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Australian Book Lovers

Veronica Strachan

155 episodes

1 day ago

It's episode #154, and Laurie's 50th co-hosting. Veronica and Laurie have industry news and events, and discuss K.M. Allan's Foreshadowing checklist from her book Writing and Editing Checklist. Plus book spotlights, giveaways and quotes. Laurie chats with poet Gregory Day about his collection SouthSightedness. And Gregory reads his poem 'Anytime before Byzantium'. Book Spotlights: 1. Salsa in the Suburbs by Alejandra Martinez - contemporary 2. Looking Out and Beyond by Toby Hammerschlag – his...

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It's episode #154, and Laurie's 50th co-hosting. Veronica and Laurie have industry news and events, and discuss K.M. Allan's Foreshadowing checklist from her book Writing and Editing Checklist. Plus book spotlights, giveaways and quotes. Laurie chats with poet Gregory Day about his collection SouthSightedness. And Gregory reads his poem 'Anytime before Byzantium'. Book Spotlights: 1. Salsa in the Suburbs by Alejandra Martinez - contemporary 2. Looking Out and Beyond by Toby Hammerschlag – his...

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Episodes (20/155)

Australian Book Lovers

Poet Gregory Day

It's episode #154, and Laurie's 50th co-hosting. Veronica and Laurie have industry news and events, and discuss K.M. Allan's Foreshadowing checklist from her book Writing and Editing Checklist. Plus book spotlights, giveaways and quotes. Laurie chats with poet Gregory Day about his collection SouthSightedness. And Gregory reads his poem 'Anytime before Byzantium'. Book Spotlights: 1. Salsa in the Suburbs by Alejandra Martinez - contemporary 2. Looking Out and Beyond by Toby Hammerschlag – his...

1 day ago

1 hour 33 minutes

Australian Book Lovers

Writer's Room with Sandy Barker, A.M. Jaxon & Susannah Hardy

In episode #153, Veronica & Laurie are ramping up the romance with authors Sandy Barker, A.M. Jaxon and Susannah Hardy. Our fabulous authors chat on romance as escapism and activism, how hot is hot enough, the inspiration behind their stories, and so much more. Intro - 0:57 Sandy Barker Bio - 3:08 Book Spotlight - I knew you were trouble by Sandy Barker - 4:38 A.M. Jaxon Bio - 6:03 Book Spotlight - Saoirse's Story by A.M. Jaxon - 8:27 Susannah Hardy Bio - 10:44 Book Spotlight - My Hot Hou...

1 week ago

1 hour 6 minutes

Australian Book Lovers

Author Laura J Fitzwilson

In episode #152, Veronica and Laurie share industry news and events, some brilliant ideas on writing Deep Point of View from K.M. Allan's book Writing and Editing Checklist, book spotlights, giveaways and quotes. Laurie and author Laura J Fitzwilson dive deep into fantasy, fan-fiction and Laura's book, The Fool. Plus, listen all the way to the end, you'll hear a special reading from The Fool by the author. Book Spotlights: 1.The Favourite of the Harem by Cindy Davies – Historical 2.The ...

2 weeks ago

1 hour 34 minutes

Australian Book Lovers

Writer's Room with Alistair Conwell, Clare Rhoden & Ishmael A. Soledad

In episode #151 Veronica & Laurie explore alternate realities, world building and writing sci-fi with a panel of fantastic speculative fiction authors: Alistair Conwell, Clare Rhoden & Ishmael A. Soledad. Intro - 0:57 Alistair Conwell Bio - 2:58 Book Spotlight - Circadian Rhythm by Alistair Conwell - 3:38 Clare Rhoden Bio - 4:32 Book Spotlight - The Chronicles of The Pale by Clare Rhoden - 6:26 Ishmael A. Soledad Bio - 7:43 Book Spotlight - Diathesis by Ishmael A. Soledad - 9:02...

4 weeks ago

59 minutes

Australian Book Lovers

Publisher Ginny Grant

Episode 150 has Veronica & Laurie chatting about their favourite topic - Australian authored books - and industry news, events and some John Koenig words. Want to know how to use agnosthesia, tarrion or proluctance in a sentence? Then have a listen. Veronica chats to the wonderful Ginny Grant, founder of Bakers Lane Books, Fearless Press and the recently launched Fearless Prize for an unpublished manuscript by an Australian woman writer. Plus book spotlights, quotes and so much more... Bo...

