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Australian Book Lovers

Australian Book Lovers

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Australian Book Lovers is on a mission is to bring fabulous Australian and Indigenous literature from all genres to book lovers around the globe, as well as fantastic resources and information for passionate authors looking to write their next bestseller. Visit www.australianbooklovers.com to learn more!

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  • Author Naomi Shippen
    Feb 19 2026

    In episode #164 Veronica and Laurie share writing and self-publishing tips, ISBNs, industry news, literary grants, quotes, new segment stings and more. Laurie catches up with thriller author Naomi Shippen about her latest book Before She Killed Him. Plus seven spectacular book spotlights.

    Book spotlights:
    1. All we need by Magdalena McGuire – contemporary
    2. Songs of Shadow, Words of Woe by Matthew R. Davis – horror
    3. Stormy Normy Goes Reining by Leisa Fail - middle grade
    4. The Sky’s Edge by Clare Anne McGrory – thriller
    5. A Child Called Faye by Jess Senff – fantasy
    6. Billion Dollar Blindspot: What is Your Workplace Culture Costing You? By Hacia Atherton – non-fiction
    7. Bird Deity by John Morrissey – science fiction

    Intro - 00:57
    Publishing tips - 4:20
    Industry news - 17:35
    Book spotlights - 22:43
    Author interview - 41:40
    Post interview chat - 1:24:26
    Quotes - 1:26:27

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    1 Std. und 30 Min.
  • Writer's Room with Annie Kwan and Tania Moloney
    Feb 12 2026

    In episode #163 we're getting down onto the little chairs and exploring the outside world with Australian picture book authors Annie Kwan and Tania Moloney. They share their unique inspiration and writing process, the delights of working with an illustrator and which of their characters would make the best podcast guest.

    Intro - 0:57
    Bio Tania Moloney - 2:38
    Book Spotlight - Nature Ninja Saves The Natural World - 3:26
    Bio Annie Kwan - 5:06
    Book Spotlight - The Finch Who Lost Her Wing - 05:57
    Using Aussie fauna to tell powerful stories - 11:27
    Using characters teaching children about emotions and the world - 21:44
    Working with illustrators - 31:38
    Which of your characters would make the best podcast guest? - 42:21
    What surprised you about publishing your book? - 47:23
    Advice for new picture book writers - 53:41

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  • The Furphy Literary Award with Robyn J Black
    Feb 1 2026

    In episode #162 Veronica and Laurie have industry news, literary events, book spotlights and more. The Furphy Literary Awards 2026 are open and we chat with Robyn J Black, coordinator of the award and previous winner who shares the history of the competition, short story writing tips and so much more.

    Book spotlights:
    1. Lee Gordon Present by Jeff Apter - biography
    2. Love Beyond Borders by Joshua Campbell - historical
    3. Wending by Bel Hawley - contemporary
    4. Soul Comfort by Alistair Conwell - non-fiction
    5. The Maskeys by Stuart Everly-Wilson - contemporary
    6. Confessions of a Minor Poet by Phil Brown - memoir

    Intro - 00:57
    Industry news - 16:04
    Book spotlights - 21:33
    Author interview - 35:54
    Post interview chat - 1:07:57
    Quotes - 1:09:07

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    1 Std. und 11 Min.
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