In episode #123, Veronica and Laurie take you in a myriad of directions, from industry and upcoming news, including Wilderness Australia's Karajia Award winners, fascinating first lines, and exciting events, to reminders to join your local and state writing group for more opportunities and events. Laurie chats with the wonderful Donna M Cameron about her eco-fiction/thriller/love story, The Rewilding, and so much more.
Book spotlights:

• Tamarra - A story of termites on Gurindji Country by 30 collaborative authors and artists - educational picture book
• Tao Tuning by Adrian Emery - non-fiction
• Grace & Marigold by Mira Robertson - contemporary
• Mural by Stephen Downes - contemporary

Intro - 00:57
Industry news - 3:18
Book spotlights - 21:34
Author Interview - 33:46
Post interview chat - 1:24:34
Quotes - 1:26:06

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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 inspire readers? Our authors share why they're willing to put a slice of their lives on the pages for the world to read.
Book spotlights:
Catch the Wind by Bruce Lowery - memoir
Once Around the Sun by Jessica Mudditt - memoir
Blind without Barriers by David Hume and Peter Murray - biography

Intro - 00:57
Bruce Lowery bio - 05:21
Catch the Wind blurb - 08:30
David Hume bio - 10:42
Blind without Barriers blurb - 17:18
Jessica Mudditt bio - 19:15
Once Around the Sun blurb - 23:24

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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, and far ranging wonders about future 'what ifs'. There's a good deal of hilarity about zombies and space ships, so strap in and engage the hyperdrive.

Book spotlights:

• The Queen of Spade Trilogy: Awakening, Darkening and Reckoning by E. J. Dawson - scifi
• Shattered by Pauline Yates (Australian writer) - scifi horror

Intro - 00:57
Pauline Yates (Australian writer) bio - 03:37
E.J. Dawson bio - 11:24
The evolution of Space Opera - 29:32
Book spotlights - 56:31
What is your favourite speculative fiction 'what if'? - 01:00:25

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