Brooke Crawford is a Melbourne based author of the terrific debut novel ‘Better Than the Real Thing’ published by HQ Fiction. Described as ‘Notting Hill’ meets ‘Bridget Jones’ Baby’ this novel is smart, pacy, funny, drama filled and utterly romantic. I can’t recommend it highly enough!!The perfect summer read and one I suspect will be filling Christmas stockings around the country before too long. I enjoyed a wonderful chat with Brooke about her wonderful novel for the podcast recently.
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Talking Aussie Books with Darry Fraser
Darry Fraser is a bestselling Australian author of some twenty books the latest of which is 'The Adventuress of Albany'.Published by HQ Fiction, 'The Adventuress of Albany ' follows Molly Bentley who in 1881 chafes against the constraints of English society and with her father's help ventures to the unknown in the bustling port city of Albany in Western Australia. What starts out as a quest for freedom turns into perilous journey where secrets are revealed and loyalties tested. A brilliant new novel from one of Australia's most loved historical fiction authors. Join Cassie Hamer as she chats with Darry about her longstanding career and the inspiration for her work.
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Talking Aussie Books with Darcy Green
Darcy Green is a Melbourne-based queer author whose debut novel 'After the Siren' (Penguin) has got readers hot under the collar for all the right reasons. A footy rom-com inspired by Darcy's own love of AFL and experience as a player, 'After the Siren' is a delightfully playful, sexy novel that will leave you wanting more. To learn more about Darcy and their book, tune in to this marvellous chat Cassie Hamer recently enjoyed with this talented author and exciting new voice in the Aussie rom-com space.
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Talking Aussie Books with Fiona McKenzie Kekic
Fiona McKenzie Kekic's debut novel ‘Eva Reddy’s Trip of a Lifetime’ was published by HQ Fiction earlier this year and what a cracker novel it is!A tale about one middle-aged woman’s quest to get back to the person she knew she could be. A literal and figurative journey set between Sydney and India that had me laughing out loud.Funny, insightful and heartwarming, this is a book you'll want to rip through at breakneck speed, but which should be savoured and appreciated like a wonder tour. A terrific debut from a truly talented story teller.
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Talking Aussie Books with Ky Garvey
Ky Garvey is a Brisbane-based author and host of the Totally Lit Podcast. A podcast dedicated to the celebration of reading, writing and creating literature. With 100 episodes on offer right now, Ky has chatted with a wide-range of authors, industry professionals and booksellers while also managing to showcase events and other happenings that are important to her. Things like the Totally Lit Micro Fiction Prize which Ky instigated last year to provide opportunities and exposure for Aussie creatives along with the AuthorPenPals program and Books in Homes amongst others. Ky is the author of the kids picture book ‘Easy Peasey’ which was published by EK Books in 2023. In addition, Ky has won or been shortlisted in a number of writing competitions which include the Hunter Writers Centre Grieve Project.
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