Lola in the Mirror: In Conversation with Trent Dalton
Trent Dalton took us to church in a magical in-depth conversation about his latest novel ‘Lola in the Mirror’.
Readers - Books and Conversation with Robyn Davidson
The renowned author of ‘Tracks’ joined us to talk about her latest work ‘Unfinished Woman’.
Blue Mountains Writers Festival
Presented by Varuna the National Writers’ House, the Festival takes place in Katoomba and I was delighted to host conversations with Holly Ringland, Catherine Therese and Michael Robotham.
Writers & Readers: 'Stone Yard Devotional' with Charlotte Wood
Forgiveness, grief and what it means to be ‘good’; Charlotte Wood and I sat down to discuss her latest work Stone Yard Devotional.
In Conversation with Suzie Miller
Miller’s new book - Prima Facie - began life as a one-woman play, but has successfully made the leap onto the page, and I was thrilled to chat to her for Gertrude and Alice.
Brisbane Writers Festival: The Second Book (Online Series)
I interview ten Australian authors, across different genres of writing, and explore their experience of writing their second book, and putting it out into the world.
Readers - Books and Conversations with Stuart Coupe
For over four decades, Stuart Coupe has been at the heart of the Australian music scene. In this instalment of ‘Readers’, Stuart and I sat down to discuss his most recent work - ‘Shake Some Action’.
Readers - Books and Conversations w/ Jonathan Seidler
I sat down with Jonathan ‘Jonno’ Seidler - creative director, culture critic and author of ‘It’s A Shame About Ray’.
Curating the Big Weekend of Books
Two days of wall-to-wall conversations in my fourth year of curating ABC Radio National’s on-air writers festival.
Readers - Books and Conversation; Sydney Writers Festival with Robbie Arnott
The latest in a monthly series, Robbie Arnott and I sat down in conjunction with the Sydney Writers Festival and spoke about how he uses language and why readers are obsessed with working out what his books actually mean.
Readers - Books and Conversation, with Jodi McAlister
The latest in a monthly series, I chatted to Jodi McAlister about her great writing, how romance novels have changed and why we love reading about love.
Korean Book Club: Cursed Bunny by Bora Chung
Harry Jun and I hosted a special book club as part of Korean Literature Week to celebrate Bora Chung’s Cursed Bunny.
Book Launch and Author Talk with Lyndi Cohen
I moderated this Q& A with Lyndi on her latest book, Your Weight Is Not The Problem, and her no-nonsense approach to health.
Readers - Books and Conversation, with Richard Fidler
The latest in a monthly series, I chat to Richard about his recent book The Book Of Roads And Kingdoms.
Celebrating Ruth Bader Ginsburg
In conversation with Suzie Miller and Heather Mitchell to celebrate RBG’s 90th birthday.
Readers - Books and Conversation, with Ashley Kalagian Blunt
Ashley Kalagian Blunt and I discuss her latest book Dark Mode for the series at Petersham Bowling Club - READERS - Books and Conversations.
Adelaide Festival: Writers' Week
This year for the Adelaide Festival Writers’ Week I had the privilege of hosting three enriching conversations; Holly Ringland, Joshua Cohen and Sally Hepworth.
In conversation with Jonathan Seidler
Jonathan Seidler’s book is not a memoir, but also not not a memoir. It’s about Everything.
In conversation with Ruth Wilson
Ruth Wilson’s memoir is a love story between a girl and reading.
What a pleasure it was to speak with her as part of the Jewish Writers festival and talk all things Jane Austen, re-reading as a remedy for life’s ills and the power of heroines on the page and in life
Christine Courtenay on 'Bryce Courtenay: Storyteller'
I had the privilege of discussing Christine Courtenay’s new book: Bryce Courtenay: Storyteller - the biography of her husband, the late Bryce Courtenay.