Weather keeping you inside? Need a new read? Try one of our FANTASTIC FEATURES OF THE WEEK Wending by Bel Hawley #contemporary Soul Comfort by Alistair Conwell #non-fiction The Maskeys by @basicwriter.bsky.social #contemporary #ReadMoreAussieBooks #Booksky #AusWrites More at australianbooklovers.com

#booksky New episode has dropped!

Ep #168 has @veronicastrachan.bsky.social & @writerlauriebell.bsky.social meandering through memoir with Danielle Sartorelli, Angelina Mastrippolito and Bo Kitty. Our 3 debut authors share their very personal stories, secrets, families & unique writing processes. #ReadMoreAussieBooks #booksky #Read

Ep#167 contemporary storytelling, cultural inheritance, identity, family relationships & belonging with Alejandra Martinez, Monica Raszewski & Paula McLean. Plus their story inspiration, writing process & great advice for new writers. #ReadMoreAussieBooks #BookSky #Readers #WritingCommunity #Reading

#booksky Aussie April reads... Check out Australianbooklovers.com for all your Aussie book recs Or check out the podcast 😉 @australianbooks.bsky.social

Need a new read this weekend. Try our FEATURES OF THE WEEK. Moor to Sea by Vicki Foote - memoir The Tyranny of Tomorrow by Magda Mizzi - pody apocalyptic YA Lee Gordon Presents by Jeff Apter - biography australianbooklovers.com for hundreds omore Aussie-authored books. #booksky #ReadMoreAussieBooks

Ep166 is @veronicastrachan.bsky.social & @writerlauriebell.bsky.social chat print on demand with Chris Munnery (Ingram Spark)+great resources via @allisontaitwriter.bsky.social & @valeriekhoo.bsky.social (So You Want to Be A Writer book & podcast)& About Writing @garethlpowell.bsky.social #Writers

If you have printed books with Ingram Spark, please take a moment to fill in their "opt out" form, so they know not to sell your books to Big Tech companies that scan printed media to train their datasets. www.ingramcontent.com/page/ai-opt-...

Looking for books for young children and middle graders? Check our FANTASTIC FEATURES OF THE WEEK You Choose MEGA - Prehistoric Peril -George Ivanoff Dreamy Days and Random Naps @mawsonbear.bsky.social Dear Little One: You're Perfect, As You Are -Christina Marie Giuffré #ReadMoreAussieBooks #Booksky

#booksky New ep!

My fantasy and sci-fi collection, The Heart of the Labyrinth and Other Stories, is out now! These diverse stories of courage and hope celebrate fierce women, curious minds, and unexpected kindness. Amazon: tinyurl.com/yatwutau B&N: tinyurl.com/263fk6td Or ask at your local bookstore. 📚

New Review: The Sugarcane Kids and the Empty Cage by Charlie Archbold @text_publishing @loveozmg ashleighmeikle.com.au/2024/07/30/t...

In ep 165 @veronicastrachan.bsky.social & @writerlauriebell.bsky.social share book marketing tips from K.M. Allan, Seth Godin, Bryan Cohen & Joanna Penn. Plus news, quotes, book spotlights & more. Laurie chats with fabulous #middlegrade #childrens author George Ivanoff. #ReadMoreAussieBooks #Booksky

In episode #164 Veronica and Laurie share writing and self-publishing tips, ISBNs, industry news, literary grants, quotes, new segment stings and more. Laurie catches up with thriller author Naomi Shippen about her latest book Before She Killed Him. Plus seven spectacular book spotlights. #booksky

Unexpected hiccup (Friday Fictioneers) PHOTO PROMPT © Lori Wilson She was told it was a time of celebration here and to stay quiet. Why became apparent when night fell and the explosions started. Colored fire ripped the sky apart. She huddled beneath the trees amongst damp mulch and trembled. It…

The Rise is the #2 Hot New Release in the Amazon Occult and Supernatural list. A few more sales might snag me that top spot! (Not sure how something with over 7,500 reviews is a new release, but still...)

