Debut Australian novelists are enjoying their heyday at the moment.  It seems that every other day I’m learning about another fabulous Aussie writer ticking getting published off their bucket list. 

Moreover, the quality of these stories are simply outstanding.

None more so than the debut novel from my next guest author. 

Maxine Fawcett is a Sydney-based author who runs a media and marketing business with her husband.

Hailing from England originally, Maxine obtained a BA in Communication and Art History from the University of East London before moving on to gain lots of different experiences doing variable work until landing on her feet with an advertising company and later moving out here to Australia. 

I first met Maxine or Max (as she’s known by many) a few years back as a fellow aspiring author and it has given me immense joy to see Max hit her stride in her publishing journey and find a home for her wonderful novel. 

‘Everything is Perfect’ published by Penguin earlier this year is a book that takes a wry look at marriage, motherhood and how in middle age we can lose sight of our true selves. 

A compulsive novel that had me flipping pages well into the night.

I was simply delighted to speak with Max on the podcast recently.