Connected Libraries Book Matters Podcast
109 episodes - English - Latest episode: 26 days ago -A monthly podcast about books and the people who write them. Packed with reading recommendations, author interviews and insightful advice on finding books for you and your family from the helpful staff at Connected Libraries.
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Episode 7:2022 Naidoc Week Special
July 05, 2022 22:00 - 46 minutes - 32.3 MBNational NAIDOC Week celebrations are held across Australia in the first week of July each year (Sunday to Sunday), to celebrate and recognise the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. NAIDOC Week is an opportunity for all Australians to learn about First Nations cultures and histories and participate in celebrations of the oldest, continuous living cultures on earth. In this special episode we have interviews with two amazing writers. Firstl...
Episode6: 2022 - Australian Debut Author Special
June 26, 2022 21:00 - 1 hour - 51.2 MBIn our annual Debut Author special we have three new Australian authors to chat to. First up Janine chats to Bernadette Jiwa about her debut novel The Making of Her which is is a page-turning mother-daughter love story, spanning the 1960s to 1990s, charting one woman’s journey to escape the legacy of the society that shaped her. Courtney then speaks with Lyn Yeowart about her suspenseful, original and engaging story The Silent Listener that has drawn comparisons to Where the Crawdads Sin...
Episode 5:2022 - Jane Green & E Lockhart
June 14, 2022 22:00 - 1 hour - 45.1 MBIn this episode we travel across to the USA where we chat to New York times best selling Women's Fiction author Jane Green from her home in Westport, Connecticut, about her new novel Sister Stardust in which she re-imagines the life of troubled icon Talitha Getty in this transporting story from a forgotten chapter of the Swinging ’60s. We then talk to young adult fiction writer E. Lockhart from her home in New York, about her latest novel "Family of Liars" which is a thrilling prequel to...
Episode 4:2022 - Mary-Rose Cuskelly & Mark Lamprell
May 16, 2022 23:00 - 53 minutes - 36.7 MBOn this episode we chat to Sydney writer Mark Lamprell about his new novel "The Secret Wife" which takes us back to the 1960's in suburban Sydney - a perfect example of the powers of female friendship. We also talk to Mary-Rose Cuskelly about her debut novel "The Cane" which is set in the cane fields of Queensland and is an evocative and atmospheric thriller, set in the 1970's. Staff Reviews: The Shadow House by Anna Downes This is How it Always is by Laurie Frankel Honeybee by Craig Silv...
Episode 3:2022 Benjamin Stevenson & Kristy Woodson Harvey
April 15, 2022 23:00 - 1 hour - 46.8 MBIn this episode we chat to two very different authors. Benjamin Stevenson is an Australian award-winning stand-up comedian and author who chats about his new murder mystery novel Everyone in my Family has killed Someone. Then we go across to North Carolina in the USA and talk to Women's Fiction author Kristy Woodson Harvey about her Peachtree Bluff series which is being adapted for television as well as her first foray into historical fiction with her new book The Wedding Veil. Staff re...
Episode 2: 2022 - Astrid Scholte and Lizzie Pook
March 17, 2022 14:00 - 56 minutes - 38.6 MBIn this episode we speak with young adult fantasy and science fiction author Astrid Scholte about her new novel League of Liars where four teenagers are charged with the illegal use of magic get together to devise the ultimate jailbreak. A thrilling YA fantasy novel full of twists and turns. We also chat to debut author Lizzie Pook about her novel Moonlight & the Pearlers Daughter - an exquisite Australian historical novel set in a mesmerising yet unforgiving land, where both profit and per...
Episode 1: 2022 - Diana Reid and Fleur McDonald
February 17, 2022 14:00 - 51 minutes - 35.5 MBIn this episode we speak with Australian author Diana Reed about her contemporary novel Love & Virtue Feminism where power and sex play out through the eyes of young Australian uni students in a contemporary narrative that is fiercely authentic, and also with Australian rural suspense writer Fleur McDonald about her new novel Deception Creek about a returned criminal, a cult-like family and cybercrime which clash against the backdrop of the Flinders Ranges. Staff Book Reviews: Fury - Kath...
