Australian Book Lovers

78 is here! Join hosts Veronica and Darren for a super packed episode featuring discussion about whales and terrorists, the magic of possibly secret themes that can be discovered by both the reader and the writer, rugby and hugs and the honesty that can't be avoided while writing. Darren has the honour of interviewing the awesome and unstoppable author Ben Hobson. There's a stack of spotlights in the Reader's Cafe and special guests in the Writer's Lounge are Austin P Sheehan from Deadset Press and E.J. Dawson. So, sit back, make sure there's a book near by, and enjoy the show...Visit www.australianbooklovers.com to learn more. 

Episode 77 is here and that means another packed to the rafters adventure! Join hosts Veronica and Darren for a thought provoking and heart warming interview with superstar author Kay Kerr. We have discussions about letting go to create, and industry news and events. Step into the Reader's Cafe to hear what Veronica's been reading, a book review by Darren, and an excellent and fun catch up with author S.S. Turner in our Writer's Lounge, as well as another brilliant blog tip from K.M. Allan! Visit www.australianbooklovers.com to learn more.

Join hosts Veronica and Darren for a giant episode featuring a soul inspiring interview with author Joshua Hall, discussions about Turkish coffee, creating our own gods and how literary gods can teach us about ourselves, industry news, our Reader's Café  featuring an audio short production by host Darren Kasenkow, an awesome sci-fi guest, Callan J Mulligan is in our Writer's Lounge. K.M. Allan gives us another useful blog tip, plus a whole lot more...Intro - 00:00News - 18:30Reader's Café  - 33:35Author Interview - 51:55Interview Discussion - 1:49:45Writer's Lounge - 1:59:10Episode Wrap Up - 2:15:50Book Review - 2:21:00Visit www.australianbooklovers.com to learn more. 

Join hosts Veronica and Darren for a packed episode 75 featuring an astounding interview with author Conchita GarSantiago. We have chats, industry news, Reader's Cafe featuring a some amazing book spotlights, and our Writer's Lounge has super special guest,  K.M. Allan with a brilliant blog tip, and a heartfelt reading from Conchita GarSantiago's novel 'A Cry From Home'. Plus a whole lot more...Visit www.australianbooklovers.com to learn more!

It's 2023 and we're back! Join hosts Veronica and Darren for episode 74 featuring a powerful and heartfelt interview with author Michelle Tom, discussions around drop bears, using mother nature as a character and why powerful words are sometimes needed. Plus, we have industry news, our Reader's Café featuring book spotlights, special guest author Kevin Klehr drops into the Writer's Lounge with details about Authors at the Pub, and a whole lot more...Intro - 00:00News - 18:10Reader's Café - 30:05Author Interview - 40:20Interview Discussion - 1:44:30Writer's Lounge - 2:00:45Episode Wrap Up - 2:15:40Book Review - 2:17:50Visit www.australianbooklovers.com to learn more.

Join hosts Veronica and Darren for a psychological thriller inspired episode! There's a fabulous interview with one of Australia's premiere crime fiction/domestic noir writers Petronella McGovern. We have discussions about fish and chip shop suspense, literary news and book reveals, thoughts about what draws us to psychological thrillers, and a whole lot more...Intro - 00:00News - 06:20Reader's Cafe - 20:40Author Interview - 34:00Interview Discussion & Wrap Up - 1:28:00Book Review - 1:48:50Visit www.australianbooklovers.com to learn more.

Summer may have slept through the alarm but episode 72 is here! Join hosts Veronica and Darren for a wonderful double interview with authors Emily Gale and Nina Kenwood. We have some super special guests and new book spotlights in the Reader's Cafe, a romance loving Sandy Barker drops into the Writer's Lounge, discussions about absurd criminal moments in history and a whole lot more...Intro - 00:00News - 15:00Reader's Cafe - 21:00Author Interview - 39:30Interview Discussion - 1:36:40Writer's Lounge - 1:44:55Episode Wrap Up - 2:00:10Visit www.australianbooklovers.com to learn more.

