In this conversation, Alexandra Larach interviews author Sandi Docker, who shares her journey from a late bloomer in reading to becoming a published author.

Sandi discusses the influence of her Mandarin lecturer, the impact of travel on her writing, and the challenges of balancing family life with her writing career. She also talks about founding the Northern Beaches Readers Festival and the significance of having hobbies outside of writing.

Throughout the conversation, Sandi emphasises the importance of community, support, and perseverance in the writing journey.