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Ep181 @truedialogue & @LaurienotLori explore Other Wordly words (fuubutsushi, kintsukuroi and nunchi), industry news & events, & all about writing. Laurie catches up with author @ruralvicwriter about her MG book Shifters and the joy of an on-the-run, over-the-shoulder review.

ALT On a red background, text reads: Australian Book Lovers Podcast. A chat with author Nicole Kelly. Episode 181. Celebrating and supporting Australian authors AustralianBookLovers.com/podcast Images of ABL logo, avatars of Veronica Strachan and Laurie Bell with podcast microphones, images of author Nicole Kelly. Book Cover of Shifters by Nicole Kelly.

Australian Book Lovers · Oct 18, 2026 · 6:41 AM UTC

Book spotlights: --Three Times Buried - Jane Smith – historical Dogs of War by Nigel Allsop – non-fiction -Hidden Scars: From Crime Scenes to Crisis, The Price of Service @main_tail_clear – memoir -It’s You. Oh F**K. It’s ME - Chad Taylor – non-fiction #ReadMoreAussieBooks

Australian Book Lovers · Oct 18, 2026 · 6:36 AM UTC

If you love a podcast all about writing, have a listen to the latest episode on your favourite platform for lots of tips and wise words from fabulous Aussie authors #ReadMoreAussieBooks #WritingCommunity #podcasts #AusWrites buzzsprout.com/1718602/episo…

Author Nicole Kelly - Australian Book Lovers

In episode 181 Veronica and Laurie explore some Other Wordly words from Yee-Lum Mak (fuubutsushi, kintsukuroi and nunchi), share industry news and events, and chat all about writing. Laurie has a...

Australian Book Lovers · Oct 18, 2026 · 6:34 AM UTC

You can watch all the chat on YouTube. Please like and subscribe to help get our Aussie authors in front of more readers. #ReadMoreAussieBooks #WritingCommunity #podcasts #AusWrites youtu.be/D9hhNMupa78

Australian Book Lovers Podcast Ep#181 featuring author Nicole Kelly

In episode 181 Veronica and Laurie explore some Other Wordly words ...

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Australian Book Lovers · Oct 4, 2026 · 3:07 AM UTC

And more book spotlights: 4.Calm your Farm by Dale Baker – #childrensbooks 5.I love to draw by Dale Baker – #childrensbooks 6.Pain Bleeds Crime by Pamela Nathan – #nonfiction 7. Under the Ottoman Veil by @GrozdanaLukic - #historicalromance #ReadMoreAussieBooks #AusWrites

ALT Book cover: Calm your Farm by Dale Baker

ALT Book cover: I love to draw by Dale Baker

ALT Book cover: Pain Bleeds Crime by Pamela Nathan

ALT Book cover: Under the Ottoman Veil by Grozdana Lukic

Australian Book Lovers · Oct 4, 2026 · 3:02 AM UTC

Book spotlights this ep: 1.Australia’s Coastal War by Dr Tom Lewis – non-fiction, military history 2.Dreaming Soldiers by Catherine Bauer – children’s 3.Wobbles by Ian Hunter – biography

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Australian Book Lovers · Oct 4, 2026 · 3:01 AM UTC

Love to listen to #podcasts? We have one all about Aussie authors and the books they write. Lots of tips and expert chats. We're on all good podcasting platforms. #ReadMoreAussieBooks #AusWrrites #WritingCommunity buzzsprout.com/1718602/episo…

Author Sarah Cochrane Ridout - Australian Book Lovers

Episode 180 has Veronica and Laurie chatting about the benefits of reading (some of the many), sharing new and events (TGBC Book Day Out), comparing book reading habits (page corner turner or...

Australian Book Lovers · Oct 4, 2026 · 2:59 AM UTC

You can watch all the chat on YouTube and see every episode in the backcatalogue. Lots of reading and writing news and tips plus fabulous interviews. #ReadMoreAussieBooks #AusWrrites #WritingCommunity #podcasts youtu.be/QI-z7hR2vkg

Australian Book Lovers Podcast Ep#180 featuring author Sarah Cochrane Ridout

Episode 180 has Veronica and Laurie chatting about the benefits of ...

