Episodes
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Talking Aussie Books with Karen Brooks
I was thrilled to welcome the uber talented Karen Brooks back to the podcast recently to discuss her brand new novel. Called ‘The Extraordinary Florence Stoker’ this book is both fascinating and enthralling in equal measures. A book that follows the life of Dubliner Florence Balcombe, a witty and...
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Talking Aussie Books with Allison Rushby
'All Her Beautiful Deaths' is the new historical gothic mystery by author extraordinaire Allison Rushby. Allison is the author of more than 30 books across junior, middle age and YA fiction as well as adult fiction. 'All Her Beautiful Deaths' published by HQ Fiction in Australia this year is a…
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Talking Aussie Books with Nicola Marsh
Nicola Marsh could be one of Australia’s most prolific and successful authors. With 90 books to her name, Nicola is a USA Today bestselling, multi-award winning author whose books traverse a range of genres that include romance, domestic suspense, women’s fiction and fantasy - netting Nicola...
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Talking Aussie Books with Dinuka McKenzie
Much loved Aussie author crime author Dinuka McKenzie has a brand new novel out. 'She Lied First' (HarperCollins) is Dinuka’s first stand alone novel after the highly successful Detective Kate Miles trilogy which included her award-winning debut novel ‘The Torrent’. This twisty psychological...
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Talking Aussie Books with Emma Babbington
Emma Babbington's second novel 'The Gardens' (HQ Fiction) was released in Australia at the end of July. A stunning follow-up to her gripping 2025 debut 'The Neighbours'. Talking Aussie Books co-host Cassie Hamer recently chatted to Emma about her childhood home in Hampstead in London and how this...
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Talking Aussie Books with Alex Sawyer
Back in 2021 I was privileged to interview the 2018 winner of the prestigious Richell Prize - Ruth McIver - about her thrilling novel ‘I Shot the Devil’ and today I have the honour of talking to the 2023 winner , Alex Sawyer. Alex is a psychologist, a volunteer firefighter, father, short story...
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Talking Aussie Books with Shannon Kelly-White
Shannon Kelly-White is a former nurse who made her claim to fame as an irreverent, hilarious, often potty-mouthed blogger, then cookbook, parenting and lifestyle writer. She wrote four non-fiction books -books that included the bestselling, award-winning breakout ‘Shannon’s Kitchen’, as well as...
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Talking Aussie Books with Lillian Telford
Lillian Telford's debut novel 'Lovesick' was published by HQ Fiction recently and is, in every sense of the word, a labour of love. More than ten years in the making, 'Lovesick' is the culmination of not only Lillian's hard work and determination, but an array of experiences that she has been…
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Talking Aussie Books with Kayte Nunn
Kayte Nunn is the internationally bestselling author of 8 novels - novels that include 'The Botanist's Daughter', 'The Forgotten Letters of Esther Durrant' , 'The Silk House' and 'The Palazzo' just to name a few. This year Kayte is back with a twisty, locked room style thriller that had me…
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Talking Aussie Books with Ayesha Inoon
Ayesha Inoon was born in Colombo, Sri Lanka and worked as a journalist in Sri Lanka before migrating to Australia in 2013. Her debut novel, Untethered, which draws partly on her own journey as a migrant muslim woman won the 2022 ASA/HQ Commercial Fiction Prize and was awarded a Highly Commended…
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Talking Aussie Books with Cheryl Akle from Better Reading
Many avid readers and authors both here and abroad are familiar with Australia’s largest online reading community - Better Reading. Launched by Cheryl Akle back in 2014, Better Reading has become a staple feature of the Australian literary landscape - reaching over 1 million readers each month. A...
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Talking Aussie Books Special Collaboration with Date with A Debut Part 2
In part 2 of this special collaboration episode, Nick Wasiliev and I chat about challenges for the Australian publishing industry and what challenges in particular writers themselves are facing and what the future holds. We also discuss some of the trends we're seeing (and loving) especially...
