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Episodes
131 episodes
Author Dirk Strasser
Episode 130 has Veronica and Laurie planting plenty of seeds for daydreaming over the summer break. They have news (Laurie has sent the final book (5) in her Stones of Power off to the publisher), and events to share along with five book spotli...
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Episode 130
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1:48:10
Writer's Room with Dan Kaufman & Lisa Kenway
In Episode 129, Veronica & Laurie get into the underbelly with crime and thriller writers Dan Kaufman and Lisa Kenway. We chat inspiration, experience, character arcs and red herrings. And we explore themes from the human psyche, connected ...
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Episode 129
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1:00:29
Writer's Room with Veronica Strachan & Laurie Bell
In episode #128, Laurie finally gets Veronica under the author spotlight. We learn of the Heroine's Journey, how the pathway to publication can be filled with ogres and dragons, and how important family, friends and writing communities are for ...
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Episode 128
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1:34:28
Author Amanda Bridgeman
In Episode 127, Veronica & Laurie share Australian writing and publishing industry news, writing events & more wonderful words from John Koenig. Laurie dives into a fabulous conversation about writing original science fiction novels, me...
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Episode 127
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1:33:37
Writer's Room with Lisa Darcy and Bella Ellwood-Clayton
In episode 126 Veronica and Laurie are joined in the Writer's Room by authors Lisa Darcy and Dr Bella Ellwood-Clayton. We dive into contemporary fiction writing, female relationships in its many forms across the generations, the concept of perf...
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Episode 126
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1:05:15
Author Damien Linnane
Episode 125 brings ABL co-founder Darren Kasenkow back for an insightful interview with author, artist and advocate, Damien Linnane. Dive into this brilliant discussion on crime, the justice system, and memoirs as Damien shares some of the ...
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Episode 125
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2:05:12
Author Finegan Kruckemeyer
Episode 124 starts with an audio book excerpt of Midnight Man by Kevin Klehr. Then Veronica and Laurie dive into industry news and events, explore new words and book spotlights. We have a wonderful interview with author Finegan Kruckemeyer. Plu...
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Episode 124
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1:31:46
Author Donna M Cameron
In episode #123, Veronica and Laurie take you in a myriad of directions, from industry and upcoming news, including Wilderness Society's Karajia and Environment Award winners, fascinating first lines, and exciting events, to reminders to join y...
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Episode 123
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1:30:46
Writer's Room with Bruce Lowery, Jessica Mudditt & David Hume
If you find people fascinating, then episode 122 is a must. Veronica and Laurie chat with authors Bruce Lowery, Jessica Mudditt and David Hume about memoir and biography. Why does this creative non-fiction genre continue to fascinate and inspir...
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Episode 122
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1:10:47
Writer's Room with E. J. Dawson & Pauline Yates
In episode 121, Veronica and Laurie are joined by fabulous Australian speculative fiction authors E. J. Dawson and Pauline Yates. The conversation tackles the history of Speculative Fiction, the three key elements of any good spec fic story, an...
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Episode 121
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1:24:21
Author Vanessa Lee
Episode 120 has Veronica and Laurie chasing down speculative fiction rabbit holes as they bring you industry news, writing opportunities, book festivals and more. We share two new words from John Koenig (ecsis and craxis) that segue into a bril...
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Episode 120
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1:28:24
Author Andrea Putting
Episode 119 is chock full with Veronica and Laurie winding their way through news, words, book spotlights, and quotes as well as sharing their promised pitches. Veronica chats with author Andrea Putting about compassionate prosperity and purpos...
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Episode 119
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1:30:52
Author Catherine McNamara
In Episode 118, Veronica & Laurie bring you AI news and reminders for ASA pitching and literary speed dating events, and new words from John Koenig (nighthawk, heartmoor and furosha). Laurie chats with award winning author Catherine McNamar...
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Episode 118
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1:48:26
Writer's Room with Hayley Walsh, Nikky Lee & Helen Edwards
Episode 117 is bursting at the seams. Veronica and Laurie chat and laugh with three amazing Aussie authors who build a bridge and take us over the writing abyss from book 1 to book 2. Hayley Walsh, Nikky Lee and Dr Helen Edwards inspire and ent...
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Episode 117
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1:06:59
ABL Readers Are Writers Special
Veronica and Laurie host a super special writing workshop in episode #116. Dr Rachel Matthews creates a space where readers become writers. Through chat and exercises, an amazing group of people explore different approaches to storytelling and ...
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Episode 116
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1:19:58
Writer's Room with Victor Steffensen & Isobel Bevis
In a super special Writer's Room for Ep115, we're celebrating NAIDOC week with Indigenous authors Victor Steffensen and Isobel Bevis. Both shortlisted for The Wilderness Society Australia Karajia Awards for Children's Literature, Victo...
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Episode 115
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1:01:45
Author Monika Schott
In episode 114, Veronica and Laurie realise the word ludiosis (a John Koenig original) describes their podcast planning magnificently. As well as all the regular events, news and the Melbourne weather, there's book spotlights, quotes, and revie...
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Episode 114
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1:26:16
Author Sue-Ellen Pashley
In Episode 113 we give a big shout out to our newest subscribers Hayley Walsh and Nadine Abrahams. We talk Victorian library and Aus vs US best seller stats, NAIDOC week awards and Karajia Awards shortlists, pitching tips, reading trends, and i...
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Episode 113
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1:36:14
Author Nadine Abrahams
In episode 112, Veronica and Laurie bring you libraries, warm winter reads, Lego adventures, Story Dogs, fellowships, industry news, made up words, reminders about the free online RAW (readers are writers) workshop with Dr Rachel Matthews and s...
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Episode 112
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1:38:05
Author Les Zigomanis
In Episode 111, Veronica & Laurie bring you news, reviews and rabbit holes about phonics, olympic cyclists, AI surveys, festivals, events and anthologies (two from Deadset Press: Rebels and Rainbows + Embrace the Silence). Plus Laurie takes...
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Episode 111
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1:39:46
Writer's Room with Andrea Barton & Kirsten Hunter
In the Writer's Room for Ep110, Veronica and Laurie chat with the brilliant, multi-talented crime authors Andrea Barton (The Godfather of Dance) and Kirsten Hunter (Murder at the Narssisus Gardening Club). We explore the adventures and experien...
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Episode 110
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1:02:56
Author Tania Blanchard
Veronica & Laurie wrestle with feline critics, share findings from the Indie Author Survey results, and manage to use the words poggled and nyctous in conversation. Plus we bring you Darren Kasenkow's final interview with inspiring author T...
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Episode 109
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2:02:10
Author Helen Edwards
Veronica & Laurie are nerding out on words in episode #108. We have an inspirational and educational interview with the amazing middle grade author of The Rebels of Mount Buffalo, Dr Helen Edwards. Plus industry news, Book Spotlights, and t...
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Episode 108
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1:40:48
Writer's Room with Rachel Matthews & Michael Fitzgerald
Veronica and Laurie are in the Writer's Room for episode 107! We chat with fabulous Australian authors Rachel Matthews and Michael Fitzgerald about their latest works, the themes within their stories, how they explore literary relationships, th...
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Episode 107
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