Australian Book Lovers
Episodes
Author Kanako Okiron
22 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Join hosts Veronica and Darren for a jam packed episode featuring discussions about the ups and downs of fame, why Australia needs a good lawyer when ...
Super Science Fiction Panel Special Part 1
20 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Join host Veronica and extra special guests and amazing sci-fi authors E.J. Dawson and Laurie Bell for a super fantastic, star filled and light speed ...
Author Andrew Roff
10 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Join hosts Veronica and Darren for a giant episode 58 and delve into discussions about the original 58 sins of ancient Aztec cultures, the trials and ...
Author Ishmael A. Soledad
31 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 57 is here and it's full of cosmic rabbit holes...Join hosts Veronica and Darren as they discuss the intricate relationship between buyin...
Author Callan J. Mulligan
24 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Activate the artificial gravity, fire up the anti-gravity propulsion systems and join hosts Veronica and Darren for a star glazing episode 56! Discuss...
Author Kate Foster
16 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Join hosts Veronica and Darren for episode 55 featuring industry and book news, discussions about the role books play as instruction manuals for littl...
Author Tanya Heaslip
09 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 54 is here and it's a big one! Join hosts Veronica and Darren for industry and book news, discussions about the intracacies of shared ide...
Author Jake O'Donnell
03 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 53 is here! Join hosts Veronica and Darren as they discuss the ability of Ugg Boots to bring pure happiness, archetypes made of cookie dough, ...
Author Michele Layet
22 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 52 is here and it's supersized! Join hosts Veronica and Darren as they chat about magical discoveries to be found in your first job, the ...
Author Annette Janic
14 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Easter Bunny/Bilby is almost here and so is episode 51!!!Join hosts Veronica and Darren as they chat about the power of words to speak about what ...
Author Steven Fine
08 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Join hosts Veronica and Darren as they discuss the importance of settings in literature, the different forms of energy that can be experienced in city...
Authors for Mental Health with Kate Foster and Sandy Barker
09 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
There are moments in time when stars align and the world begins to become a special place...Join hosts Veronica and Darren for a super super special e...
Author Mary-Lou Stephens
04 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 48 is here and it's a huge one! Join hosts Veronica and Darren for some industry news, chats about vulnerability and its importance in li...
Author C.J. Timms
25 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Roll the dice, level up and join hosts Veronica and Darren for a Lit RPG episode that features giant wombats, a deep dive into choose your own adventu...
Author Hazel Edwards and Producer Sarah Bacaller
18 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Join hosts Veronica and Darren for a jam packed episode ready to inspire new books to be read and new novels to be written... In this episode we have...
Author Lisa Forsythe
12 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 45 is here and that means rediscovering our inner child... Join hosts Veronica and Darren as they delve into growing neurons and jazz, the pos...
Author Susanne Gervay
29 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 44 is here and that means a superfantabulous interview with globally loved and respected author Susanne Gervay! Join hosts Veronica and Darren...
Author Mary Philippou
22 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 43 is here and we're bringing the inspiration to shake the foundations and pursue the dream of running your own business! Join hosts Vero...
Author Lachlan Walter
15 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's 2022, episode 42, so does that mean we've cracked the meaning of life, the universe and everything? Hmm... only one way to find out!Joi...
Super New Year's Eve Special
31 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Pop the champagne, look to the future and celebrate a super exciting New Year's Eve with the Australian Book Lovers podcast! Join hosts Veronica,...
Author Gavin Fisher
21 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Life for our Australian Book Lovers podcast has only just begun thanks to reaching episode 40! Join hosts Veronica and Darren for information about th...
Special Christmas Edition
07 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Here it is! Join hosts Veronica and Darren for a warm and wonderful Christmas edition featuring interviews with incredible authors and readings from t...
Author B.G. Hilton
28 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
With just days away from the start of the festive season, what better way to usher in Summer and all of its magic than a super fun interview with auth...
Industry Special featuring Jessica Alice from Writers SA
21 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Join hosts Veronica and Darren for another fabulously fun Industry Special featuring a wonderful interview with the outstanding Jessica Alice from Wri...
Author Anna Whateley
14 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Spring may be playing hide and seek but episode 36 is here ready to bring the warmth and sunshine thanks to fabulous guest Dr. Anna Whateley... Join h...
Author M.K. Nadall
12 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sentient plants, life forms that don't belong and the ecological philosophical aspects of the human race... join hosts Veronica and Darren for a ...
Author Hayley Walsh
23 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hit play and join hosts Veronica and Darren for Episode 34 to discover the need for giggle dealers, chickens that run funny, the importance of laughte...
Industry Special featuring Lori-Jay Ellis from Queensland Writers Centre
12 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 33 has arrived and this industry special has been made spectacular by the wonderful Lori-Jay Ellis from QLD Writers Centre and our amazing gue...
Author Nicole Kelly
01 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
After double episodes of awesome author reads we are so excited to bring episode 32 to life with the astronomically amazing Nicole Kelly! Join hosts V...
