Claire Ward Claire Ward

Readers: Books and Conversation with David Dyer

David Dyer’s latest novel is 'This Kingdom of Dust'. It reimagines the Apollo 11 mission to the moon but with a darker twist. He had the audience at the PBC monthly book night riveted with his knowledge of the space missions and the responsibility he feels when he's writing fiction based on real people.

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Claire Ward Claire Ward

Natasha Lester Literary Lunch

Natasha and I discussed her latest novel 'The Mademoiselle Alliance'. She offered insights, historical details and stories that will stay with me (and the audience at the sold-out Dymocks Literary Lunch) for a long time to come.

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Claire Ward Claire Ward

Hosting: Room to Read

Room to Read is a a non-profit organisation that develops children’s foundational literacy skills, as well as life skills that promote gender equality. It was an honour to be part of the event and to see so many people pledge their support so that more programs can be rolled out to help children worldwide.

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Claire Ward Claire Ward

Holly Ringland for Amazon Prime: Book Club Pop-Up Event

Holly Ringland appeared at the Prime Video Book Club pop-up cafe in Sydney's Bondi Beach. I was so pleased to get the chance to interview her for this very special event. We talked about what it was like to see her book, The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart, adapted for the small screen and more.

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Michaela Kalowski Michaela Kalowski

In conversation with Michelle Lesh & Raimond Gaita

I was fortunate to meet with Mark Raphael Baker’s widow Michelle and with brilliant author, philosopher, friend of Mark's Rai and speak with them about A Season of Death for the Sydney launch of the book.

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