1 month ago

1 hour 26 minutes

Australian Book Lovers

Writer's Room with Eileen O’Hely, Rosie Schonell & Ingrid Laguna

Ep149 has Veronica & Laurie back in school chatting all things middle grade with authors Eileen O'Hely, Rosie Schonell & Ingrid Laguna. We cover '50 Ways to Die in Space', how 'Breaking School Rules is Easy' and what happens when 'Edie Tells a Lie' - and that's just the book titles. How much harder is it to engage middle-graders in reading? These authors share some brilliant and helpful answers to this and many more questions. Intro - 0:57 Eileen O'Hely Bio - 3:34 Book Spotlight - 50 ...

1 month ago

1 hour 6 minutes

Australian Book Lovers

Writer's Room with Miranda Luby and Holly Cardamone

Ep 148 has Veronica and Laurie in the Writer's Room and under the (book) covers with Miranda Luby and Holly Cardamone. They're two writers who capture some of life’s most precious and unique moments through a young adult (YA) lens. Intro - 0:57 Miranda Luby Bio - 3:47 Book Spotlight - The Edge of Everything - YA contemporary - 04:13 Holly Cardamone Bio - 6:23 Book Spotlight - Summer, In Between - YA contemporary - 07:37 The inspiration behind the stories: 09:47 How does the filter of yo...

2 months ago

56 minutes

Australian Book Lovers

Creators Luke Jackson, Maya Graham and Kelly Jackson

Episode #147 has Veronica and Laurie sharing the latest literary news and views, quotes and new book spotlights. Veronica chats with the trio of talented creatives behind The Brownout Murders, a graphic novel based on a horrifying true event. Luke Jackson, Maya Graham and Kelly Jackson share their inspiration and creative process. Book spotlights: 1. Dogs, A Counting and Comparing Book by Frances Mackay – children’s picture book 2. Nature Ninja Saves the Natural World by Tania Moloney – child...

2 months ago

1 hour 37 minutes

Australian Book Lovers

Author Stephen Higgins

In episode 146, Veronica and Laurie talk quirky second hand book shops, literary events and industry news. Laurie chats with speculative fiction author and musician Stephen Higgins about his words, music and Aurealis the magazine. We preview next month's book giveaways, share book spotlights, quotes and so much more. Book spotlights: 1. Friends of the Flood by Rhyll Ganter – children’s 2. Golden by Jade Timms – Young Adult 3. Dead Man’s Pose by Susan Rogers and Rick Roosen - Mystery Thriller...

2 months ago

1 hour 37 minutes

Australian Book Lovers

Writer's Room with Madeleine D'Este and Zena Shapter

Love stories? Then join Veronica and Laurie in Australian Book Lovers podcast episode #145. They're in the Writer's Room with Madeleine D'Este and Zena Shapter talking dark and stormy stories, worldbuilding, Australian flavour, and writing advice for emerging writers. Intro - 0:57 Zena Shapter Bio - 2:49 Book Spotlight - When Dark Waters Burn by Zena Shapter - science fantasy - 04:47 Madeleine D'Este Bio - 6:02 Book Spotlight - Black Soil White Bread by Madeleine D'Este - dark mystery, folk-...

3 months ago

57 minutes

Australian Book Lovers

Author Elly Both

In Episode 144, Veronica and Laurie discover John Koenig's meaning of vellichor, keir, and keta. They share industry news, writerly events, quotes, ideas for getting your books into libraries and local stores, and book spotlights. Laurie chats with Elly Both, author of 'A Kids Book about ADHD'. Book spotlights: Killer by Joe Villanti - mystery, thriller & suspenseBreaking School Rules is Easy by Rosie Schonell – middle-gradeThe Edge of Everything by Miranda Luby – Young AdultSaturation by...

3 months ago

1 hour 22 minutes

Australian Book Lovers

Writer's Room with Christina Giuffré & Suzi Samuel

In Australian Book Lovers podcast episode #143, Veronica and Laurie are in the Writer's Room with Christina Giuffré & Suzi Samuel. Two wonderful authors who write beautifully about what they know, sharing their life experience in unique ways. Intro - 0:57 Christina Giuffré Bio - 3:32 Suzi Samuel Bio - 5:05 Book Spotlight - Dear Friend by Christina Giuffré - self-help/personal development - 09:01 Book Spotlight - The Unintentional Medium by Suzi Samuel - memoir - 12:27 Favourite reads as a...

4 months ago

54 minutes

Australian Book Lovers

Authors Linda & Marly Wells

In episode #142 Veronica and Laurie discover beloiter and ecury, share industry news, giveaways and quotes. They both chat with the brilliant mother daughter author team of Linda and Marly Wells about their YA time travel fantasy 'Desert Tracks', which is based in and around Mparntwe (Alice Springs). Marly is a proud woman of Warlpiri and white Australian descent and Linda is of white settler descent and proud to be Marly's mother. Book spotlights: 1. It is What it Isn’t – Science Fiction Sho...