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Talking Aussie Books Special Collaboration with Date with a Debut - Part 1
Tune into this special episode with Talking Aussie Books friend Nick Wasiliev and host of the wonderful podcast Date with a Debut. Like me, Nick is a seasoned podcaster as well as an author and facilitator. Date with a Debut is currently in it’s fourth season of production and in it, you may…
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Talking Aussie Books with Sarah Clutton
Lawyer-turned author Sarah Clutton was last on the podcast back in 2020 when we were discussing her second novel ‘The Daughter’s Promise’ - a thrilling drama dealing with a deep family secret set in the rugged wilds of Tasmania. Since that episode was recorded, Sarah’s star has blazed even…
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Talking Aussie Books with Rachel Fox McLeod
**Discussion of mature/explicit themes.** The idea that we should grow old gracefully - particularly that women should grow old gracefully - is a theme that often appears in contemporary fiction. A theme which - now that I’m in my mid-fifties - I’m more and more intrigued by. It's also something...
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Talking Aussie Books with Dianne Yarwood
The last time Dianne Yarwood was on the podcast, we chatted about her then debut - the tender-hearted, funny, life-affirming novel 'The Wakes' - published in 2023. This year Dianne has released a second novel, 'Margaret, Are You Leaving' (Hachette). Another warm and witty read that celebrates the...
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Talking Aussie Books with Camille Booker
Camille Booker is a Sydney-based award-winning author, an editor, teacher, literary judge and current PhD candidate. Her debut novel ‘What If you Fly’ was longlisted for the Lucy Cavendish Fiction Prize in 2019 and published by Hawkeye Publishing in 2021. In an interesting twist, this novel...
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Talking Aussie Books with Kirsty Manning
Kirsty Manning is a Melbourne based author who grew up in Northern NSW and who now has seven novels to her name. Her first novel 'The Midsummer Garden' was published back in 2017, followed by the 'The Jade Lily', then 'The Lost Jewels', 'The French Gift' and 'The Hidden Book'. In 2022, Kirsty’s...
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Talking Aussie Books with Dervla McTiernan
The last time I interviewed award-winning, international bestselling author Dervla McTiernan was in February 2024. Back then we were chatting about Dervla’s new release ‘What Happened to Nina’ which of course went on to win the General Fiction Book of the Year at the 2025 Australian Book Industry...
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Talking Aussie Books with Belinda Alexandra
Belinda Alexandra is a much-loved international bestselling Australian author whose novels are steeped in history, intrigue and adventure. History with mystery at its finest. Belinda is the daughter of a Russian mother and Australian father and describes herself as someone with passion for…
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Talking Aussie Books with Katie Hoskins
Katie Hoskins is a Sydney-based author whose debut novel ‘When the Party’s Over’ (Pan Macmillan) and has officially been on the shelves around the country since 31 March. An astutely crafted novel about motherhood and the power of female friendships with a clever twist at the end that totally…
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Talking Aussie Books with Emma Grey
Ten years on from her husband’s death, Emma Grey has become someone others can look to as an example of how you can not only survive such devastating loss, but thrive. As anyone who has been following Emma’s career over the last few years can readily attest to. An award-winning USA Today and...
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Talking Aussie Books with Laura McCluskey
From the bestselling author of 2025 smash hit novel 'The Wolf Tree' comes a brand new novel. 'The Cursed Road' by Laura McCluskey (published by HarperCollins Australia) picks up roughly ten months after the events of 'The Wolf Tree' and sees DIs Georgina Lennox and Richard Stewart head to the...
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Talking Aussie Books with Rebecca Armitage
In this final episode for 2025, I'm talking to a debut Aussie author whose book is being touted as one of the biggest releases of the summer. If you loved Netflix’s The Crown and devoured all the drama when Prince Harry and Meghan Markle stepped away from the royal family and have wondered what...
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Talking Aussie Books with Michael Burge
Michael Burge is an author and journalist who lives at Deepwater in the New England region of NSW. His debut novel ‘Tank Water’ was inspired by old family stories and explores the shameful legacy of unsolved gay-hate crimes, set in a fictional rural community - not unlike the place Michael calls...
