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Australian Book Lovers
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Celebrating and supporting Australian #writers and #readers. A free platform full of Australian authored books. And a fabulous free podcast hosted by @VeronicaStrachan.bsky.social & @writerLaurieBell.bsky.social
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Australian Book Lovers @australianbooks.bsky.social · 5d
In ep155, @veronicastrachan.bsky.social & @writerlauriebell.bsky.social chase crime & adventure with authors Susan Rogers, John Roosen @yogamatmysteries.bsky.social & Sean Gorman. What twists make a page turning Aussie crime story? Listen and watch for more...
#ReadMoreAussieBooks #booksky #Fiction
On a red background, text reads: Australian Book Lovers Podcast. A chat with authors Susan Rogers, John Roosen & Sean Gorman. Episode 155. AustralianBookLovers.com/podcast Images of ABL logo, avatars of Veronica Strachan and Laurie Bell with podcast microphones, images of authors Susan Rogers, John Roosen & Sean Gorman. Book Covers of Cobra Pose by Susan Rogers & John Roosen and Shootin' Through by Sean Gorman.
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In ep155, @veronicastrachan.bsky.social & @writerlauriebell.bsky.social chase crime & adventure with authors Susan Rogers, John Roosen @yogamatmysteries.bsky.social & Sean Gorman. What twists make a page turning Aussie crime story? Listen and watch for more...
#ReadMoreAussieBooks #booksky #Fiction
On a red background, text reads: Australian Book Lovers Podcast. A chat with authors Susan Rogers, John Roosen & Sean Gorman. Episode 155. AustralianBookLovers.com/podcast Images of ABL logo, avatars of Veronica Strachan and Laurie Bell with podcast microphones, images of authors Susan Rogers, John Roosen & Sean Gorman. Book Covers of Cobra Pose by Susan Rogers & John Roosen and Shootin' Through by Sean Gorman.
November 13, 2025 at 10:23 AM
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The Yoga Mat Mysteries series has just released their audiobook Warrior Pose narrated by internationally acclaimed narrator Rupert Degas. Warrior Pose is a lightning fast, adrenaline-fuelled mystery set in breathtaking New Zealand, packed with intrigue and action where danger is never far away.
August 10, 2025 at 12:43 AM
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It's ep154 and @writerlauriebell.bsky.social's 50th co-hosting. @veronicastrachan.bsky.social & Laurie have industry news & events + K. M. Allan's Foreshadowing checklist from Writing and Editing Checklist +more. Laurie chats with poet Gregory Day about SouthSightedness.
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On a red background text reads: Australian Book Lovers podcast Episode 154. A chat with poet Gregory Day, AustralianBookLovers.com/podcast. Celebrating and supporting Australian authors. Images of ABL logo, poet Gregory Day, book cover of Southsightedness by Gregory Day, avatars of Veronica Strachan and Laurie Bell with podcast microphones, and 5 stars.
November 4, 2025 at 9:07 AM
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In ep153, @veronicastrachan.bsky.social & @writerlauriebell.bsky.social ramp up the romance with authors @sandybarker.bsky.social, A.M. Jaxon & Susannah Hardy. We chat #romance as escapism & activism, how hot is hot enough, the inspiration behind their stories + much more.
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On a red background, text reads: Australian Book Lovers Podcast. A chat with authors Sandy Barker, A.M. Jaxon & Susannah Hardy. Episode 153. AustralianBookLovers.com/podcast Images of ABL logo, avatars of Veronica Strachan and Laurie bell with podcast microphones, images of authors Sandy Barker, A.M. Jaxon & Susannah Hardy. Book Covers of I knew you were trouble by Sandy Barker, Saoirse's Story by A.M. Jaxon and My Hot House Mate by Susannah Hardy.
October 23, 2025 at 11:49 PM
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Love to watch a podcast and not just listen? Jump over to Australian Book Lovers channel to see the latest podcast episode. Subscribe to support our Aussie authors and get notified of new eps.
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Australian Book Lovers Podcast Ep#152 featuring author Laura J Fitzwilson
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October 17, 2025 at 10:43 PM
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In ep#152, @veronicastrachan.bsky.social & @writerlauriebell.bsky.social share industry news & events, brilliant ideas on Deep Point of View from K.M. Allan's Writing and Editing Checklist. Laurie dives deep into fantasy & fan-fiction with Laura J Fitzwilson+ an author reading from The Fool.
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On a red background text reads: Australian Book Lovers podcast Episode 152. A chat with author Laura J Fitzwilson, AustralianBookLovers.com/podcast. Celebrating and supporting Australian authors. Images of ABL logo, author Laura J Fitzwilson, lbook cover of The Fool by Laura J Fitzwilson, avatars of Veronica Strachan and Laurie Bell with podcast microphones, and 5 stars.
