zealand) / Opal Country (UK & international) and followed in 2022/23 by The Tilt/Dead Man's Creek.Scrublands was an instant bestseller upon publication in 2018, topping the Australian fiction charts.It was shortlisted for major writing awards in Australia, the UK and the United States. In the UK it was named the Sunday Times Crime Novel of the Year 2019 and won the prestigious UK Crime Writers' Association John Creasey New Blood Dagger Award.Scrublands, Silver and Trust all feature troubled journalist Martin Scarsden and his partner Mandalay Blonde, while Treasure & Dirt follows homicide detectives Ivan Lucic and Nell Buchanan.All of Chris's books have atmospheric Australian settings, a range of colourful characters, intricate plots, descriptive language and emotional depth.Before turning to fiction, Chris was a journalist for more than thirty years. He reported from more than 30 countries on six continents for SBS TV. In Canberra, roles included chief political correspondent for The Bulletin, senior writer for The Age and Online Political Editor for The Age and The Sydney Morning Herald.Chris has written two non-fiction books The River (2010) – winner of the ACT Book of the Year – and The Coast (2012), published by Melbourne University Press.He has a bachelor's degree in Journalism from Charles Sturt University and a master's degree in International Relations from the Australian National University. He lives in Canberra, Australia.#ChrisHammer #ChrisHammerAuthor #Crimefiction #WritingProcess #Interview #BookLovers #CreativeWriting #InspiringConversations #SuccessStory ______________________________________Find out more: www.TheWritingCommunityChatShow.ComTHE WCCS – TOGETHER AS ONE WE GET IT DONE!If you would like to advertise your #book on the show, to enroll in a book launch interview, or to have a WCCS social media shout out, visit here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TheWCCSFOLLOW US► Our website – https://www.thewritingcommunitychatshow.com► Universal link – https://linktr.ee/TheWCCS► Buy the show a coffee – https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TheWCCS► Use hashtag TheWritingCommunityChatShow or TheWCCS on social media to keep us current. This show will only succeed with your support!► Support us through Patreon – https://www.patreon.com/WCCS► For our FIVERR affiliate link click here (we will earn a little from you signing up through our link and more if you use the service. We back this service and have used it with great results! – https://fvrr.co/32SB6cs► For our PRO #WRITING AID affiliate link click here – https://prowritingaid.com/?afid=15286Hey! We have spent 3 years using StreamYard. You can see how much we love its features, and how we can make it look great for live streaming. We are huge fans and they are constantly improving their service. Check it out with our link and we could earn from referrals!https://streamyard.com/pal/d/4835638006775808This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5445493/advertisement

Today on Book Matters we are bringing you a bonus Australian Crime lovers special - Courtney delves into 'The Tilt ' which is a stunning multi-layered novel by Chris Hammer who is the acclaimed and award-winning author of the international bestsellers Scrublands, Silver, Trust and Treasure & Dirt.  Then Janine chats with Australian author Petronella McGovern about her new novel 'The Liars' which is a compelling family drama of marital secrets and family tensions set within an investigation of sinister unsolved killings. We hope you enjoy.#australiancrimeauthors#crimefiction#allenandunwinhttps://www.cclc.vic.gov.au/https://www.instagram.com/caseycardinialibraries/https://twitter.com/CasCarLibrarieshttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2i9T4cx7vDpqmiRGbVse0g

Brooke is about a quarter of the way through Scrublands - the book she is reading for book club. So far, nothing has happened except the introduction of many, many, characters, and the use of lots of Aussie slang. General Manager Greg weighs in with his predictions for the novel.

