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.
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.
Chris Baker at Gleebooks - 'Swimming Sydney: A Tale of 52 Swims'
Chris Baker is a life long educator, writer and swimmer. It was a delight to get to speak with him at Gleebooks in early December about his Swimming Sydney.
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.
Markus Zusak Literary Breakfast
I spoke with Australian author Markus Zusak at Trinity Grammar High School in Sydney as part of their Books and Breakfast series.
Readers - Books and Conversation with Jim Moginie
Renowned guitarist, songwriter and member of iconic Australian band Midnight Oil, Jim Moginie, spoke to us about his memoir ‘The Silver River’.
Readers - Books and Conversation with Nick Bryant
Nick Bryant and I had a very topical chat about his latest book ‘The Forever War’, which delves into the USA’s political history.
Roaring Stories: Tim Winton in conversation with Michaela Kalowski
Listening to and speaking with Tim Winton about his new novel Juice was a joy and then some,
Book Launch: Robbie Arnott Dusk
I sat down with talented Tasmanian author Robbie Arnott to talk about his latest novel Dusk.
Book Launch: Joanne Fedler
Joanne Fedler is the author of 14 previous books and for her 15th she changed direction entirely.
A Conversation with Tim Minchin
Tim Minchin toured his latest book around the country. I was lucky enough to join him on the Adelaide leg of his tour.