October 17, 2025 at 10:39 PM
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Need a fabulous Aussie authored read? Check AustralianBookLovers.com for these:
Edie Tells a Lie - Ingrid Laguna - #middlegrade
Always Eat the Weird Stuff - @iambokitty.bsky.social - #memoir
Cobra Pose - Susan Rogers & John Roosen - #thriller
#booksky #ReadMoreAussieBooks #Readmore #writingcommunity
On a pale green background, text reads 'FANTASTIC FEATURES OF THE WEEK' Three book covers: Edie Tells a Lie by Ingrid Laguna, Always Eat the Weird Stuff by Bo Kitty and Cobra Pose by Susan Rogers and John Roosen.
October 13, 2025 at 12:40 AM
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In episode #151 @veronicastrachan.bsky.social & @writerlauriebell.bsky.social explore alternate realities, world building and writing sci-fi with a panel of fantastic speculative fiction authors: Alistair Conwell, Clare Rhoden & Ishmael A. Soledad.
#booksky #ReadMoreAussieBooks #scifi #dystopian
On a red background, text reads: Australian Book Lovers Podcast Special Writer's Room. A chat with authors Alistair Conwell, Clare Rhoden & Ishmael A. Soledad. Episode 151. AustralianBookLovers.com/podcast Images of ABL logo, avatars of Veronica Strachan and Laurie bell with podcast microphones, images of authors Alistair Conwell, Clare Rhoden & Ishmael A. Soledad. Book Covers of Circadian Rhythm by Alistair Conwell, The Chronicles of The Pale by Clare Rhoden & Diathesis by Ishmael A. Soledad. AustralianBookLovers.com/podcast
October 5, 2025 at 3:05 AM
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In Ep150 @veronicastrachan.bsky.social & @writerlauriebell.bsky.social chat books, news & events. We chat to Ginny Grant, founder of Bakers Lane Books & the recently launched Fearless Prize for an unpublished manuscript by an Australian woman writer. Plus book spotlights, quotes and so much more...
n a red background text reads: Australian Book Lovers podcast Episode 150. A chat with publisher Ginny Grant, AustralianBookLovers.com/podcast. Celebrating and supporting Australian authors. Images of ABL logo, publisher Ginny Grant, logos for Bakers Lane Books & Fearless Press, avatars of Veronica Strachan and Laurie bell with podcast microphones, and 5 stars.
September 20, 2025 at 4:19 AM
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In Ep149 we chat all things middle grade with authors Eileen O'Hely, Rosie Schonell & Ingrid Laguna. How much harder is it to engage middle-graders in reading these days? These authors share some brilliant and helpful answers to this & many more questions.
#ReadMoreAussieBooks #Booksky #Middlegrade
On a red background, text reads: Australian Book Lovers Podcast special - Writer's Room. A chat with authors Eileen O'Hely, Rosie Schonell & Ingrid Laguna. Episode 149. Celebrating and supporting Australian authors, AustralianBookLovers.com/podcast Images of ABL logo, avatars of Veronica Strachan and Laurie Bell with podcast microphones, images of authors Eileen O'Hely, Rosie Schonell & Ingrid Laguna. Episode 149 Book Covers of 50 Ways to Die in Space by Eileen O'Hely, Breaking School Rules is Easy by Rosie Schonell & Edie Tells a Lie by Ingrid Laguna.
September 9, 2025 at 11:05 AM
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Ep 148 has @veronicastrachan.bsky.social & @writerlauriebell.bsky.social in the Writer's Room and under the (book) covers with Miranda Luby & Holly Cardemone, two writers who capture some of life’s most precious and unique moments through a #YA lens.
#ReadMoreAussieBooks #booksky #AussieAuthors
On a faded bookshelf background, text reads: Australian Book Lovers Podcast special - Writer's Room. A chat with authors Miranda Luby & Holly Cardamone. Episode 148. Celebrating and supporting Australian authors, AustralianBookLovers.com/podcast Images of ABL logo, avatars of Veronica Strachan and Laurie bell with podcast microphones, images of authors Miranda Luby & Holly Cardamone. Book Covers of The Edge of Everything by Mirada Luby and Summer, In Between by Holly Cardamone.
September 2, 2025 at 8:32 PM
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New episode ! 💙📚
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Podcast Ep147 @veronicastrachan.bsky.social & @writerlauriebell.bsky.social have news, quotes & book spotlights & the creatives of The Brownout Murders, a graphic novel based on a horrifying true event. Luke & Kelly Jackson & Maya Graham share their creative process & more.
