Cassandra Austin is the author of three novels and describes herself as a homesick Australian who lives in Los Angeles with her husband and two children.

Before deciding to pursue a career in writing, she worked as a criminologist and a documentary film-maker.

Cassandra's new novel "Like Mother" (Penguin), is a captivating and compelling addition to a growing body of work known as "domestic noir".

"Like Mother" takes a deep dive into motherhood through the eyes of a mother and daughter during the events of one terrible day in 1969 small town Australia.

I was delighted to welcome Cassandra to the podcast earlier this year.