Australian Book Lovers

There are moments in time when stars align and the world begins to become a special place... Join hosts Veronica and Darren for a super super special episode about Authors for Mental Health, a new source of energy that just might change the world and bring a new understanding to some of our secretly kept fears.... as well as the tools to identify the truth about who we are. Hit play, kick back and...

Episode 48 is here and it's a huge one! Join hosts Veronica and Darren for some industry news, chats about vulnerability and its importance in literature, the dangers of a furry tummy, the honest and sometimes uncomfortable bridge between abuse and drug addiction, the power of books that can change your life, and a magical interview with the unbelievably awesome Mary-Lou Stephens... not to me...

Roll the dice, level up and join hosts Veronica and Darren for a Lit RPG episode that features giant wombats, a deep dive into choose your own adventures, a call for Australian book lovers to decide on the magical scent of second hand or new books and an Aussie apocalyptic interview with C.J. Timms!  Visit www.australianbooklovers.com to learn more! Support the show Thanks for listening. Visit aus...

Join hosts Veronica and Darren for a jam packed episode ready to inspire new books to be read and new novels to be written...  In this episode we have a spectacular interview with the author of over 200 books Hazel Edwards who is joined with equally spectacular audio book producer and author Sarah Bacaller. Add in audio book reviews, chats about mosquito bites on the tips of your toes, industry ne...

Episode 45 is here and that means rediscovering our inner child... Join hosts Veronica and Darren as they delve into growing neurons and jazz, the possibility of bridging together two worlds, book news including the latest website listings as well as a surprise chat with Belinda M Grant about her upcoming Twitter event, #RomComMarch. And we have a truly wonderful interview with fabulous children&a...

Episode 44 is here and that means a superfantabulous interview with globally loved and respected author Susanne Gervay! Join hosts Veronica and Darren as they discuss potential numerology battles, the search for philosophical equality that is feminism, the power of literature to tackle the blight of bullying and the art of rock concert research... and a whole lot more. Visit www.australianbooklove...

Episode 43 is here and we're bringing the inspiration to shake the foundations and pursue the dream of running your own business! Join hosts Veronica and Darren as they discuss winning the lottery and expensive thongs, the magic of business non-fiction's ability to let you ride on the shoulders of giants, how we can learn from remote paths trodden by others, and what has been truly prove...

It's 2022, episode 42, so does that mean we've cracked the meaning of life, the universe and everything? Hmm... only one way to find out! Join hosts Veronica and Darren for a monster filled edition where discussions stomp through themes such as monsters as symbolic sirens to alert us to inner dangers, what can happen when you stare into the abyss, the quest to transform this new year int...

Pop the champagne, look to the future and celebrate a super exciting New Year's Eve with the Australian Book Lovers podcast! Join hosts Veronica, Darren, and a rat pack of some truly special Australian authors as they look back on a year that will echo throughout history. Listen as Kevin Klehr, Sandy Barker, Laurie Bell, Hayley Walsh and Maria P. Frino share their highlights and lessons from...

Life for our Australian Book Lovers podcast has only just begun thanks to reaching episode 40! Join hosts Veronica and Darren for information about the latest stunning books by Australian authors, discussions about what makes a great thriller, an action packed interview with author Gavin Fisher and why starting all over can be good for the soul.... Visit www.australianbooklovers.com to learn more!...

Here it is! Join hosts Veronica and Darren for a warm and wonderful Christmas edition featuring interviews with incredible authors and readings from the anthology Christmas Australis - A Frighteningly Festive Anthology Of Spine Jingling Tales... If the festive season is anything, it's a celebration of dreams and goals, and we hope you can enjoy this edition of the Australian Book Lovers podca...

With just days away from the start of the festive season, what better way to usher in Summer and all of its magic than a super fun interview with author B.G. Hilton? Join hosts Veronica and Darren for episode 38 where we discuss the unintended creepiness of the old television show "In Search Of", LSD laced shots of Absinthe jello, the power of memory and our relationship with reality, an...

Join hosts Veronica and Darren for another fabulously fun Industry Special featuring a wonderful interview with the outstanding Jessica Alice from Writers SA! Oh, and maybe just a teeny bit of trivia too... Visit www.australianbooklovers.com to learn more. Support the show Thanks for listening. Visit australianbooklovers.com to learn more.