Adrian Hyland is an award-winning Australian author of twisty crime stories that are perfect for the fans of Jane Harper, The Dry and Chris Hammer's Scrublands. Hi there. I'm your host, Jenny Wheeler. And on Binge Reading today, we've got author who was a delightful discovery for me. Adrian Hyland's latest book, Canticle Creek combines complex and engaging characters, heart racing plot lines, and whip smart writing that captures the spirit and natural landscape of the Australian Heartland. Our free book offer is a great selection of historical romances - a big contrast to Adrian's work. You'll find the links for that in the show notes for this episode on our website for joys of binge reading.com, or you can take the easy route, join in our newsletter and have the links sent to you every week so that you can get in and enter for these books straight away. This week's book Giveaways BOOKSWEEPS SWEET ROMANCE BOOKSWEEPS sweet ROMANCE - $500 VALUE HISTORICAL ROMANCE GIVEAWAY A range of romances from a group of popular fiction authors.... DOWNLOAD FREE HISTORIC ROMANCE You'll also find out what's coming up next. Don't forget to check out. Binge reading on Patreon for exclusive bonus content for less than a cup of coffee a month. Links to this episode Tanami Desert, Northern Territory: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tanami_Desert Walpiri people: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Warlpiri_people Kinglake-350: https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/12146952-kinglake-350 Walter Savage Landor:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Walter_Savage_Landor The Black Summer: https://theconversation.com/australias-black-summer-of-fire-was-not-normal-and-we-can-prove-it-172506 Mick Herron: https://www.mickherron.com/ Herron's Slow Horses TV series, starring Gary Oldman: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5875444/ Ali Smith, Scottish novelist: https://www.penguin.co.uk/authors/21919/ali-smith David Mitchell: https://www.davidmitchellbooks.com/ John Kinsella, poet: https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poets/john-kinsella Where to find Adrian online Text Publishing: https://www.textpublishing.com.au/ LaTrobe University, Melbourne: A.Hyland@latrobe.edu.au · Introducing crime novelist Adrian Hyland But now here's Adrian. Hello there, Adrian. And welcome to the show. It's great to have you with us Adrian Hyland, writing crime that is popular fiction with a literary edge. Adrian Hyland: Good morning, Jenny. Thanks for asking me. Jenny Wheeler: We're going to be focusing first on Canticle Creek, which is your most recent page turning mystery. I loved it. I must say it was quite a discovery for me. It's a page turner, as I emphasize, a really strongly, motivated narrative mystery, but it's got the sense also of an awareness of landscape and the creative process, which is sometimes more credited to literary fiction. In short, it does an excellent job of being a great page turner with a literary edge. And I wondered, is that a tension that you consciously feel as you're writing or is it just more something that comes to you naturally? Adrian Hyland: Hmm. I'd say it's one of the demands of the craft. I mean, for me, it what I like most about language, the thing that I appreciate is it's beauty. And if something isn't well written, so it comes across as a cliche or flat? Well, the book loses me, so yes, I try and balance both of those things, I think. Whether I succeed in either, as I was saying, I'm somewhere between the popular and the literary, I think, and maybe I fall between those two stools. But try to honor both of them, I think. I mean, I love both. I like reading, I love reading poetry and all sorts of things, but I also love reading. You know, all sorts of crime novelists, that they're all important to me. One of Australia's best writers is a crime novelist Jenny Wheeler: Australia's been particularly strong in crime novelists over the last couple of ...

Our Summer Series kicks off with a look back at our conversation with leading Australian crime fiction novelist Chris Hammer, author of international bestsellers Scrublands, Silver and Trust.

Chris Hammer is a leading Australian crime fiction novelist, author of international bestsellers Scrublands, Silver and Trust. Scrublands was shortlisted for major writing awards in Australia, the UK and the United States. In the UK it was named the Sunday Times Crime Novel of the Year 2019 and won the prestigious UK Crime Writers' Association John Creasey New Blood Dagger Award. His latest, published as Treasure and Dirt in Australia and New Zealand and Opal Country internationally, is out soon.We had great fun chatting with Chris about his writing career, learning how he moved from journalism into writing fiction via a couple of non-fiction books. We also talk about what inspired Scrublands and hear about why he thinks it has taken so long for Australian crime fiction to take off internationally. On top of that, he tells us about his process and talks about why he wanted to leave his previous protagonist, Martin Scarsden, alone for a while to write Opal Country.Links:Buy Opal Country now!Visit Chris' websiteFollow Chris on Instagram See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A 2021 Sydney Writers Festival session with a great panel of Australia's leading crime writers. This discussion reveals how fiction can sometimes get you closer to the truth and asks ‘why do we take such delight in reading about crime? Guests: Sulari Gentill author of the Roland Sinclair mysteries. Chris Hammer author of Scrublands. Candice Fox, known for the Archer & Bennett series of books. chaired by crime writer Tim Ayliffe.

