Rob Kaldor

Sometimes the smallest of human failings can lead to the greatest of disasters. As the Titanic was sinking slowly in the wretchedly cold North Atlantic, she could see the lights of another ship on the horizon. She called for help by Morse lamp and the new Marconi telegraph machine, but there was no response. Just after midnight the Titanic began firing distress rockets. The other ship, the Californian, saw these rockets but didn't come. Why not?

We talk to David Dyer about his debut historical novel, The Midnight Watch.

C.S. Pacat joined us for a chat now that the final book in the Captive Prince trilogy, Kings Rising, has been published. She talked to us about how it feels for the series to be over, plus what she's writing next.

The dazzling conclusion to the award-winning The Colours of Madeleine trilogy is here, from one of the most original writers in YA fiction.

We spoke to Jaclyn Moriarty about what inspired the magical kingdom of Cello and what readers can expect in the third and final instalment in her trilogy.

Pick up your copy of A Tangle Of Gold in store or online now: https://www.dymocks.com.au/book/9781743533239/.

A bitter writer, an enthusiastic protege and a story that must be told. Bestselling author Traci Harding moves into commercial fiction with a story of intrigue and deception.

We chat with Traci about The Storyteller's Muse, her first standalone fiction novel since 2003.

Happiness. It's the big one; the thing we're all striving for. But rather than happiness being something you 'get' from status or material things, it's something you must find within yourself. This beautiful, honest book is nutritionist Lola Berry's achievable guide to overall happiness, and it all starts with what we put on our plates.

Lola's down-to-earth and holistic approach will help you improve your health and happiness, and nourish your soul, one step at a time.

Lola stopped by to tell us more about what happiness means to her, and she gives us her tips on the small changes we can all make to bring some much-needed happy back into our days.

Che's little sister Rosa is smart, talented, pretty, and so good at deception that Che's convinced she must be a psychopath. She hasn't hurt anyone yet, but he's certain it's just a matter of time. Che Taylor has four items on his list: 1. He wants to spar, not just train in the boxing gym. 2. He wants a girlfriend. 3. He wants to go home. 4. He wants to keep Rosa under control.

We asked Justine how she came to write a book about a child psychopath, and what the research process was like (spoiler alert: it was intense). She also tells us which other #LoveOzYA books she's excited to read in 2016.

Have you ever dreamed of a life full of laughter, love and sequins … but felt totally clueless about how to make it happen? You're not alone. In Radical Self-Love, you'll begin to discover exactly what makes you so magnificent, and you'll uncover a litany of tools and techniques to help you manifest a life that bursts with magic, bliss, and adventure.

We chatted with Gala, all the way from New York, about what radical self-love means to her, and about the importance of being honest with yourself and creating an inspiring morning routine.

Just in time to help you finalise your new years resolutions for 2016, we had a chat with Rebecca Campbell about her book Light is the New Black. We hope you find some inspiration and wisdom to help make next year your best one yet over the next 20 minutes.

To find out more about Rebecca, you can visit her website here: http://rebeccacampbell.me/.

To learn more about the upcoming Rise Sister Rise events in Sydney and Melbourne in January 2016, all event details can be found here: http://rebeccacampbell.me/events/

We sat down with Nick Cummins aka The Honey Badger to talk about his new book. We think it's the perfect gift for any rugby fan, or for anyone who simply enjoys a good yarn.

Nick told us what it was like putting the book together, and also where his infamous Badgerisms come from.

Towards the end of the podcast, we mention a photo of a Dymocks staff member dressed up as Nick. You can see that photo here: https://twitter.com/HarperCollinsAU/status/671078940933361664.

Pick up your copy of Tales of the Honey Badger in stores or online today: https://www.dymocks.com.au/book/9780733334726/.

The Women's Pages is about the choices and compromises women make, about their griefs and losses, and about the cold aching spaces that are left when they disappear from the story. It explores the mysterious process of creativity, and the way stories are shaped and fiction is formed. Right up to its astonishing conclusion, The Women's Pages asserts the power of the reader's imagination, which can make the deepest desires and strangest dreams come true.

Debra Adelaide invited us into her office at UTS to talk about her brilliant new novel. She tells us what inspired her to keep working on the short story that ultimately led to The Women's Pages, and discusses with us why she finds Wuthering Heights endlessly fascinating subject matter.