Join hosts Veronica and Darren for a blockbuster episode featuring an in depth interview with astounding crime writer Chris Hammer who chats about his latest release, The Tilt. A Reader's Cafe featuring some live reporting from a writer's festival, discussions about what makes someone a feral and why fairy bread is so good, a super fun Writer's Lounge with the always fabulous guest, author Laurie Bell. News and reviews and a whole lot more!!Intro - 00:00News - 16:30Reader's Cafe - 23:15Author Interview - 37:00Interview Discussion - 1:28:35Writer's Lounge - 1:38:10Episode Wrap Up - 2:09:35Visit www.australianbooklovers.com to learn more. 

Join hosts Veronica and Darren for another jam packed episode as they chat about a naughty bird that turns into a heavy metal book, the spritiual insights that can be garnered from ice cold waters, why books are possibly the greatest passports of all, a Reader's Café featuring great new book releases, a Writer's Lounge with special guest Naomi Shippen and, best of all, a spectacular interview with the wonderfully thought provoking author S.S. Turner! From castles to finance and finding one's self in a cold river on the other side of the world, we know you're going to love his chat about his latest release Secrets Of A River Swimmer...Visit www.australianbooklovers.com to learn more!

Episode 69 is here and we are so proud to present a super inspiring, powerful and thought provoking double interview with actor, director, producer and writer, Aaron Fa'aoso, and the soul lifting, smile inducing, amazing author Michelle Scott Tucker! Together they talk about collaborating on their brand new release So Far, So Good, which is not only a gripping personal reflection of Aaron's life but also the first official biography of a Torres Straight Islander.Join us for a coffee in the Reader's Cafe to catch up on new books to dive into, discussions about what makes a hoon a hoon, what LSD and hanging out with emus might have in common, and the potential power of truth to help us come together. And a super fun chat with author Clare Rhoden in the Writer's Lounge...Intro - 00:00News - 14:55Reader's Cafe - 20:30Author Interview -34:55Interview Discussion - 1:41.00Writer's Lounge - 1:57:37Episode Wrap Up - 2:15:10Visit  www.australianbooklovers.com to learn more.

Join hosts Veronica and Darren for a literary step back in time as we delve into the trials and tribulations of convict life thanks to a deep and thorough chat with historical fiction  author David Cairns of Finavon! Not only that but there are chats about Razz'a and Snips and which one was best, the various different types of book readers, what makes gold so special and who were the Australian celebrities born in 1968... But that's not all! There's industry news, the Reader's Cafe featuring a book review by aweseome contributor Naomi Shippen, and a special appearance by superstar author and podcast producer Hayley Walsh of The Write Words Podcast in the Writer's Lounge, so we invite you to hit play, sit back and enjoy a little reading and writing love...Visit www.australianbooklovers.com to learn more.

Could this be our biggest episode yet? Join hosts Veronica and Darren for podcast 67 featuring a Reader's Cafe with special guest Belinda Grant who shares a book review with us, an incredible interview with author Miranda Luby, a laughter fuelled visit to the Writer's Lounge with special guests Reb Langham and Kevin Klehr from Twitter's #AusWrites, industry news, chats about a missing prime minister, the dangers of fake news, the complexities of traversing new digital realms and of course a quote or two! It's time to get comfortable...Intro - 00:00News - 16.15Reader's Cafe - 23.22Author Interview -40.00Interview Discussion - 1:32.30Writer's Lounge - 1.50.35Episode Wrap Up - 2:43.50Visit www.australianbooklovers.com to learn more.

Episode 66 is here and with it some brand new segments! Join hosts Veronica and Darren as they discuss clickety keyboards, the possible cosmic river of archetypes that brings voice to the muse, chickens waiting for spaceships and aliens advertising on Youtube...Not only that, but Darren enjoys a stupendously fun interview with crime author Dime Sheppard who chats about her latest release Crime Writer, the door is opened for the first time to the Reader's Cafe, and author K.M. Allan joins the brand new Writer's Lounge for some relaxing banter! Grab a coffee or a sneaky wine, sit back and (we hope) enjoy the show...Intro - 00:00News - 13:35Reader's Cafe - 19:50Author Interview - 36:25Interview Discussion - 1:48:20Writer's Lounge - 2:07:55Episode Wrap Up - 2:31:05Visit www.australianbooklovers.com to learn more.