Chris Hammer writes bestsellers with a distinctly Australian flavor. His latest book, Treasure & Dirt, his fourth, is a gritty, hard-to-put-down crime thriller, and it's no surprise that Chris is winning awards, as well as an international audience. Hi there, I'm your host Jenny Wheeler, and in Binge Reading today Chris talks about transitioning from journalism to successful fiction writing. He explains why he thinks Australian crime fiction is growing in popularity around the world, and the blossoming of “Outback noir” – though not all of Chris's books are set in the Outback.  We've got three eBook copies of Treasure & Dirt to give away to three lucky readers in our Crime Giveaway. You can enter that draw on the website www.thejoysofbingereading.com or on our Binge Reading Facebook page. Chris's books and social media contacts are also to be found on the website. ENTER DRAW FOR TREASURE & DIRT E-BOOK And remember, if you enjoy this podcast, you can find more exclusive bonus content, including Chris answering the getting-to-know-you quickfire questions, by becoming a subscriber on our Binge Reading on Patreon page. For no more than a cup of coffee a month, you'll be able to get bonus content and have the satisfaction of supporting us in our work. Check it out at www.patreon.com/thejoysofbingereading. SUPPORT BINGE READING ON PATREON Six things you'll learn from this Joys of Binge Reading episode: How Chris transitioned from non fiction to fictionthe new sub genre of "dingo noir"Martin Scarsden may still returnThe 'father' of quality Australian crime writingThe writers he admires mostWhat he's working on next. Where to find Chris Hammer:  Website: https://chrishammerauthor.com/ Instagram: @thehammernow/ Facebook: @HammerNow  / Linked In:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-hammer-6a551bb/?originalSubdomain=au Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/genres/chris-hammer Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Chris-Hammer/e/B07JR7CCRX/ What follows is a "near as" transcript of our conversation, not word for word but pretty close to it, with links to important mentions. Introducing Chris Hammer, thriller author of Outback Noir Author Chris Hammer- creating a new wave of crime fiction - Outback Noir Jenny Wheeler: But now here's Chris. Hello there, Chris, and welcome to the show. It's great to have you with us. Chris Hammer: Hi there, Jenny. Thank you so much for having me on. Jenny Wheeler: Getting the geographic location set at the beginning – you're talking from the Australian capital of Canberra, aren't you? Chris Hammer: That's right. Jenny Wheeler: Are you a Canberra born man? Chris Hammer: No, I was born in Tassie actually – Tasmania – but I've lived most of my life in Canberra. I grew up here. I tried to escape several times, but I kept getting sucked back. Being a journalist, it's a good place to be, in the Capital. I did a lot of politics as a journalist, but also my wife is an academic. She specializes in International History and History of the Asia Pacific and for her the Australian National University – the ANU – is based in Canberra. So it's perfect for both of us. Jenny Wheeler: You had a stellar journalism career and looking at your life from the outside, it looks like you replaced a stellar career in journalism with an equally stellar one in books. Right from the beginning, your first book, Scrublands, was an award winner and an international bestseller. Tell us how you managed to make that transition. Chris Hammer: You make it sound so easy and inevitable, but it wasn't. Indeed, Scrublands isn't my first book. Many writers, of course, have the one or two in the desk drawer that will never see the light of day, but I did write two nonfiction books. I quit full-time journalism for a while and went freelance. How Chris Hammer transitioned from writing journalism to fiction Award winning first novel - Scrublands, by Chris Hammer

Margaret Hickey's novel, "Cutter's End" (Penguin) is a deeply atmospheric, mesmerising crime novel that explores the chilling underbelly of the Australian outback. In a story that has echoes of Jane Harper's "The Dry" and Chris Hammer's "Scrublands" fans of outback noir are in for a treat.This was a highly entertaining, addictive page-turner that I cannot recommend highly enough.I was so delighted to have the chance to speak with Margaret on the podcast a little while ago.

The unmissable stand-alone thriller from Chris Hammer, 'master of Australian noir' and award-winning author of the international best sellers Scrublands, Silver and Trust. Opals... In the desolate outback town of Finnigans gap, police struggle to maintain law and order. Thieves pillage opal mines, religious fanatics recruit vulnerable youngsters, and billionaires do as they please. Bodies... Then an opal miner is found crucified and left to rot down his mine. Nothing about the miner's death is straight-forward, not even who found the body. Homicide Detective Ivan Lucic is sent to investigate, assisted by inexperienced young investigator Nell Buchanan. But Finnigans Gap has already ended one police career and damaged others, and soon both officers face damning allegations and internal investigations. Have Ivan and Nell been set up, and if so, by whom? Secrets... As time runs out, their only chance at redemption is to find the killer. But the more they uncover, the more harrowing the mystery becomes, and a past long forgotten is thrown into scorching sunlight. Because in Finnigans Gap, nothing stays buried for ever.

