It is a great time for readers with a never ending supply of great books coming for summer. In this episode the spotlight falls on two excellent new releases. Nautilus (Simon & Schuster) by Nick Croydon and  A Suitable Man (Harper Collins) by Jock Serong.

Nick follows up his debut novel' The Turning Protocol' with another page turner, carrying on from the last big adventure. As well as being an emerging writer, Nick is CEO of QBD Books. We delve into his thoughts on all aspects of the industry. 

Jock Serong is best known as a popular novellist but turns his hand to a memoir of Fletcher Jones, the man behind the very successful clothing empire. Fletcher is a most fascinating figure in the Australian business world and has a most remarkable story that Jock has brilliantly brought to print.  

Thanks to my podcast partners CSCG, a one stop destination for your financial planning. The CSCG team is dedicated, talented and committed. It is this team who make CSCG a trusted and valuable part of your financial future.Call them to find out more (03) 9974 8333 or visit www.cscg.com.au 

Authorised with Kevin Hillier...where writers speak  

Post-production by Chris Gates

for Howdy Partners Media 2026 

It is a great time for readers with a never ending supply of great books coming for summer. In this episode the spotlight falls on two excellent new releases. Nautilus (Simon &amp; Schuster) by Nick Croydon and&nbsp; A Suitable Man (Harper Collins) by Jock Serong.
Nick follows up his debut novel' The Turning Protocol' with another page turner, carrying on from the last big adventure. As well as being an emerging writer, Nick is CEO of QBD Books. We delve into his thoughts on all aspects of the industry.&nbsp;
Jock Serong is best known as a popular novellist but turns his hand to a memoir of Fletcher Jones, the man behind the very successful clothing empire. Fletcher is a most fascinating figure in the Australian business world and has a most remarkable story that Jock has brilliantly brought to print.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Thanks to my podcast partners CSCG, a one stop destination for your financial planning. The CSCG team is dedicated, talented and committed. It is this team who make CSCG a trusted and valuable part of your financial future.Call them to find out more (03) 9974 8333 or visit&nbsp;<a href="https://www.cscg.com.au">www.cscg.com.au</a>&nbsp;
Authorised with Kevin Hillier...where writers speak&nbsp;&nbsp;
Post-production by Chris Gates
for Howdy Partners Media 2026&nbsp;

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 2026 Episode 21 Nick Croydon & Jock Serong 

Two first-time authors join me to share their pathway to publication - and they are very different literary journeys.

Andrew Upton has carved a very successful international career in theatre and film work as a writer, producer and creator, including a stint as co-artistic director of the Sydney Theatre Company with his wife Cate Blanchett. Andrew's ambition to be a novellist has been brewing for many years and he takes us through creating 'Krank Fuss' (Puncher & Wattmann) from start to finish.  

Nadine Browne has a fascinating and somewhat unique background which has had a major influence on the theme of her debut novel and the process that made it come to be. Gone Guru (Fremantle Press) is the result of a long, interesting and different trek into the world of being a writer and producing a book.          

Thanks to my podcast partners CSCG, a one stop destination for your financial planning. The CSCG team is dedicated, talented and committed. It is this team who make CSCG a trusted and valuable part of your financial future.Call them to find out more (03) 9974 8333 or visit www.cscg.com.au 

Authorised with Kevin Hillier...where writers speak  

Post-production by Chris Gates

for Howdy Partners Media 2026 

Two first-time authors join me to share their pathway to publication - and they are very different literary journeys.
Andrew Upton has carved a very successful international career in theatre and film work as a writer, producer and creator, including a stint as co-artistic director of the Sydney Theatre Company with his wife Cate Blanchett. Andrew's ambition to be a novellist has been brewing for many years and he takes us through creating 'Krank Fuss' (Puncher &amp; Wattmann) from start to finish.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Nadine Browne has a fascinating and somewhat unique background which has had a major influence on the theme of her debut novel and the process that made it come to be. Gone Guru (Fremantle Press) is the result of a long, interesting and different trek into the world of being a writer and producing a book.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;
Thanks to my podcast partners CSCG, a one stop destination for your financial planning. The CSCG team is dedicated, talented and committed. It is this team who make CSCG a trusted and valuable part of your financial future.Call them to find out more (03) 9974 8333 or visit <a href="https://www.cscg.com.au">www.cscg.com.au</a>&nbsp;
Authorised with Kevin Hillier...where writers speak&nbsp;&nbsp;
Post-production by Chris Gates
for Howdy Partners Media 2026&nbsp;

Authorised 2026 Episode 20 Andrew Upton & Nadine Browne 

Music and cars is always a winning combo and our featured authors in this episode bring some great stories from those worlds through the pages of their latest work.

