Megan Mayfair is a Melbourne-based award-winning author whose books she describes as "stories with a dash of family intrigue, a sprinkling of humour and a spoonful of romance."

In 2019, Megan won Romance Writers of Australia's coveted Ruby Award in the Romantic Elements category for her novel "Tangled Vines" and earlier this year was shortlisted for a number of nominations in the Australian Romance Readers Awards.

In this fun chat, Megan and I chat about her sensational novel, "The Things We Leave Unsaid" which forms part of the aptly named "Cafe Chronicles Series". We chat about her inspiration, research and what she and her characters have or may not have in common!

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In an interview that has been in the making since October 2018, I chat to international best-selling, award-winning Australian author Jane Harper on the eve of the release of her brand-new thriller, "The Survivors" (Pan Macmillan).

I can't tell you how excited and proud I am of this wonderful interview where Jane and I chat about her inspiration and research for this compelling novel, along with her thoughts on the popularity of Australian crime fiction and her role in that wave of interest as well has her cameo in the upcoming film adaptation of her debut novel, "The Dry".

A truly entertaining and enlightening chat with one of Australia's (and the world's) most loved story-tellers.

Tony Park is an Australian-born international best-selling author of 18 African thriller novels. His latest, 'Last Survivor' was released in July 2020 by Pan Macmillan Australia.

In 1995, a trip to southern Africa with his wife, Nicola, changed Tony's life. He's been back almost every year since that first trip where he spends 6 months of each year researching and writing his books.

'Last Survivor' is the first Tony Park novel I've read, but it most certainly won't be the last. Gritty, pacy and thrilling with a cast of eclectic characters and kick-arse heroines which I absolutely loved.

Join Tony and I in this fun and insightful interview where we chat about his inspiration for the book, gun-toting grannies, rare and endangered species of plants, conservation and much, much more.

Kerry McGinnis is a much-loved Australian author of nine best-selling outback suspense novels.

Her latest book, "Croc Country" (Penguin) was a gripping, atmospheric read that had me itching to learn more about Australia's Top End and in particular, the Gulf Country about which Kerry writes so beautifully.

Join Kerry and I as we chat about her early life as a drover, her inspiration for this story and the amazing experiences that led her to become one of Australia's favourite story-tellers

Kyle Perry's debut novel, "The Bluffs" (Penguin), has all the ingredients of a truly unsettling, page-turning thriller.

Astonishing in its emotional depth and complexity, this novel balances myth and reality, traversing a range of themes that include teenage cyber-crime, bullying, addiction and family trauma. It is as much about the place in which the action takes place as the characters that inhabit it. 🏔

A remarkable debut, which I highly recommend. 👌🏻

Meredith Appleyard is the author of five books and loves writing about the layers of complexities in small rural communities.

Her latest book, 'When Grace Went Away', was released by Harlequin Australia in May of this year.

It's a tale of an Australian farming family fractured by grief - a grief which is compounded by the harshness of life on the land and the struggle to keep a family legacy viable. A wonderful, heartwarming read for rural fiction fans.

Léonie Kelsall is a South Australian author who divides her time between a professional counselling practice and her childhood farm - a place which provides inspiration for many of her stories. Earlier this year, Allen & Unwin published the first of what looks set to be a series of rural fiction romances called "The Farm at Peppertree Crossing". A beautiful, captivating story filled with well-developed characters and a strong sense of place.

There's a reason why rural fiction is going gangbusters in Australia right now and Léonie's new offering is one of the finest examples I have the pleasure of reading in recent times.

Join Léonie and I as we chat about her work as a counsellor, life on the farm, baking and much more in this entertaining chat.

Michelle Dalton is an award-winning, best-selling author who dedicates her story-telling to shedding light on social issues as well as providing her readers with a healthy dose of romance and happy ever afters. Originally from South Africa, Michelle's stories are odes to the essence of being South African. They are about redemption, overcoming adversity, about hope and most importantly, about love. Deeply evocative, her books will transport you to another place.

Join Michelle and I as we chat about lingering racism post-apartheid and the other social issues that tear at the fabric of this vibrant rainbow nation and laugh along as we talk about our Scottish obsessions.

A thoroughly entertaining and insightful chat!

Anna Downes has landed on the Australian literary scene with an almighty bang! Her debut novel, psychological thriller, The Safe Place, released earlier this month here and in the UK, has drawn widespread critical acclaim. A novel which explores the lengths to which people will go to keep a secret, it leads you in gently, lulling you into a false sense of security whilst gradually winding up the tension until its inexorable, heart-stopping conclusion. A gripping read!

Join me as I chat to Anna about this stellar launch to her writing career, what motivated her to begin this journey and what traits she shares with her main character, Emily. A fun and wide-ranging chat you won't want to miss.

Kayte Nunn is the author of five books which include the international best-selling titles "The Botanist's Daughter" and "The Forgotten Letters of Esther Durrant".

A former book and magazine editor, Kayte made her mark on the Australian literary scene with her rich prose and cleverly woven tales that hark back through history.

"The Silk House" published by Hachette is a haunting mystery that draws the lives of three very different women together. It was a thoroughly illuminating and compelling read that I devoured in almost one sitting. 🤭

Join Kayte and I as we chat about a fascinating chapter of history encompassing witchcraft and herbal lore, haunted houses, silk weaving and much more.