How my vampire cravings began
Jay Kristoff’s strong views on vampires have made him a global star. For him, the monsters are ‘twisted reflections of our own selves’, not tortured Twilight emos.
Books
What about the women when soldiers come home?
Wartime conflict doesn’t end when the guns stop firing, as laid bare by a new book set in the aftermath of World War One, following the Diggers who came home.
How my dog became an author
His debut was a global smash and major movie, but then AJ Finn went off the radar – until ‘a ten-kilo gremlin with a face like a wet cigar’ became his accidental new co-creator.
‘Women assume there are no secrets’
How well we can know someone depends on one thing – and no, it’s not simply trust, argues Fiona Lowe as she examines the real impact of keeping secrets when it comes to relationships.
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‘Girl A’ tackles a hideous truth
‘House of Horror’ crimes involving abducted or imprisoned children are all too familiar. This author tackles what happens to the victims next.
What aspiring authors must know
New York Times and internationally bestselling author Amie Kaufman has revealed her tips on how fantasy author hopefuls can hook readers.
’Angel of Waterloo’ reveals Australia’s scars
ABBA famously sang about Waterloo. But few realise how that brutal conflict impacted Australia — and still does to this day.
‘I asked my husband if he’d do this’
Nest parenting is a solution for separated parents, in which the children stay in the family home and adults take turns living with them. A nice idea, but does it work?
How to tell war stories to your child
Like it or not, lots of kids love playing soldiers, watching war films and hearing accounts of battle. This is how to navigate that sensitive topic.
Search for Australia’s missing past
One of Australia’s most enduring mysteries — the unsolved disappearance of explorer Ludwig Leichhardt — is the backdrop for a new book.
How famous dancer’s perfect life came crashing down
Australian international ballet sensation Mary Li — wife of fellow star and Mao’s Last Dancer author Li Cunxin — had the world at their feet until a shock diagnosis.
A new world built on lies
The rise of Fascism and a world falling apart gave rise to Bridget Collins’ new novel The Betrayals, in which the characters must navigate the abuse of truth.
War letters reveal lost soldier’s fate
With her latest work set in World War Two, Hazel Gaynor discovered her own connection to that conflict — resolving a family story and bringing comfort to a 100-year-old woman.
‘You are not going to die’
An overpowering anxiety attack left author Tricia Stringer in emergency. She reveals how she fought back, with a message of hope.
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