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On a red background text reads: Australian Book Lovers podcast Episode 147. A chat with creatives Luke Jackson, Maya Graham & Kelly Jackson, AustralianBookLovers.com/podcast Images of ABL logo, creatives Luke Jackson, Maya Graham & Kelly Jackson. Book cover of The Brownout Murders by Luke Jackson, Maya Graham & Kelly Jackson, avatars of Veronica Strachan and Laurie bell with podcast microphones, and 5 stars.
August 26, 2025 at 8:55 PM
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Podcast Ep147 @veronicastrachan.bsky.social & @writerlauriebell.bsky.social have news, quotes & book spotlights & the creatives of The Brownout Murders, a graphic novel based on a horrifying true event. Luke & Kelly Jackson & Maya Graham share their creative process & more.
#ReadMoreAussieBooks
On a red background text reads: Australian Book Lovers podcast Episode 147. A chat with creatives Luke Jackson, Maya Graham & Kelly Jackson, AustralianBookLovers.com/podcast Images of ABL logo, creatives Luke Jackson, Maya Graham & Kelly Jackson. Book cover of The Brownout Murders by Luke Jackson, Maya Graham & Kelly Jackson, avatars of Veronica Strachan and Laurie bell with podcast microphones, and 5 stars.
August 26, 2025 at 9:13 AM
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Want to win a hardback copy of Diathesis by @ishmaeltheautor.bsky.social #sciencefiction
Subscribe at australianbooklovers.com/booklovers for a chance!
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Thanks to Ishmael and @templedarkbooks.bsky.social for the #giveaway #ReadMoreAussieBooks #booksky #readers
Book cover of Diathesis by Ishamael A Soledad Inside flyleaf of book Diathesis by Ishamael. A Soledad on a wooden bench. Flyleaf of book Diathesis by Ishamael. A Soledad on a wooden bench.
August 23, 2025 at 3:35 AM
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Did you know our brilliant Aussie authors #giveaway #FREE #books to our newsletter subscribers?
www.australianbooklovers.com/booklovers for a chance.
Diathesis @ishmaeltheautor.bsky.social
The War Within Me -Tracy Ryan
A Killer Among Friends -Andrea Barton
Minoan Footsteps -Coleen Clare
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Wooden bench with books - Diathesis by Ishmael A. Soledad - science fiction The War Within Me by Tracy Ryan - historical A Killer Among Friends by Andrea Barton - thriller Minoan Footsteps by Coleen Clare - contemporary
August 23, 2025 at 3:21 AM
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Ep#146 veronicastrachan.bsky.social & writerlauriebell.bsky.social
talk quirky secondhand book shops. Laurie chats with #speculativefiction author & musician shiggins.bsky.social
about his words, music & Aurealis the magazine. We share book spotlights, quotes + more.
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On a red background text reads: Australian Book Lovers podcast Episode 146. A chat with author Stephen Higgins, AustralianBookLovers.com/podcast Images of ABL logo, author Stephen Higgins, Book cover of It is What it Isn't by Stephen Higgins, avatars of Veronica Strachan and Laurie bell with podcast microphones, and 5 stars.
August 12, 2025 at 9:32 PM
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I had a fab time with @australianbooks.bsky.social & @zenashapter.bsky.social talking about writing.
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Love stories? @veronicastrachan.bsky.social & @writerlauriebell.bsky.social chat with @madeleinedeste.bsky.social & @zenashapter.bsky.social talking dark & stormy stories, worldbuilding, Australian flavour & writing advice for emerging writers.
#ReadMoreAussieBooks #Horror #folklore #Fantasy #scifi
On a red background, text reads: Australian Book Lovers Podcast. A chat with authors Madeleine D'Este & Zena Shapter. Episode 145. AustralianBookLovers.com/podcast Images of ABL logo, avatars of Veronica Strachan and Laurie bell with podcast microphones, images of authors Madeleine D'Este & Zena Shapter. Book Covers of Black Soil White Bread by Madeleine D'Este and When Dark Waters Burn by Zena Shapter.
July 27, 2025 at 7:55 AM
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Thank you @australianbooks.bsky.social for the fun interview!
australianbooks.bsky.social Australian Book Lovers @australianbooks.bsky.social · Jul 27
Love stories? @veronicastrachan.bsky.social & @writerlauriebell.bsky.social chat with @madeleinedeste.bsky.social & @zenashapter.bsky.social talking dark & stormy stories, worldbuilding, Australian flavour & writing advice for emerging writers.
