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Episode 136

Author Stephen Downes

Episode 136

In Episode 136 Veronica and Laurie bring you industry news and events from the world of publishing including the Understanding Australian Readers Report from Australian Reads, and how to find your own writing group. They share more treasures from the Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows and dive down twisty writing rabbit holes. Plus Laurie interviews author Stephen Downes about his inpsiration and writing.

Book spotlights:
- Neeka and the Missing Key by Tina Strachan - children's
- Cupid's Kiss by Anna Ceguerra - science fiction
- Get Off My Lawn by Anna Ceguerra - middle grade
- Dear Friend: A Warm Hug for Your Mind & Soul by Christina Marie Giuffré - non-fiction
- The Players by Deborah Pike - Contemporary

Intro - 00:57
Industry news - 10:35
Book spotlights - 26:10
Author Interview - 35:23
Post interview chat - 1:18:51
Quotes - 1:21:27

Thanks for listening

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