Paige Toon on reader gifts, characters and deadlines.

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

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

Environmental advocacy, writing and champagne soccer with Penelope Janu

Festive feels and The Christmas Swap with Sandy Barker

Chatting royal romance, fashion and art with Jayne Kingsley

Rachael Johns shares her dream career as a newsreader and the Pandora's box of book advances

Tassie setting proves a winner for Megan Mayfair

Sandra Antonelli

Barbara Hannay