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Australian Book Lovers’ mission is to bring fabulous Australian and Indigenous literature of all genres to book lovers around the globe. We share fantastic resources and information for passionate authors looking to write their next bestseller! Visit www.australianbooklovers.com to learn more!

  1. Oct 24

    Writer's Room with T. L. Brechin, Stephanie Bosshard & Ingrid J. Adams

    In episode #182, Veronica and Laurie get to fly into magical and supernatural places and stories, with our three fantasy authors: T.L. Brechin, Stephanie Bosshard and Ingrid J. Adams. We chat story inspiration, monsters, world building and so much more. Intro - 00:57 Bio and story inspiration - T. L. Brechin - 02:38 Book Spotlight - Pentark - 03:42 Bio and story inspiration- Stephanie Bosshard - 05:33 Book Spotlight - The Trials of Browid - 08:06 Bio and story inspiration - Ingrid J. Adams - 09:49 Book Spotlight - Descended - 12:28 Why do found families ring such a bell - 15:15 Ordinary to extraordinary - 21:14 How did you make your fantasy world come alive? - 23:56 What is your writing day like? - 33:40 Has fantasy become more mainstream? - 37:16 Advice for aspiring authors - 48:59 Research with a First Nations healer - 53:17 Support the show Thanks for listening. Visit australianbooklovers.com to learn more.

    Writer's Room with T. L. Brechin, Stephanie Bosshard & Ingrid J. Adams

  2. Oct 16

    Author Nicole Kelly

    In episode 181 Veronica and Laurie explore some Other Wordly words from Yee-Lum Mak (fuubutsushi, kintsukuroi and nunchi), share industry news and events, and chat all about writing. Laurie has a brilliant catch up with author Nicole Kelly about her middle-grade book Shifters and the joy of an on-the-run, over-the-shoulder review. And of course there are quotes and book spotlights. Book spotlights this ep: 1. Three Times Buried by Jane Smith – historical 2. Dogs of War by Nigel Allsop – non-fiction 3. Hidden Scars: From Crime Scenes to Crisis, The Price of Service by Justyn Backhouse – memoir 4. Juniper’s Painting by Catherine Bauer – children's 5. It’s You. Oh F**K. It’s ME by Chad Taylor – non-fiction 6. Start at the End by Emma Grey - contemporary 7. The Couples Retreat by Mercedes Mercier - thriller Intro - 0:57 News - 6:42 Book spotlights - 14:09 Author interview - 30:49 Post interview chat - 1:22:06 Quotes - 1:24:57 Support the show Thanks for listening. Visit australianbooklovers.com to learn more.

    Author Nicole Kelly

  3. Oct 3

    Author Sarah Cochrane Ridout

    Episode 180 has Veronica and Laurie chatting about the benefits of reading (some of the many), sharing new and events (TGBC Book Day Out), comparing book reading habits (page corner turner or bookmarker), quotes and so much more. Veronica has an inspiring chat with author Sarah Cochrane Ridout about Sisters in Arms: Oodgeroo Noonuccal, Kathie Cochrane and the Battle for the 1967 Referendum. Book spotlights this ep: 1. Australia’s Coastal War by Dr Tom Lewis – non-fiction, military history 2. Dreaming Soldiers by Catherine Bauer – children’s 3. Wobbles by Ian Hunter – biography 4. Calm your Farm by Dale Baker – children’s 5. I love to draw by Dale Baker – children’s 6. Pain Bleeds Crime by Pamela Nathan – non-fiction 7. Under the Ottoman Veil by Grozdana Lukic - romance Intro - 0:57 News - 7:48 Book spotlights - 21:25 Author interview - 36:05 Post interview chat - 1:24:37 Newsletter giveaway sneak peak - 1:28:00 Quotes - 1:30:53 Author reading - 1:33:06 Support the show Thanks for listening. Visit australianbooklovers.com to learn more.

    Author Sarah Cochrane Ridout

  4. Sep 21

    Writer's Room with Matthew R. Davis, Chuck McKenzie and David Schembri

    In episode #179 Veronica and Laurie have collected a trio of terrifying storytellers to delve into all things horror: Matthew R. Davis, Chuck McKenzie and David Schembri. Scary tales and useful advice for budding writers of all genres. And a fabulous author reading of 'My Clare' from David Schembri. Intro - 00:57 Book Spotlight - Songs of Shadow, Words of Woe - 02:44 Bio - Matthew R. Davis - 03:58 Book Spotlight - The Dark Man, By Referral - 05:14 Bio - Chuck McKenzie - 6:22 Book Spotlight - Careful with that Axe - 07:52 Bio - David Schembri - 09:06 Horror and short form writing - 10:50 How has the horror genre evolved in the last decade or so? - 21:30 National Australian Horror Convention - 43:44 Best writing advice - 50:20 Author Reading: My Clare by David Schembri - 1:01:50 Support the show Thanks for listening. Visit australianbooklovers.com to learn more.

