Tickets for the @newwritersfest.bsky.social are on sale now.
Come join myself, Sam Elliott, @alejandramartinez.bsky.social and @emmapeiyin.bsky.social to celebrate their amazing debuts!
ππ½https://www.newcastlewritersfestival.org.au/events/date-with-a-debut/
Happy to announce that the 2026 series of Date with a Debut will be once again launching at the @newwritersfest.bsky.social.
I'll chat with Samuel Elliott, Alejandra Martinez and Emma Pei Yin on their amazing books.
Sign up: www.newcastlewritersfestival.org.au/events/date-...
2025, you were awesome.
Lots of travel, a big year for Date with a Debut, and a LOT of writing has been done. I'm exhausted, but happy.
This will be my last social update for a while. I'll be keeping my new monthly newsletter going, so feel free to subscribe here: buff.ly/9SMLWYv
See you soon.
A wonderful chapter ends.
After an incredible 2025 that saw me lucky enough to chase Lions, Wallabies and Wallaroos, I'm departing Rugby.com.au and Rugby Australia.
I've loved every moment of it, and feel very lucky to have covered this amazing game. πππ¦
End of the year βοΈ
'Happiness is to be found in being grateful for what you have.'
As her debut 'The Dry' turns 10 next year, Jane Harper has had the chance to reflect on her incredible career - and how much joy she has found from writing.
Full story on 'Debut Revisited': buff.ly/WAB3GBO
@macmillanaus.bsky.social
Check out my full interview with Jane Harper now on YouTube as she breaks down her incredible career over the last decade, in the final episode of my new series - and of 2025 - Debut Revisited.
WATCH: buff.ly/hoBehTi
@macmillanaus.bsky.social
A devastating portrayal of the struggles of living in a dying Australian country town.
In my conversation with Jane Harper, she revealed her new novel 'Last One Out' had been in the back of her head for a long time.
Full story on 'Debut Revisited': buff.ly/WAB3GBO
@macmillanaus.bsky.social
'I remember him saying Eric Bana and I could NOT believe it!'
Seeing her debut make the jump to the big screen, Jane Harper was stunned that one of Australia's most regarded actors wanted to play Aaron Falk.
Full story on 'Debut Revisited': buff.ly/WAB3GBO
@macmillanaus.bsky.social
For our final episode of 'Debut Revisited' (and for the year), I sit down with one of Australia's premier crime writers, Jane Harper, to discuss her incredible career from 'The Dry' to 'Last One Out.'
Listen now: buff.ly/R6qAP8z
@macmillanaus.bsky.social
Kidan is an extremely complex character, but through the angle of love, her difficult choices make complete sense.
In episode two of #DebutRevisited, Tigest Girma talks about moral ambiguity in the Immortal Dark series: buff.ly/tZl9BQX
#ImmortalDark #DatewithaDebut @hachetteaus.bsky.social
Feeling snazzy, I launched a brand-new podcast website!
Thank you to the amazing folks at Jin & Co who have done an awesome job giving π«πππ ππππ π π«ππππ a slick new coat of paint.
Check it out below, and some of the other work Jin & Co have done!
WEBSITEπhttps://buff.ly/5Eso6jT
Check out my full interview with Tigest Girma now on YouTube as she breaks down the Immortal Dark series in the second episode of my new series, Debut Revisited.
WATCH: buff.ly/DVCSyfy
@hachetteaus.bsky.social
Few authors ever go on to hit the end of the rainbow and achieve bestseller status - so what is it like when you do?
For episode two of #DebutRevisited, I sit down with Tigest Girma to discuss the Immortal Dark series: buff.ly/tZl9BQX
#ImmortalDark #DatewithaDebut @hachetteaus.bsky.social
Glad you enjoyed it!
Check out my full interview with @v8Sheppard.bsky.social now on YouTube as he breaks down his entire career in the first episode of my new series, Debut Revisited.
WATCH: buff.ly/EXpbSlt
@textpublishing.bsky.social
Across @v8sheppard.bsky.social's career so far, one major theme has stood out: self-acceptance.
Listen to #DebutRevisited wherever you get your podcasts: buff.ly/wGTl6YZ
#bookpodcast #queerartist #DatewithaDebut @textpublishing.bsky.social
'It really means something for some people'. @v8sheppard.bsky.social had a massive 2025, but it also reaffirmed why he loves what he does.
Listen to #DebutRevisited wherever you get your podcasts: buff.ly/wGTl6YZ
#bookpodcast #DatewithaDebut @textpublishing.bsky.social
Right back at ya! Loved having you on!
In our first episode of #DebutRevisited, I chat with the legendary @v8sheppard.bsky.social who has had a massive 2025 - including seeing his debut, #InvisibleBoys come to life on screen.
Listen now: buff.ly/wGTl6YZ
#bookpodcast #DatewithaDebut @textpublishing.bsky.social
NEW SHOW!
To bookend the 2025 season, I'm excited to announce DEBUT REVISITED, a special series where established authors sit down to discuss their entire writing journey, from debut to the present day.
First episode dropping tomorrow morning.
LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE: buff.ly/giiIEA4
Enemies to Lovers is fun... but what about Enemies to Lovers TO ENEMIES?
In our series finale of #DatewithaDebut, Emma Clancey talks tropes and her debut, #ThisDreamWillDevourUs: bit.ly/4qOgE6v
#booktok #bookpodcast #fantasybooktok @allenandunwin.bsky.social
Check out my full interview with Emma Clancey on her book 'This Dream Will Devour Us' now on YouTube - and stay tuned for an exciting announcement at the end of the show!
WATCH: buff.ly/FxCorQh
@allenandunwin.bsky.social
'Nora was the hardest part of this book to get right.'
In our series finale of #DatewithaDebut, Emma Clancey talks character in her debut, #ThisDreamWillDevourUs: bit.ly/4qOgE6v
#booktok #bookpodcast #fantasybooktok @allenandunwin.bsky.social
My first ever monthly book newsletter is live!
Look here for book recommendations, hours of author discussions... and what I have coming down the pipeline, plus more exclusive stuff. ποΈ
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Making it comprehensive! Matildas 5-0 New Zealand β½οΈ #TilItsDone #footballtiktok #matildas #womensfootball
Been cleaning out my phone of pictures and found this gem for #ThrowbackThursday... when Josh turned up with his trebuchet! #trebuchet #medievaltok
Hi all, I've started a newsletter!
Serious question, do you wish you read more? Well, I can help!
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Check out my full interview with Nick Croydon on his book 'The Turing Protocol' now on YouTube.
WATCH: buff.ly/vHoAiQi
@affirmpress.bsky.social @simonschusteranz.bsky.social
Where does Nick Croydon, CEO of QBD Books think the Australian book industry is heading?
Listen now as we discuss Nick's thriller debut, #TheTuringProtocol on #DatewithaDebut: bit.ly/43MMHtt
#booktok #bookpodcast #australianbooktok @affirmpress.bsky.social @simonschusteranz.bsky.social
