Writer, teacher and novelist, Katherine Kovacic, appeared on the program to discuss her latest book – ‘Ms Fisher’s Modern Murder Mysteries – Just Murdered’ (on publication day no less!).

Topics discussed include:

- The unique way in which Katherine came by the project.

- The writing process for the story – originally based on a screenplay – how Katherine balanced the need to make the novel a faithful adaption of the source material while ensuring her own writerly vision was realised.

- How Katherine, an already accomplished historical and true-crime fiction author, went about bringing the 1960s Melbourne to life. From cars (Austin Healey 3000) to the fashion, exquisite dresses and a giant faux cake!

- The writing of the Adventuresses’ Club Of The Antipodes – a place where Peregrine might’ve finally found her community, her people.

- Fun! Fun found in the writing of Peregrine - the intrepid sleuth.

- What, if any, alteration to Katherine’s own writing style were made in order to deliver what the pre-existing fans might’ve wanted/expected.

- And so much more!

Thanks heaps to Katherine for appearing on the program, you can pick up ‘Just Murdered’ from Allen & Unwin, here:

https://www.allenandunwin.com/browse/books/fiction/Just-Murdered-Katherine-Kovacic-9781760879396