Book cover of Salsa in the Suburbs by Alejandra Martinez

Book cover of Crimson Light, Polished Wood by Monica Raszewski

Book cover of The One Remaining by Paula McLean

Book spotlights this episode - all contemporary stories...
Salsa in the Suburbs by Alejandra Martinez
Crimson Light Polished Wood by Monica Raszewski
The One Remaining by Paula McLean
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Writer's Room with Alejandra Martinez, Monica Raszewski and Paula McLean - Australian Book Lovers In episode #167 we're exploring contemporary storytelling, cultural inheritance, identity, family relationships and belonging with Alejandra Martinez, Monica Raszewski and Paula McLean. They share the...

You can listen to all the chat from our three contemporary authors on any good podcasting platform.
Check out the back catalogue for even more chats.
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You can watch the latest ABL podcast and get to know the writing and writing processes of three amazing Aussie authors.
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On a red background, text reads: Australian Book Lovers Podcast Writer's Room. A chat with authors Alejandra Martinez, Monica Raszewski and Paula McLean. Episode 167. Celebrating and supporting Australian authors AustralianBookLovers.com/podcast Images of ABL logo, avatars of Veronica Strachan and Laurie Bell with podcast microphones, images of authors Alejandra Martinez, Monica Raszewski and Paula McLean. Book Covers of Salsa in the Suburbs by Alejandra Martinez, Crimson Light, Polished Wood by Monica Raszewski, and The One Remaining by Paula McLean

Ep#167 contemporary storytelling, cultural inheritance, identity, family relationships & belonging with Alejandra Martinez, Monica Raszewski & Paula McLean. Plus their story inspiration, writing process & great advice for new writers.
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On a pale green background text reads FANTASTIC FEATURES OF THE WEEK. Images of book covers: Moor to Sea by Vicki Foote, The Tyranny of Tomorrow by Magda Mizzi and Lee Gordon Presents by Jeff Apter

Need a new read this weekend. Try our FEATURES OF THE WEEK.
Moor to Sea by Vicki Foote - memoir
The Tyranny of Tomorrow by Magda Mizzi - pody apocalyptic YA
Lee Gordon Presents by Jeff Apter - biography australianbooklovers.com for hundreds omore Aussie-authored books.
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And more book spotlights...
5. The Canvas Killings by Elise Janes – #mystery #thriller #suspense
6. Return to Silkeborg by Vanessa Benford – #contemporary
7. Tarzan Loves Jane by John Comerford - #contemporary
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Book cover: The Sugarcane Kids and the Red-bottomed Boat by Charlie Archbold

Book cover: The Sugarcane Kids and the Empty Cage by Charlie Archbold

Book cover: Engineering the Australian Dream by Jaideep Padwalar

Book cover: Crimson Velvet Heart by Carmel Bird

Book spotlights this ep:
1.&2. The Sugarcane Kids and the Red-bottomed Boat AND The Sugarcane Kids and the Empty Cage - Charlie Archbold - #middlegrade
3. Engineering the Australian Dream - Jaideep Padwalar - #Memoir
4. Crimson Velvet Heart - Carmel Bird - #historical
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Chris Munnery from Ingram Spark - Australian Book Lovers Episode 166 is all about publishing and print on demand. Veronica and Laurie have a fabulous chat about all things self-publishing with the wonderful Chris Munnery from Ingram Spark. We have news, boo...

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You can watch this ep and all the others on YouTube and Spotify. Please thumbs up and share to get our Aussie authors in front of more readers.
Self-publishing? This is a great start.
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On a pale green background text reads 'FANTASTIC FEATURES OF THE WEEK' Book covers of You Choose MEGA - Prehistoric Peril by George Ivanoff Dreamy Days and Random Naps by Mawson Dear Little One: You're Perfect, As You Are by Christina Marie Giuffré

Looking for books for young children and middle graders? Check our FANTASTIC FEATURES OF THE WEEK
You Choose MEGA - Prehistoric Peril -George Ivanoff
Dreamy Days and Random Naps @mawsonbear.bsky.social Dear Little One: You're Perfect, As You Are -Christina Marie Giuffré
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Author George Ivanoff - Australian Book Lovers In episode 165 Veronica and Laurie share book marketing tips from K.M. Allan, Seth Godin, Bryan Cohen and Joanna Penn. We have news, quotes, book spotlights and lots more. Laurie has a lively chat wit...

Or listen to the latest epon your way via any good podcasting platform. And don't forget the other 164 episodes 😉
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Book cover: Tree Pose by Susan Rogers & John Roosen

Book cover: Warrior Pose by Susan Rogers & John Roosen

Book cover: One suitcase, two pets and a breakdown – Athena Martinez

And more book spotlights:
Tree Pose & Warrior Pose by @yogamatmysteries.bsky.social - thrillers
One suitcase, two pets and a breakdown – Athena Martinez – memoir
So many brilliant stories at www.australianbooklovers.com
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You can watch all the chat on YouTube. Please tell two friends if you enjoy the ep. Thumbs up and share will help our Aussie authors get in front of more fabulous readers...
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On a red background text reads: Australian Book Lovers podcast Episode 165. A chat with author George Ivanoff, AustralianBookLovers.com/podcast. Celebrating and supporting Australian authors. Images of ABL logo, George Ivanoff and book cover of You Choose MEGA by George Ivanoff, avatars of Veronica Strachan and Laurie Bell with podcast microphones, and 5 stars.

In ep 165 @veronicastrachan.bsky.social & @writerlauriebell.bsky.social share book marketing tips from K.M. Allan, Seth Godin, Bryan Cohen & Joanna Penn. Plus news, quotes, book spotlights & more. Laurie chats with fabulous #middlegrade #childrens author George Ivanoff.
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Thank you for including Outback Odyssey among this episode’s historical fiction selections.

