Synopsis: The island of Borneo was once the most heavily wooded in the world, and its people have always carved wood beautifully. In Killernova, grappling with his heritage, Omar Musa remixes this ancient art form […]
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by KHYATI SHARMA
Omar Musa on Killernova: I tried to create a book that seems like a fun experience but when you go deeper, there are all sorts of complexities
It is wonderful to have the Malaysian-Australian poet and author Omar Musa for our ‘Behind the Book’ segment. Omar has released three poetry books, four hip-hop records, written an acclaimed one-man play (Since Ali Died), and […]
BOOK REVIEW: A GOOD WINTER
Synopsis: When Olga’s friend Lara becomes a grandmother, Olga helps out whenever she can. After all, it’s a big imposition on Lara, looking after her bereaved daughter and the baby. And the new mother is […]
GIGI FENSTER ON HER LATEST NOVEL: WRITE A MONSTER CHARACTER & YOU’LL HAVE PEOPLE SAYING, ‘OH NO, I THINK I MIGHT HAVE FELT THAT PARTICULAR JEALOUSY ONCE OR TWICE’
It is great to have the fantastic Gigi Finster for our ‘Behind the Book’ segment. Gigi Fenster’s first book, The Intentions Book, was a finalist in the New Zealand Post Book Awards and was longlisted for the […]
Danielle Dayney on writing books: Don’t give up! It takes time and patience
It is great to have the lovely Danielle Dayney for our ‘Behind the Book’ segment. Born and raised in Ohio, Danielle started writing rock concert reviews for Toledo-based music magazine, The Glass Eye. Today, her work has […]
Book Review: When Love Sticks Around
When Love Sticks Around by Danielle Dayney is a beautiful tribute to her bittersweet childhood consisting of moving essays on life, loss, acceptance, and everything that comes in between. Each of us has a journey that […]
Michelle Tom on publishing her memoir: As I stood at my sister’s grave, I knew I would need to write about it
It is a great pleasure to have the lovely Michelle Tom for our ‘Behind the Book’ segment. Michelle grew up in New Zealand. After losing her grounds and surviving the tragic experiences of the Christchurch earthquakes […]
Book Review: Ten Thousand Aftershocks
“The key to survival is defined as the ability to adapt to change, but if you are miserable, are you still surviving?” Ten Thousand Aftershocks is a deep, captivating memoir of family, trauma, and surviving the […]
Book Review: The Paper Palace
“Does letting go mean losing everything you have, or does it mean gaining everything you never had?” Has it ever happened to you that sometimes even before you’ve started reading, you already know you’re going […]
Book Review: The Comfort Book
“No is a good word. It keeps you sane. In an age of overload, no is really yes. It is yes to having the space you need to live.”- Matt Haig. I’ll begin this by […]
Book Review: Someone I used to Know
“There is nothing more rewarding than seeing young people grow, heal and find hope.”- Someone I Used to Know (2021) This is my first Paige Toon book, and I know I am not settling at […]
Paige Toon on creating her characters: I do A lot of daydreaming followed by a significant amount of research
It is a great pleasure to have the incredible Paige Toon for our ‘Behind the Book’ segment. Paige Toon grew up between England, Australia and America and has been writing books set in sun-drenched locations around […]
Author Ruhi Lee on her memoir: My readers are feeling the emotions that I set out to evoke with this book
It is a great pleasure to have Ruhi Lee for our ‘Behind the Book’ segment. Ruhi writes on Boon Wurrung land. Her work has been featured in The Guardian, ABC Life, SBS Voices, South Asian Today, […]
Amie Mcnee on Journal Coaching: from the very beginning I wanted to be a storyteller
It is a great pleasure to have Amie McNee for our ‘Behind the Book’ segment. For the unknown, Amie is an Author, Creativity Coach, Speaker and Book Doula. Her first fiction book ‘The Rules Upheld by No One‘ is […]
Shannah Kennedy on her latest release plan B: I hope this book could serve as a lighthouse for those experiencing change
It is a great pleasure to have Shannah Kennedy for our ‘Behind the Book’ segment. For the unknown, Shannah is one of Australia’s foremost strategic life coaches. She works to transform her clients’ careers, wellbeing, and […]