Secrets, excess adjectives and fingerless gloves with Charity Norman

Victoria Brookman on kilts, bushwalking and activism

Criminology, pilates and writing in bed with Kimberley Allsopp

Kay Kerr on book obsessions, casual ableism and writing

Jacquie Byron on dangerous totes, dictating scenes and Happy Hour

Ugg boots, rom-coms and pilates with Ali Berg and Michelle Kalus

Nicky Pellegrino on the tango, flower subscriptions and the power of friendship

Podcasts, murder and marketing with Sarah Bailey

Rom-coms, roller-blading, and raffle tickets with Susannah Hardy

Natasha Lester on Tiffany watches, French resistance fighters, and New York bestseller lists

One-pan wonders, changing seasons, and long walks with Lucy Tweed

Neighbourhood donkeys, black tie balls and inspiration with Maya Linnell

Social media, book contracts and podcast recommendations with Maya Linnell

Sewing, jails and treating your writing as a business with Meredith Jaffe

Paige Toon on reader gifts, characters and deadlines.

Léonie Kelsall on pyjama uniforms, lucky wheelbarrows and rural romance.

RWR McDonald on Nancy Drew, lockdown releases and feline friends

Hoarding, award shortlistings and stroke awareness with Emily Maguire

June 2021 newsletter

Beth O'Leary on Aussie novels, easy dinners and road trips