In episode #142 Veronica and Laurie discover beloiter and ecury, share industry news, giveaways and quotes. They both chat with the brilliant mother daughter author team of Linda and Marly Wells about their YA time travel fantasy 'Desert Tracks', which is based in and around Mparntwe (Alice Springs).

Book spotlights:
1. It is What it Isn’t – Science Fiction Short Story Collection by Stephen Higgins
2. When Dark Waters Burn by Zena Shapter – science fantasy
3. My Hot Housemate by Susannah Hardy – romantic comedy
4. The Connections We Keep by Pauline Yates – Horror Short Story Collection
5. Shout out to my ex by Sandy Barker – romance
6. The one that I want by Sandy Barker – romance
7. Someone like you by Sandy Barker – romance
8. I knew you were trouble by Sandy Barker – romance

Intro - 00:56
Industry news - 6:15
Book spotlights - 15:04
Author Interview - 32:39
Post interview chat - 1:16:52
Quotes - 1:20:20

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In Australian Book Lovers podcast episode #141, Veronica and Laurie are exploring crime fiction in the Writer's Room with Andrea Barton and Zane Lovitt. We chat about how to use your friends and contacts (nicely) to write better stories. We also dive into fictional financial grey areas and tortured twists on romantic notions of love.

Intro - 0:57
Zane Lovitt Bio - 2:42
Andrea Barton Bio - 3:43
Book Spotlight - The Body Next Door by Zane Lovitt - crime - 05:33
Book Spotlight - A Killer Among Friends by Andrea Barton - crime - 7:15
Publishing pitfalls and possibilities - 16:27
The unique Australian writing voice - 28:53
Villains in crime - 50:55
Advice for new writers - 58:40

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Episode 140 has Veronica and Laurie exploring epic fantasy and imposter syndrome, sharing industry news and events, and learning the meanings of momophobia and siso. Plus Veronica chats with WA fantasy author Abigail Mader about 'The Crystal Dynasty' series.

Book Spotlights:
1. The Spirit Circle by Tara Calaby – speculative historical fiction
2. The Body Next Door by Zane Lovitt – suburban thriller
3. A Killer Among Friends by Andrea Barton – mystery
4. Holy Parrot by Angel A – contemporary/mystery/magical realism
5. Mary Poser by Angel A – YA
6. Last Saturday in Invermay by Zane Pinner – contemporary
7. Love Connections Series: Saoirse’s Story – AM Jaxon romantic suspense

Intro - 00:57
Industry news - 8:04
Book spotlights - 18:21
Author Interview - 34:30
Post interview chat - 1:12:05
Quotes - 1:29:56

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