Amanda Hampson - Lovebirds

Writing professionally for more than 20 years, New Zealand born, now living on Sydney's Northern Beaches, author Amanda Hampson's Lovebirds is an astute and uplifting novel about the power of love and family. When Elizabeth's grandson, Zach, gets into trouble with the police, she decides to take hi…

Andrew Mackie - The Tour

Based around one of the biggest true events in Australian history, The Tour is based on the 1954 royal tour by newly crowned Queen Elizabeth II. Film distributor and producer Andrew Mackie has always been fascinated by all things royal and discusses his novel about the rifts and rivalries that can …

Fiona McIntosh - The Champagne War

In the summer of 1914, vigneron Jerome Méa heads off to war, certain he’ll be home by Christmas. His new bride Sophie, a fifth generation and rebellious champenoise, is determined to ensure the forthcoming vintages will be testament to their love. English-born Aussie author Fiona McIntosh chats abo…

Sam Hawke - Hollow Empire

On this episode, Damo chats with Sam Hawke about the second installment in the Poison Wars series, Hollow Empire, the next stage of his epic series.

Craig Collie - On Our Doorstep

On Our Doorstep is the story of how Australia and Australians - the government, the military and the people - prepared to face an invasion by the Japanese in the autumn of 1942, and the events that persuaded them of its probability. Craig Collie, TV producer-director turned author, discusses how Ja…

Laura Greaves - A Dog's Best Friend

We all know a dog is a man’s best friend, but sometimes our pups forge the most unlikely animal friendships. In A Dog’s Best Friend, Laura Greaves shares the uplifting stories of inseparable buddies for whom species is no barrier to unconditional love. They are as devoted to each other as any human…

Rachael Hallett & Karlie Suttie - Mums Who Clean

The idea of Mums Who started in early 2017, when co-founders Karlie and Rachael found themselves wanting to share their love of home organisation with the online community. Karlie and Rachael then put all of their efforts and blogs into one shiny book. Enjoy the most gleaming and organised episode …

Benjamin Stevenson - Either Side of Midnight

Benjamin Stevenson is an award-winning stand-up comedian and author. He chats about his second novel, Either Side of Midnight, which was shortlisted for the International Thriller Writers Award for Best Original Paperback.

John Wood - How I Clawed My Way to the Middle

Gold Logie winner John Wood chats about his life growing up in working-class Melbourne, his decision to pursue acting despite meeting many obstacles. With a move to Sydney to attend the prestigious dramatic arts school, NIDA, it was the start of a decades-long acting career, most famously on shows …