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In episode #163 @veronicastrachan.bsky.social & @writerlauriebell.bsky.social are getting down onto the little chairs and exploring the outside world with picture book authors Annie Kwan & Tania Moloney. Sharing inspiration, writing process and working with an illustrator. #ReadMoreAussieBooks

So grateful for this feature at @australianbooks.bsky.social 💜📚

Need a new read? Here's three very different stories for your TBR list. -Circadian Web - Alistair Conwell #sciencefiction -Looking Out and Beyond - Toby Hammerschlag #historicalfiction -A Song for the Earth @shannonjade.bsky.social #contemporary #novel #poetry Want more? australianbooklovers.com

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Ep162! @veronicastrachan.bsky.social & @writerlauriebell.bsky.social have industry news, events, book spotlights. We chat with Robyn J Black about the history of The Furphy Literary Awards 2026 competition, short story writing tips & more. 1st prize=$15K! #ShortStories #ReadMoreAussieBooks #Booksky

In ep161 we're riding the coattails of 3 #historicalfiction writers. We chat with authors Duncan Graham, Anne Vines & @dwnundint.bsky.social Paul Rushworth-Brown about their story inspiration, their writing process & what period in history they'd love to go back to. #Booksky #podcast #booksky

Still plenty of summer left for reading on the beach. Try one of these FFOTW: Salsa in the Suburbs by Alejandra Martinez - contemporary Summer, In Between by Holly Cardamone - YA The One Remaining by Paula McLean - contemporary #booksky #ReadMoreAussieBooks Lots more at australianbooklovers.com

5 years of podcasts celebrating and supporting Aussie authors and reminding people to #ReadMoreAussieBooks 🙏🤩🎉

Thanks to @australianbooks.bsky.social for the shout out. Make sure you check their site at www.australianbooklovers.com #booksky #writing #books #australianauthors

📚💙 And we're back!

In Ep160 @veronicastrachan.bsky.social & @writerlauriebell.bsky.social on author incomes, getting teens to read, @annafeatherstone.bsky.social' writers festival list & K.M. Allan's Writing Habits Checklist. A chat with January Gilchrist & reading from The Serpent's Kiss from Laurie Bell. #booksky

The 2026 list of Australian Writers Festivals is here! All the latest dates, new festivals and your old favourites! Famous, debut and local authors to discover In glorious locations near and far. Which are your faves? annafeatherstone.com/writing-reso...

★★★★★ The Serpent's Kiss (Book 4 in The Stones of Power) is an even more compelling read than the earlier books in this series. www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

Need book ideas for Christmas? Try our FANTASTIC Features of the Week Before She Killed Him by Naomi Shippen #thriller Christmas Australis by various authors #horror #scifi #contemporary #historical The Serpent's Kiss @writerlauriebell.bsky.social #fantasy #YA #booksky www.australianbooklovers.com

My next fantasy/murder mystery novel, 'Embers of Doubt', is out now. Yaetherim is hired by the local arch-mage to assess which apprentice to promote to mage. But job hunting can be murder. rychilla.com/about-the-bo... #writer ✍️ #indie #fantasylit #fantasy #whodunnit #Rychilla #auswrites

Check me out talking about books, folklore and remembering Wake in Fright is a Christmas movie 🖤💙📚🇦🇺

Ep159 XMAS special @veronicastrachan.bsky.social & @writerlauriebell.bsky.social chat rituals, folklore & book stocking fillers with six Aussie authors with festive season stories @madeleinedeste.bsky.social@sandybarker.bsky.social Lisa Heidke @kevinklehr.bsky.social @bghilton.bsky.social & Kay Kerr

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Just jumped off recording a fab Christmas episode with @australianbooks.bsky.social, @veronicastrachan.bsky.social & Laurie Bell. Talking all things Christmas, including Wake In Fright, Icelandic Xmas Book Flood & lebkuchen. 💙📚🇦🇺🎄

Ep158 is up and humming. We chat book covers, @writerlauriebell.bsky.social's BookBub White Fire experience + tips for writing flash fiction. @veronicastrachan.bsky.social chats with author Johan du Toit + news, quotes, K.M. Allan's Unpredictability Checklist & more. #ReadMoreAussieBooks #Booksky

Click the link or (or go to your favourite podcast app) to listen to Alex talk about our book and some Community Publishing research highlights now! youtu.be/5F9oHPXo7To?...