4 months ago

1 hour 23 minutes

Australian Book Lovers

Writer's Room with Andrea Barton & Zane Lovitt

In Australian Book Lovers podcast episode #141, Veronica and Laurie are exploring crime fiction in the Writer's Room with Andrea Barton and Zane Lovitt. We chat about how to use your friends and contacts to write better stories, dive into fictional financial grey areas and tortured twists on romantic notions of love. Intro - 0:57 Zane Lovitt Bio - 2:42 Andrea Barton Bio - 3:43 Book Spotlight - The Body Next Door by Zane Lovitt - crime - 05:33 Book Spotlight - A Killer Among Friends by Andrea...

4 months ago

1 hour 7 minutes

Australian Book Lovers

Author Abigail Mader

Episode 140 has Veronica and Laurie exploring epic fantasy and imposter syndrome, sharing industry news and events, and learning the meanings of momophobia and siso. Plus Veronica chats with WA fantasy author Abigail Mader about 'The Crystal Dynasty' series. Book Spotlights: 1. The Spirit Circle by Tara Calaby – speculative historical fiction 2. The Body Next Door by Zane Lovitt – suburban thriller 3. A Killer Among Friends by Andrea Barton – mystery 4. Holy Parrot by Angel A – contemporary/...

5 months ago

1 hour 34 minutes

Australian Book Lovers

Writer's Room with Ann Dombroski and Deborah Pike

In Australian Book Lovers podcast episode 139, Veronica and Laurie are back in the Writer's Room, diving into suspense and speculative fiction with Ann Dombroski and lifting the contemporary theatre curtain with Deborah Pike, two authors with some unexpected things in common. Intro - 0:57 Deborah Pike Bio - 2:58 Ann Dombroski Bio - 4:03 Book Spotlight - After the Great Storm by Ann Dombroski - suspense and speculative fiction - 9:40 Book Spotlight - The Players by Deborah Pike - contemp...

5 months ago

1 hour

Australian Book Lovers

Author John Kinsella

Episode #138 has Veronica and Laurie delivering industry news and events, and getting sidetracked on their favourite authors and the meaning of bildungsroman. Laurie shares a fabulous interview with prolific Australian author John Kinsella. Book Spotlights: After the Great Storm by Ann Dombroski - Speculative Fiction ThrillerThe Unintentional Medium by Suzi Samuel - Non-fictionThe Dark at the Threshold by Suzi Samuel - Supernatural ThrillerCriminal Cove: Home for Retired Supervillains by SF S...

5 months ago

1 hour 47 minutes

Australian Book Lovers

Writer's Room with Frances Mackay and Rick LeCouteur

In episode 137 Veronica and Laurie are in the Writer's Room with wonderful picture book authors Frances Mackay and Richard LeCouteur. Both generously share their experience, their passion for picture books, tips for educating and entertaining children, and advice for authors. Intro - 0:57 Frances Mackay Bio - 3:25 Richard LeCouteur Bio - 6:35 Children's books and resources 12:25 Book Spotlight - Nate's Noisy Nose - Frances Mackay - children's picture book - 19:09 Book Spotlight - Nasty names ...

6 months ago

1 hour 1 minute

Australian Book Lovers

Author Stephen Downes

In Episode 136 Veronica and Laurie bring you industry news and events from the world of publishing including the Understanding Australian Readers Report from Australia Reads, and how to find your own writing group. They share more treasures from the Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows and dive down twisty writing rabbit holes. Plus Laurie interviews author Stephen Downes about his inpsiration and writing. Book Spotlights: Neeka and the Missing Key by Tina Strachan - middle gradeCupid's Kiss by Anna...

6 months ago

1 hour 26 minutes

Australian Book Lovers

Author S.F. Sowter

In episode #135 Veronica and Laurie dissect what goes into creating a great story villain, share news, events and grants for the writing community. Laurie gets the long straw and has a chat with fabulous sci-fic and fantasy author S.F. Sowter. Book spotlights: A Night So Dark and Full of Stars by Nikky Lee - fantasy/sci-fi/horrorThe Rarkyn's Fall by Nikky Lee - fantasyOut of Time: Roaring into Queensland by Bruce Lowery - memoirAgnes: A childhood betrayed and reclaimed by Judy King - memoi...

6 months ago

1 hour 32 minutes