On today's episode, Adam chats with author Chris Hammer about his internationally bestselling debut, Scrublands. They talk about his career in journalism, planning vs. pantsing, the current state of journalism, and much more. Together We Read is a Digital Book Club that is featuring participating libraries in Australia and New Zealand. During this two-week programme, there will be no waitlists and no holds for the selected ebook. Download Libby to borrow the free ebook from your library using your phone or tablet. Learn more or download the app below. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Twenty-four hours after leaving his cell he was dead. Can she find out why? When a man is found savagely 'crucified' amidst a murky swamp in northern Australia, detective Dana Russo and her team are called to a shocking scene. The victim is a convicted rapist, just released from prison, who years earlier committed an atrocious crime yards from where he was killed. Who murdered him - and why? With several potential leads, the investigation quickly becomes more complex and sinister than anyone imagined. And Dana realises she'll have to confront her own troubled past to understand the true motives of the killer.... A twisting, compelling and utterly haunting new novel from the international best-seller, perfect for fans of Jane Harper's The Dry and Chris Hammer's Scrublands.

Australian crime writers are riding a wave of global success, consistently creating compelling and charismatic characters who investigate heinous crimes with tenacity and often dry humour. Emma Viskic's celebrated Caleb Zelic series, featuring a Deaf, articulate, obstinate, brilliant outsider as the private investigator protagonist, launched in 2016 with Resurrection Bay, with the recent Darkness for Light the third in the series. Chris Hammer's debut Scrublands (2018) was a bestselling sensation, and his two follow up novels, Silver and Trust, all featuring the gritty and emotionally scarred journalist Martin Scarsden, have been equally acclaimed. Emma and Chris talk to Cath Kenneally about crafting compelling protagonists, and the long-term commitment required to write a series.

Craig and Irma talk about the ins and outs of writing gigs on cruise ships. Then they both chat with Chris Hammer about the unexpected international success of his debut crime novel, Scrublands, how the publisher you are with effects sales (and it’s not just big versus small), the value of awards (those that sell books and those that launch careers), forgetting your own character’s name during publicity, faux pas on meeting a super famous author, and what a walk-on part in his own movie might look like.

Chris Hammer was a journalist for more than thirty years, dividing his career between covering Australian federal politics and international affairs. For many years he was a roving foreign correspondent for SBS TV's flagship current affairs program Dateline. He has reported from more than thirty countries on six continents. His first book, The River, published in 2010 to critical acclaim, and his first novel Scrublands, his first novel, was published in 2018 to similar acclaim. He followed it up in 2019 with Silver, earning similar critical praise. Ahead of the release of his third book, Trust, Ben sat down with Chris to discuss his new book, following up on his previous efforts, writing from new perspectives, setting and atmosphere, the world of Sydney, and more. Books mentioned in this podcast: 'Trust' - Chris Hammer: https://bit.ly/3gDjUfY Host: Ben Hunter Guest: Chris Hammer Producer: Nick Wasiliev

The stunning new novel from the No.1 international bestselling author of Scrublands and 'master of Australian noir' Chris Hammer. On a bright sunny day in Port Silver, ex-journalist Martin Scarsden misses a call from his girlfriend Mandy. Checking his voicemail later, all he hears is her terrified scream before the phone cuts off. Back at the house, he finds a policeman unconscious on the floor, and Mandy gone. So starts a twisting tale of intrigue and danger, as Martin probes the past of the woman he loves, a woman who has buried her former life deep. And for the first time, Mandy finds denial impossible, now the body of a man has been discovered - a man to whom she was engaged to marry. It's time to face her demons once and for all; it's time she learned how to trust. Set in a Sydney riven with corruption and nepotism, privilege and power, TRUST is the third riveting novel from award-winning and internationally acclaimed writer Chris Hammer.

Chris Hammer is the author of instant bestseller Scrublands and it’s stunning followup Silver. A journalist with over 30 years of experience, he was also shortlisted for a Walkey award for his first non-fiction novel The River. In 2019 Chris won the CWA Dagger New Blood Award for Best First Crime Novel, has just been shortlisted for the 2020 ABA Booksellers Choice Awards, and takes out my personal award for most memorable character names in any books I’ve ever read. He is a font of knowledge when it comes to crime fiction and the first person I’d ask for recommendations when it comes to finding the best crime fiction books getting around. Look out for the moment in the podcast where Chris breakdowns every Midsomer Murders plot ever in one neat package. Brilliant stuff. For the full show notes, including all of Chris's best crime fiction recommendations, head here.

