Send us a text On this very funny short Bonus Show, standup comic Mack Dryden shares his story about going to the Dentist...you'll never believe what happens...Hilarious! Look for Mack Dryden's "NEW" Dry Bar Comedy Special... Please Listen, Enjoy, and Share where you can...Thanks!! Support the show Standup Comedy Podcast Network.co www.StandupComedyPodcastNetwork.com Free APP on all Apple & Android phones....check it out, podcast, jokes, blogs, and More! For short-form standup comedy sets, listen to: "Comedy Appeteasers" , available on all platforms. New YouTube site: https://www.youtube.com/@standupcomedyyourhostandmc/videos Videos of comics live on stage from back in the day. Please Write a Review: in-depth walk-through for leaving a review. Interested in Standup Comedy? Check out my books on Amazon... "20 Questions Answered about Being a Standup Comic" "Be a Standup Comic...or just look like one"ā¦
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Australian Book Lovers is on a mission is to bring fabulous Australian and Indigenous literature from all genres to book lovers around the globe, as well as fantastic resources and information for passionate authors looking to write their next bestseller. Visit www.australianbooklovers.com to learn more!
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1 Writer's Room with Bronwyn Frazer and Adrian Emery 1:06:16
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Main Kemudian Main Kemudian Senarai Suka DisukaiIn episode 133, Veronica & Laurie tap into the inner worlds of two wonderful non-fiction authors. Bronwyn Frazer and Adrian Emery share their life and writing stories, philosophies and reflections on life purpose. It's a wide-ranging chat that gives listeners an opportunity to look at life from a different angle. Intro - 0:57 Bronwyn Frazer Bio - 2:40 Adrian Emery Bio - 3:41 Change and transitions 10:23 Book Spotlight - What if? - Bronwyn Frazer - non-fictionr - 11:17 Book Spotlight - Tao Tuning - Adrian Emery - non-fiction - 13:15 What inspired you to put your message into words? - 14:35 What does self-reflection mean to you? - 32:32 Share your writing process - 50:50 Support the show Thanks for listening. Visit australianbooklovers.com to learn more.ā¦
In episode #132 of the Australian Book Lovers podcast, Veronica and Laurie chat industry news (so many events), story seeds, editing and the fabulous K.M. Allan's latest blog which has tips for overcoming author burnout. Veronica interviews the wonderful author Diane Clarke about mystery, history and the inspiration behind her writing. Laurie reviews The Rarkyn's Fall by Nikky Lee Book Spotlights: Golden by S. S. Turner - contemporary Christmas Actually by Lisa Darcy - contemporary Not Mentioning Any Names by Margaret Pearce - Aussie Tales & Humour Nasty Names Are Hurtful: An Australian White Ibis Responds to Name-Calling in the City ā written and illustrated by Rick LeCouteur ā children What ifā¦? How to frame challenges into opportunities for growth by Bronwyn Frazer ā non-fiction/self-development Intro - 00:57 Industry news - 14:04 Book spotlights - 30:40 Author Interview - 46:31 Post interview chat - 1:30:15 Quotes - 1:35:43 Book review - 1:38:27 Support the show Thanks for listening. Visit australianbooklovers.com to learn more.ā¦
1 Writer's Room with Rowena Mabbott & Jodie Benveniste 1:02:06
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Main Kemudian Main Kemudian Senarai Suka DisukaiIn episode 131 Veronica and Laurie are joined in the Writer's Room by Australian romance writers Rowena Mabbot and Jodie Benveniste. They chat about happily ever afters, Australian settings, simpler times, youth mental health and healing. Both writers are great observers of the human condition and share their fabulous insights and experience as well as their transitions to published authors. Intro - 0:57 Jodie Benveniste bio - 03:39 Book spotlight - Never, Not Ever - Jodie Benveniste - YA Romance - 06:03 Rowena Mabbott bio - 07:57 Book spotlight - Avoiding the Friend Zone - Rowena Mabbott - Contemporary Romance - 11:42 Why these stories? - 17:07 Your concept of love - 22:13 As close observers of the human condition - 30:03 How has the romance genre changed - 36:11 Writing Australian settings - 40:38 Advice for new writers - 53:35 Support the show Thanks for listening. Visit australianbooklovers.com to learn more.ā¦
Episode 130 has Veronica and Laurie planting plenty of seeds for daydreaming over the summer break. They have news (Laurie has sent the final book (5) in her Stones of Power off to the publisher), and events to share along with five book spotlights. Laurie chats with the multi-talented author Dirk Strasser about his latest book 'Conquist', his unique writing journey, backpacking a plot and his experience in the Australian book industry (including the Aurealis awards and Aurealis Magazine). A fabulous way to begin a new year of Reading More Aussie Books! Book spotlights: The Necromancer by Adam Coleman ā fantasy The Rainbow Coloured Black Sheep by Drew Mortimer ā autobiography Shattered by Pauline Yates ā science fiction thriller The Case of the Beth-El Stone by David Cairns ā historical fiction Never, Not Ever by Jodie Benveniste ā YA Romance Intro - 00:57 Industry news - 7:37 Book spotlights - 22:49 Author Interview - 41:16 Post interview chat - 1:39:37 Quotes - 1:42:25 Support the show Thanks for listening. Visit australianbooklovers.com to learn more.ā¦
