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On a red background, text reads: Australian Book Lovers Podcast. A chat with authors Susan Rogers, John Roosen & Sean Gorman. Episode 155. AustralianBookLovers.com/podcast Images of ABL logo, avatars of Veronica Strachan and Laurie Bell with podcast microphones, images of authors Susan Rogers, John Roosen & Sean Gorman. Book Covers of Cobra Pose by Susan Rogers & John Roosen and Shootin' Through by Sean Gorman.

In ep155, @veronicastrachan.bsky.social & @writerlauriebell.bsky.social chase crime & adventure with authors Susan Rogers, John Roosen @yogamatmysteries.bsky.social & Sean Gorman. What twists make a page turning Aussie crime story? Listen and watch for more...
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On a red background, text reads: Australian Book Lovers Podcast Special Writer's Room. A chat with authors Alistair Conwell, Clare Rhoden & Ishmael A. Soledad. Episode 151. AustralianBookLovers.com/podcast Images of ABL logo, avatars of Veronica Strachan and Laurie bell with podcast microphones, images of authors Alistair Conwell, Clare Rhoden & Ishmael A. Soledad. Book Covers of Circadian Rhythm by Alistair Conwell, The Chronicles of The Pale by Clare Rhoden & Diathesis by Ishmael A. Soledad. AustralianBookLovers.com/podcast

In episode #151 @veronicastrachan.bsky.social & @writerlauriebell.bsky.social explore alternate realities, world building and writing sci-fi with a panel of fantastic speculative fiction authors: Alistair Conwell, Clare Rhoden & Ishmael A. Soledad.
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Author Stephen Higgins - Australian Book Lovers In episode 146, Veronica and Laurie talk quirky second hand book shops, literary events and industry news. Laurie chats with speculative fiction author and musician Stephen Higgins about his words, mu...

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On a red background text reads: Australian Book Lovers podcast Episode 146. A chat with author Stephen Higgins, AustralianBookLovers.com/podcast Images of ABL logo, author Stephen Higgins, Book cover of It is What it Isn't by Stephen Higgins, avatars of Veronica Strachan and Laurie bell with podcast microphones, and 5 stars.

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about his words, music & Aurealis the magazine. We share book spotlights, quotes + more.
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On a red background text reads: Australian Book Lovers podcast Episode 144. A chat with author Elly Both, AustralianBookLovers.com/podcast Images of ABL logo, author Elly Both, Book cover of ADHS for Kids by Elly Both, avatars of Veronica Strachan and Laurie bell with podcast microphones, and 5 stars.

Ep144 has @veronicastrachan.bsky.social & @writerlauriebell.bsky.social sharing industry news, writerly events & ideas for getting your books into libraries & local stories. Laurie chats with author Elly Both about her book ADHD for Kids. We have Book Spotlights & lots more.
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On a red background, text reads: Australian Book Lovers Podcast. A chat with authors Madeleine D'Este & Zena Shapter. Episode 145. AustralianBookLovers.com/podcast Images of ABL logo, avatars of Veronica Strachan and Laurie bell with podcast microphones, images of authors Madeleine D'Este & Zena Shapter. Book Covers of Black Soil White Bread by Madeleine D'Este and When Dark Waters Burn by Zena Shapter.

Love stories? @veronicastrachan.bsky.social & @writerlauriebell.bsky.social chat with @madeleinedeste.bsky.social & @zenashapter.bsky.social talking dark & stormy stories, worldbuilding, Australian flavour & writing advice for emerging writers.
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What did we lose? (Friday Fictioneers)

PHOTO PROMPT © Roger Bultot Even from this distance I could feel the heat bloom against my skin. Then the boom and flashes of light. A celebration they said. A celebration! Ha Of what? Death and destruction. Sure, we won. Beat the alien ships. Blowing up…

Review: Writing and Editing Checklists: Everything You Need to Take Your Book from First Draft to Publication – Written by K.M. Allan

About the book: After years of dreaming and hard work, you've finally finished the first draft of a novel! With traditional and self-publishing as competitive as…