Featuring: Val McDermid, Oyinkan Braithwaite, Gytha Lodge, Holly Watt and Chris Hammer, The Queen of Crime, Val McDermid, handpicks four hot new talents. Gytha Lodge is a multi-award winning playwright who studied creative writing at UEA. Her debut, She Lies in Wait, is dubbed as the biggest debut of 2019. Contending that title is investigative journalist, Holly Watt, her first novel To the Lions received acclaim as a ‘breathholding rollercoaster of a read’. From Down Under, Scrublands is the powerful compulsive thriller from journalist and foreign correspondent, Chris Hammer. And freelance writer and editor, Oyinkan Braithwaite’s debut, My Sister the Serial Killer, mixes crime, sisterly love and murder, hailed by the New York Times as ‘pulpy, peppery and sinister.’ Witness the riveting rising stars of the genre in the most anticipated panel of the Festival. New Blood With Val McDermid was recorded live at Harrogate International Festivals' Theakston Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival in July 2019. Oyinkan Braithwaite's book My Sister The Serial Killer has been shortlisted for the Theakston Old Peculier Crime Novel Of The Year 2020. Vote for My Sister The Serial Killer, and discover the full shortlist at www.harrogatetheakstoncrimeaward.com Podcast music by Joseph McDade.

Yes, it's youth day. No, Sue did not do the show today, but not to worry, we still have a great reading matters podcast for you! From Sue: “I chatted to author extraordinaire, Mark Gevisser, about several books he’s reviewed on plagues, pandemics and epidemics, written between 1948 and 2019, published both locally and internationally. “Causes for them and our Covid-19 crisis, range from the agricultural revolution which required formerly nomadic humans to live in settlements, to climate change, jet-set travel and wet wildlife markets. The dangers we face from disease can be attributed to our own success as the human species, said Mark. Go to www.markgevisser.com for his book list. “I reviewed, SILVER (Headline), by acclaimed international crime writer, Chris Hammer and whilst I enjoyed it, unfortunately it doesn’t match his first scorcher, Scrublands. “The 2020 Women’s Prize for Fiction shortlist (formerly the Orange Prize) includes Hilary Mantel’s, The Mirror & the Light (Jonathan Ball). I’m betting she wins it as well as the 2020 Booker Prize for Fiction.” This episode originally aired on MILLER TIME RADIO- 28 April, 2020 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/millertimemedia/support

Stranger Than Fiction was part of the Write Around the Murray program for 2018. Senior journalists Tony Wright and Chris Hammer tease at the threads between fact and fiction as they discuss Chris's first novel Scrublands. Recorded 07/09/2018 Write Around the Murray is an annual literary-based festival held in Albury. It brings together some of Australia's best authors and storytellers in a welcoming and relaxed environment. The diverse program includes author talks and workshops, art exhibitions, a poetry slam, writing competitions, WAM4Kids family events, and always an element of surprise. Many events are free or low cost and provide a unique opportunity for rural communities from NE Victoria, the Southern Riverina and beyond to not only listen to their favourite authors, storytellers and illustrators, but also to meet, greet and talk to them. Regular presenter Jason Steger describes the festival as “small and perfectly formed”. Past guests include Isobelle Carmody, Tim Flannery, Graeme Base, Benjamin Law, Graeme Simsion, Alison Lester and Jackie French. If you enjoyed this podcast please subscribe, give Write Around the Murray a 5 star rating and share it with your friends.

Episode 44: In 2018, former journalist Chris Hammer shot up the literary charts with his debut international best-selling, award-winning crime novel, ‘Scrublands' (Allen & Unwin). An instant hit in a genre that has now been dubbed “Antipodean Noir'.In ‘Scrublands' we meet traumatised journalist Martin Scarsden when he's sent to an isolated Riverina country town to write a story about a young priest who opens fire on a seemingly peaceful gathering of his congregation - killing five before being shot and killed himself. You're already interested, right? Earlier this year Chris followed up the phenomenal success of his debut Martin Scarsden novel with ‘Silver' which picks up where ‘Scrublands' left off in another page-turning read.Join me as Chris and I chat about the phenomenal success of these novels, his inspiration, meeting Val McDermid and what he's planning next in this highly entertaining and informative interview.