1 Writer's Room with Dan Kaufman & Lisa Kenway 1:00:29
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Main Kemudian Main Kemudian Senarai Suka DisukaiIn Episode 129, Veronica & Laurie get into the underbelly with crime and thriller writers Dan Kaufman and Lisa Kenway. We chat inspiration, experience, character arcs and red herrings. And we explore themes from the human psyche, connected consciousness, research and plot retrofitting. Intro - 0:57 Lisa Kenway Bio - 2:47 Dan Kaufman Bio - 6:34 Book Spotlight - All You Took From Me - Lisa Kenway - pyschological thriller - 19:32 Book Spotlight - Humidity - Dan Kaufman - Aussie Noir - 20:46 Exploring the dark corners of the human psyche - 32:07 Plotting the crime thriller - 36:34 Your biggest writing and publishing lesson - 45:13 Advice for new writers - 56:00 Book Review - 58:06 Support the show Thanks for listening. Visit australianbooklovers.com to learn more.ā¦
1 Writer's Room with Veronica Strachan & Laurie Bell 1:34:28
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Main Kemudian Main Kemudian Senarai Suka DisukaiIn episode #128, Laurie finally gets Veronica under the author spotlight. We learn of the Heroine's Journey, how the pathway to publication can be filled with ogres and dragons, and how important family, friends and writing communities are for fostering emerging authors. Then it's Laurie's turn to share why she writes, what she reads, fan fiction, her creative triggers, future plans, and so much more. Intro - 00:57 Grief and Breathing While Drowning - 06:48 The Heroine's Journey - 08:22 Ochre Dragon - 11:15 ABL origins - 23:16 Why Laurie writes - 41:24 Stones of Power - 52:35 What feeds Laurie's imagination - 56:38 Boss From Hell - 58:09 How does writing make you feel? - 1:06:34 White Fire plus The Good, The Bad & The Undecided - 1:15:32 Quotes - 1:19:06 Chickabella - 1:24:25 Support the show Thanks for listening. Visit australianbooklovers.com to learn more.ā¦
In Episode 127, Veronica & Laurie share Australian writing and publishing industry news, writing events & more wonderful words from John Koenig. Laurie dives into a fabulous conversation about writing original science fiction novels, media tie-ins, screenplays and so much more with the amazing, award-winning and versatile Australian author, Amanda Bridgeman. Book Spotlights: Broome Enigma by Meryl Brown Tobin - romance Scruffy and Silk by Karen Kepert & Kaz Clarke - children's picture book My Name is Gucci by Sun Jung - contemporary A Cold Season by Matthew Hooper - contemporary Intro - 00:57 Industry news - 3:22 Book spotlights - 14:45 Author Interview - 28:28 Post interview chat - 1:25:46 Quotes - 1:29:18 Support the show Thanks for listening. Visit australianbooklovers.com to learn more.ā¦
1 Writer's Room with Lisa Darcy and Bella Ellwood-Clayton 1:05:15
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Main Kemudian Main Kemudian Senarai Suka DisukaiIn episode 126 Veronica and Laurie are joined in the Writer's Room by authors Lisa Darcy and Dr Bella Ellwood-Clayton. We dive into contemporary fiction writing, female relationships in its many forms across the generations, the concept of perfection, navigating the vicissitudes of life and ultimately triumphing over adversity. Lisa and Bella share their different writing and editing processes, and provide sage advice for emerging authors. Intro - 00:57 Lisa Darcy bio - 05:35 Book spotlight - Christmas Actually - 8:48 Bella Ellwood-Clayton bio - 13:53 Book spotlight - Weekend Friends - 15:08 Outwardly perfect inwardly messy characters - 22:08 Contemporary settings - 28:31 Relationships from real life creeping into stories - 41:51 The writing and editing process - 55:58 Support the show Thanks for listening. Visit australianbooklovers.com to learn more.ā¦
Episode 125 brings ABL co-founder Darren Kasenkow back for an insightful interview with author, artist and advocate, Damien Linnane. Dive into this brilliant discussion on crime, the justice system, and memoirs as Damien shares some of the traumas and triumphs of his life story, his writing, his art, and his passion for lifelong learning. Intro - 00:56 Author Interview - 02:25 Post interview chat - 2:01:57 Quotes - 2:03:08 Support the show Thanks for listening. Visit australianbooklovers.com to learn more.ā¦
Episode 124 starts with an audio book excerpt of Midnight Man by Kevin Klehr. Then Veronica and Laurie dive into industry news and events, explore new words and book spotlights. We have a wonderful interview with author Finegan Kruckemeyer. Plus, the importance of reading for children, supporting artists of all kinds, and reminding everyone what great gifts books are - and of course all the other ABL merchandise. Book spotlights: Beam of Light by John Kinsella ā contemporary The Postmanās My Mate by Kelly Louise Jarris ā Childrenās Picture Book Murder at the Tennis Club by Rita Lee Chapman - mystery The Power of Content by Mel Daniels ā non-fiction Conquist by Dirk Strasser ā speculative fiction ā portal fantasy ā alternative history Audiobook cameo - 00:57 Intro - 03:34 Industry news - 10:53 Book spotlights - 20:47 Author Interview - 41:50 Post interview chat - 1:23:56 Quotes - 1:29:32 Support the show Thanks for listening. Visit australianbooklovers.com to learn more.ā¦
