Looking for love with Trent Dalton
“Sentimental writer collecting love stories. Do you have one?” Hitting the streets with a sign and a typewriter, Trent Dalton went back to basics to follow up his two bestselling novels.
Books
Dog’s new novel role alongside detective
Baxter the beagle has been a constant companion in Matthew Benns’ life. But he next expected him to take this new step.
‘Jax would kick Jason Bourne’s arse’
Bond, Ryan and Bourne, you’ve been warned. There’s a new (Aussie) action hero in town — and his creator reckons Riley Jax would leave Matt Damon’s iconic character in the dust.
Footy twin tragedy’s 30-year story
The shocking death of a footy hero sparked a 30-year journey to tell a “gut-punching” story about family, love and loss.
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Why the Murray River is my special place
“If you are escaping your fate, you need a good place to hide.” This is why the “menacing” Murray River is central to Darry Fraser’s Australian story in her new book.
Hollywood giant’s Aussie ‘gross-out’
The man behind Jurassic Park, Panic Room and many more blockbusters has a new thriller coming out featuring reanimated corpses and a mutant parasite. And it all starts Down Under.
How our missing fallen soldiers are being found
Thousands of Australian soldiers killed overseas have never been found. Now a tiny but dedicated team is starting to trace their stories, find their remains — and bring them home.
Real-life Younger: Aussie author’s goth debut
After a career in publishing, Australian writer Jane Cockram is releasing her debut novel, and it has already caught the attention of Hollywood.
Aussie author’s one wish for Helen Mirren
Aussie author Rachael Johns’ new chick-lit novel is funny and quirky. She also wants Helen Mirren if the book turns into a film.
Haunting legacy of a colonial visionary
He is accused of genocide yet credited with envisaging the nation we live in today — the home of a fair go. His name is everywhere, but do you know the truth about Lachlan Macquarie?
Sci-fi book leads to Margot Robbie’s next project
Author Kassandra Montag was “blown away” after the TV rights to her new sci-fi book were bought — and now Aussie actor Margot Robbie is involved.
Author calls time on TV history hero
Bernard Cornwell reveals he is retiring his favourite hero, Uhtred from The Last Kingdom, but another will be back after a 15-year absence from the bloodstained blockbusters that made his name.
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