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Australian Book Lovers · Oct 4, 2026 · 2:58 AM UTC

In #podcast Ep180, as well as all the regular segments @truedialogue & @LaurienotLori chat with author Sarah Cochrane Ridout about Sisters in Arms: Oodgeroo Noonuccal, Kathie Cochrane and the Battle for the 1967 Referendum. #ReadMoreAussieBooks #AusWrrites #WritingCommunity

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Australian Book Lovers · Sep 22, 2026 · 10:48 AM UTC

Book spotlights this episode (all #horror): - Songs of Shadow, Words of Woe by Matthew R. Davis - The Dark Man, By Referral by Chuck McKenzie -Careful with that Axe by David Schembri #ReadMoreAussieBooks #HorrorStories #AusWrites #writingcommunity #readingcommunity #Fiction

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Australian Book Lovers · Sep 22, 2026 · 10:46 AM UTC

You can listen to this episode on all good podcasting platforms. Need some writing inspiration? Have a listen... #ReadMoreAussieBooks #HorrorStories #AusWrites #writingcommunity #readingcommunity #Fiction buzzsprout.com/1718602/episo…

Writer's Room with Leisa Fail, Tina Strachan and Charlie Archbold -...

It's episode 175 and we are back in school. Veronica and Laurie chat with middle-grade authors Leisa Fail, Tina Strachan and Charlie Archbold about story inspirations, animals, adventures, learning...

Australian Book Lovers · Sep 22, 2026 · 10:44 AM UTC

You can watch this podcast episode and all the other eps on YouTube for lots of fabulous writerly tips, news and advice. Please like and subscribe to help support our Aussie authors. #ReadMoreAussieBooks #HorrorStories #AusWrites #writingcommunity #Read youtu.be/9WeIY4sDemQ

Australian Book Lovers Podcast Ep#179 featuring Matthew R. Davis, Chuck Mckenzie and David Schembri

In episode #179 Veronica and Laurie have collected a trio of terrif...

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Australian Book Lovers · Sep 22, 2026 · 10:40 AM UTC

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Ep179 @truedialogue & @LaurienotLori collect atrio of terrifying horror storytellers: Matthew R. Davis, Chuck McKenzie & @studioDschembri. Scary tales & useful advice for budding writers of all genres + an author reading of 'My Clare' from David Schembri. #ReadMoreAussieBooks

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Australian Book Lovers · Sep 13, 2026 · 7:30 AM UTC

3 Fantastic Features of the Week to share The Exiled - Jason Leigh Smith #fantasy Hearts and Diamonds - Maxx Victor #fantasy All in on Tomorrow - James Ynson #memoir australianbooklovers.com for more fabulous Aussie authored books of all genres. #ReadMoreAussieBooks #readers

On a pale green background, text reads Fantastic Features of the Week, book covers of The Exiled by Jason Leigh Smith, Hearts and Diamonds by Maxx Victor, and All in on Tomorrow by James Ynson

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Zack Riley 🇦🇺 · Sep 12, 2026 · 12:08 PM UTC

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@ColdHeart_PrjSep 12

Getting excited, next week. Paperback will be going up soon. Paid versions will have bonus content, same as Ellie. Free versions will be available on Royal Road and Furred Street.

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@ColdHeart_PrjSep 8

Preorders are now live of the eBooks Paperbacks to come. September 19 amazon.com/dp/B0HJ6M4XCK

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National Centre ACL · Sep 11, 2026 · 11:02 PM UTC

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Aussie verse novels the big winners at this week's Prime Minister's Awards

Jon Biddle@jonnybidSep 11

Loving all the photos of the shortlisted books for the Verse Novel Awards arriving in schools this week. Over the next few weeks, hundreds of children across the UK will be reading, sharing and discussing them, before choosing their winners. I can't wait to hear what they think!

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Australian Book Lovers · Sep 1, 2026 · 8:41 PM UTC

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Book spotlights: 1. BANG! by Taliyah Stone - #crime #thriller 2. Broken by Magick by T.W. Howis – #urbanfantasy, #policeprocedural 3. Cherish (A Blemished Tale) by @FayeHall79 – #romance 4. Against the Rising Sun by Jeff Steel – #biography #military #history #ReadMoreAussieBooks

ALT Book cover: BANG! by Taliyah Stone

ALT Book cover: Broken by Magick by T.W. Howis

ALT Book cover: Cherish (A Blemished Tale) by Faye Hall

ALT Book cover: Against the Rising Sun by Jeff Steel

Australian Book Lovers · Sep 1, 2026 · 8:35 PM UTC

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For a podcast filled with the magic of words, find us on all good podcasting platforms. #ReadMoreAussieBooks #AusWrites #readingcommunity #writingcommunity #podcasts #books buzzsprout.com/1718602/episo…

Author Kailum Graves - Australian Book Lovers

Episode #178 is a celebration of words, writing competitions, festivals and short stories. Veronica and Laurie chat with Kailum Graves, the winner of the 2026 Furphy Literary Award about his writing...