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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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9 Feb 2026

Unconventional award winning author Robert Skinner discusses his life, his views and his debut novella ‘I’d Rather Not’.

Authors & Books, Literature, Writers and Writing

Andrew and Robert discuss famous first lines and their importance to the rest of a book. Robert Skinner then bats  ...

5 Feb 2026

Screenwriter and author Rachel Givney chats about her writing process and her crime novel ‘Don’t Say His Name’

Authors & Books, Literature, Writers and Writing

Patsy and Loretta discuss Australian gothic/noir. They then chat with cross genre writer Rachel Givney about her writing styles, her ...

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 ...