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Talking Aussie Books with Libby Iriks
Libby Iriks is a Perth-based author and former Commissioning Editor of Romance for a boutique publishing house in the UK. Combining her passion for story and romance has resulted in publication of her debut novel ‘Home to the Heart Country’ - a moving, beautifully romantic story about one woman’s...
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Talking Aussie Books with Pamela Cook
The last time I chatted with Pamela Cook for the podcast was back in 2019 - to celebrate her self-published release 'Cross My Heart'. Six years later and 'Cross My Heart' is being re-released by Vinci Books and I took the opportunity to talk to Pamela about her journey from traditional published...
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Talking Aussie Books with Brooke Crawford
Brooke Crawford is a Melbourne based author of the terrific debut novel ‘Better Than the Real Thing’ published by HQ Fiction. Described as ‘Notting Hill’ meets ‘Bridget Jones’ Baby’ this novel is smart, pacy, funny, drama filled and utterly romantic. I can’t recommend it highly enough!! The…
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Talking Aussie Books with Darry Fraser
Darry Fraser is a bestselling Australian author of some twenty books the latest of which is 'The Adventuress of Albany'. Published by HQ Fiction, 'The Adventuress of Albany ' follows Molly Bentley who in 1881 chafes against the constraints of English society and with her father's help ventures to...
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Talking Aussie Books with Darcy Green
Darcy Green is a Melbourne-based queer author whose debut novel 'After the Siren' (Penguin) has got readers hot under the collar for all the right reasons. A footy rom-com inspired by Darcy's own love of AFL and experience as a player, 'After the Siren' is a delightfully playful, sexy novel that...
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Talking Aussie Books with Fiona McKenzie Kekic
Fiona McKenzie Kekic's debut novel ‘Eva Reddy’s Trip of a Lifetime’ was published by HQ Fiction earlier this year and what a cracker novel it is! A tale about one middle-aged woman’s quest to get back to the person she knew she could be. A literal and figurative journey set between Sydney and…
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Talking Aussie Books with Ky Garvey
Ky Garvey is a Brisbane-based author and host of the Totally Lit Podcast. A podcast dedicated to the celebration of reading, writing and creating literature. With 100 episodes on offer right now, Ky has chatted with a wide-range of authors, industry professionals and booksellers while also…
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Talking Aussie Books with Paula McLean
'The One Remaining' (Fearless Press) is Paula McLean's debut novel. A stunningly written story about a novelist coming to terms with the grief and trauma she experienced as a child as she works through the writing of her memoir. As the first book published by new publishing imprint Fearless…
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Talking Aussie Books with Rhonda McCoy
Rhonda McCoy is a Tasmanian-based author whose debut novel 'Crow' was released by Ventura Press recently. A gripping family drama combined with medical intrigue, 'Crow' explores the tragic death of Harold Crow following routine surgery and the dark secrets his death exposes that threaten to tear...
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Talking Aussie Books with Amy Hutton
Amy Hutton is a Sydney-based author who grew up on the northern beaches and became an award-winning television producer. But about 7 years ago now, Amy gave up her job in network television to pursue her love of writing. ‘Sit Stay Love’ - Amy’s first novel - was published by Simon & Schuster in...
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Talking Aussie Books with Holly Cardamone
I recently had the pleasure of chatting to author Holly Cardamone about her sparkling debut novel 'Summer, In Between' (Hawkeye Publishing). When not writing Holly runs a boutique communications and writing consultancy from Melbourne where she helps people tell their story and grow their brand....
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Talking Aussie Books with Katharine Pollock
Katharine Pollock holds a PhD in creative writing from Western Sydney University and is the Program Manager at Writing NSW. Katharine contributes regularly to 'The Guardian' online and has been published by Fremantle Press, Vitagraph Publishing and 'Folly Journal' amongst many others. Katharine’s...
