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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
#ReadMoreAussieBooks #AusWrites #booksky
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Book spotlights:
-Mistress of Amber and Flame - Maria Linwood - epic #fantasy
-The Woman in the Well - Dmetri Kakmi - dark #fantasy, #horror
-Klaria's Battle - Heather Ewings - historical #fantasy, #folklore
-Cinder and Black - Maxx Victor - #paranormal, #fairytaleretelling, YA
#ReadMoreAussieBooks
Book cover: Mistress of Amber and Flame by Maria Linwood Book cover: The Woman in the Well by Dmetri Kakmi Book cover: Klaria's Battle by Heather Ewings Book cover: Cinder and Black by Maxx Victor
November 30, 2025 at 8:10 AM
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In #podcast ep157 @veronicastrachan.bsky.social & @writerlauriebell.bsky.social explore #fantasy with authors Maria Linwood, Dmetri Kakmi, Heather Ewings & Maxx Victor. Why does fantasy speak to so many readers? Have a listen or watch for more...
#ReadMoreAussieBooks #BookSky #AusWrites #fantasybook
On a red background, text reads: Australian Book Lovers Podcast. A chat with authors Maria Linwood, Dmetri Kakmi, Heather Ewings and Maxx Victor. Episode 157. AustralianBookLovers.com/podcast Images of ABL logo, avatars of Veronica Strachan and Laurie Bell with podcast microphones, images of authors Maria Linwood, Dmetri Kakmi, Heather Ewings and Maxx Victor. Book Covers of Mistress of Amber and Flame by Maria Linwood, The Woman in the Well by Dmetri Kakmi, Klaria's Battle by Heather Ewings and Cinder and Black by Maxx Victor
November 30, 2025 at 7:54 AM
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And more book spotlights by Hazel Edwards - non-fiction:
Authorpreneurship: The Business of Creativity
Kaleidoscope of Ideas: Hands On Activities for Gifted Minds
Writing for Young People
#ReadMoreAussieBooks #Booksky #ResourcesforWriters
Book cover: Authorpreneurship: The Business of Creativity by Hazel Edwards Book cover: Kaleidoscope of Ideas: Hands On Activities for Gifted Minds by Hazel Edwards Book cover: Writing for Young People by Hazel Edwards
November 21, 2025 at 1:46 AM
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Book spotlights
Dear Little One: You're Perfect, Just As You Are by Christina Giuffré - #childrensbooks
Dying to Tell Me by Sherryl Clark – #YA
There is Always Love by Vanessa Maiorano - #childrensbooks
You Choose MEGA: Prehistoric Peril by George Ivanoff – #MiddleGrade
#ReadMoreAussieBooks #BookSky
Book cover: Dear Little One: You're Perfect, Just As You Are by Christina Giuffré Book cover: Dyring to Tell Me by Sherryl Clark Book cover: There is Always Love by Vanessa Maiorano Book cover: You Choose MEGA: Prehistoric Peril by George Ivanoff
November 21, 2025 at 1:42 AM
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Ep156 is packed! @veronicastrachan.bsky.social & @writerlauriebell.bsky.social 🙌🙌 @v8sheppard.bsky.social - WA Local Hero shortlist, K.M.Allan's Reverse Outlining checklist +more. We chat with Dr Alexandra Dane @communitypubinaus.bsky.social about Community Publishing in Regional Australia.
#Writers
On a red background text reads: Australian Book Lovers podcast Episode 156. A chat with researcher Dr Alexandra Dane, AustralianBookLovers.com/podcast. Celebrating and supporting Australian authors. Images of ABL logo, researcher Dr Alexandra Dane holding a small dog, book cover of DIY Publishing Toolkit by Beth Driscoll, Kim Wilkins, Sandra Phillips and Alexandra Dane, avatars of Veronica Strachan and Laurie Bell with podcast microphones, and 5 stars.
November 21, 2025 at 1:27 AM
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Book spotlights:
Cobra Pose by Susan Rogers & John Roosen - thriller, mystery @yogamatmysteries.bsky.social
Shootin' Through by Sean Gorman - crime, adventure
#ReadMoreAussieBooks #booksky #WritingCommunity #Readers #CrimeFiction #Thriller #Mystery
Book cover: Cobra Pose by Susan Rogers & John Roosen Book cover: Shootin' Through by Sean Gorman
November 13, 2025 at 10:32 AM
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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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Plus more book gems:
5. In Her Own Time by Delaney Starling #contemporary
6. The Audible Life Stream by Alistair Conwell #non-fiction
7. The One Remaining by Paula McLean #contemporary