Before publishing his first novel, Chris Hammer worked as a journalist. Travelling all over the world reporting stories gave him the ability to write anywhere, and taught him how to tell stories. He used all that knowledge to write 'Scrublands', his debut about Martin Scarsden, a journalist who becomes embroiled in a tangle of crimes after a vicar does something extremely unreligious.We talk to Chris about keeping track of plots, working to deadlines and making sure his characters are more than they seem. In January 2020, Chris will publish the follow-up 'Silver', in the UK, and we discuss how writing the first changed how he worked on the second, and how he comes up with new ideas for his protagonist.We'll have Hugh Montgomery on the show in the next few weeks, do read this article - https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2019/aug/17/surgeon-ultrarunner-thriller-writer-hugh-montgomery-lives-life-to-the-full - before you listen to that chat!ALSO - please support us on Patreon, and if you're in the States, take advantage of our Libro.fm offer (use the code ROUTINE)Patreon.com/writersroutine@writerspodwritersroutine.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

For half a lifetime, journalist Martin Scarsden has run from his past. But now there is no escaping.In 'Silver' the follow-up to the bestselling 'Scrublands', Chris Hammer continues the story of Martin Scarsden as he returns to his hometown of Port Silver. Soon he and his new partner Mandy Blonde are embroiled in a brutal murder and a media storm, bringing them face to face with their past. In this episode, Greg Dobbs chats to Chris Hammer fresh from winning the Crime Writers' Association New Blood Dagger Award, to find out how his decades of experience as a journalist gives his crime writing a unique spin. Silver: http://bit.ly/2D4j3DqScrublands: http://bit.ly/2uOwsvt

Chris Hammer was a journalist for more than thirty years before writing his first crime fiction book Scrublands. After the book's huge success, Chris returns with the second in the series - Silver. Booktopia's Ben and Shanu sat down with Chris to talk about Silver, his writing process and work load, his background and work as a journalist, the success of Scrublands, characterisation, film rights and more. Books mentioned in this podcast: Silver by Chris Hammer —> http://bit.ly/2kw2wm8 Scrublands by Chris Hammer —> http://bit.ly/2mdzFmY Bodies of Men by Nigel Featherstone —> http://bit.ly/2m6ia7V Hosts: Ben Hunter and Shanu Prasad Guest: Chris Hammer

Today the guys dive into a discussion about the Unicorn Clan Novella "Across the Burning Sands" and follow it up with a ride intop the Scrublands as they discuss the Unicorn Clan pack. Segment break audio was extracted from Ripples by Kevin MacLeod. Ripples Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ 00:00:00 Episode Begin! 00:00:19 Introductions 00:02:44 L5R News 00:24:49 Novella Discussion 01:14:26 Into the Scrublands for Card Reviews! 02:14:39 Outros

Chris Hammer, Australian journalist and bestselling author of hit crime novel, Scrublands, joins Cheryl Akle on this week's podcast to talk about Chris's move from non-fiction to fiction, and the real-life trip around Australia that inspired Chris to write Scrublands. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Martha does a horrible job reviewing her book due to sickness this week, but everyone else is on top of their game. Dig in to 4 great novels!

The BMBC breaks down Chris Hammer's debut thriller, Scrublands. We also talk about Doritos. 06:00 Scrublands Book Club 39:37 Justin goes to the bathroom 50:40 Rating Scrublands 57:50 The Taco Truck 68:59 The VR Headset

Welcome to the Beta Male Book Club. Subscribe to the show on iTunes and check us out on Instagram and Facebook. Our first Book Club Podcast drops on Sunday, January 27th. Jason, Nikolaj, and Justin will break down Chris Hammer's debut thriller, Scrublands.

If you enjoyed Pride and Prejudice and wondered what happened to some of the characters, you will delight in 'What Kitty Did Next' by Carrie Kablean.Chris Hammer takes us through the scorching landscape of outback Australia in his psychological thriller, 'Scrublands' delving into an inexplicable atrocity in a country town.

Set in a fictional Riverina town at the height of a devastating drought, Scrublands is one of the most powerful, compelling and original crime novels to be written in Australia.

A powerful, compelling, vividly written Australian crime novel that will be perfect for fans of Peter May and Jane Harper. A dead river. A dying town. A killer's secrets... In an isolated country town ravaged by drought, a charismatic young priest opens fire on his congregation, killing five men before being shot dead himself. A year later, journalist Martin Scarsden arrives in Riversend to write a feature on the anniversary of the tragedy. But the stories he hears from the locals don't fit with the accepted version of events. Just as Martin believes he is making headway, a shocking discovery rocks the town. The bodies of two backpackers - missing since the time of the massacre - are found in the scrublands. The media descends on Riversend and Martin is the one in the spotlight. Wrestling with his own demons, Martin finds himself risking everything to uncover a truth that becomes more complex with every twist. But there are powerful forces determined to stop him, and he has no idea how far they will go to make sure the town's secrets stay buried.

