Episode #138 has Veronica and Laurie delivering industry news and events, and getting sidetracked on their favourite authors and the meaning of bildungsroman. Laurie shares a fabulous interview with prolific Australian author John Kinsella.

Book Spotlights:

• After the Great Storm by Ann Dombroski - Speculative Fiction Thriller
• The Unintentional Medium by Suzi Samual - Non-fiction
• The Dark at the Threshold by Suzi Samuel - Supernatural Thriller
• Criminal Cove: Home for Retired Supervillains by SF Sowter – Science Fiction
• The Buried Life by Andrea Goldsmith – contemporary

Intro - 00:57
Industry news - 9:42
Book spotlights - 22:37
Author Interview - 33:24
Post interview chat - 1:38:16
Quotes - 1:39:55

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In episode 137 Veronica and Laurie are in the Writer's Room with wonderful picture book authors Frances Mackay and Richard LeCouteur. Both generously share their experience, their passion for picture books, tips for educating and entertaining children, and advice for authors.

Intro - 0:57
Frances Mackay Bio - 3:25
Richard LeCouteur Bio - 6:35
Children's books and resources 12:25
Book Spotlight - Nate's Noisy Nose - Frances Mackay - children's picture book - 19:09
Book Spotlight - Nasty names are hurtful - Richard LeCouteur - children's picture book - 20:14
Finding the right illustrator - 22:06
Teacher resource children's book catalogue - 38:22
(https://booksforteachers.mailerpage.com/)
Share your writing process - 43:33
Advice for children's picture book writers - 56:46

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In Episode 136 Veronica and Laurie bring you industry news and events from the world of publishing including the Understanding Australian Readers Report from Australian Reads, and how to find your own writing group. They share more treasures from the Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows and dive down twisty writing rabbit holes. Plus Laurie interviews author Stephen Downes about his inpsiration and writing.

Book Spotlights:

• Neeka and the Missing Key by Tina Strachan - children's
• Cupid's Kiss by Anna Ceguerra - science fiction
• Get Off My Lawn by Anna Ceguerra - middle grade
• Dear Friend: A Warm Hug for Your Mind & Soul by Christina Marie Giuffré - non-fiction
• The Players by Deborah Pike - Contemporary

Intro - 00:57
Industry news - 10:35
Book spotlights - 26:10
Author Interview - 35:23
Post interview chat - 1:18:51
Quotes - 1:21:27

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