Katherine Firkin is a Melbourne-based journalist who works with CBS New York and Ten News First. During her early career, she covered some of Victoria's most notorious criminal affairs. More recently, she has been in New York covering the Harvey Weinstein trial and she was on the ground when COVID 19 sent the city into lockdown.

This week Katherine's debut novel is released into the world. Called "Sticks and Stones" (Penguin) this book is a thrilling insight into the dangerous minds of criminals and the often destructive effects of neglect.

Tune in as Katherine and I chat about this fabulous book, her inspiration for writing it, balancing her busy career with writing and how an ex-Prime Minister hijacked her book deal announcement!