Summer Series, Episode Four - Martha Hall Kelly
February 03, 2022 14:00 - 46 minutes - 31.9 MBEpisode four of our Summer Series features a look back on our chat with International bestselling author, Martha Hall Kelly as well as some usual reviews and recommendations for you! https://www.connectedlibraries.org.au https://www.instagram.com/caseycardinialibraries/ https://twitter.com/CasCarLibraries https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2i9T4cx7vDpqmiRGbVse0g
Summer Series, Episode Three - Sally Hepworth
January 27, 2022 14:00 - 51 minutes - 35.2 MBIn this episode we revisit our chat to Melbourne based writer Sally Hepworth about her writing experience and her novel, The Good Sister. https://www.connectedlibraries.org.au https://www.instagram.com/caseycardinialibraries/ https://twitter.com/CasCarLibraries https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2i9T4cx7vDpqmiRGbVse0g
Summer Series, Episode Two - Deborah Rodriguez
January 20, 2022 14:00 - 50 minutes - 34.7 MBIn Episode 2 of our Summer Series, we look back on our conversation with American bestselling author, Deborah Rodriguez. Deborah talks about her writing journey, her inspiration and her book The Little Coffee Shop of Kaboul. https://www.connectedlibraries.org.au https://www.instagram.com/caseycardinialibraries/ https://twitter.com/CasCarLibraries https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2i9T4cx7vDpqmiRGbVse0g
Summer Series, Episode One - Chris Hammer
January 13, 2022 14:00 - 50 minutes - 34.7 MBOur Summer Series kicks off with a look back at our conversation with leading Australian crime fiction novelist Chris Hammer, author of international bestsellers Scrublands, Silver and Trust. https://www.connectedlibraries.org.au https://www.instagram.com/caseycardinialibraries/ https://twitter.com/CasCarLibraries https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2i9T4cx7vDpqmiRGbVse0g
Episode 14 - 2021: Louise Guy and Jodie Gibson
November 30, 2021 19:00 - 1 hour - 41.6 MBIn our last episode for 2021 we chat to Australian authors, Louise Guy and Jodie Gibson. Louise talks to us about her latest novel "Her Last Hope" while Jodie takes us away to Italy with her new release "The Five Year Plan". As ever, our talented team also have some great Summer reading recommendations you can take away on your Summer holidays! Reviews: The Lido by Libby Page Anxious People by Fredrik Backman The Jetsetters by Amanda Ward The Garden of Hopes and Dreams by Barbara Hanna...
Episode 13 - 2021: Sofie Laguna and Hannah Bent
October 31, 2021 19:00 - 57 minutes - 39.7 MBThis month we chat to debut writer Hannah Bent about her writing and her novel - When Things are Alive they Hum. We also speak with Miles Franklin award winner Sofie Laguna about her new Children's book -The Song of Lewis Carmichael. Our staff also review: The Henna Artist by Alka Joshi Group by Christie Tate Poly by Paul Dalgarno CSI Told you Lies by Meshel Laurie https://www.connectedlibraries.org.au https://www.instagram.com/caseycardinialibraries/ https://twitter.com/CasCarLibrar...
Episode 12 - 2021: C.S. Pacat
September 29, 2021 02:00 - 47 minutes - 32.7 MBIn this episode we had the pleasure of talking with local YA fantasy and romance writer C S Pacat about her latest novel Dark Rise, a fantasy epic set in 1800s London. Inspired by the works of JR Tolkein and Mercedes Lackey, this gripping tale of good and evil will challenge all your preconceptions of the fantasy genre. Tim speaks with Cat about her road to publication, her overnight success The Captive Prince and what drew her towards writing fantasy. We also hear from our staff with the...
