Show Notes
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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In episode 181 Veronica and Laurie explore some Other Wordly words from Yee-Lum Mak (fuubutsushi, kintsukuroi and nunchi), share industry news and events, and chat all about writing. Laurie has a brilliant catch up with author Nicole Kelly about her middle-grade book Shifters and the joy of an on-the-run, over-the-shoulder review. And of course there are quotes and book spotlights. Book spotlights this ep: 1. Three Times Buried by Jane Smith – historical 2. Dogs of War by Nigel Allsop – non-...
Episode 180 has Veronica and Laurie chatting about the benefits of reading (some of the many), sharing new and events (TGBC Book Day Out), comparing book reading habits (page corner turner or bookmarker), quotes and so much more. Veronica has an inspiring chat with author Sarah Cochrane Ridout about Sisters in Arms: Oodgeroo Noonuccal, Kathie Cochrane and the Battle for the 1967 Referendum. Book spotlights this ep: 1. Australia’s Coastal War by Dr Tom Lewis – non-fiction, military history 2....
In episode #179 Veronica and Laurie have collected a trio of terrifying storytellers to delve into all things horror: Matthew R. Davis, Chuck McKenzie and David Schembri. Scary tales and useful advice for budding writers of all genres. And a fabulous author reading of 'My Clare' from David Schembri. Intro - 00:57 Book Spotlight - Songs of Shadow, Words of Woe - 02:44 Bio - Matthew R. Davis - 03:58 Book Spotlight - The Dark Man, By Referral - 05:14 Bio - Chuck McKenzie - 6:22 Book Spotlight - ...
Episode #178 is a celebration of words, writing competitions, festivals and short stories. Veronica and Laurie chat with Kailum Graves, the winner of the 2026 Furphy Literary Award about his writing and art. (There's a link in the show notes to read his winning story 'The Magpies have Unionised'. A beautiful Australian tale a decade in the making. Book spotlights: 1. BANG! by Taliyah Stone - crime thriller 2. Broken by Magick by T.W. Howis – urban fantasy, police procedural 3. Cherish (A Ble...
In episode #177 Veronica and Laurie share their writing progress, publishing news (Ingram Spark Share & Sell), special guest reading news from Shay Leighton (Tough Guy Book Club), events, and quotes. Laurie has a fascinating chat with Penny Tangey, author of What Rhymes with Murder? Plus lots of lovely book spotlights and a sneak peak at this month's book giveaways. Book spotlights: Dead on the Dolmen by Cameron Trost - mystery, thriller, suspense Bethan's Flame by AJ Miles - fantasy Dra...