Jeff Apter returns to Authorised with Reckless - The Saga of Australian Crawl, while debut author but well-known motoring writer Stephen Corby has produced Drives a Bit Funny. 

Writing the Australian Crawl story seems a natural progression for Jeff, Australia's best-selling music biographer. He was a Crawl fan and saw the band's first Sydney shows back in the late seventies supporting The Knack. 

Stephen Corby has been described as Australia's Jeremy Clarkson - just younger, funnier and less pompous - but he has his own views on that, as you will hear. We bring you Stephen's journey, in and out of a moving vehicle, to becoming Australia's favourite motoring writer and now an author. 

Thanks to my podcast partners CSCG, a one stop destination for your financial planning. The CSCG team is dedicated, talented and committed. It is this team who make CSCG a trusted and valuable part of your financial future.Call them to find out more (03) 9974 8333 or visit www.cscg.com.au 

Authorised with Kevin Hillier...where writers speak  

Post-production by Chris Gates

for Howdy Partners Media 

Music and cars is always a winning combo and our featured authors in this episode bring some great stories from those worlds through the pages of their latest work.
Jeff Apter returns to Authorised with Reckless - The Saga of Australian Crawl, while debut author but well-known motoring writer Stephen Corby has produced Drives a Bit Funny.&nbsp;
Writing the Australian Crawl story seems a natural progression for Jeff, Australia's best-selling music biographer. He was a Crawl fan and saw the band's first Sydney shows back in the late seventies supporting The Knack.&nbsp;
Stephen Corby has been described as Australia's Jeremy Clarkson - just younger, funnier and less pompous - but he has his own views on that, as you will hear. We bring you Stephen's journey, in and out of a moving vehicle, to becoming Australia's favourite motoring writer and now an author.&nbsp;
Thanks to my podcast partners CSCG, a one stop destination for your financial planning. The CSCG team is dedicated, talented and committed. It is this team who make CSCG a trusted and valuable part of your financial future.Call them to find out more (03) 9974 8333 or visit&nbsp;<a href="https://www.cscg.com.au">www.cscg.com.au</a>&nbsp;
Authorised with Kevin Hillier...where writers speak&nbsp;&nbsp;
Post-production by Chris Gates
for Howdy Partners Media&nbsp;

Authorised 2026 Episode 19 Jeff Apter & Stephen Corby 

The things that happen on breakfast radio. You could write a book! Happily, Stephanie MacFie has done just that with her debut novel Once Upon a Breakfast Show (Text Publishing). Stephanie combines some of her own experiences from a long and successful media career with a romantic adventure (or misadventure) playing out with the star of a popular city breakfast radio show. 

Robyn Dennison's crime novel In Plain Sight (Text Publishing) is an impressive debut from a fresh voice in this genre. Detective Lara Wilton and a cast of strong, relatable characters bring this powerful and unpredictable story to life.        

Thanks to my podcast partners CSCG, a one stop destination for your financial planning. The CSCG team is dedicated, talented and committed. It is this team who make CSCG a trusted and valuable part of your financial future.Call them to find out more (03) 9974 8333 or visit www.cscg.com.au 

Authorised with Kevin Hillier...where writers speak  

Post-production by Chris Gates

for Howdy Partners Media 

The things that happen on breakfast radio. You could write a book! Happily, Stephanie MacFie has done just that with her debut novel Once Upon a Breakfast Show (Text Publishing). Stephanie combines some of her own experiences from a long and successful media career with a romantic adventure (or misadventure) playing out with the star of a popular city breakfast radio show.&nbsp;
Robyn Dennison's crime novel In Plain Sight (Text Publishing) is an impressive debut from a fresh voice in this genre. Detective Lara Wilton and a cast of strong, relatable characters bring this powerful and unpredictable story to life.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;
Thanks to my podcast partners CSCG, a one stop destination for your financial planning. The CSCG team is dedicated, talented and committed. It is this team who make CSCG a trusted and valuable part of your financial future.Call them to find out more (03) 9974 8333 or visit&nbsp;<a href="https://www.cscg.com.au">www.cscg.com.au</a>&nbsp;
Authorised with Kevin Hillier...where writers speak&nbsp;&nbsp;
Post-production by Chris Gates
for Howdy Partners Media&nbsp;

Authorised 2026 Episode 21 Nick Croydon & Jock Serong

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