In this episode Rhonda McCoy talks about Crow (Ventura Press) and what a great story lies beneath this debut novel for the former nurse turned author. Rhonda chats about character development and her techniques for fleshing them out as she writes.

My other guest is Jessica Owers, author of Magic Millions (Penguin), an incredible book detailing the origins, rise, fall and rise again of Australia's most colourful yearling sale and now iconic racing event.  

Two very talented authors with much to discuss about their latest work. 

All thanks to our podcast partners CSCG. When it comes to the volatile world of finance, change is constant, whether it is tax, super, loans or the share market. The best people to help you navigate all the change and make the most of your hard work is the team from CSCG. Call them on 03-9974 8333 or visit their website at cscg.com.au to find out more about the range of services they offer.

Authorised with Kevin Hillier...where writers speak  

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© 2025

In this episode Rhonda McCoy talks about Crow (Ventura Press) and what a great story lies beneath this debut novel for the former nurse turned author. Rhonda chats about character development and her techniques for fleshing them out as she writes.
My other guest is Jessica Owers, author of Magic Millions (Penguin), an incredible book detailing the origins, rise, fall and rise again of Australia's most colourful yearling sale and now iconic racing event.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Two very talented authors with much to discuss about their latest work.&nbsp;
All thanks to our podcast partners CSCG. When it comes to the volatile world of finance, change is constant, whether it is tax, super, loans or the share market. The best people to help you navigate all the change and make the most of your hard work is the team from CSCG. Call them on 03-9974 8333 or visit their website at cscg.com.au to find out more about the range of services they offer.
Authorised with Kevin Hillier...where writers speak&nbsp;&nbsp;
Post-production by Steve Visscher | Southern Skies Media
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 22 Rhonda McCoy & Jessica Owers

Andrew Sloan and Johan Du Toit are the two featured authors in this episode of Authorised and the two books are Why Things Feel F*cked and When Only Today Matters and other stories. One is a collection of short stories, the other a collection of small solutions to life's many and varying challenges.   

Andrew Sloan is a practising psychotherapist and leadership coach and his book Why Things Feel F*cked is a guide to getting yourself unstuck. 

Johan Du Toit arrived from South Africa in the mid 90s and after joining a writers' group he has found his niche writing short fiction. This is his second book.  

All thanks to our podcast partners CSCG. When it comes to the volatile world of finance, change is constant, whether it is tax, super, loans or the share market. The best people to help you navigate all the change and make the most of your hard work is the team from CSCG. Call them on 03-9974 8333 or visit their website at cscg.com.au to find out more about the range of services they offer.

Authorised with Kevin Hillier...where writers speak  

Post-production by Chris Gates 

for Howdy Partners Media | www.howdypartnersmedia.com.au/podcasts

© 2025

Andrew Sloan and Johan Du Toit are the two featured authors in this episode of Authorised and the two books are Why Things Feel F*cked and When Only Today Matters and other stories. One is a collection of short stories, the other a collection of small solutions to life's many and varying challenges.&nbsp; &nbsp;
Andrew Sloan is a practising psychotherapist and leadership coach and his book Why Things Feel F*cked is a guide to getting yourself unstuck.&nbsp;
Johan Du Toit arrived from South Africa in the mid 90s and after joining a writers' group he has found his niche writing short fiction. This is his second book.&nbsp;&nbsp;
All thanks to our podcast partners CSCG. When it comes to the volatile world of finance, change is constant, whether it is tax, super, loans or the share market. The best people to help you navigate all the change and make the most of your hard work is the team from CSCG. Call them on 03-9974 8333 or visit their website at cscg.com.au to find out more about the range of services they offer.
Authorised with Kevin Hillier...where writers speak&nbsp;&nbsp;
Post-production by Chris Gates&nbsp;
for Howdy Partners Media |&nbsp;<a href="https://howdypartnersmedia.com.au/podcasts">www.howdypartnersmedia.com.au/podcasts</a>
&copy; 2025

Authorised 2025 Series 6 Episode 24  Andrew Sloan & Johan DuToit 

Vikki Petraitis has lived a life of crime but only from the confines of her keyboard. The former teacher has been writing true crime books for more than 30 years and decided to try her hand at crime fiction. Her debut The Unbelieved was a best seller and award winner and her follow up The Stolen will undoubtedly follow suit. Vikki talks about her writing processes and the difference between real crime and fiction and her experience creating characters.   

All thanks to our podcast partners CSCG. When it comes to the volatile world of finance, change is constant, whether it is tax, super, loans or the share market. The best people to help you navigate all the change and make the most of your hard work is the team from CSCG. Call them on 03-9974 8333 or visit their website at cscg.com.au to find out more about the range of services they offer.

Authorised with Kevin Hillier...where writers speak  

Post-production by Chris Gates 

for Howdy Partners Media | www.howdypartnersmedia.com.au/podcasts

© 2025

Vikki Petraitis has lived a life of crime but only from the confines of her keyboard. The former teacher has been writing true crime books for more than 30 years and decided to try her hand at crime fiction. Her debut The Unbelieved was a best seller and award winner and her follow up The Stolen will undoubtedly follow suit. Vikki talks about her writing processes and the difference between real crime and fiction and her experience creating characters.&nbsp; &nbsp;
All thanks to our podcast partners CSCG. When it comes to the volatile world of finance, change is constant, whether it is tax, super, loans or the share market. The best people to help you navigate all the change and make the most of your hard work is the team from CSCG. Call them on 03-9974 8333 or visit their website at cscg.com.au to find out more about the range of services they offer.
Authorised with Kevin Hillier...where writers speak&nbsp;&nbsp;
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for Howdy Partners Media |&nbsp;<a href="https://howdypartnersmedia.com.au/podcasts">www.howdypartnersmedia.com.au/podcasts</a>
&copy; 2025

Authorised 2025 Series 6 Episode 23 Vikki Petraitis 

The Wolf Who Cried Boy (Afffirm Press) not only has an eyecatching title but a most imaginative and original story to go with it. Author Mark Muposta-Russell talks about his much anticipated second novel which sees him write through the eyes of six year old boy whose life is one of fairytale fantasy intertwined with the reality of a broken family and domestic violence. It is a challenging journey and Mark explains how he went about navigating it.

To finish this episode, a blast of summer sports magic from Liam Hauser with his latest creation Cricket World Cup - A Celebration of the ODI and T20 Games (Gelding Street Press). A beautifully presented illustrated history of International Cricket World Cups since 1975. Liam recalls the past champions of the shorter forms of our national summer pastime.  

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   

Authorised with Kevin Hillier...where writers speak  

Post-production by Christopher Gates 

for Howdy Partners Media | www.howdypartnersmedia.com.au/podcasts

© 2025

The Wolf Who Cried Boy (Afffirm Press) not only has an eyecatching title but a most imaginative and original story to go with it. Author Mark Muposta-Russell talks about his much anticipated second novel which sees him write through the eyes of six year old boy whose life is one of fairytale fantasy intertwined with the reality of a broken family and domestic violence. It is a challenging journey and Mark explains how he went about navigating it.
To finish this episode, a blast of summer sports magic from Liam Hauser with his latest creation Cricket World Cup - A Celebration of the ODI and T20 Games (Gelding Street Press). A beautifully presented illustrated history of International Cricket World Cups since 1975. Liam recalls the past champions of the shorter forms of our national summer pastime. &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;
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 2025 Series 6 Episode 22 Rhonda McCoy & Jessica Owers

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