137 | A superhuman version of yourself with Tiffany Tsao, author of But Won't I Miss Me
Episode 137 features writer and literary translator Tiffany Tsao discussing her latest novel, But Won't I Miss Me, a literary body horror se...
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James and Ashley are staying at home. Partly because there’s a pandemic, partly because they’re writers, and partly because of their health. Through discussions and interviews, they explore...
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20 of 136 episodes136 | Bonus ep! Raising reading rates, one book at a time
While reading rates are falling in Australia and around the world, the good news is there are lots of great ways to make more time for the b...
135 | From beloved bookseller to debut author with Josh Hortinela, author of Hate You to Love You
Episode 135 features debut sensation Joshua Hortinela, a beloved fixture of the Australian book scene, discussing his first novel, Hate You...
134 | 'How did you see into my brain?' with author, publisher and podcaster Dani Vee
Episode 134 features powerhouse author, publisher and podcaster Dani Vee discussing her latest picture book, My Spinning, Anxious Brain. For...
133 | Bonus ep! Have a listen to ... The Word Count podcast
In ep 133, James and Ashley share an episode one of their favourite Australian writing podcasts – The Word Count with Jo Dixon, Fiona Taylor...
132 | Being resilient when the feedback is tough with author Susannah Glenn and creativity coach Ginger Moran
In episode 132, author Susannah Glenn joins us to discuss the creative process behind her second novel, Without a Trace, alongside her creat...
131 | Your body is a scam with Penguin Literary Prize winner Mary Colussi
Mary Colussi says her debut novel Touch Grass, winner of the 2025 Penguin Literary Prize, is a 'Noah's ark of her weird interests.' Penguin...
130 How to be a career author with JP Pomare, author of The Gambler
Bestselling crime author JP Pomare joins us to discuss his latest novel The Gambler, and reflects on how his writing process has changed sin...
129 | Claudia Karvan joins Ashley & James at the Sydney launch of Like, Follow, Die, recorded live
In March, Ashley launched her new thriller 'Like, Follow, Die.' In episode 129, hear a live recording of the very special Sydney launch even...
128 | Invisible and insidious with Susan Francis, author of Revelation Beach
In episode 128, author Susan Francis joins James and Ashley to share the insidious ways invisible illness and ageism have impacted her sense...
127 | 'I don't think I'll ever write another book like that' with author and publisher Anita Heiss
It's been 30 years since award-winning author Anita Heiss made her debut on the Australian literary scene. She reveals the moment she finall...
126 | How to keep readers hooked with Christian White, author of The Long Night
In episode 126, internationally bestselling author Christian White describes, in graphic detail, how he thinks of his readers as lobsters. H...
125 | An early Christmas present - what we've read in 2025
It's that time of year again! (Well, almost … it's actually a bit early.) Collected here is a varied selection of 2025's 'What Are You Readi...
124 | How nature can heal your brain with Darryl Jones, author of (Be)Wilder
In episode 124, urban ecologist and past guest Darryl Jones returns to discuss the power of nature to heal your brain and other topics from...
123 | How to sell a million copies with Matt Rogers, author of 'The Forsaken'
How do you write thirty-five novels in a decade and sell a million copies while doing it? Bestselling author Matt Rogers is here to share hi...
122 | Bonus ep! How to be a fictional character with Felix Shannon
In episode 122, Ashley asks fellow crime fiction fan and podcaster what it's like to find yourself as a fictional character in a new novel f...
121 | The crucial element is not panicking with Sulari Gentill, author of 'Five Found Dead'
When bestselling author Sulari Gentill was diagnosed with stage four cancer, she decided to write the ending she wanted. In episode 121, she...
120 | If society collapses, head to the beach with Michelle Prak, author of 'Barren Cape'
In episode 120, bestselling author Michelle Prak discusses how she set her latest thriller against the backdrop of Australia's housing crisi...
119 | Becoming a stranger to yourself with Nathan Dunne, author of 'When Nothing Feels Real'
In episode 119, debut author Nathan Dunne joins us to discuss his memoir, When Nothing Feels Real, which shares the story of his onset of se...
118 | Cybercrime, murder and audiobooks - behind the scenes on 'Like, Follow, Die'
Ashley's brand new thriller Like, Follow, Die is out now as an audiobook exclusive from Audible! In episode 118, Ashley discusses the book's...