Spring may be playing hide and seek but episode 36 is here ready to bring the warmth and sunshine thanks to fabulous guest Dr. Anna Whateley... Join hosts Veronica and Darren for discussions about empathy, own voices and the groovy meanings behind a certain number. Plus book and industry news, and an astronomically awesome interview with young adult author/podcaster/YouTuber/gamer/teacher Anna! Vi...

Sentient plants, life forms that don't belong and the ecological philosophical aspects of the human race... join hosts Veronica and Darren for a brand new adventure in the celebration of Australian authors and their incredible stories! In episode 35 we have a jaw dropping interview with author M. K. Nadall, a whole heap of book previews, industry and book loving news, and discussions around w...

Hit play and join hosts Veronica and Darren for Episode 34 to discover the need for giggle dealers, chickens that run funny, the importance of laughter and the power of literature to bring a smile to your soul! There's an absolutely wonderful author interview with the always inspiring Hayley Walsh, industry news, books to add to your library and an exclusive reading by Hayley from one of her...

Episode 33 has arrived and this industry special has been made spectacular by the wonderful Lori-Jay Ellis from QLD Writers Centre and our amazing guest host, author Kevin Klehr! So join in the fun and discover the history, the magic and the inspiration to be found at the beacon of literature beneath the tropical sun... Support the show Thanks for listening. Visit australianbooklovers.com to learn...

After double episodes of awesome author reads we are so excited to bring episode 32 to life with the astronomically amazing Nicole Kelly! Join hosts Veronica and Darren for discussions about the temperature of socks, why we love all things criminal and dangerous, previews of the latest book listings on the website and a whole lot more! Not only that, but this jam packed episode concludes with a wo...

In celebration of Australia Reads we present part two of our author audio extravaganza! Hit play and be swept away by stunning array of author readings ready to inspire the deepest imaginations of your soul... In order of presentation, in this episode we have Lament (Nicole Kelly), War Child (Annette Janic & Catherine McCullagh), Emoto's Promise (Shel Calopa), Golgotha (Phil Hore), The Im...

To celebrate Australia Reads and the Australian Reading Hour, we've put together an audio extravaganza of truly spectacular Aussie authors reading from one of their amazing stories! So tune up the ears and ready the imagination for the following wonderful audio treasures - The Good, The Bad and the Undecided (Laurie Bell), Making March (Hayley Walsh), Gloam (Averil Drummond), The Brotherhood...

Episode 29 is here! Join hosts Veronica and Darren for a special children's edition featuring spotlights on wonderfully fun picture books, discussions about animals in the clouds, thongs, the musical rhythm that can be found in prose, and a heart warming interview with picture book author and artist Lindsay Owen. Oh, and this episode includes an extra special tagline... Visit www.australianbo...

Perhaps against all odds episode 28 is here, but that's for the next episode! Join hosts Veronica and Darren for a truly special edition that features Japanese wind phones, exotic chicken birds, the birth of new magic realism in a beautiful Queensland town and an insight into inspirational items from forgotten dreams... If that's not enough, we are so very proud to bring to book lovers a...

Welcome to our latest Industry Special edition of the Australian Book Lovers podcast! For this episode 27 hosts Veronica and Darren are extremely honoured and grateful for the opportunity to chat with CEO of the Australian Society of Authors Olivia Lanchester, and for all of our writing listeners out there we can promise that you're going to absolutely love what she has to reveal about helpin...

Could one of our hosts be scabulous? Join Veronica and Darren for episode 25 where the conversation explores the importance of made up words, what it means to be connected with nature, the powerful medium of Cli-Fi and the future of the human race... but best of all, we have a wonderful and revealing interview with author Averil Drummond who gives us a peek inside the reasons for writing the amazi...

It's time for a rollicking adventure with a jam packed episode 26! Join hosts Veronica and Darren as they discuss beanbags based on waterbeds, the alluring atmosphere of people gambling huge stakes at casinos, the magic that comes from grabbing life by the horns and jumping into new experiences, and the beautiful nature of sharks...  And, best of all, we have an electric and adventure filled...