Stories set against Australia’s vast landscapes are never just about place — they’re about memory, silence, and belonging.

Grateful to be part of the conversation.

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Book cover: Bird Deity by John Morrissey

Book cover: A Child Called Faye by Jess Senff

Book cover: Billion Dollar Blind$pot by Hacia Atherton

Plus...
5. A Child Called Faye by Jess Senff – #fantasy
6. Billion Dollar Blindspot: What is Your Workplace Culture Costing You? By Hacia Atherton – #non-fiction
7. Bird Deity by John Morrissey – #sciencefiction
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Book cover: All we need by Magdalena McGuire

Book cover: Songs of Shadow, Words of Woe by Matthew R. Davis

Book cover: Stormy Normy Goes Reining by Leisa Fail

Book cover: The Sky’s Edge by Clare Anne McGrory

Book spotlights this ep:
1. All we need by Magdalena McGuire – contemporary
2. Songs of Shadow, Words of Woe @mxrxdx.bsky.social – horror
3. Stormy Normy Goes Reining by Leisa Fail - middle grade
4. The Sky’s Edge by Clare Anne McGrory – thriller
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Author Naomi Shippen - Australian Book Lovers In episode #164 Veronica and Laurie share writing and self-publishing tips, ISBNs, industry news, literary grants, quotes, new segment stings and more. Laurie catches up with thriller author Naomi Shi...

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On a red background, text reads: Australian Book Lovers Podcast Writer's Room. A chat with authors Annie Kwan and Tania Moloney. Episode 163. Celebrating and supporting Australian authors AustralianBookLovers.com/podcast Images of ABL logo, avatars of Veronica Strachan and Laurie Bell with podcast microphones, images of authors Annie Kwan and Tania Moloney. Book Covers of The Finch Who Lost Her Wing by Annie Kwan and Nature Ninja Saves the Natural World by Tania Moloney.

In episode #163 @veronicastrachan.bsky.social & @writerlauriebell.bsky.social are getting down onto the little chairs and exploring the outside world with picture book authors Annie Kwan & Tania Moloney. Sharing inspiration, writing process and working with an illustrator.
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Should You Read: Cloudstreet by Tim Winton There’s an almost Dickensian ambition to Cloudstreet, and the story leaps off the page with a rough-and-ready kind of seduction.

Feels weird that it's taken four months(!) to publish my first review of an Australian book. But Cloudstreet is a great place to start.

I need to take the advice of @australianbooks.bsky.social and #ReadMoreAussieBooks

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Book cover: Soul Comfort by Alistair Conwell

Book cover: The Maskeys by Stuart Everly-Wilson

Book cover: Confessions of a Minor Poet by Phil Brown

And more brilliant book spotlights:
4. Soul Comfort by Alistair Conwell - #non-fiction
5. The Maskeys by Stuart Everly-Wilson - #contemporary
6. Confessions of a Minor Poet by Phil Brown - #memoir
#ReadMoreAussieBooks #booksky

Book cover: Lee Gordon Present by Jeff Apter

Book cover: Love Beyond Borders by Joshua Campbell

Book cover: Wending by Bel Hawley

Book spotlights this ep:
1. Lee Gordon Present by Jeff Apter - #biography
2. Love Beyond Borders by Joshua Campbell - #historical
3. Wending by Bel Hawley - #contemporary
#ReadMoreAussieBooks #booksky

The Furphy Literary Award with Robyn J Black - Australian Book Lovers In episode #162 Veronica and Laurie have industry news, literary events, book spotlights and more. The Furphy Literary Awards 2026 are open and we chat with Robyn J Black, coordinator of the award and...

Or just listen to the podcast and get started on your #shortstory!
The Furphy Literary Award is open for 2026. Get writing peeps. #ReadMoreAussieBooks #booksky #ShortStories #WritingCompetition #AusWrites
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You can watch the chat and hear all about the Furphy brothers, their support of the arts and their fabulous support of the writing community.
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On a red background text reads: Australian Book Lovers podcast Episode 162. A chat with author January Gilchrist, AustralianBookLovers.com/podcast. Celebrating and supporting Australian authors. Images of ABL logo, Joseph Furphy, The Furphy Literary Award logo and book cover of The Furphy Anthology 2025, avatars of Veronica Strachan and Laurie Bell with podcast microphones, and 5 stars.

Ep162! @veronicastrachan.bsky.social & @writerlauriebell.bsky.social have industry news, events, book spotlights. We chat with Robyn J Black about the history of The Furphy Literary Awards 2026 competition, short story writing tips & more. 1st prize=$15K! #ShortStories
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Book cover: Where the Dust Settles by Duncan Graham

Book cover: Flight by Anne Vines

Book cover: Outback Odyssey by Paul Rushworth-Brown

Book spotlights:
- Where the Dust Settles by Duncan Graham
- Flight by Anne Vines
- Outback Odyssey by Paul Rushworth-Brown
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Writer's Room with Duncan Graham, Anne Vines & Paul Rushworth-Brown - Australian Book Lovers In episode 161 we're riding the coattails of three historical fiction writers into the past. We chat with authors Duncan Graham, Anne Vines and Paul Rushworth-Brown about their story inspiration, thei...

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On a pale green background, Text reads FANTASTIC FEATURES OF THE WEEK, Images of 3 book covers: Salsa in the Suburbs by Alejandra Martinez, Summer, In Between by Holly Cardamone, The One Remaining by Paula McLean

Still plenty of summer left for reading on the beach.
Try one of these FFOTW:
Salsa in the Suburbs by Alejandra Martinez - contemporary
Summer, In Between by Holly Cardamone - YA
The One Remaining by Paula McLean - contemporary
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Lots more at australianbooklovers.com