Join hosts Veronica and Darren for a filled to 'the brink' episode featuring a deep and motivating interview with astounding author Holden Sheppard, as well as discussions about pen licenses, how persistance and tenacity can walk beside you on even the most difficult paths, the fine line between a good or bad lamington, and the importance of facing painful truths and turning them into stunning jewels...Not only that but we have a wonderful book review by Naomi Shippen and a fascinating reading by author Lucy Christopher from her latest book Release, so settle back and hit play!Visit www.australianbooklovers.com to learn more. 

Join hosts Veronica and Darren for a filled to the brim episode featuring discussions about the monster that just might lurk within us all, sharp eggs that can't be found in attics, book news, book reviews and a whole lot more...Not only that, but Veronica sits down with the astoundingly magical author Nikky Lee to discuss all the secret ingredients that make her books so special! And, as if that's not enough, Nikky was kind enough to record a reading from her latest book The Rarkyn's Familiar so sit back, relax, and be swept away to dark, emotion filled lands...Visit www.australianbooklovers.com to discover more.

After a slight pause thanks to geographical relocation madness and insanity, episode 63 is here! Join hosts Veronica and Darren for a jam packed edition featuring discussions about chasing brown snakes down wombat holes, the irony of agreeing to fight for a truth that can't be proven, the intricacies of delving into sympathetic elements of human monsters and why love is such a double edged sword. What makes this episode extra special though is a magical interview with best selling author Lucy Christopher, who shares with us the wonders of her literary and academic journey, chats about her latest book "Release", and introduces us to possibly the fastest dog in the world, Rocket...Visit www.australianbooklovers.com to learn more.

Join hosts Veronica and Darren as they discuss the existential and philosophical implications of a mouldy coffee cup, and why writing a journal can sometimes soothe and repair the soul. We cover how grief can shape new visions in life and the wonders of taking the time to rest your brain. Not only that, but we have a stunningly insightful and heart warming interview with author Marie Sulda who shares the journey that formed her book 'Travel The Mind' - A Book of Magical Meditation Adventures for Children. Stay tuned at the conclusion of the episode for one of Marie's magical readings from her book and be transported to a place of peace, calm and happiness....Spotlights: The Helot's Tale Books 1 & 2 by David Cairns of Finavon + The Jade Book by Elizabeth KleinVisit www.australianbooklovers.com to learn more.

Join hosts Veronica and Darren for a jam packed episode 61 featuring discussions about sunbaking wombats, the power of fashion to help shape your reality, the wonders of cultural differences, how dangerous art can be and how parachute pants must never return.... Not only that, but Australian Book Lovers is proud to present an astronomically awesome author interview with the truly inspiring Jules Van Mil who discusses her upcoming book A Remarkable Woman as well as a whole lot more!Visit www.australianbooklovers.com to learn more.

Join hosts Veronica and Darren for a jam packed episode featuring discussions about the ups and downs of fame, why Australia needs a good lawyer when it comes to pavlovas, the brand new Short Stories addition to the Australian Book Lovers website and the fragility of your persona... Oh, and did we mention we have an absolute show stoppingly amazing interview with 15-year-old author Kanako Okiron, who chats with us about philosophy and fame, and shares the inside story of her new book? We do, and you can discover the magic by hitting play!Visit www.australianbooklovers.com to learn more.

Join host Veronica and extra special guests and amazing sci-fi authors E.J. Dawson and Laurie Bell for a super fantastic, star filled and light speed busting episode 59! Part one of our Sci Fi Panel special is sure to spark the engines of your warp drive imagination and leave you ready for some galactic adventures...Visit www.australianbooklovers.com to learn more.