Australian Book Lovers

Join hosts Veronica and Darren for their latest episode where they share some of the wonderful responses to the competition question of what romance means to you, bring you some industry and website news, and dive into a deep discussion about why a government is always an easy antagonist in fiction! There's also a fantastic interview with author Rebecca Bowyer, who discusses her approach to w...

Episode 7 is here and that means the first of our special edition Podcast Panels. Join us for a fun filled debut as we discuss all things romance with hosts Veronica and Darren and extra special guests and best selling authors Sandy Barker, Sue Horsnell and Clare Rhoden! If you've ever wondered what it takes to bring love to the page then this episode is for you – from jigsaw puzzles to roman...

In this episode hosts Veronica and Darren bring you some latest news from the website and from the Australian publishing industry, discuss the upcoming special panel edition of the podcast featuring some amazing romance writers, delve into whether redemption plays a role in dystopian settings or if hope has a place within dark literature, and we enjoy a deep and thought provoking interview from au...

In this episode hosts Veronica and Darren discuss the wonders of word count, how short stories and anthologies can be a powerful tool for writers, explore some of our favourite quotes, and enjoy a fabulous interview with feisty author Natasha O'Connor.  Will our end tagline come together this time? It's time to put your judging hat on...! Visit www.australianbooklovers.com to learn more....

In this episode hosts Veronica and Darren introduce a new segment or two, as well as discuss the different ways romance can be embedded in science fiction. There's website and industry news, a trip down memory lane involving a bookstore and mysterious quote (Veronica solves the mystery!), and an awesome interview and exclusive excerpt reading with author Kevin Klehr. If you love writing, read...

In this episode, hosts Veronica and Darren delve into Non-fiction rabbit holes and the double sided blade of the internet, before interviewing the fabulous Dale Lorna Jacobsen whose literary works take us from isolated huts in the Gippsland mountains to the frozen wonderland that is Antarctica... Visit www.australianbooklovers.com to learn more! Support the show Thanks for listening. Visit austral...

In this episode, hosts Veronica and Darren discuss publishing industry insights, the curious wonders of smart globe technology, and enjoy a wonderful interview with much loved author K.M. Allan of the YA, Urban Fantasy series Blackbirch. Visit www.australianbooklovers.com to learn more! Support the show Thanks for listening. Visit australianbooklovers.com to learn more.

In this episode, hosts Veronica and Darren discuss the inspiration for creating the website and podcast, then present an interview with debut author Gary Lonesborough who discusses his contemporary YA #ownvoices book, The Boy From The Mish. Visit www.australianbooklovers.com to learn more! Support the show Thanks for listening. Visit australianbooklovers.com to learn more.