We were thrilled to be featured on the @australianbooks.bsky.social podcast recently!! Veronica and Laurie were so lovely to invite @alexdane.bsky.social to come chat with them about the DIY Publishing Toolkit, and we think the podcast episode is excellent 🤩

In #podcast ep157 @veronicastrachan.bsky.social & @writerlauriebell.bsky.social explore #fantasy with authors Maria Linwood, Dmetri Kakmi, Heather Ewings & Maxx Victor. Why does fantasy speak to so many readers? Have a listen or watch for more... #ReadMoreAussieBooks #BookSky #AusWrites #fantasybook

It's here!!! Our DIY Publishing Toolkit is now freely available to read. If you're a writer getting ready to embark on your publishing adventure, this is the guide for you. Check it out! hdl.handle.net/11343/356821

Ep156 is packed! @veronicastrachan.bsky.social & @writerlauriebell.bsky.social 🙌🙌 @v8sheppard.bsky.social - WA Local Hero shortlist, K.M.Allan's Reverse Outlining checklist +more. We chat with Dr Alexandra Dane @communitypubinaus.bsky.social about Community Publishing in Regional Australia. #Writers

💙📚 new bookish episode available Want to hear more about Aussie books? Check out the Australian Book Lovers podcast !

In ep155, @veronicastrachan.bsky.social & @writerlauriebell.bsky.social chase crime & adventure with authors Susan Rogers, John Roosen @yogamatmysteries.bsky.social & Sean Gorman. What twists make a page turning Aussie crime story? Listen and watch for more... #ReadMoreAussieBooks #booksky #Fiction

The Yoga Mat Mysteries series has just released their audiobook Warrior Pose narrated by internationally acclaimed narrator Rupert Degas. Warrior Pose is a lightning fast, adrenaline-fuelled mystery set in breathtaking New Zealand, packed with intrigue and action where danger is never far away.

It's ep154 and @writerlauriebell.bsky.social's 50th co-hosting. @veronicastrachan.bsky.social & Laurie have industry news & events + K. M. Allan's Foreshadowing checklist from Writing and Editing Checklist +more. Laurie chats with poet Gregory Day about SouthSightedness. #ReadMoreAussieBooks

In ep153, @veronicastrachan.bsky.social & @writerlauriebell.bsky.social ramp up the romance with authors @sandybarker.bsky.social, A.M. Jaxon & Susannah Hardy. We chat #romance as escapism & activism, how hot is hot enough, the inspiration behind their stories + much more. #ReadMoreAussieBooks

Love to watch a podcast and not just listen? Jump over to Australian Book Lovers channel to see the latest podcast episode. Subscribe to support our Aussie authors and get notified of new eps. #ReadMoreAussieBooks #SpeculativeFiction #AussieAuthors #booksky #Fantasy youtu.be/1e3AW6NKqOw

In ep#152, @veronicastrachan.bsky.social & @writerlauriebell.bsky.social share industry news & events, brilliant ideas on Deep Point of View from K.M. Allan's Writing and Editing Checklist. Laurie dives deep into fantasy & fan-fiction with Laura J Fitzwilson+ an author reading from The Fool. #Read

Need a fabulous Aussie authored read? Check AustralianBookLovers.com for these: Edie Tells a Lie - Ingrid Laguna - #middlegrade Always Eat the Weird Stuff - @iambokitty.bsky.social - #memoir Cobra Pose - Susan Rogers & John Roosen - #thriller #booksky #ReadMoreAussieBooks #Readmore #writingcommunity