Episode 12 - C.S. Pacat
September 29, 2021 02:00 - 47 minutes - 32.7 MBIn this episode we had the pleasure of talking with local YA fantasy and romance writer C S Pacat about her latest novel Dark Rise, a fantasy epic set in 1800s London. Inspired by the works of JR Tolkein and Mercedes Lackey, this gripping tale of good and evil will challenge all your preconceptions of the fantasy genre. Tim speaks with Cat about her road to publication, her overnight success The Captive Prince and what drew her towards writing fantasy. We also hear from our staff with the...
Episode 11: Tania Farrelly and Kerry McGinnis
September 11, 2021 01:00 - 50 minutes - 34.7 MBThis month we are joined by debut Australian author Tania Farrelly who's story The Eighth Wonder will transport you back to New York in 1897. A story described as The Suffragette meets The Greatest Showman Tania has weaved a tale both exciting and empowering and she chats to Janine about her journey to publication. We are also lucky enough to talk with author Kerry McGinnis about her new book The Missing Girl. Kerry has worked as a shepherd, droving hand, gardener and stock-camp and statio...
Episode 10: Stig Wemyss Book Week 2021
August 19, 2021 09:00 - 30 minutes - 21 MBIn this month's episode we celebrate Australian Book Week 2021 by interviewing audio book narrator, actor and writer Stig Wemyss. His amazing voice work might be familiar to families who have enjoyed The Treehouse series by Andy Griffiths and Terry Denton or perhaps you might have caught him voicing Eli on Trent Dalton's Boy Swallows Universe. Stig brings a larrikin charm to any story he voices and he's sure to get you hooked on audio books if you aren't already. We also share some favouri...
Episode 9 - 2021: Debra Oswald
August 03, 2021 01:00 - 36 minutes - 25.4 MBIn this month's episode Janine speaks with author Debra Oswald two-time winner of the NSW Premier’s Literary Award and the creator/head writer of the first five seasons of the TV series Offspring. Her latest novel The Family Doctor is a domestic thriller that will keep you on the edge of your reading chair! Reviews in this episode include: The Survivors by Jane Harper How to Mend a Broken Heart by Rachel Johns 24 Hour Café by Libby Page The Scarlett and Ivy mysteries by Sophie Cleverly W...
Episode 8 - 2021: Tabitha Bird and Paige Toon
July 11, 2021 01:00 - 58 minutes - 39.9 MBIn this episode we have two exciting author interviews for you. Sam talks with Australian author and poet Tabitha Bird about her latest novel The Imporium of Imagination. A captivating novel of magical realism about a fantastical shop that brings comfort, peace and hope to those in need. Makaila interviews author Paige Toon about her latest novel Someone I Used to Know, a romance that's strewn with obstacles, that is sure to keep you turning the pages. We also have reviews of the follow...
Episode 7 - 2021: Gary Lonesborough
July 06, 2021 00:00 - 32 minutes - 22.6 MBThis month we celebrate the works of First Nations authors in honour of NAIDOC Week 2021. In this Episode Tim speaks with debut YA author and Yuin man Gary Lonesborough about his novel The Boy From the Mish, a coming of age story about love, family and culture. Janine reviews Anita Heiss new novel Bila Yarrudhanggalangdhuray: River of Dreams a gripping tale of the Murrumbidgee River flooding of 1852, Sam reflects on Bruce Pasco’s Loving Country as well as Sand Talk by Tyson Yunkaporta a...
Episode 7 - 2021: Naidoc Week Special featuring Gary Lonesborough
July 06, 2021 00:00 - 32 minutes - 22.6 MBThis month we celebrate the works of First Nations authors in honour of NAIDOC Week 2021. In this Episode Tim speaks with debut YA author and Yuin man Gary Lonesborough about his novel The Boy From the Mish, a coming of age story about love, family and culture. Janine reviews Anita Heiss new novel Bila Yarrudhanggalangdhuray: River of Dreams a gripping tale of the Murrumbidgee River flooding of 1852, Sam reflects on Bruce Pasco’s Loving Country as well as Sand Talk by Tyson Yunkaporta a...