In episode #123, Veronica and Laurie take you in a myriad of directions, from industry and upcoming news, including Wilderness Society's Karajia and Environment Award winners, fascinating first lines, and exciting events, to reminders to join your local and state writing group for more opportunities and events. Laurie chats with the wonderful Donna M Cameron about her eco-fiction/thriller/love story, The Rewilding, and so much more. Book spotlights: Tamarra - A story of termites on Gurindji Country by 30 collaborative authors and artists - educational picture book Tao Tuning by Adrian Emery - non-fiction Grace & Marigold by Mira Robertson - contemporary Mural by Stephen Downes - contemporary Intro - 00:57 Industry news - 3:18 Book spotlights - 21:34 Author Interview - 33:46 Post interview chat - 1:24:34 Quotes - 1:26:06 Support the show Thanks for listening. Visit australianbooklovers.com to learn more.ā¦
1 Writer's Room with Bruce Lowery, Jessica Mudditt & David Hume 1:10:47
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Main Kemudian Main Kemudian Senarai Suka DisukaiIf you find people fascinating, then episode 122 is a must. Veronica and Laurie chat with authors Bruce Lowery, Jessica Mudditt and David Hume about memoir and biography. Why does this creative non-fiction genre continue to fascinate and inspire readers? Our authors share why they're willing to put a slice of their lives on the pages for the world to read. Book spotlights: Catch the Wind by Bruce Lowery - memoir Once Around the Sun by Jessica Mudditt - memoir Blind without Barriers by David Hume and Peter Murray - biography Intro - 00:57 Bruce Lowery bio - 05:21 Catch the Wind blurb - 08:30 David Hume bio - 10:42 Blind without Barriers blurb - 17:18 Jessica Mudditt bio - 19:15 Once Around the Sun blurb - 23:24 Support the show Thanks for listening. Visit australianbooklovers.com to learn more.ā¦
1 Writer's Room with E. J. Dawson & Pauline Yates 1:24:21
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Main Kemudian Main Kemudian Senarai Suka DisukaiIn episode 121, Veronica and Laurie are joined by fabulous Australian speculative fiction authors E. J. Dawson and Pauline Yates. The conversation tackles the history of Speculative Fiction, the three key elements of any good spec fic story, and far ranging wonders about future 'what ifs'. There's a good deal of hilarity about zombies and space ships, so strap in and engage the hyperdrive. Book spotlights: The Queen of Spade Trilogy: Awakening, Darkening and Reckoning by E. J. Dawson - scifi Shattered by Pauline Yates (Australian writer) - scifi horror Intro - 00:57 Pauline Yates (Australian writer) bio - 03:37 E.J. Dawson bio - 11:24 The evolution of Space Opera - 29:32 Book spotlights - 56:31 What is your favourite speculative fiction 'what if'? - 01:00:25 Support the show Thanks for listening. Visit australianbooklovers.com to learn more.ā¦
Episode 120 has Veronica and Laurie chasing down speculative fiction rabbit holes as they bring you industry news, writing opportunities, book festivals and more. We share two new words from John Koenig (ecsis and craxis) that segue into a brilliant chat with climate fiction author Vanessa Lee. Our book spotlights are wonderful children's picture books from the Wilderness Society Australia - Karajia Award Shortlist. Gurril Storm Bird by Trevor Fourmile (illustrated by Jingalu) The Trees by Victor Steffensen (Illustrated by Sandra Steffensen) Gurawul the Whale by Uncle Max Dulumunmun (illustrated by Laura La Rosa) In My Blood It Runs by Dujuan Hoosan, Margaret Anderson & Carol Turner (Illustrated by Blak Douglas) Intro - 00:57 Industry news - 7:17 Book spotlights - 22:59 Author Interview - 37:37 Post interview chat - 1:16:26 Quotes - 1:21:26 Support the show Thanks for listening. Visit australianbooklovers.com to learn more.ā¦
Episode 119 is chock full with Veronica and Laurie winding their way through news, words, book spotlights, and quotes as well as sharing their promised pitches. Veronica chats with author Andrea Putting about compassionate prosperity and purpose, and life long learning. Book spotlights: Talon Marked by Sue-Ellen Pashley - fantasy Secondhand Daylight by Eugen Bacon and Andrew Hook - speculative fiction Ask Aunty: Seasons, written by Aunty Munya and illustrated by Charmaine Ledden-Lewis - picture book Nedingar: Ancestors, written by Isobel Bevis and illustrated by Leanne Zilm - picture book Intro - 00:57 Industry news - 5:05 Book spotlights - 16:31 The pitches - 32:55 Author Interview - 46:07 Post interview chat - 1:22:58 Quotes - 1:26:22 Support the show Thanks for listening. Visit australianbooklovers.com to learn more.ā¦
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