    Writer's Room with Matthew R. Davis, Chuck McKenzie and David Schembri

  5. Aug 31

    Author Kailum Graves

    Episode #178 is a celebration of words, writing competitions, festivals and short stories. Veronica and Laurie chat with Kailum Graves, the winner of the 2026 Furphy Literary Award about his writing and art. (There's a link in the show notes to read his winning story 'The Magpies have Unionised'. A beautiful Australian tale a decade in the making. Book spotlights: 1. BANG! by Taliyah Stone - crime thriller 2. Broken by Magick by T.W. Howis – urban fantasy, police procedural 3. Cherish (A Blemished Tale) by Faye Hall – romance 4. Against the Rising Sun by Jeff Steel – biography military history 5. The Vandemonium: Wall Street and Silicon Valley Collide by Allan Charles Branch – memoir 6. Come on Australia: The Great War Service of Lieutenant Colonel Terence McSharry CMG DSO MC by Lewis Frederickson & Victor Nurcombe – non-fiction 7. Under the Same Moon by Peter Mitchell – non-fiction Intro - 0:57 News - 13:05 Book spotlights - 23:36 Author interview - 42:11 Post interview chat - 1:25:00 Quotes - 1:27:27 Read 'The Magpies have Unionised' HERE Support the show Thanks for listening. Visit australianbooklovers.com to learn more.

    Author Kailum Graves

  6. Aug 23

    Author Penny Tangey

    In episode #177 Veronica and Laurie share their writing progress, publishing news (Ingram Spark Share & Sell), special guest reading news from Shay Leighton (Tough Guy Book Club), events, and quotes. Laurie has a fascinating chat with Penny Tangey, author of What Rhymes with Murder? Plus lots of lovely book spotlights and a sneak peak at this month's book giveaways. Book spotlights: Dead on the Dolmen by Cameron Trost - mystery, thriller, suspense Bethan's Flame by AJ Miles - fantasy Dragon Rising by Stuart Buchanan - military thriller Wanted Dead or Alive by Ramona Riot - memoir The Happy Ending by Christopher Keenan - Aussie tales and humour The Calloways Reincarnation by Big Dog - Fantasy Miss Metamorph by Camille Fitzgerald - memoir Intro - 0:57 News - 06:25 Shay Leighton (Tough Guy Book Club) - 8:03 Book spotlights - 21:42 Author interview - 34:18 Post interview chat - 1:26:12 Quotes - 1:28:30 Support the show Thanks for listening. Visit australianbooklovers.com to learn more.

    Author Penny Tangey

  7. Aug 8

    Authors Emma Gerts and Esme Stevenson

    Ep 176 has Veronica and Laurie on writing groups (Ascolta Women Inc), reading groups (Book Doof), book bedazzling classes (Romancing the Novel Bookshop), first sale doctrine and machine learning, and the latest from the ASA on publishing push and pull market forces. Veronica chats with Emma Gerts and Esme Stevenson AKA Alexis Roberts on their debut Revelation (Book 1 of The Second Coming Trilogy). Plus seven book spotlights, quotes, and lots of writing and publishing tips. Book Spotlights: 1. Dogtooth by S.F. Sowter - Aussie Tales 2. The Trials of Browid by Stephanie Bosshard - Fantasy 3. Home for Christmas by Clare Anne McGrory - Romance 4. Ancient Odyssey by K. D. Wright - Historical Fantasy 5. Murder and Masquerade by Catherine McCullagh - Thriller 6. Crow by Rhonda McCoy - Contemporary 7. The Sawmillers Daughter by Sarah Smith - Historical Intro - 0:57 News - 06:17 Book spotlights - 22:18 Author interview - 35:36 Post interview chat - 1:17:06 Quotes - 1:20:47 Support the show Thanks for listening. Visit australianbooklovers.com to learn more.

    Authors Emma Gerts and Esme Stevenson

  8. Jul 30

    Writer's Room with Leisa Fail, Tina Strachan and Charlie Archbold

    It's episode 175 and we are back in school. Veronica and Laurie chat with middle-grade authors Leisa Fail, Tina Strachan and Charlie Archbold about story inspirations, animals, adventures, learning from messing it up, caring for the environment and solving injustices together.  *How many writers does it take to remember the word 'exclusive'? Have a listen ... Intro - 0:57 Book Spotlight - Stormy Normy's Christmas Surprise - 5:19 Bio - Leisa Fail - 7:05 Book Spotlight - Neeka and the Great Search - 12:15 Bio - Tina Strachan - 13:19 Book Spotlight - The Sugarcane Kids and the Empty Cage - 15:39 Bio - Charlie Archbold - 16:57 Writing for kids - 21:42 Finding the balance between education and entertainment - 26:46 Keeping track of a large character cast - 32:50 Advice for emerging middle-grade authors - 44:21 What's on your writing horizon? - 49:13 Support the show Thanks for listening. Visit australianbooklovers.com to learn more.

    Writer's Room with Leisa Fail, Tina Strachan and Charlie Archbold
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Australian Book Lovers’ mission is to bring fabulous Australian and Indigenous literature of all genres to book lovers around the globe. We share fantastic resources and information for passionate authors looking to write their next bestseller! Visit www.australianbooklovers.com to learn more!

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  • Creator
    Veronica Strachan
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    183
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Australian Book Lovers
  • Show Website
    Australian Book Lovers

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