Take Me To Your Reader

28 Aug 2023

Award winning author and legal academic Andre Dao discusses his family background and his debut novel ‘Anam’ – 29th July 2023

Authors & Books, Literature, Writers and Writing

Robert and Loretta discuss the importance of opening lines. They then interview Andre Dao about his Vietnamese background and the mammoth effort of taking twelve years to complete his debut novel ‘Anam’. Robert and Loretta then discuss The Migrant Experience and which Australian writers have written about this.

** Part of our interview with Andre did not go to air due to technical difficulties whilst on air, our apologies**

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23 Dec 2025

Take Me to Your Reader – Episode 1 Robert King 13 December 2025

Authors & Books, Literature, Writers and Writing

Loretta interviews special guest Robert King.  LGBTIQA+ writer and JOY presenter Robert King discusses his battle with homosexuality and his ...

17 May 2025

Renowned Australian journalist and non fiction writer Gideon Haigh chats about his long distinguished career and his heartfelt memoir ‘My Brother Jazz.’

Arts, Authors & Books, Literature, Personal Journals, Society & Culture, Writers and Writing

Patsy and Robert discuss books about Books. Gideon chats about his parents, culture in sporting clubs, women’s sport and the ...

26 Apr 2025

Author, feminist and ex journalist Jane Gilmore chats about violence against women and her book ‘Fairytale Princesses Will Kill Your Children’

Arts, Authors & Books, Literature, Poetry, Society & Culture, Uncategorized, Writers and Writing

Loretta interviews Patsy about her interest in fairytales and her experience in writing them. They then chat with Jane Gilmore ...