Amelia Mellor

On today’s show, we chat about the challenges of writing a series, how to build fantastical worlds, and the magic behind Oceanforged! We dive into the inspiration and creative journey behind this adventure-filled book. Plus, Liv pops in to review two picture books.

Today’s special guest is an Australian children’s author known for weaving rich, adventurous tales that captivate young readers. Her latest book, Oceanforged, plunges readers into a world of mythical landscapes and daring quests, blending a love of history with the spark of fantasy. Amelia has a knack for creating series that feel both timeless and refreshingly new, making her a beloved voice in the kid lit community. So everybody, please welcome the amazing Amelia Mellor

How to be an author of a graphic novel

On today’s show, we chat about a manuscript that was the first ever graphic novel shortlisted for Hardie Grant’s Ambersand Prize. Plus, the spark that ignites a great story and how ideas can grow into something powerful on the page. We talk about creativity, courage, and the magic of finding your voice as an author of illustrated books for kids.

Today’s special guest joins us to chat about the inspiration behind her amazing graphic novel Inked, her journey into children’s writing, from working in film and television, to the themes she hopes will resonate with young readers. It’s an engaging and heartfelt conversation about the power of stories to shape who we are and how we see the world. Everybody please welcome, the wonderfully talented, Karen Wasson.

Minimal words. Maximum impact.

On Today’s show, we chat to 3 amazing authors, including the publisher of Wombat Books to discuss thier Rhiza Shorts series of Teen Fiction novellas. Each book has an easy-to-follow stand-a-lone story based on topics, struggles and interests that teens face today. There is one coming out each month in 2025 and more to come next year and beyond. We’ll find out all about them, as well as how you can be published in the series as well.

Today’s special guests are:

R. A. Stephens is a teacher by day, writer, editor and publisher by night. She is passionate about the written word, what stories can do to take a reader to a new world and open our eyes to love, compassion, the bigger picture and much more.

Coral Vass is an award-winning Australian children's author. Her books have appeared on StoryBox Library and ABC's Playschool. She is an ambassador for Reading Out of Poverty and is passionate about giving all children an equal opportunity to read.

Frances Prentice began dreaming of being an author when she was 8 years old, but always knew that she wanted to ‘do life’ first. Now she has a teen fiction novel published under the new Rhiza Shorts series entitled Holding Back.

Please welcome, Rochelle Stephens, Coral Vass and Frances Prentice everybody!!