Take Me To Your Reader

18 Aug 2023

Loretta Smith, author of Spanner In The Works and & Carmel Shute founder of Sisters in Crime Australia – 18th Feb 2023

Authors & Books, Literature, Writers and Writing

Robert and Greg discuss ‘Crime Fiction’ and interview Cartridge Family Writer, Loretta Smith whose fascinating writing journey goes from reading under the bedclothes as a child, to her published biography of Australia’s first female mechanic, Alice Anderson. This week’s special guest is Carmel Shute, Secretary of Sisters In Crime and Chair of their Industry Liaison and Awards Committee. Carmel’s support and championing of female crime fiction writers span many years.

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20 Jan 2026

Eleanor Elliot Thomas an ex human rights lawyer and now an acclaimed author chats about how her legal experience informs her writing and her second book ‘Do We Deserve This

Authors & Books, Literature, Writers and Writing

Robert and Andrew have an opening discussion about translating works from another language into English. They then interview Eleanor about ...

15 Jan 2026

Long-listed Miles Franklin Award recipient Suzanne McCourt chats about her early life, starting a writing career as a mature person and her connection with Poland

Authors & Books, Literature, Writers and Writing

Patsy and Andrew discuss LGBTIQA+ books that have been turned into films. They then interview Suzanne McCourt about her early ...

14 Jan 2026

Take Me to Your Reader with Madeleine Cleary 27 December 2025

Authors & Books, Literature, Writers and Writing

Former diplomat and now a historical fiction writer Madeleine Cleary chats about her life and her acclaimed debut novel ‘The ...