Episode 6: Emma Young and Katie McMahon Debut Author Special
June 04, 2021 01:00 - 43 minutes - 29.7 MBThis month we celebrate debut authors with two author interviews! Emma Young is from Perth and is a former Bookseller. Her first novel "The Last Bookshop" is all about the weird and wonderful humans you meet over the bookshop counter. and also about the dwindling supply of independent bookstores. Katie McMahon is a GP from Tasmania as well as a writer. Her debut novel The Mistake is a tantalising, suspenseful read that will have you addictively turning the pages. We also recommend two d...
Episode 6 - 2021: Emma Young and Katie McMahon Debut Author Special
June 04, 2021 01:00 - 43 minutes - 29.7 MBThis month we celebrate debut authors with two author interviews! Emma Young is from Perth and is a former Bookseller. Her first novel "The Last Bookshop" is all about the weird and wonderful humans you meet over the bookshop counter. and also about the dwindling supply of independent bookstores. Katie McMahon is a GP from Tasmania as well as a writer. Her debut novel The Mistake is a tantalising, suspenseful read that will have you addictively turning the pages. We also recommend two d...
Episode 5 2021: Amanda Hampson
May 31, 2021 06:00 - 30 minutes - 21 MBThis month we chat with Australian author Amanda Hampson, author of six novels. Her new novel Lovebirds is a road trip story that explores family, love and redemption. Warm witty and wise and possibly a great story to get you through winter! We also recommend the following books this month, A House Full of Secrets by Zoe Miller Americanah By Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie Bones by Gabrielle Lord Year of Living Vulnerably by Rick Morton Sam shares the success of the Bunjil Place Writers' g...
Episode 3 2021: Cassandra Austin
May 02, 2021 15:00 - 32 minutes - 22.2 MBJoining us this month is LA based Australian author Cassandra Austin. Sam chats to her about her latest thriller Like Mother, a gripping tale set in 1969 with an intergenerational twist. We also have lots of reviews to share with you including , The Happiest Man on Earth by Eddie Jaku, a remarkable story of a Holocaust survivor, All That is Solid Melts Into Air by Marshall Berman a novel that tells the human side to the Chernobyl disaster, Gideon the 9th by Tamsyn Muir a sci fi lesbian epi...
Episode 4 2021: Cassandra Austin
May 02, 2021 15:00 - 32 minutes - 22.2 MBJoining us this month is LA based Australian author Cassandra Austin. Sam chats to her about her latest thriller Like Mother, a gripping tale set in 1969 with an intergenerational twist. We also have lots of reviews to share with you including , The Happiest Man on Earth by Eddie Jaku, a remarkable story of a Holocaust survivor, All That is Solid Melts Into Air by Marshall Berman a novel that tells the human side to the Chernobyl disaster, Gideon the 9th by Tamsyn Muir a sci fi lesbian epi...
Episode 3 - Midsumma Episode 2021
April 18, 2021 13:00 - 57 minutes - 39.3 MBThis month we celebrate Midsumma Festival, a chance to spotlight some of the wonderful LGBTQIA+ authors and stories that the library has to offer. Literature is a way to learn and understand different perspectives and it has been a pleasure to see the Rainbow Collection, stories about or written by LGBTQIA+ authors, expand over the past few years. Joining us for a chat this month is Dr Maria Pallotta Chiarolli, writer, researcher, lecturer and consultant on the issues of cultural, gender a...
Midsumma Episode 2021
April 18, 2021 13:00 - 57 minutes - 39.3 MBThis month we celebrate Midsumma Festival, a chance to spotlight some of the wonderful LGBTQIA+ authors and stories that the library has to offer. Literature is a way to learn and understand different perspectives and it has been a pleasure to see the Rainbow Collection, stories about or written by LGBTQIA+ authors, expand over the past few years. Joining us for a chat this month is Dr Maria Pallotta Chiarolli, writer, researcher, lecturer and consultant on the issues of cultural, gender a...
