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Poet Shannon Jade
Jun 8, 2026
1h 10m 38s
Author Amie Kaufman
May 16, 2026
1h 56m 25s
Authors Elise Wackett and Jane Abbott
Apr 27, 2026
1h 34m 34s
Writer's Room with Maria P Frino, Conchita GarSantiago, Hayley Walsh and Uma Srinivasan
Apr 18, 2026
1h 01m 40s
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Apr 9, 2026
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8/26 |  Poet Shannon Jade✨ | poetrywriting+3 | Shannon Jade | Public and Educational Lending RightsAlba: Hidden Secrets+3 | WAAustralia | poetShannon Jade+5 | — | 1h 10m 38s | |
| 5/16/26 |  Author Amie Kaufman✨ | industry newsmanuscript assessment+3 | Amie Kaufman | Red Star Rebels | — | Amie KaufmanRed Star Rebels+3 | — | 1h 56m 25s | |
| 4/27/26 |  Authors Elise Wackett and Jane Abbott✨ | crime writingliterary events+3 | Elise WackettJane Abbott | The Canvas KillingsWhen Will It Happen for Me+3 | — | crime writingpodcast+4 | — | 1h 34m 34s | |
| 4/18/26 |  Writer's Room with Maria P Frino, Conchita GarSantiago, Hayley Walsh and Uma Srinivasan✨ | writer's journeylocal writers+3 | Maria P FrinoConchita GarSantiago+2 | Sydney Authors Inked | — | writer's journeySydney Authors Inked+3 | — | 1h 01m 40s | |
| 4/9/26 |  Writer's Room with Danielle Sartorelli, Angelina Mastrippolito and Bo Kitty✨ | memoirdebut authors+3 | Danielle SartorelliAngelina Mastrippolito+1 | — | — | memoirdebut authors+3 | — | 1h 02m 55s | |
| 3/31/26 |  Writer's Room with Alejandra Martinez, Monica Raszewski and Paula McLean✨ | contemporary storytellingcultural inheritance+5 | Alejandra MartinezMonica Raszewski+1 | Salsa in the SuburbsCrimson Light, Polished Wood+1 | — | storytellingcultural identity+5 | — | 55m 31s | |
| 3/16/26 |  Chris Munnery from Ingram Spark✨ | publishingself-publishing+3 | Chris Munnery | Ingram SparkSo You Want to Be A Writer+2 | — | publishingself-publishing+3 | — | 1h 47m 40s | |
| 3/6/26 |  Author George Ivanoff✨ | book marketingchildren's literature+3 | George Ivanoff | The Boyfriend ClauseForever and Ever+2 | — | book marketingGeorge Ivanoff+3 | — | 1h 38m 53s | |
| 2/19/26 |  Author Naomi Shippen✨ | writing tipsself-publishing+3 | Naomi Shippen | Before She Killed HimAll we need+2 | — | writing tipsself-publishing+3 | — | 1h 30m 18s | |
| 2/12/26 |  Writer's Room with Annie Kwan and Tania Moloney✨ | Australian picture bookswriting process+3 | Annie KwanTania Moloney | Nature Ninja Saves The Natural WorldThe Finch Who Lost Her Wing | — | Australian authorspicture books+3 | — | 59m 53s | |
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| 2/1/26 |  The Furphy Literary Award with Robyn J Black✨ | literary awardsshort story writing+3 | Robyn J Black | The Furphy Literary AwardPresent+3 | — | Furphy Literary Awardshort story writing tips+5 | — | 1h 11m 25s | |
| 1/22/26 |  Writer's Room with Duncan Graham, Anne Vines & Paul Rushworth-Brown✨ | historical fictionwriting process+3 | Duncan GrahamAnne Vines+1 | Where the Dust SettlesFlight+1 | — | historical fictionwriting inspiration+4 | — | 1h 06m 50s | |
| 1/10/26 |  Author January Gilchrist | And we're back! Ep160 has Veronica and Laurie chatting author incomes, getting teens to read, Anna Featherstone's List of Australian Writers Festivals, and K.M. Allan's Writing Habits Checklist to get you into the New Year groove. So many lovely book spotlights, plus a wonderful chat with January Gilchrist about 'The Final Chapter' and a reading from The Serpent's Kiss from our very own Laurie Bell. And so much more... Book spotlights: 1. The Serpent’s Kiss: Stones of Power Book 4 by Laurie ... | 1h 39m 05s | ||||||