#ReadMoreAussieBooks #Horror #folklore #Fantasy #scifi
On a red background, text reads: Australian Book Lovers Podcast. A chat with authors Madeleine D'Este & Zena Shapter. Episode 145. AustralianBookLovers.com/podcast Images of ABL logo, avatars of Veronica Strachan and Laurie bell with podcast microphones, images of authors Madeleine D'Este & Zena Shapter. Book Covers of Black Soil White Bread by Madeleine D'Este and When Dark Waters Burn by Zena Shapter.
July 27, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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July 27, 2025 at 8:18 PM
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australianbooks.bsky.social Australian Book Lovers @australianbooks.bsky.social · Jul 27
Love stories? @veronicastrachan.bsky.social & @writerlauriebell.bsky.social chat with @madeleinedeste.bsky.social & @zenashapter.bsky.social talking dark & stormy stories, worldbuilding, Australian flavour & writing advice for emerging writers.
#ReadMoreAussieBooks #Horror #folklore #Fantasy #scifi
On a red background, text reads: Australian Book Lovers Podcast. A chat with authors Madeleine D'Este & Zena Shapter. Episode 145. AustralianBookLovers.com/podcast Images of ABL logo, avatars of Veronica Strachan and Laurie bell with podcast microphones, images of authors Madeleine D'Este & Zena Shapter. Book Covers of Black Soil White Bread by Madeleine D'Este and When Dark Waters Burn by Zena Shapter.
July 27, 2025 at 8:18 PM
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Love stories? @veronicastrachan.bsky.social & @writerlauriebell.bsky.social chat with @madeleinedeste.bsky.social & @zenashapter.bsky.social talking dark & stormy stories, worldbuilding, Australian flavour & writing advice for emerging writers.
#ReadMoreAussieBooks #Horror #folklore #Fantasy #scifi
On a red background, text reads: Australian Book Lovers Podcast. A chat with authors Madeleine D'Este & Zena Shapter. Episode 145. AustralianBookLovers.com/podcast Images of ABL logo, avatars of Veronica Strachan and Laurie bell with podcast microphones, images of authors Madeleine D'Este & Zena Shapter. Book Covers of Black Soil White Bread by Madeleine D'Este and When Dark Waters Burn by Zena Shapter.
July 27, 2025 at 3:01 AM
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australianbooks.bsky.social Australian Book Lovers @australianbooks.bsky.social · Jul 21
Ep144 has @veronicastrachan.bsky.social & @writerlauriebell.bsky.social sharing industry news, writerly events & ideas for getting your books into libraries & local stories. Laurie chats with author Elly Both about her book ADHD for Kids. We have Book Spotlights & lots more.
#ReadMoreAussieBooks
On a red background text reads: Australian Book Lovers podcast Episode 144. A chat with author Elly Both, AustralianBookLovers.com/podcast Images of ABL logo, author Elly Both, Book cover of ADHS for Kids by Elly Both, avatars of Veronica Strachan and Laurie bell with podcast microphones, and 5 stars.
July 21, 2025 at 6:49 AM
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Ep144 Book Spotlights:
Killer by Joe Villanti - mystery, thriller & suspense
The Edge of Everything by Miranda Luby – Young Adult
Saturation by William Lane – Contemporary speculative fiction
Shootin’ Through by Sean Gorman – thriller
#ReadMoreAussieBooks
Lots more at www.australianbooklovers.com
Book cover of Killer by Joe Villanti Book cover of The Edge of Everything by Miranda Luby Book cover: Saturation by William Lane Book cover: Shootin Through by Sean Gorman
July 21, 2025 at 3:26 AM
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Ep144 has @veronicastrachan.bsky.social & @writerlauriebell.bsky.social sharing industry news, writerly events & ideas for getting your books into libraries & local stories. Laurie chats with author Elly Both about her book ADHD for Kids. We have Book Spotlights & lots more.
#ReadMoreAussieBooks
On a red background text reads: Australian Book Lovers podcast Episode 144. A chat with author Elly Both, AustralianBookLovers.com/podcast Images of ABL logo, author Elly Both, Book cover of ADHS for Kids by Elly Both, avatars of Veronica Strachan and Laurie bell with podcast microphones, and 5 stars.
July 21, 2025 at 3:17 AM
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Kids need some entertainment? Try one or all of these treasures. #SchoolHolidayReads
Awesome Facts About Tasmania Australia by Frances Mackay
Friends of the Flood by Nana Ryll
A Day on the Brine by Susea Spray and Emma Stuart
#ReadMoreAussieBooks #Booksky #ChildrensBooks #MiddleGradeReaders
On a pale green background text reads: FANTASTIC FEATURES OF THE WEEK 3 book covers: Awesome Facts About Tasmania Australia by Frances Mackay, Friends of the Flood by Nana Ryll, and A Day on the Brine by Susea Spray and Emma Stuart
July 10, 2025 at 5:25 AM