#Booksky #Readers #ReadMoreAussieBooks #Fiction #non-fiction #podcasts
Book cover: In her own time by Delaney Starling Book cover: The Audible Life Stream by Alistair Conwell Book cover: The One Remaining by Paula McLean
November 4, 2025 at 9:32 AM
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Book spotlights:
1. Salsa in the Suburbs -Alejandra Martinez #contemporary
2. Looking Out and Beyond -Toby Hammerschlag #historical
3. Wasted? -Hazel Edwards #YoungAdult
4. A Song for the Earth @shannonjade.bsky.social #poetry
#ReadMoreAussieBooks #Booksky #writingcommunity #Aussieauthors #readers
Book cover: Salsa in the Suburbs by Alejandra Martinez Book cover: A Song for the Earth by Jade Shannon Book cover: Wasted? by Hazel Edwards Book cover: Looking Out and Beyond by Toby Hammerschlag
November 4, 2025 at 9:28 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.
#ReadMoreAussieBooks
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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Book spotlights this ep are all #romance ♥️💘💝💕🥰
I knew you were trouble by Sandy Barker
Saoirse's Story by A.M. Jaxon
My Hot House Mate by Susannah Hardy

#ReadMoreAussieBooks #romance #writing #publishing #Booksky #writingcommunity
Book cover: I knew you were trouble by Sandy Barker Book cover: Saoirse's Story by A.M. Jaxon Book cover: My Hot House Mate by Susannah Hardy
October 23, 2025 at 11:59 PM
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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.
#ReadMoreAussieBooks
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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And more brilliant Aussie authored book spotlights:
4. Heart and Soul of Marketing by Matt Romania #Non-fiction
5. The Haunting of Mr & Mrs Stevenson by Belinda Lyons-Lee #Historical
6. Minoan Footsteps by Coleen Clare #Mystery
#booksky #ReadMoreAussieBooks #Read
Book cover: Heart and Soul of Marketing by Matt Romania Book cover: The Haunting of Mr & Mrs Stevenson by Belinda Lyons-Lee Book cover: Minoan Footsteps by Coleen Clare
October 17, 2025 at 10:52 PM
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Book Spotlights:
1. The Favourite of the Harem by Cindy Davies #Historical
2. The Final Chapter by January Gilchrist #Mystery #Thriller
3. Tchaikovsky (Almost) in Love by David Reiter #Romance
Lots more fabulous Aussie authored books over on the website: australianbooklovers.com
#Booksky #ReadMore
Book cover: The Favourite of the Harem by Cindy Davies Book cover: The Final Chapter by January Gilchrist Book cover: Tchaikovsky (Almost) in Love by David Reiter
October 17, 2025 at 10:48 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.
#Read
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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Book spotlights this ep, all speculative fiction:
Circadian Rhythm by Alistair Conwell
The Chronicles of The Pale by Clare Rhoden
Diathesis by Ishmael A. Soledad

#booksky #ReadMoreAussieBooks #scifi #dystopian #writingcommunity #readers
Book cover: Circadian Rhythm by Alistair Conwell Book cover: The Chronicles of The Pale by Clare Rhoden Book cover: Diathesis by Ishmael A. Soledad
October 5, 2025 at 3:08 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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And more book spotlights:
5. Life In Instalments by Danielle Sortorelli – memoir
6. Cobra Pose by Susan Rogers and John Roosen – thriller
7. Klaria’s Battle by Heather Ewings – Fantasy
8. Outback Odyssey by Paul Rushworth-Brown – Historical
#booksky #ReadMoreAussieBooks #AustralianAuthors #podcast
Book cover: Life In Instalments by Danielle Sartorelli Book cover: Cobra Pose by Susan Rogers and John Roosen Book cover: Klaria’s Battle by Heather Ewings Book cover: Outback Odyssey by Paul Rushworth-Brown
September 20, 2025 at 4:37 AM
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Book Spotlights this ep:
1. Mistress of Amber and Flame by Maria Linwood - fantasy
2. Flight by @Anne Vines – Historical
3. Shitty Grit by @Claire Parkinson – memoir
4. Always eat the weird stuff by @iambokitty.bsky.social Bo Kitty – memoir
#ReadMoreAussieBooks #podcasts #AustralianAuthors #BookSky
Book cover: Mistress of Amber and Flame by Maria Linwood Book cover: Flight by Anne Vines Book cover: Shitty Grit by Claire Parkinson Book cover: Always eat the weird stuff by Bo Kitty
September 20, 2025 at 4:33 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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Book spotlights: all middle graders
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
#ReadMoreAussieBooks #Booksky #AussieAuthors #writingcommunity #ReadMore #MiddleGradeBooks
Book cover: 50 Ways to Die in Space by Eileen O'Hely and Nico O'Sullivan Book cover: Breaking School Rules is Easy by Rosie Schonell Book cover: Edie Tells a Lie by Ingrid Laguna
September 9, 2025 at 11:12 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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And more book spotlights:
5. The River Blade by T.R. Thompson – #sciencefiction
6. The War Within Me by Tracy Ryan – #historicalfiction

#ReadmoreAussiebooks #Readmore #booksky #writingcommunity #readers
Book cover of The River Blade by T.R. Thompson Book cover of The War Within Me by Tracy Ryan
August 26, 2025 at 9:30 AM