| 12/19/25 |  Christmas Special featuring Madeleine D'Este, Sandy Barker, Lisa Heidke, Kevin Klehr, BG Hilton & Kay Kerr | Episode 159 has Christmas written all over it. Veronica and Laurie chat rituals, folklore, food and book stocking fillers with six Australian authors whose work is set in the festive season: Madeleine D'Este, Sandy Barker, Lisa Heidke, Kevin Klehr, BG Hilton & Kay Kerr. Plus we share seasons greetings from 30 Australian Book Lovers authors - a little about their books and a little festive cheer. Seasons Greetings from James Ynson, Nicole Kelly & Lisa Kenway - 0:57 Intro - 2:18 Seasons... | 1h 32m 46s | ||||||
| 12/8/25 |  Author Johan du Toit | Episode 158 is up and humming. We chat book covers, Laurie's BookBub experience for White Fire, and tips for writing flash fiction. Veronica chats with contemporary author Johan du Toit about his stories in 'When Only Today Matters' and Johan reads an excerpt from the title story. Plus we have news, quotes, K.M. Allan's Unpredictability Checklist and so much more... Book spotlights: Matter of Time by Daniel Caine – science fictionNo Dancing in the Lift by Mandy Sayer - memoirStormy Nor... | 1h 42m 36s | ||||||
| 11/28/25 |  Writer's Room with Maria Linwood, Dmetri Kakmi, Heather Ewings & Maxx Victor | In episode #157, Veronica & Laurie explore fantasy in many forms with authors Maria Linwood, Dmetri Kakmi, Heather Ewings & Maxx Victor. Why does fantasy speak to so many readers? How do you keep a fantasy story relatable for modern readers? And so much more... Intro - 0:57 Maria Linwood Bio - 4:37 Book Spotlight - Mistress of Amber and Flame by Maria Linwood - 5:25 Demetri Kakmi Bio - 6:52 Book Spotlight - The Woman in the Well by Dmetri Kakmi - 8:42 Heather Ewings Bio - 10:21 Book S... | 1h 04m 24s | ||||||
| 11/19/25 |  Researcher Dr Alexandra Dane | Episode #156 is packed full of writer's resources. Veronica and Laurie have industry news and discussions (congrats to Holden Sheppard for making the WA Local Hero shortlist), K.M. Allan's Reverse Outlining checklist from her book Writing and Editing Checklist, plus book spotlights and quotes. We chat with Dr Alexandra Dane about Community Publishing in Regional Australia and the DIY Publishing Toolkit (by Beth Driscoll, Kim Wilkins, Sandra Phillips and Alexandra Dane). Book spotlights: 1. D... | 1h 44m 42s | ||||||
| 11/13/25 |  Writer's Room with Susan Rogers, John Roosen & Sean Gorman | In episode #155, Veronica & Laurie are chasing adventure across the country and diving into dark alleys with mystery, crime and thriller authors Susan Rogers, John Roosen & Sean Gorman. What makes a great Aussie crime? What twists keeps readers turning the page? Have a listen and hear what these story tellers have discovered. Intro - 0:57 Susan Rogers and John Roosen Bio - 3:31 Book Spotlight - Cobra Pose by Susan Rogers and John Roosen - 4:58 Sean Gorman Bio - 8:07 Book Spotlight - ... | 1h 04m 41s | ||||||
| 11/2/25 |  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... | 1h 33m 39s | ||||||
| 10/23/25 |  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... | 1h 06m 13s | ||||||
| 10/17/25 |  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 ... | 1h 34m 58s | ||||||
| 10/3/25 |  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 Web 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 Ho... | 59m 56s | ||||||
| 9/19/25 |  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... | 1h 26m 43s | ||||||
| 9/8/25 |  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 ... | 1h 06m 27s | ||||||
| 9/1/25 |  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... | 56m 33s | ||||||
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