Episode 3 - Midsumma Episode 2021 Featuring Holden Sheppard
April 18, 2021 13:00 - 57 minutes - 39.3 MBThis month we celebrate Midsumma Festival, a chance to spotlight some of the wonderful LGBTQIA+ authors and stories that the library has to offer. Literature is a way to learn and understand different perspectives and it has been a pleasure to see the Rainbow Collection, stories about or written by LGBTQIA+ authors, expand over the past few years. Joining us for a chat this month is Dr Maria Pallotta Chiarolli, writer, researcher, lecturer and consultant on the issues of cultural, gender a...
Episode 2 2021: Alli Sinclair
March 30, 2021 01:00 - 40 minutes - 27.8 MBIn our second episode for 2021 Janine chats to author Alli Sinclair about her new novel The Code Breakers, a novel inspired by the real world efforts of Australian Women in WW2. We also have some great recommendations for you including: Michael Connelly's new thriller Law of Innocence Kim Liggett's gripping dystopian novel The Grace Year Louise Candlish's domestic suspense story, Those People And the emotional When We Believed in Mermaids by Barbra O'Neal. We also speak to ...
Episode 1 2021: Fiona Lowe
February 23, 2021 01:00 - 35 minutes - 24.2 MBAnd we are back - Season 2 of Book Matters! In this episode we chat to award winning Victorian author Fiona Lowe and find out about her new book A Home Like Ours. We also hear from our book club organiser Makaila about the library Book Groups and of course there are some awesome reading recommendations from our staff! https://www.connectedlibraries.org.au https://www.instagram.com/caseycardinialibraries/ https://twitter.com/CasCarLibraries https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2i9T4cx7vDpqmiRGb...
Episode 17: Summer Series with Monica McInerney
January 08, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 43.7 MBIn the next episode of our Summer Series, we look back on our chat with popular Australian writer Monica McInerney about her latest novel The Godmothers and she shares details of the research she undertook which takes us to Ireland, Scotland & England. We also hear about Monica’s writing process and her upcoming venture into Children’s books https://www.connectedlibraries.org.au https://www.instagram.com/caseycardinialibraries/ https://twitter.com/CasCarLibraries https://www.youtube.com/cha...
Episode 14: Summer Series with Maya Linnell
January 06, 2021 04:00 - 55 minutes - 38.1 MBOver the Summer period we have a great program lined up on Book Matters for your listening pleasure. We have the best of our In-Conversation events during the year for you to listen to in case you missed them. In this episode Janine chats to Victorian rural fiction author Maya Linnell about her writing and her latest book Bottlebrush Creek, we hope you enjoy listening! https://www.connectedlibraries.org.au https://www.instagram.com/caseycardinialibraries/ https://twitter.com/CasCarLibrar...
Summer Series - Maya Linnell
January 06, 2021 04:00 - 55 minutes - 38.1 MBOver the Summer period we have a great program lined up on Book Matters for your listening pleasure. We have the best of our In-Conversation events during the year for you to listen to in case you missed them. In this episode Janine chats to Victorian rural fiction author Maya Linnell about her writing and her latest book Bottlebrush Creek, we hope you enjoy listening!
Episode 16: Summer Series with Barbara Hannay
January 06, 2021 02:00 - 39 minutes - 27 MBOver the Summer period we have a great program lined up on Book Matters for your listening pleasure. We have the best of our In-Conversation events during the year for you to listen to in case you missed them. Sue chats to Queensland writer Barbara Hannay about her new novel - The Sisters Gift which is set on beautiful Magnetic Island and we learn about her years of writing over 50 novels, an amazing achievement! https://www.connectedlibraries.org.au https://www.instagram.com/caseycardin...
Episode 15: Summer Series with Katherine Firkin
January 06, 2021 02:00 - 50 minutes - 34.9 MBIn our new Summer series podcast Moira talks to Australian author Katherine Firkin about her debut crime novel Sticks and Stones. They chat about Katherine's years as an investigative news journalist and how this role influenced and inspired her research for this novel. Katherine also talks about being in NYC when COVID hit and how she had to leave quickly to return to Australia. https://www.connectedlibraries.org.au https://www.instagram.com/caseycardinialibraries/ https://twitter.com/CasC...
