Author Matthew Spencer returns to Authorised with his second novel 'Broke Road' (Allen & Unwin). Sergeant Rose Riley, introduced in Matthew's debut book 'Black River', is back with another homicide to solve but a mystery that takes her to some unexpected places personally and professionally. Matthew talks about the challenges of the second novel, his learnings from his first book, the importance of authenticity in the crime writing genre and his writing process.         

All thanks to my podcast partners CSCG. Let CSCG help you achieve your financial goals because they have experts in every field. Check out their website for all the details and give them a call to discuss your situation. Call 03-9973 8333 and visit cscg.com.au         

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Author Matthew Spencer returns to Authorised with his second novel 'Broke Road' (Allen &amp; Unwin). Sergeant Rose Riley, introduced in Matthew's debut book 'Black River', is back with another homicide to solve but a mystery that takes her to some unexpected places personally and professionally. Matthew talks about the challenges of the second novel, his learnings from his first book, the importance of authenticity in the crime writing genre and his writing process.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;
All thanks to my podcast partners CSCG. Let CSCG help you achieve your financial goals because they have experts in every field. Check out their website for all the details and give them a call to discuss your situation. Call 03-9973 8333 and visit cscg.com.au&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;
Authorised with Kevin Hillier...where writers speak&nbsp;&nbsp;
Post-production by Christopher Gates&nbsp;
for Howdy Partners Media |&nbsp;<a href="https://howdypartnersmedia.com.au/podcasts">www.howdypartnersmedia.com.au/podcasts</a>
&copy; 2025

Authorised with Kevin Hillier is a podcast where authors get the chance to talk about their work: past, present and future. Authorised gives a voice to the words of many talented writers across a wide and interesting array of areas including food, sport, music, history, true crime, self help, entertainment, fiction and more.

Hosted by Kevin Hillier, a radio broadcaster of enormous experience who has interviewed everyone from Prime Ministers to rock stars, sporting icons and actors - you name it.

Authorised with Kevin Hillier is a podcast where authors get the chance to talk about their work: past, present and future. Authorised gives a voice to the words of many talented writers across a wide and interesting array of areas including food, sport, music, history, true crime, self help, entertainment, fiction and more.
Hosted by Kevin Hillier, a radio broadcaster of enormous experience who has interviewed everyone from Prime Ministers to rock stars, sporting icons and actors - you name it.

Authorised with Kevin Hillier

Authorised with Kevin Hillier is a podcast where authors get the chance to talk about their work: past, present and future. Authorised gives a voice to the words of many talented writers across a wide and interesting array of areas including food, sport, music, history, true crime, self help, entertainment, fiction and more.

Hosted by Kevin Hillier, a radio broadcaster of enormous experience who has interviewed everyone from Prime Ministers to rock stars, sporting icons and actors - you name it.

Authorised is a Howdy Partners Media Production.  

Authorised with Kevin Hillier is a podcast where authors get the chance to talk about their work: past, present and future. Authorised gives a voice to the words of many talented writers across a wide and interesting array of areas including food, sport, music, history, true crime, self help, entertainment, fiction and more.
Hosted by Kevin Hillier, a radio broadcaster of enormous experience who has interviewed everyone from Prime Ministers to rock stars, sporting icons and actors - you name it.
Authorised is a Howdy Partners Media Production. &nbsp;

Authorised  2025  Series 6 Episode 16 Matthew  Spencer 'Broke Road' 

Fiona Hardy knows the book business from many angles because as well as being an author, Fiona still works in a bookstore. From hands on to handwritten - well, not quite, but you get the idea. Fiona talks about her second crime novel Old Games (Affirm Press),  another cracking story with a sporting flavour and plenty of twists and turns.

All thanks to my podcast partners CSCG, the best people to help you identify and achieve your financial goals. 

CSCG have experts in all financial fields and in this episode you'll meet one of those people David Pike, a CSCG Client Relationship Executive.  

Visit www.cscg.com.au and see the range of services CSCG has to offer. Call them for more 03-9974 8333.    

Authorised with Kevin Hillier...where writers speak  

Post-production by Chris Gates 

for Howdy Partners Media 

© 2026

Fiona Hardy knows the book business from many angles because as well as being an author, Fiona still works in a bookstore. From hands on to handwritten - well, not quite, but you get the idea. Fiona talks about her second crime novel Old Games (Affirm Press),&nbsp; another cracking story with a sporting flavour and plenty of twists and turns.
All thanks to my podcast partners CSCG, the best people to help you identify and achieve your financial goals.&nbsp;
CSCG have experts in all financial fields and in this episode you'll meet one of those people David Pike, a CSCG Client Relationship Executive.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Visit&nbsp;<a href="https://www.cscg.com.au">www.cscg.com.au</a> and see the range of services CSCG has to offer. Call them for more 03-9974 8333.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;
Authorised with Kevin Hillier...where writers speak&nbsp;&nbsp;
Post-production by Chris Gates&nbsp;
for Howdy Partners Media&nbsp;
&copy; 2026

Authorised 2026 Series 7 Episode 5 Fiona Hardy. 