Australia Reads Super Special Part Two
15 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In celebration of Australia Reads we present part two of our author audio extravaganza! Hit play and be swept away by stunning array of author reading...
Australia Reads Super Special Part One
13 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
To celebrate Australia Reads and the Australian Reading Hour, we've put together an audio extravaganza of truly spectacular Aussie authors readin...
Author Lindsay Owen
03 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 29 is here! Join hosts Veronica and Darren for a special children's edition featuring spotlights on wonderfully fun picture books, discus...
Author Tabitha Bird
24 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Perhaps against all odds episode 28 is here, but that's for the next episode!Join hosts Veronica and Darren for a truly special edition that feat...
Industry Special featuring Olivia Lanchester from ASA
01 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to our latest Industry Special edition of the Australian Book Lovers podcast! For this episode 27 hosts Veronica and Darren are extremely hono...
Author Jack Kregas
25 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It's time for a rollicking adventure with a jam packed episode 26! Join hosts Veronica and Darren as they discuss beanbags based on waterbeds, th...
Author Averil Drummond
25 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Could one of our hosts be scabulous? Join Veronica and Darren for episode 25 where the conversation explores the importance of made up words, what it ...
Author Alan Baxter
21 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It's time to delve into the shadows and join hosts Veronica and Darren as they discuss the psychology and neurological reward system of horror, l...
Industry Special featuring Dr. Annika Herb from University of Newcastle
13 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hosts Veronica and Darren are proud to present our first academic based industry special! In this episode we were delighted to speak with the warm an...
Author Lynne Lumsden Green
09 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hosts Veronica and Darren are back with another jam packed episode! Join us as we discuss ducks and basketball shirts (yes, we somehow managed to find...
Author Maria Frino
01 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Episode twenty one is here which means the Australian Book Lovers podcast is all grown up! Join hosts Veronica and Darren for a jam packed episode fea...
Author Kim Kelly
21 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 20 is here! Join hosts Veronica and Darren for industry and book news, discussions about the beautiful importance of themes in art and literat...
Author E.J. Dawson
17 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 19 is here and it's huge... Join hosts Veronica and Darren for an absolutely jam packed show including industry and book news, discussion...
Industry Special featuring Kate Cuthbert from Writers Vic
09 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 18 is here, and that means our podcast is finally allowed to enjoy a wine or three without breaking the law! Join hosts Veronica and Darren fo...
Author L.A. Webster
03 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 17 is here... Join hosts Veronica and Darren for discussions about building fantasy based worlds to explore what it means to be human, the pos...
Author Phil Hore
29 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Strap yourself in with hosts Veronica and Darren for the biggest ABL podcast yet! In this episode we spotlight some fantastic reads to be found on the...
Author Sandy Barker
24 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Love is in the air for episode 15... Join hosts Veronica and Darren for a romance soaked interview with bestselling author Sandy Barker and be swept...
Industry Special featuring The Australian Women Writers Challenge
24 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 14 is here and so is another fantastic Industry Special Edition! Join hosts Veronica and Darren as they chat with Theresa Smith from the Austr...
Author T.S. Simons
18 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Tune in to our latest episode where hosts Veronica and Darren explore climate change themes in literature and how it allows us to discuss the survival...
Author Matthew R. Davis
14 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 12 is here and it's our biggest one yet! Hosts Veronica and Darren are inspired to delve into all things dark and haunting thanks to a fa...
Author G.S. Johnston
11 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The ABL Podcast is officially a teenager, and what a fantastic episode to usher our way into double digits! Join hosts Veronica and Darren for a whole...
Industry Special featuring TasWriters
02 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to our very first Industry special podcast! In this episode hosts Veronica and Darren have the absolute pleasure of speaking with two fantasti...
Author Laurie Bell
28 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode hosts Veronica and Darren delve into the magic of pop culture and its influence on literature... or does literature influence pop cult...
Author Rebecca Bowyer
21 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Join hosts Veronica and Darren for their latest episode where they share some of the wonderful responses to the competition question of what romance m...
Special Romance Panel Edition!!!
10 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 7 is here and that means the first of our special edition Podcast Panels. Join us for a fun filled debut as we discuss all things romance with...
Author Thomas Heffernan
07 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode hosts Veronica and Darren bring you some latest news from the website and from the Australian publishing industry, discuss the upcomin...
Author Natasha O'Connor
05 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode hosts Veronica and Darren discuss the wonders of word count, how short stories and anthologies can be a powerful tool for writers, exp...
Author Kevin Klehr
23 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode hosts Veronica and Darren introduce a new segment or two, as well as discuss the different ways romance can be embedded in science fic...
Author Dale Lorna Jacobsen
13 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, hosts Veronica and Darren delve into Non-fiction rabbit holes and the double sided blade of the internet, before interviewing the fab...
Author K.M. Allan
04 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, hosts Veronica and Darren discuss publishing industry insights, the curious wonders of smart globe technology, and enjoy a wonderful ...
Author Gary Lonesborough
28 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, hosts Veronica and Darren discuss the inspiration for creating the website and podcast, then present an interview with debut author G...