Author Stephen Downes
04/24/25 • 86 min
In Episode 136 Veronica and Laurie bring you industry news and events from the world of publishing including the Understanding Australian Readers Report from Australia Reads, and how to find your own writing group. They share more treasures from the Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows and dive down twisty writing rabbit holes. Plus Laurie interviews author Stephen Downes about his inpsiration and writing.
Book Spotlights:
- Neeka and the Missing Key by Tina Strachan - middle grade
- Cupid's Kiss by Anna Ceguerra - science fiction
- Get Off My Lawn by Anna Ceguerra - middle grade
- Dear Friend: A Warm Hug for Your Mind & Soul by Christina Marie Giuffré - non-fiction
- The Players by Deborah Pike - Contemporary
Intro - 00:57
Industry news - 10:35
Book spotlights - 26:10
Author Interview - 35:23
Post interview chat - 1:18:51
Quotes - 1:21:27
Thanks for listening.
Visit australianbooklovers.com to learn more.
In Episode 136 Veronica and Laurie bring you industry news and events from the world of publishing including the Understanding Australian Readers Report from Australia Reads, and how to find your own writing group. They share more treasures from the Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows and dive down twisty writing rabbit holes. Plus Laurie interviews author Stephen Downes about his inpsiration and writing.
Book Spotlights:
- Neeka and the Missing Key by Tina Strachan - middle grade
- Cupid's Kiss by Anna Ceguerra - science fiction
- Get Off My Lawn by Anna Ceguerra - middle grade
- Dear Friend: A Warm Hug for Your Mind & Soul by Christina Marie Giuffré - non-fiction
- The Players by Deborah Pike - Contemporary
Intro - 00:57
Industry news - 10:35
Book spotlights - 26:10
Author Interview - 35:23
Post interview chat - 1:18:51
Quotes - 1:21:27
Thanks for listening.
Visit australianbooklovers.com to learn more.
Previous Episode
Author S.F. Sowter
In episode #135 Veronica and Laurie dissect what goes into creating a great story villain, and share news, events and grants for the writing community. Laurie gets the long straw and has a chat with fabulous sci-fic and fantasy author S.F. Sowter.
Book spotlights:
- A Night So Dark and Full of Stars by Nikky Lee - fantasy/sci-fi/horror
- The Rarkyn's Fall by Nikky Lee - fantasy
- Out of Time: Roaring into Queensland by Bruce Lowery - memoir
- Agnes: A childhood betrayed and reclaimed by Judy King - memoir
- Fame & Other Disasters by Maria P Frino - contemporary
Intro - 00:57
Industry news - 14:16
Book spotlights - 19:30
Author Interview - 34:27
Post interview chat - 1:24:12
Quotes - 1:29:30
Thanks for listening.
Visit australianbooklovers.com to learn more.
Next Episode
Writer's Room with Frances Mackay and Rick LeCouteur
In episode 137 Veronica and Laurie are in the Writer's Room with wonderful picture book authors Frances Mackay and Richard LeCouteur. Both generously share their experience, their passion for picture books, tips for educating and entertaining children, and advice for authors.
Intro - 0:57
Frances Mackay Bio - 3:25
Richard LeCouteur Bio - 6:35
Children's books and resources 12:25
Book Spotlight - Nate's Noisy Nose - Frances Mackay - children's picture book - 19:09
Book Spotlight - Nasty names are hurtful - Richard LeCouteur - children's picture book - 20:14
Finding the right illustrator - 22:06
Teacher resource children's book catalogue - 38:22
(https://booksforteachers.mailerpage.com/)
Share your writing process - 43:33
Advice for children's picture book writers - 56:46
Thanks for listening.
Visit australianbooklovers.com to learn more.
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