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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

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 05:23:38 +0000

Robert and Andrew have an opening discussion about translating works from another language into English. They then interview Eleanor about her early jobs, her training to be a writer and her writing process. She then chats about her second novel ‘Do We Deserve This? The final discussion revolves around Writing Dialogue

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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

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 10:25:40 +0000

Patsy and Andrew discuss LGBTIQA+ books that have been turned into films. They then interview Suzanne McCourt about her early life, coming late to a writing career and her connection with Poland. There are references to her first novel ‘The Lost Child’. The second part concentrates on Suzanne’s last novel ‘The Tulip Tree’. The final discussion is about ‘Fictionalising True Events’ and the challenges in this.

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Take Me to Your Reader with Madeleine Cleary 27 December 2025

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Take Me to Your Reader with Madeleine Cleary 27 December 2025

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 01:18:12 +0000

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

Loretta and Robert discuss the sub genre ‘Hopepunk.’. They then ask Madeleine about her early life, her work as a book seller and her family connection with a brothel in Melbourne in the 19^th century. They ask Madeleine her inspiration for her debut novel ‘The Butterfly Women’, the difficulty of writing an historical novel and how she devised her characters. A discussion follows about power in the novel.

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Take Me to Your Reader with Peter Mitchell 20 December 2025

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Take Me to Your Reader with Peter Mitchell 20 December 2025

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 05:19:25 +0000

Ex lawyer and now Creative Non Fiction writer Peter Mitchell chats about his life overseas and his acclaimed book ‘Under the Same Moon’

With the 250^th anniversary of Jane Austen Patsy and Robert discuss her enduring popularity, her ‘faults’ and her strengths. They then chat to Peter Mitchell about his time in Singapore, his profession as a lawyer and his interest in World War 2. Following that the discussion concentrates on his book ‘Under The Same Moon’. A saga about life in Australia at the time, two brothers’ involvement in the war and the confusion of international politics. The final discussion is about ‘Creative Non Fiction’

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

Tue, 23 Dec 2025 00:15:20 +0000

Loretta interviews special guest Robert King. LGBTIQA+ writer and JOY presenter Robert King discusses his battle with homosexuality and his unpublished memoir of owning a bar in Bali

Loretta and Robert discuss motor garage owner Alice Anderson and Boroondara council’s bid to erect a statue of her. Loretta then interviews Robert about growing up in a small country town, being a teacher and his attempts to ‘cure’ being gay.

In the second section Robert chats about owning/ leasing a bar in Bali with two friends. A discussion about different types of editing follows.

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

Sat, 17 May 2025 10:00:35 +0000

Patsy and Robert discuss books about Books. Gideon chats about his parents, culture in sporting clubs, women’s sport and the LGBTIQ+ situation in AFL. The second part of the program is a poignant and moving discussion about the trauma he felt about his brother’s death and the long lasting effect it had on him.

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

Sat, 26 Apr 2025 10:00:18 +0000

Loretta interviews Patsy about her interest in fairytales and her experience in writing them. They then chat with Jane Gilmore about her interest in violence against women and preventive measures to educate men. They then ask Jane about her book ‘Fairytale Princesses Will Kill Your Children’ and its premise. A discussion follows about modern interpretations of fairytales and fairytales on the screen.

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Troy Hunter is an LGBTIQ+ Young Adult and adult fiction writer and podcaster. His debut novel is ‘Gus And The Missing Boy.’

Sat, 19 Apr 2025 10:00:56 +0000

Andrew and Robert chat about Protagonists. They then chat with Troy Hunter about his work as a marketing and communications consultant, the inclusion of non binary writers in fiction and his podcast. The focus shifts to Troy’s debut Young Adult fiction novel ‘Gus And the Missing Boy.’ The final discussion is about the difference between writing Young Adult fiction and adult fiction and why adults like to read Young Adult fiction.

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VENGEANCE WRITING, HISTORY AND A QUIZ

Sat, 12 Apr 2025 10:00:08 +0000

Andrew and Patsy discuss Vengeance writing. Robert and Patsy discuss History and its importance. Robert, Andrew and Patsy complete a Literature quiz.

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Gender fluid Cameron Liang/Dusting chats about her identity, her music and her new book ‘Eye Contact’

Sat, 05 Apr 2025 09:00:46 +0000

Patsy and Robert discuss the multi-dimensional writing called Hypertext. Cameron Liang chats about her coming out identity, her writing, her music and her love of New York. Her book ‘Eye Contact’ is described as a closed- door romance touching on many themes. The final discussion is about the Romance genre and Communication in relationships.

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