Talking Aussie Books

Cassie Hamer is yet another fabulous debut Australian author whose book "After the Party" was released by HQ Fiction in February 2019. A heart-warming and humourous look at parenthood, love, marriage and school-yard politics, fans of Liane Moriarty will love this book! Join me for this entertaining chat with Cassie - a new and exciting voice in contemporary Australian fiction.

Dianne Blacklock is the author of ten novels and one of Australia's best-loved story-tellers. A freelance editor and writing coach, Di was and still is at the forefront of the rise in popularity of contemporary womens' stories. Tune in as I chat to Di about her latest offering, "Jack and Kate", writing and much more.

In this Episode, I chat to Sarah Myles about her brand new book, "The Wolf Hour". A gripping, contemporary story about the lengths a family will go to save one of their own and what moments of crises reveal about our true selves. Set in war-torn Uganda, Sarah's book examines the dichotomy that is Africa: on the one hand, a country of incredible beauty and grace; and on the other, one with an ugly...

Although fairly new to the Australian publishing scene, Penelope Janu has well and truly made her mark with three novels in two years as well as winning the XO Romance Prize in 2017 for her most recent novel, "On the Same Page" (Brio Books). Listen in as I chat to this clever lady and find out what inspires her writing, her reading habits and much more.

In the first episode of 2019, find out why everyone is talking about "The Missing Pieces of Sophie McCarthy", Ber Carroll's latest novel. Hear from much-loved author Ber as we chat about her thought-provoking, if somewhat chilling examination, of the ripple effect one tragic incident can have on the lives of many: the victim, the perpetrator, as well as their families and friends. A compelling and...

In this episode, I chat to another fabulous debut Aussie novelist, Joanna Nell. Her novel, "The Single Ladies of Jacaranda Retirement Village" is a charming and wonderfully funny novel which explores ageing, friendships, love and family in a thoroughly modern context. This novel will have you laughing out loud and glued to your seat until the very last page. I loved this book and so will you!

If you had time again, would you live the same life twice? Would you make the same choices? This is the dilemma Gracie faces when a car accident leaves her unable to remember who she is, including the man she is meant to be marrying in three months time. Join me as I chat to the wonderful Vanessa Carnevale, whose novel "The Memories that Make Us" will leave you breathless with anticipation watchin...

Lucy Marrett is a young Australian author whose debut novel "The Way I See It" is sparking conversations around mental illness and what it's like to walk in the shoes of someone who suffers from debilitating anxiety. It's not a self-help book or manual about how to deal with anxiety, but a realistic portrayal of the fight to do the most basic things in spite of the condition. Listen in as I chat t...

Tricia Stringer is one of Australia's best selling authors. She has won multiple awards for her rural romance novels and has also published historical fiction. Her latest novel, "Table for Eight" is a delightful and uplifting contemporary novel taking readers on a cruise to the South Pacific, following the story of a group of passengers who become unlikely dining companions. Listen in as I chat to...

When a terrible tragedy changes Alice Hart's life forever, she goes to live on a flower farm with the grandmother she never knew and learns the language of flowers to help her say things she cannot speak of. Join me as I chat to Holly Ringland, author of the remarkable debut novel, "The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart" and find out why everyone wants to read this book.

Shirley's debut novel, "The Secrets We Keep" is a quintessentially Australian story, that captures the essence and spirit of the the remote mining town of Kalgoorlie in Western Australia. A story of love, loss and hope, this novel will have you spellbound until the very end.

Adam Cece is the author of a couple of new and whacky books for kids, called 'The Extremely Weird Thing That Happened in Huggabie Falls' (Book 1) and 'The Unbelievably Scary Thing that Happened In Huggabie Falls' (Book 2).Tune in as I chat to Adam about these wonderfully weird and fun kids' books, his inspiration, his writing journey and much more.

Marita Smith is a mushroom-growing science graduate who writes young adult novels that pack a punch. Dynamic, strong, intelligent characters populate the pages of her science-fiction themed 'Kindred Ties' Trilogy. Tune in to find out the inspiration behind the world Marita has created in Books 1 & 2 in the Series - Convergence and Emergence.

Meredith Jaffé is the author of two stunning novels, The Fence (2016)and The Making of Christina (2017) both published by Pan MacMillan Australia. In this week's podcast we chat about what inspired Meredith to write the harrowing story of a mother dealing with the aftermath of her daughter's sexual abuse at the hand of her long-time partner. We chat gardening, horse stories, rural living and much...

Tune in to my lively chat with Annabelle McInnes, author of the Refuge Trilogy - a gritty, erotic, post-apocalyptic tale of danger, violence and. . .survival.

Tania Blanchard's debut novel, The Girl from Munich (Simon & Schuster, 2017, is a beautifully-written glimpse into life for German civilians under Nazi rule during World War II. Based on the life of Tania's grandmother, this story will have you captivated under the very end.

Sandie Docker is the author of The Kookaburra Creek Cafe (Penguin Random House, 2018)a delicious and heart-breaking glimpse of life in a small Australian town and the three women who find refuge from their troubled pasts there.

Tune in as I chat to author Lauren Chater about her hauntingly beautiful debut novel, The Lace Weaver (Simon & Schuster, 2018)