Fiona McArthur is one of Australia's best-selling novelists, drawing on her lifetime experiences as a nurse and midwife in rural and remote communities to bring her readers heartfelt stories of love and family in authentically Australian settings. Her latest novel, "The Desert Midwife" is set in Australia's red centre and is a testament to the courage and stoicism of the people that live and work in these remote places. Tune in to my fabulous (and at times hilarious) chat with the charming Fiona and find out why her books are sold in the millions across the world.

Michael Robotham is one of Australia's leading and best-selling crime writers. With 14 novels under his belt now, a swag of awards and a host of TV and film adaptations of his work made or in the pipeline, this writer is scaling the dizzy heights of success and deservedly so. Join me as I chat to this prolific, entertaining writer about his new novel, "Good Girl, Bad Girl" (Hachette), his inspiration and much more.

On this week's episode, I chat to Sydney-based author Suzanne Daniel. A journalist and communications consultant, Suzanne's debut novel, "Allegra in Three Parts" (Pan Macmillan Australia) is one of the most heart-warming, perceptive coming of age stories I've read in a long time. Set in 1970s Sydney, Suzanne takes readers on a nostalgic trip down memory lane as we follow 11-year-old Allegra through her final year of primary school and into high school while she navigates the trinity of adults who are raising her. A beautiful story you'll be glad to dive into.

A former script-writer for 'Home and Away', a long-running popular Australian TV drama, Kaneana May has now cracked the literary market with her intriguing exploration of a reality dating show in her debut novel, 'The One'. It follows the lives of three women - each of whom must decide how far they will go to find the one. . . Join me for this fascinating chat with an exciting new voice in Australian fiction writing.

It's been just over a week since Tess Woods' latest novel, "Love and Other Battles" (HarperCollins Australia) hit Australian bookshelves and it seems the reading public can't wait to get stuck into this heartwarming story. A multi-generational story that delves into the lives of three women - each a product of their own time - it offers both an insight into our past and a glimpse of challenges we face as a society now and into the future. Join me as I chat to this passionate, Aussie story-teller about her inspiration for the novel, her research and much more.

This week I chat to Maya Linnell, another fabulous debut Aussie author. Her book "Wildflower Ridge" (Allen & Unwin) was a delightful read that had me yearning to travel in the protagonist's footsteps through country Victoria and into the Grampian ranges. A heartwarming family saga that will leave you breathless and wanting more. Loved it!

In this Episode, I chat to Tabitha Bird about her remarkable debut novel, 'A Lifetime of Impossible Days' (Viking, Penguin Random House 2019). It's a magical story that celebrates the resilience of the human spirit. It will make you laugh and cry and no doubt will leave a lasting impression long after you've turned the final page. I was enchanted by the Willas' story and I know you will be too.

Ashley Kalagian Blunt is a Sydney-based writer whose debut book "My Name is Revenge" is a fictional exploration of a significant historical event and its continued effect on the geopolitics of the modern era along with impact of violence as a way of resolving violence. A thought-provoking and informative book and interview.

Christian White's debut novel "The Nowhere Child" has catapulted him to overnight international success. Winner of the 2017 Victorian Premier's Literary Award and shortlisted for the 2019 ABIA's, "The Nowhere Child" is a gripping story of secrets, cults and memories taking readers on a journey full of twists and turns, through the past and present to find out: who took Sammy Went. Join me as Christian and I chat about his inspiration for the book, his research and writing practices in what is one of the funniest and most entertaining interviews I have done to date. You'll love it!

Josephine Moon is one of Australia's favourite story-tellers. Famously describing her books as being "like chocolate brownies", more and more readers are tucking into these moreish stories. And her new novel, "The Gift Of Life" is another heartwarming tale that will have you flipping pages well into the night. A very special treat! Tune in as we chat organ donation, heart transplants, food, animals and much more.