Rob Kaldor

It's not every day that we get to chat with an author who has over 1.5 million copies of his book in print, so we were incredibly thrilled to speak with best-selling author Jon Klassen while he was in town for the 2016 Sydney Writers' Festival.

Listen to Jon talk about the third and final book in the Hat series, and also his creative process as both an author and illustrator.

Kelsey Montague is in town for the 2016 Sydney Writers' Festival and we had a quick chat with her about her new colouring book, What Lifts You.

https://www.dymocks.com.au/book/9781925344493/

Tommy Wallach is in town for the 2016 Sydney Writers' Festival and he was kind enough to stop by our office to talk about the end of the world and teenagers who can't speak. We asked Tommy about his writing process, and he let us know a little bit about what he's working on next.

Check out Tommy's two previous novels online by clicking the links below.

We All Looked Up: https://www.dymocks.com.au/book/9781471124556/

Thanks For The Trouble: https://www.dymocks.com.au/book/9781471146121/

Nutritionist Jacqueline Alwill has a talent for creating food that brings people together. She sees every moment as an opportunity to build memorable experiences and nourish others with wholefood that is light, vibrant and exciting.

Seasons to Share features 130 unfussy, versatile recipes collected into sixteen seasonal menus. Each dish is delicious devoured on its own or served as part of a larger meal for family and friends. Cook, eat, share and inspire.

We chatted with Jacqueline about her new book and how it came to be published. She also told us about some of her favourite recipes for keeping warm during the cool winter months ahead.

Pick up your copy of Seasons to Share in stores or online now: https://www.dymocks.com.au/book/9781743367049/.

You can read more from The Brown Paper Bag online here: http://thebrownpaperbag.com.au/.

The secrets to fabulous skin by French facialist and skincare expert Christine Clais.

In French Complexion, Christine Clais presents her unique skincare philosophy based on more than twenty years of hands-on professional experience and the beauty secrets of her countrywomen. Through easy-to-follow expert tips, product recommendations and French beauty insights, Clais guides women through the stages of their lives and shows how to have healthy, glowing skin at any age.

This is the perfect resource for all women wanting to learn about their skin's needs, improve their complexion and delay skin ageing without resorting to surgery.

We spoke with Christine about her new book, her skincare philosophy, and how to make sense of all the competing messages coming from the skincare and cosmetics industry.

Pick up your copy of French Complexion in stores and online now: https://www.dymocks.com.au/book/9780670078646/.

Visit The French Facialist online here: http://thefrenchfacialist.com/.

New York Times bestselling author Maria V. Snyder transports readers back to the realms of Sitia and Ixia in an exciting new Study novel full of magic, danger and intrigue.

Maria was in town for the Supanova Expo and we managed to squeeze into her busy schedule for a chat about the upcoming conclusion to the Study series. She spoke to us about why she keeps returning to the Study series (but swears that book 9 in 2017 will be *the* last) and about how she manages to stay on top of timelines in her vast and incredible story world.

You have an idea, you think it might have potential — perhaps people will even spend their hard-earned cash on it ... if you could just get started. In Ready to Soar, much-loved Australian entrepreneur Naomi Simson will show you how to develop your brilliant idea into a thriving business.

Whether you want to make oodles of money, help create a better world or simply become your own boss, Ready to Soar can help. You will learn how to avoid the pitfalls that many start-up businesses make, formulate your ideas, make plans and develop your individual roadmap for success.

We chat to Red Balloon founder and best-selling author Naomi Simson about her new book, Ready to Soar.

On a hot January afternoon, Fairlie Winter receives a phone call. Her best friend has just taken her own life. Jenna Rudolph, 26 years old, has left behind a devoted husband, an adorable young son and a stunning vineyard. But Fairlie knows she should have seen this coming.

Yet Fairlie doesn't know what Jenna's husband Ark is hiding, nor does she know what Jenna's mother Evelyn did to drive mother and daughter apart all those years ago. Until Fairlie opens her mail and finds a letter. In Jenna's handwriting. Along with a key. Driven to search for answers, Fairlie uncovers a horrifying past, a desperate mother, and a devastating secret kept by those she loves the most.

We chat with Kim Lock about her latest novel, a domestic noir tale that will keep you hooked until the very last page. Pick up your copy of Like I Can Love in store or online here: https://www.dymocks.com.au/book/9781743538630/.

PRECIOUS THINGS tells the story of a collar - a wonderful, glittering beaded piece - and its journey through the decades. It's also the story of Maggie, an auctioneer living in modern-day London, who comes across the crumpled, neglected collar in a box of old junk, and sets out on an unexpected mission to discover more about its secret and elusive past.

This is a wonderful, absorbing and moving novel about desire, marriage and family, telling the story about how we so often reach out for the sparkly, shiny things (and people) we desire, only to realise - in the nick of time - that the most precious things are the ones we've had with us all along.

Pick up your copy of Precious Things in store or online here: https://www.dymocks.com.au/book/9781460750971.

Award-winning blogger Rhonda Hetzel shares the day-to-day practicalities of a simple life and shows you how to rediscover the heart of your home.

With a year of monthly projects that make household management easier, Rhonda encourages you to set up good systems, make what you need and appreciate what you have. Learn how to stretch money further, safely clean your home and cook from scratch with 40 favourite recipes, including step-by-step guides to baking bread and making cheese.

Read more from Rhonda on her blog: http://down---to---earth.blogspot.com.au/.