Kirsten Alexander chats about her haunting book Half Moon Lake, set in 1913, Louisiana exploring prejudice, history, privilege & the lengths one will take to find their child.

Kirsten explores moral ambiguity and the impact that one's privilege has on others. A haunting read that will keep you awake at night.

In 1913, on a summer's day at Half Moon Lake, Louisiana, four-year-old Sonny Davenport walks into the woods and never returns.

Felicity McLean chats about her debut novel The VanApfel Girls Are Gone, a wonderful book of mystery and intrigue. Felicity tells the story of Bryan Brown and his influence towards the finished product, ghost writing and childhood.

The Van Apfel Girls Are Gone has been described as Picnic At Hanging Rock meets Jasper Jones meets The Virgin Suicides.

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Andy Muir, screenwriter, researcher and author, chats about his humorous crime fiction novel Hiding To Nothing. Set in Newcastle amidst criminals, friends and an estranged father.

Andy explores the complexity of family relationships, friendship and trying to be an ordinary guy in a complex world.

Melina Marchetta, author of Looking for Alibrandi, Saving Francesca, On the Jelliecoe Road, The Piper's Son & Gorgon in the Gully, chats about her new book The Place On Dalhousie.

The Place On Dalhousie is such a beautiful book, capturing fractured families, flawed characters and love in many forms. One of my favourite novels of 2019.

We chat about character, ageing, motherhood, friendship, multiculturalism and love.

Kate Murdoch chats about her novel Stone Circle. A novel exploring class, rivalry and spiritual growth.

Is the ability to read minds a blessing or a curse?

When Antonius’s father dies, he must work to support his family. He finds employment as a servant in the Palazzo Ducal, home of Conte Valperga. Sixteenth-century Pesaro is a society governed by status, and Antonius has limited opportunities.When a competition is announced, Antonius seizes his chance. The winner will be apprenticed to the town seer. Antonius shares first place with his employer’s son.The two men compete for their mentor’s approval. As their knowledge of magic and alchemy grows, so does the rivalry and animosity between them. When the love of a beautiful woman is at stake, Antonius must find a way to follow his heart and navigate his future.

Matt Davies chats about his debut young adult fiction novel This Thing Of Darkness. We chat about The Tempest, Hag-Seed, writing for young adults, children committing crimes and forgiveness.

Jane Caro chats about her new book Accidental Feminist, outlining generations of feminism and the treatment of woman at the hands of society and how this continues to hinder women's lives.

Jane and Dani Vee discuss the third wave of feminism, social change, Barbie, menopause, the invisibility of woman over 50, gender stereotypes and the forgotten women of history.

The book is a must read for all humans.

Molly Murn chats to Dani Vee about her novel Heart Of The Grass Tree, a lyrical story of love, family and belonging set against the landscape and history of Kangaroo Island.

D.M. Cameron chats to Dani Vee about her novel Beneath The Mother Tree. A spine-chilling mystery and contemporary love story, Beneath The Mother Tree plays out in a unique and will Australian setting, interweaving Indigenous history and Irish mythology.

Gabrielle Tozer chats to Dani Vee for a second time, this time about her beautiful children's novel Melody Trumpet. The novel is about the importance of art and friendship, and how you can overcome anything. The book also touches on the power of fame and how it can corrupt you.

Listen to a review from a six year old at the beginning.

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