Readers Books and Conversations with Lev Grossman
We chatted about his latest novel, The Bright Sword - an epic retelling of the story of King Arthur.
Gleebooks: In Conversation with Toni Jordan
It was fantastic to speak with acclaimed Australian author Toni Jordan at the launch of her latest novel Tenderfoot.
ABC TV Weekend Breakfast: Book Recommendations: August
August saw me back on ABC TV Weekend Breakfast to chat about latest works from Esther Freud, Michael Visontay, Amy Lovat, Rhett Davis & Lev Grossman.
Jess Hill for Stella x Clayton Utz
Stella and Clayton Utz had their first collaboration event and I was honoured to be in conversation with Jess Hill about her award-winning book ‘See What You Made Me Do: Power, control and domestic abuse’.
Esther Freud on ‘My Sister & Other Lovers’
We unpack her latest book - ‘My Sister and Other Lovers’ - at Gertrude & Alice Bookstore.
Hosting: BookUp
The Australian Publishers Association hosts an annual industry conference and I was thrilled to be invited to MC the day at the State Library of NSW.
ABC TV Weekend Breakfast: Book Recommendations: June
Back on ABC TV Weekend Breakfast to chat about latest works from Hannah Kent, Katia Ariel, Jodi McAlister, Mitch Jennings & Emily Maguire
Storyfest 2025
Storyfest 2025 was a total and whole hearted delight. I was so lucky to get to be part of this year’s festival.
Dervla McTiernan Literary Lunch
Dervla McTiernan and I talk about her latest novel The Unquiet Grave for Dymocks’ Literary Lunch.
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.
Ailsa Piper: Woollahra Writers Festival
Ailsa Piper and I had an in-depth conversation about her latest work For Life and what grief does to a person's sense of self.
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.
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.
Readers: Books and Conversations Diana Reid
Highly regarded young fiction author Diana Red joined me to speak about her latest novel, Signs of Damage.
Karen Kirsten for Sydney Jewish Writers Festival
Australian writer and Holocaust educator Karen Kirsten and I sat down to discuss her book - Irena's Gift: An epic World War II memoir of sisters, secrets and survival.
International Womens Day with Camilla Franks
I was thrilled to host an in conversation event as part of Waverley Council’s IWD celebrations with the 2025 Waverley Council International Women’s Day Award recipient Camilla Franks.
Readers: Books and Conversations with Anthony Sharwood
I chatted to Anthony Sharwood for the Readers: Books and Conversations series about his new work of non-fiction Kosciuszko: The Incredible Life of the Man Behind the Mountain.
ABC TV Weekend Breakfast: Book Recommendations: February
Back on ABC TV Weekend Breakfast to chat with hosts Fauziah and Guy about four new books…
Readers - Books and Conversation with Benjamin Stevenson
Benjamin Stevenson is an award winning mystery writer and stand up comedian and we were thrilled to host him at Petersham Bowling Club for our first Readers: Books and Conversations event of the year.
ABC TV Weekend Breakfast: Book Recommendations: December
I visited ABC’s Weekend News Breakfast to share my top reading picks for December.