Blood at the Root by LaDarrion Williams

About the Book: Ten years ago, Malik's life changed forever the night his mother mysteriously vanished and he discovered he had uncontrollable powers. Since then, he has kept his abilities hidden, looking out for himself and his younger foster brother, Taye.…

Review: Desert Tracks by Marly Wells & Linda Wells

About the Book: Have you ever gotten lost in a book? Entranced into the world of a mysterious old story of Alice Springs published a hundred years ago, Millie, a Warlpiri teenager, is sucked up by a willy willy and transported to 1924. Here she…

On a red background text reads: Australian Book Lovers podcast Episode 142. A chat with authors Linda & Marly Wells, AustralianBookLovers.com/podcast Images of ABL logo, Linda & Marly Wells, Book cover of Desert Tracks by Linda & Marly Wells, avatars of Veronica Strachan and Laurie bell with podcast microphones, and 5 stars.

Ep#142 @veronicastrachan.bsky.social & @writerlauriebell.bsky.social discover beloiter & ecury & share industry news. They chat with brilliant mother daughter author team Linda & Marly Wells about their YA time travel fantasy 'Desert Tracks', based in Mparntwe (Alice Springs).
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Book cover: Mary Poser by Angel A

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Book cover: Saoirse's Story by AM Jaxon

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6. Last Saturday in Invermay by Zane Pinner – #contemporary
7. Love Connections Series: Saoirse’s Story – AM Jaxon #romanticsuspense
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Book Cover: The Spirit Circle by Tara Calaby

Book Cover: The Body Next Door by Zane Lovitt

Book cover: A Killer Among Friends by Andrea Barton

Book cover: Holy Parrot by Angel A

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2. The Body Next Door by Zane Lovitt – suburban #thriller
3. A Killer Among Friends by Andrea Barton – #mystery
4. Holy Parrot by Angel A – #contemporary #mystery #magicalrealism
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YouTube video by Australian Book Lovers Australian Book Lovers podcast Ep#140 featuring author Abigail Mader

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Author Abigail Mader - Australian Book Lovers Episode 140 has Veronica and Laurie exploring epic fantasy and imposter syndrome, sharing industry news and events, and learning the meanings of momophobia and siso. Plus Veronica chats with WA fantas...

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Ep140 - @veronicastrachan.bsky.social & @writerlauriebell.bsky.social exploring epic fantasy & imposter syndrome +news & events +learning the meanings of momophobia & siso +Veronica chats with WA fantasy author @abigailmaderauthor.bsky.social about The Crystal Dynasty series.
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Who knew 'that' there were 'that' many 'that's' in my manuscript.
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Writer's Room with Ann Dombroski and Deborah Pike - Australian Book Lovers In Australian Book Lovers podcast episode 139, Veronica and Laurie are back in the Writer's Room, diving into suspense and speculative fiction with Ann Dombroski and lifting the contemporary theatre c...

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YouTube video by Australian Book Lovers Australian Book Lovers Podcast Ep#139 - Writer's Room featuring Ann Dombroski and Deborah Pike

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On a red background, text reads: Australian Book Lovers Podcast special - Writer's Room. A chat with authors Ann Dombroski & Deborah Pike. Episode 139. AustralianBookLovers.com/podcast Images of ABL logo, avatars of Veronica Strachan and Laurie bell with podcast microphones, images of authors Ann Dombroski & Deborah Pike. Book Covers of After the Great Storm by Ann Dombroski and The Players by Deborah Pike.

In Australian Book Lovers podcast episode #139, @veronicastrachan.bsky.social & @writerlauriebell.bsky.social are back in the Writer's Room, diving into literary suspense & speculative fiction with Ann Dombroski & lifting the contemporary theatre curtain with Deborah Pike.
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The Crystal Dynasty by Abigail Mader - #Fantasy
Saoirse's Story by A.M. Jaxon - #Romance
50 Ways to Die in Space by Eileen O'Hely & Nico O'Sullivan - #MiddleGrade
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Books by author Laurie Bell Blood Fever, White Fire, the Stones of Power series & Boss From Hell

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