Episode 10: Sandie Docker and Fiona McIntosh
December 14, 2020 14:00 - 1 hour - 44.8 MBIn this episode Sydney writer Sandie Docker takes us back to those beach holiday days with her book The Banksia Bay Beach Shack, then we speak to historical fiction writer Fiona McIntosh about her latest book The Champagne War which takes us to the trenches of WW1 and the champagne region of France and as always we have some summer reading recommendations from our staff at the Library.
Episode 13: Sandie Docker and Fiona McIntosh
December 14, 2020 14:00 - 1 hour - 44.8 MBIn this episode Sydney writer Sandie Docker takes us back to those beach holiday days with her book The Banksia Bay Beach Shack, then we speak to historical fiction writer Fiona McIntosh about her latest book The Champagne War which takes us to the trenches of WW1 and the champagne region of France and as always we have some summer reading recommendations from our staff at the Library. https://www.connectedlibraries.org.au https://www.instagram.com/caseycardinialibraries/ https://twitter.c...
Episode 12: Naidoc Week Special featuring Lisa Fuller
November 24, 2020 02:00 - 32 minutes - 22.2 MBIn this episode we reflect on the theme for NAIDOC week 2020, Always Was Always Will Be, by highlighting works by First Nations authors. Tim spoke with writer, editor, teacher and proud Wuilli Wuilli woman Lisa Fuller about her award winning YA novel Ghost Bird . Sam recommends Gomeroi woman Alison Whittaker's collection Blakwork . We keep you up at night with the haunting YA mystery novel Catching Teller Crow by Palyku authors Ambelin Kwaymullina and Ezekiel Kwaymullina. We include Daniel'...
Episode 9.5: Naidoc Week Special featuring Lisa Fuller
November 24, 2020 02:00 - 32 minutes - 22.2 MBIn this episode we reflect on the theme for NAIDOC week 2020, Always Was Always Will Be, by highlighting works by First Nations authors. Tim spoke with writer, editor, teacher and proud Wuilli Wuilli woman Lisa Fuller about her award winning YA novel Ghost Bird . Sam recommends Gomeroi woman Alison Whittaker's collection Blakwork . We keep you up at night with the haunting YA mystery novel Catching Teller Crow by Palyku authors Ambelin Kwaymullina and Ezekiel Kwaymullina. We include Daniel'...
Episode 9: Anthony Sharwood
November 10, 2020 01:00 - 43 minutes - 29.6 MBIn this episode Sam chat's to author and journalist Andrew Sharwood about his new memoir From Snow to Ash, a story about hiking one of Australia's toughest walking trails and exploring the high country. We review Garth Nix's new YA adventure The lefthanded booksellers of London, Anne Youngsons Meet me at the Museum, The Long Call by Anne Cleeves and Just my Luck by Adele Parks. Jason the organizer of the Bunjil Place manga club shares his passion for graphic novels.
Episode 11: Anthony Sharwood
November 10, 2020 01:00 - 43 minutes - 29.6 MBIn this episode Sam chat's to author and journalist Andrew Sharwood about his new memoir From Snow to Ash, a story about hiking one of Australia's toughest walking trails and exploring the high country. We review Garth Nix's new YA adventure The lefthanded booksellers of London, Anne Youngsons Meet me at the Museum, The Long Call by Anne Cleeves and Just my Luck by Adele Parks. Jason the organizer of the Bunjil Place manga club shares his passion for graphic novels. https://www.connectedlib...
Episode 8: Amie Kaufman and Book Week 2020
October 17, 2020 14:00 - 42 minutes - 29.1 MBIn this special Book Week episode of Book Matters, Tim interviews YA author, Amie Kaufman about her new book, The Other Side of the Sky co-written with Meagan Spooner, about the worlds she creates in her books, her love of fantasy and her fascinating writing process. We have staff reviews of some of the nominated books for the CBC Book of the Year Award: The Secrets of Magnolia Moon by Edwina Wyatt, The Thing About Oliver by Deborah Kelly, How It Feels to Float by Helena Fox and This is How ...
