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In Episode 136 Veronica and Laurie bring you industry news and events from the world of publishing including the Understanding Australian Readers Report from Australia Reads, and how to find your own writing group. They share more treasures from the Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows and dive down twisty writing rabbit holes. Plus Laurie interviews author Stephen Downes about his inpsiration and writing.Book Spotlights:Neeka and the Missing Key by Tina Strachan - middle gradeCupid's Kiss by Anna Ceguerra - science fictionGet Off My Lawn by Anna Ceguerra - middle gradeDear Friend: A Warm Hug for Your Mind & Soul by Christina Marie Giuffré - non-fictionThe Players by Deborah Pike - ContemporaryIntro - 00:57Industry news - 10:35Book spotlights - 26:10Author Interview - 35:23Post interview chat - 1:18:51Quotes - 1:21:27Support the showThanks for listening.Visit australianbooklovers.com to learn more.
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