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Talking Aussie Books with January Gilchrist
January Gilchrist is a Brisbane-based author and mother of two whose debut thriller 'The Final Chapter' was recently published by HQ Fiction. An atmospheric locked-room thriller reminiscent of an Agatha Christie novel, 'The Final Chapter' was inspired by January’s stint at the prestigious Varuna...
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Talking Aussie Books with Angie Faye Martin
Tune in as Cassie Hamer chats to Angie Faye Martin about her incredible debut novel 'Melaleuca' published by HQ Fiction. An evocative, dual time line crime novel that draws on Angie's Indigenous heritage and explores themes of identity as well as racism, intergenerational trauma and corruption. A...
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Talking Aussie Books with AL Booth
Alison Booth writing as AL Booth is the author of 8 novels that include titles such as 'A Distant Land', 'The Indigo Sky', 'Stillwater Creek', 'The Painting' and 'Bellevue' amongst others. Born in Melbourne and raised in Sydney, Alison is not only a novelist, but an award-winning academic and...
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Talking Aussie Books with Gabriel Bergmoser
Apologies to all the Jason Bourne fans out there, but there's a new guy on the block - an Aussie ex-cop turned vigilante called Jack Carlin. He's starred in other books, but 'High Rise', the new action-packed heart-in-your-mouth thriller from Melbourne-based author Gabriel Bergmoser, is Jack's…
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Talking Aussie Books with Kimberley Freeman
Kimberley Freeman is an award-winning bestselling author of some thirty novels across a variety of genres. Based in Brisbane, Kimberley is a senior lecturer at the University of Queensland and this year her new novel 'The Secret Year of Zara Holt' was published by Hachette Australia. A novel...
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Talking Aussie Books with Marcia van Zeller
Marcia van Zeller is a Canadian-born writer who arrived in Australia in the 1980s and embarked on a long career in journalism and professional writing. Completing her first novel as part of her PhD thesis back in 2015, Marcia's second novel 'Be A Good Girl Valerie' was recently published by…
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Talking Aussie Books with Holly Brunnbauer
Holly Brunnbauer is a Victorian based, multi-award winning emerging fiction author whose debut novel 'What Did I Miss?' was recently released by HarperCollins Australia. An absolutely delightful kind of coming of age novel with humour and heart that will leave you wanting more. It was an absolute...
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Talking Aussie Books with Kimberly Allsopp
Kimberley Allsopp is a Brisbane-based author of two novels who is in the unique position of also working for one of Australia's largest publishing houses as a Senior Campaign Manager. However, in between working with some of Australia's best authors and raising her children, Kimberley writes…
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Talking Aussie Books with Emma Babbington
Emma Babbington is a London- born, Sydney-based author and journalist who not only writes brilliant novels, but works as the News Editor for one of Australia’s bestselling weekly magazines, ‘Woman’s Day’. Emma is a dear friend, writing buddy, confidante and all-round talented wonderful woman…
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Talking Aussie Books with Deb Jordan
Deb Jordan is a Perth-based author whose debut novel 'The River Whispers' was published by Bloodhound Books UK earlier this year. A novel set between the Swan Valley and the Margaret River - two wine growing regions of WA - 'The River Whispers' centres around a tragic accident and its deadly...
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Talking Aussie Books with Karen Brooks
I may not have previously shared with my podcast listeners that I'm a huge whisky fan! I love learning about it and have travelled extensively to sample different whiskies. So when I learnt Tasmanian-based author Karen Brooks not only co-owns a brewery/distillery in Hobart where they make their…
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Talking Aussie Books with Matt Rogers
Matt Rogers is a Melbourne-based million copy bestselling writer who’s written more than 36 thrillers. He wrote his first novel at the tender age of 16 and published his first at 18. This year, however, Matt makes his debut in the traditional publishing world with the first instalment of a new...
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Talking Aussie Books with Laura McCluskey
Laura McCluskey is a debut author whose novel was described to me as ‘the hottest debut crime novel of 2025’. Since the book’s release back in February I have watched in awe at the manner in which this book has shot to success. It was the Book of the Month for QBD Books, Dymocks, Booktopia AND…
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