Today the guys discuss the last three packs in the Elemental Cycle and give them their Scrublands! Review. If you think we are wrong, you are probably right. Right? Segment break audio was extracted from Ripples by Kevin MacLeod. Ripples Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Chris Hammer’s best-selling debut thriller Scrublands is set in the sun-ravaged heart of regional Australia. Chris is a former foreign correspondent and political journalist and has stolen from his real-life experiences to inform this bold addition to the outback noir genre. In conversation we delve into his connections to the towns of Australia's bush, and discuss what drove him to steer his story through the eyes of a PTSD-affected protagonist. This is a slight change in pace for our conversation series as we spend much of our time exploring the writing of the book, instead of the author himself.

Bonus Episode Interview with Chris Hammer! Jade and Chiara got to sit down with the author of the book that everyone is talking about, SCRUBLANDS! He spoke about what inspired him to write his fantastic debut, what he’s working on next, what Aussie lingo words are a little lost in translation when working on his edit for the UK and US markets and answered many more questions and shared a whole lot of insights with them. Thanks to Chris & Allen & Unwin for making this happen. Boozy Banter recommendations: Chris loved Byron Bay, he said it’s the ultimate place for books and booze (sounds like Jade & Chiara need to take a trip!!) and has been enjoying meeting lots of authors while doing his book tour. As far as what he’s watching he really enjoyed Hotel Beau Séjour on Netflix, a Danish mystery with a serious twist! Jade finished The Sinner and loved it, even if it did get a bit weird at the end! And of course binge watching Masterchef plus cooking for Mark! And spent most of her reading time finishing up Scrublands. Chiara is finishing up Good Me Bad Me by Ali Land and enjoyed sweet romcom Set It Up on Netflix while recovering from being unwell.

Join Jade and Chiara for episode 3 of Books and Booze as they go out of their comfort zone and dive into the world of contemporary! There’s some newly coined bookish lingo, viewers questions, Boozy Banter, and their frustrations with people being nasty to other Bookstagrammers.   Wine enjoyed in this episode: Jade devoured a delicious glass (or 3...) of the Australian 2016 Saltram Pepperjack Shiraz from Barossa.  Chiara enjoyed a stunning Italian Pinot Grigio called The Killer.   Many thanks as always for tuning in. If you liked listening please be sure to rate, review and subscribe.   Our Links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/booksboozepod/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BooksBoozePod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/642334099486535/   Thanks for listening! Books mentioned in this weeks podcast segment: - The Sea of Tranquility - Katija Millay - Too Late - Colleen Hoover - Tully - Paullina Simons - Looking for Alaska - John Green - Firefly Lane - Kristin Hannah - Outlander - Diana Gabaldon Boozy Banter segment: - Scrublands - Chris Hammer - The Butterfly Garden - Dot Hutchison - A Noise Downstairs - Linwood Barclay - Believe Me - JP Delaney - Like Father on Netflix - Elder Millennial (stand up comedian Iliza) on Netflix - Disjointed on Netflix    

This week, Jade and Chiara discuss reading slumps while sipping rather contently on their drinks of choice.  Special guest appearances from Chiara's son and furry friends!! 

Kate Evans and Cassie McCullagh with literary academic Nicole Moore and the Sydney Story Factory's Catherine Keenan on Melissa Lucashenko's Too Much Lip, Chris Hammer's Scrublands and Gregory Day's A Sand Archive

Today the guys discuss three different fictions covering the Unicorn, Crab, and Phoenix and it all ends badly. Plus they take a trip out into the Scrublands and burn it all down in the review for The Fires Within. Segment break audio was extracted from Ripples by Kevin MacLeod. Ripples Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

'Scrublands' by Chris Hammer begins with a young priest, Byron Swift, shouldering a high-powered hunting rifle and opening fire on his congregation in the tiny, drought-stricken town of Riversend. Martin Scarsden, a Sydney Morning Herald journalist, is sent to profile the town a year on from the massacre and discovers that there's far more to the killings than was initially reported.Here Chris talks about his 30-year career as a journalist, his investigation into the families affected by the Millennium Drought, which influenced his choice of setting, and copping tough love from Australian crime writing legend Peter Temple, who lectured Chris at university.Books mentioned in this podcast:Scrublands by Chris Hammer: http://bit.ly/2uOwsvtThe River by Chris Hammer: http://bit.ly/2mFKoDCThe Broken Shore by Peter Temple: http://bit.ly/2v1JGEATruth by Peter Temple: http://bit.ly/2NDa1QMInto the Night by Sarah Bailey: http://bit.ly/2JS0Ppv