Andrew Daddo is a man of many talents: actor, television host, golf tragic, radio presenter, wooden putter maker and prolific author. It is the latter that we will concentrate on in this chat to showcase Bitza - his latest series of books for children.

Andrew takes us through his creative process, some interesting observations about being an author, the role of an illustrator and the joy and satisfaction he gets from the whole experience. That's why he is not stopping at the 28 books he has written so far.    

All thanks to my podcast partners CSCG, the best people to help you identify and achieve your financial goals. Now is the perfect time to pause, reflect and assess where you currently are and where you are heading financially.

CSCG have experts in all financial fields ready to listen to you. Visit www.cscg.com.au  and see the range of services and the people you will be dealing with. Call them for more 03-9974 8333.    

Bitza is published by Penguin Books.

Authorised with Kevin Hillier...where writers speak  

Post-production by Chris Gates 

for Howdy Partners Media 

© 2026

Andrew Daddo is a man of many talents: actor, television host, golf tragic, radio presenter, wooden putter maker and prolific author. It is the latter that we will concentrate on in this chat to showcase Bitza - his latest series of books for children.
Andrew takes us through his creative process, some interesting observations about being an author, the role of an illustrator and the joy and satisfaction he gets from the whole experience. That's why he is not stopping at the 28 books he has written so far.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;
All thanks to my podcast partners CSCG, the best people to help you identify and achieve your financial goals. Now is the perfect time to pause, reflect and assess where you currently are and where you are heading financially.
CSCG have experts in all financial fields ready to listen to you. Visit <a href="https://www.cscg.com.au">www.cscg.com.au</a>&nbsp; and see the range of services and the people you will be dealing with. Call them for more 03-9974 8333.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;
Bitza is published by Penguin Books.
Authorised with Kevin Hillier...where writers speak&nbsp;&nbsp;
Post-production by Chris Gates&nbsp;
for Howdy Partners Media&nbsp;
&copy; 2026

Authorised 2026 Series 7 Episode 4 Andrew Daddo 

For many, it was the absolute must-see television show every Sunday night across Australia. The show that shaped the musical tastes of a generation and made superstars out of many of its discoveries. That show was Countdown, and authors Brett Leslie and Milton Hammon have painstakingly detailed the history of the show in a very large way with their book Countdown - The Complete Episode Guide. 

It's over 400 pages, reliving the music and stars of one of the most influential shows of all time. Brett Leslie talks about the challenges they encountered in compiling the book, including the fact the ABC recorded over or wiped much of the early recording of the show. 

It is an incredible chronicle of a modern day icon and copies have sold fast.  

There may be a few left via Brett bleslie@bigpond.com.au    

All thanks to my podcast partners CSCG, the best people to help you identify and achieve your financial goals. The new year is the perfect opportunity to pause, reflect and reassert where you currently are and where you are heading financially.

CSCG have experts in all financial fields ready to listen to you. Visit www.cscg.com.au  and see the range of services and the people you will be dealing with. Call them for more 03-9974 8333.    

Authorised with Kevin Hillier...where writers speak  

Post-production by Chris Gates 

for Howdy Partners Media 

© 2026

For many, it was the absolute must-see television show every Sunday night across Australia. The show that shaped the musical tastes of a generation and made superstars out of many of its discoveries. That show was Countdown, and authors Brett Leslie and Milton Hammon have painstakingly detailed the history of the show in a very large way with their book Countdown - The Complete Episode Guide.&nbsp;
It's over 400 pages, reliving the music and stars of one of the most influential shows of all time. Brett Leslie talks about the challenges they encountered in compiling the book, including the fact the ABC recorded over or wiped much of the early recording of the show.&nbsp;
It is an incredible chronicle of a modern day icon and copies have sold fast.&nbsp;&nbsp;
There may be a few left via Brett&nbsp;<a href="mailto:bleslie@bigpond.com.au">bleslie@bigpond.com.au</a>&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;
All thanks to my podcast partners CSCG, the best people to help you identify and achieve your financial goals. The new year is the perfect opportunity to pause, reflect and reassert where you currently are and where you are heading financially.
CSCG have experts in all financial fields ready to listen to you. Visit <a href="https://www.cscg.com.au">www.cscg.com.au</a>&nbsp; and see the range of services and the people you will be dealing with. Call them for more 03-9974 8333.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;
Authorised with Kevin Hillier...where writers speak&nbsp;&nbsp;
Post-production by Chris Gates&nbsp;
for Howdy Partners Media&nbsp;
&copy; 2026

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