Why Melanie Saward Called Out Booktok Boy (aka Luke Bateman)

09/06/2025 37 min Temporada 3 Episodio 73
Why Melanie Saward Called Out Booktok Boy (aka Luke Bateman)

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You've probably seen the Booktok Boy drama not only on TikTok, but now in your newsfeed as well. an ex-NRL player AND ex-Bachelor has scored a book deal from going viral on TikTok talking about spicy books... Is that all it takes?  Today we're joined by Bigambul and Wakka Wakka woman, author and Dr Melanie Saward who wants the publishing world to give authors of colour the same opportunities!  Plus, she also happens to be Brooke's co-author on her new book, so of course we chat about that as well as why First Nations stories don't all have to be sad.  Nova Entertainment acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land on which we recorded this podcast, the Gadigal People of the Eora Nation. We pay our respect to Elders past and present.  LINKS Follow @itsmattymills on Instagram Follow @brooke.blurton on Instagram  Follow @litlleredwrites on Instagram Follow @novapodcastsofficial on Instagram   CREDITSHosts: Brooke Blurton and Matty MillsGuest: Melanie SawardExecutive Producer: Rachael HartEditor: Adrian WaltonManaging Producer: Ricardo Bardon Listen to more great podcasts at novapodcasts.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.