Scrublands has sold into multiple countries, has been optioned for the screen and has hooked many of us in the office! Chris Hammer was a journalist for more than thirty years before his first book, The River, was published to critical acclaim in 2010. We chat with Chris about the inspiration behind Scrublands, his writing process, the bidding war for his book and that intense hook at the beginning of the novel. Books mentioned in this podcast: Scrublands by Chris Hammer —> https://bit.ly/2LzhSSg The Dry by Jane Harper —> https://bit.ly/2OcisUi The Dark Lake Sarah Bailey —> https://bit.ly/2uYC05K Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty —> https://bit.ly/2OcAru5 The Ruin by Dervla McTiernan —> https://bit.ly/2LLL5Gs The Broken Shore by Peter Temple —> https://bit.ly/2mGg4IY Truth by Peter Temple —> https://bit.ly/2LvnE7x The High Window by Raymond Chandler —> https://bit.ly/2uTHdgj Two Kinds of Truth by Michael Connelly —> https://bit.ly/2OdBaLe The Other Wife by Michael Robotham —> https://bit.ly/2JSpxpK The River by Chris Hammer —> https://bit.ly/2LG9Jv8 Hosts: Sarah McDuling and John Purcell Guest: Chris Hammer

'Scrublands' by Chris Hammer begins with a young priest, Byron Swift, shouldering a high-powered hunting rifle and opening fire on his congregation in the tiny, drought-stricken town of Riversend. Martin Scarsden, a Sydney Morning Herald journalist, is sent to profile the town a year on from the massacre and discovers that there's far more to the killings than was initially reported. Here Chris talks about his 30-year career as a journalist, his investigation into the families affected by the Millennium Drought, which influenced his choice of setting, and copping tough love from Australian crime writing legend Peter Temple, who lectured Chris at university. Books mentioned in this podcast: Scrublands by Chris Hammer: http://bit.ly/2uOwsvt The River by Chris Hammer: http://bit.ly/2mFKoDC The Broken Shore by Peter Temple: http://bit.ly/2v1JGEA Truth by Peter Temple: http://bit.ly/2NDa1QM Into the Night by Sarah Bailey: http://bit.ly/2JS0Ppv

Today the guys go into a discussion of lore, talk about some rules changes, and then head out into the Scrublands to give some wrong thoughts about cards.  Segment break audio was extracted from Ripples by Kevin MacLeod. Ripples Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Today the guys talk about the recent Kotei results, discuss the Ancestral Weapons of the clans, and then give their Scrublands review of the first pack in the Elemental Saga "Breath of the Kami" Segment break audio was extracted from Ripples by Kevin MacLeod. Ripples Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Au micro, Antoine Bruy nous parle de sa série "Scrublands" et nous livre ses impressions à l'annonce de sa nomination au Prix HSBC pour la photographie 2018.

Today Daniel, Bobby, and George discuss their favorite clan, the best clan, the Scorpion Clan. Bobby is certainly not assassinated, George does in fact live through to the end, and the hosts even escape briefly into the Scrublands... or at least long enough to give us some bad reviews about the cards.  See Daniel's video on playing L5R on Tabletop Simulator at https://youtu.be/XbL4xhOv3DY The hosts of the last province are Daniel Tickle, Robert Denton, and George Maney. Many links are available at http://www.TheLastProvince.com

It's the Phoenix Clan Episode of The Last Province! Flaming shrines, dissection of the Shugenja, Phoenix Clan identity discussion, Clan Government 101, and Spooky reliving painful Gold-Edition memories: This episode has it all (except there's a startling lack of fire chicken-related puns). Plus the Scrublands take on Phoenix Clan cards and some obscure lore tidbits of the Phoenix persuasion. Bring some harmony into your life and checkout Episode 6 of the Last Province Podcast!

Today George, Bobby, and Daniel go over the first Lion Clan fiction released by Fantasy Flight Games and then head into the Scrublands to give their Scrub's Take on the Lion Clan card previews.

Épisode 29 : Helter Skelter de Kyôko Okazari, Scrublands de Joe Daly et Des chiens, de l'eau d'Anders Nilsen.

Épisode 29 : Helter Skelter de Kyôko Okazari, Scrublands de Joe Daly et Des chiens, de l'eau d'Anders Nilsen.