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‘At night, a set of eyes watched me’
Author AJ Gnuse lived in an old, strange, beautiful fixer-upper on the outskirts of New Orleans where he feared the worst as a child.
The royals are like ‘flawed gods’
As the Sussex circus exposes yet more royal rifts, Alexandra Joel argues our fascination with this all-too-human family is like the ancients’ relationship with the gods.
‘Traumatic and terrifying’: A mother’s grief
Kelli Hawkins’ new novel is about a grieving mother who haunts open houses. A devastating personal tragedy shaped her story.
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Our daughters’ worst nightmares made real
In today’s toxic teen culture of online slut-shaming and revenge porn, Tess Woods’ new novel was inspired by her own experience of motherhood — and became an outlet for her worst nightmares about it.
Moriarty’s terrifying new thriller in case of The Ex
It’s not just Liane Moriarty who specialises in Big Little Lies. Her sister Nicola’s new creation weaves a terrifying tale of deception, love and baggage — and the dangers of swiping right.
How to write a smash-hit thriller
The Bone Collector author Jeffery Deaver is considered a magician of the thriller. Focused on telling the story of a new crime hero, he shares the method to his madness.
Women’s fiction more than a moneymaker
Women’s fiction is often mocked as a lesser form of literature, frothy with no substance to keep the ladies happy. I disagree — it shines a light on society’s evolving concerns.
Exposing a girl-power fraud
In an age where spotlight-hungry fraudsters are exposed with shocking regularity, new domestic noir hit The Accusation poses questions about frauds, media darlings and girl power.
Everything was f****d: Manson’s uncomfortable truth
Mark Manson was catapulted to fame overnight for putting the F-word on books. But the rock star of writers had to accept a few hard truths in order to deliver his highly anticipated follow-up.
Aussie author’s new book takes us back to the Gold Rush
From oppression overseas to the gold rush and horror of the Eureka Stockade, Mary-Anne O’Connor’s latest work is historical escapism in epic, sweeping form.
World-famous author Paullina Simons’ gamechanging move
Can books keep up in the age of streaming — and do they even need to? World-famous author Paullina Simons will find out with a decision that could turn traditional publishing on its head.
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