Episode 10: Amie Kaufman and Book Week 2020
October 17, 2020 14:00 - 42 minutes - 29.1 MBIn this special Book Week episode of Book Matters, Tim interviews YA author, Amie Kaufman about her new book, The Other Side of the Sky co-written with Meagan Spooner, about the worlds she creates in her books, her love of fantasy and her fascinating writing process. We have staff reviews of some of the nominated books for the CBC Book of the Year Award: The Secrets of Magnolia Moon by Edwina Wyatt, The Thing About Oliver by Deborah Kelly, How It Feels to Float by Helena Fox and This is How ...
Episode 9: Karly Lane and Jessica Sanders
October 01, 2020 10:00 - 38 minutes - 26.4 MBIn this episode of Book Matters, Janine interviews romance and women’s fiction author, Karly Lane about her writing journey and her new novel Fool Me Once. We have staff reviews of American Dirt by Jeanine Cummins, Grown Ups by Marian Keys and The Cake Maker’s Wish by Josephine Moon. And Tim speaks with local author, Jessica Sanders about her journey to publication, and the truth hunting behind her books: Love Your Body and Be Your Own Man, both aimed at helping kids to accept themselves an...
Episode 7: Karly Lane and Jessica Sanders
October 01, 2020 10:00 - 38 minutes - 26.4 MBIn this episode of Book Matters, Janine interviews romance and women’s fiction author, Karly Lane about her writing journey and her new novel Fool Me Once. We have staff reviews of American Dirt by Jeanine Cummins, Grown Ups by Marian Keys and The Cake Maker’s Wish by Josephine Moon. And Tim speaks with local author, Jessica Sanders about her journey to publication, and the truth hunting behind her books: Love Your Body and Be Your Own Man, both aimed at helping kids to accept themselves an...
Episode 8: Rose Carlyle and Erin Hortle
September 17, 2020 22:00 - 58 minutes - 40.3 MBIn this special episode we catch up with two first time authors. Janine chats to New Zealand thriller writer Rose Carlyle about her runaway success The Girl in the Mirror and Sam talks to Tasmanian author Erin Hortle about her debut novel The Octopus and I https://www.connectedlibraries.org.au https://www.instagram.com/caseycardinialibraries/ https://twitter.com/CasCarLibraries https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2i9T4cx7vDpqmiRGbVse0g
Episode 6.5 Rose Carlyle and Erin Hortle
September 17, 2020 22:00 - 58 minutes - 40.3 MBIn this special episode we catch up with two first time authors. Janine chats to New Zealand thriller writer Rose Carlyle about her runaway success The Girl in the Mirror and Sam talks to Tasmanian author Erin Hortle about her debut novel The Octopus and I
Episode 7: Lisa Ireland
September 07, 2020 23:00 - 40 minutes - 27.8 MBIn this episode Janine chats to Victorian author Lisa Ireland about writing thrillers and women’s fiction. Tim looks at Lilli Wilkinson’s After the Lights Go Out a topical thriller for teens in a world gone topsy turvey, Jen reviews Julian Fellow’s Belgravia a historical story from the creator of Downton Abbey, Sam explores Yangsze Choo’s thought provoking The Night Tiger and Kim and I look at two very different musical biographies – Not Your Kind Of Girl by Claire Bowditch and Elton John’s ...
Episode 6: Lisa Ireland
September 07, 2020 23:00 - 40 minutes - 27.8 MBIn this episode Janine chats to Victorian author Lisa Ireland about writing thrillers and women’s fiction. Tim looks at Lilli Wilkinson’s After the Lights Go Out a topical thriller for teens in a world gone topsy turvey, Jen reviews Julian Fellow’s Belgravia a historical story from the creator of Downton Abbey, Sam explores Yangsze Choo’s thought provoking The Night Tiger and Kim and I look at two very different musical biographies – Not Your Kind Of Girl by Claire Bowditch and Elton John’s ...