A review by Nalini Haynes Rebel Gods is Monuments book 2 and the conclusion to this story about the Pillars of the World coming to …
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Harry Cook
In this podcast I interview Harry Cook, an award-winning actor, writer and LGBTQI activist whose latest novel, Fin & Rye & Fireflies, has just been …
Extraordinaries by T J Klune
A review by Nalini Haynes Nick Bell writes really bad, incredibly cheesy fan fic putting himself – as Nathan Belen – as Shadow Star’s love …
Fin & Rye & Fireflies by Harry Cook
A review by Nalini Haynes Fin kissed a boy who baited him. It was a trap. When Fin’s dad finds out, he moves the entire …
Peta Lyre’s Rating Normal by Anna Whateley
A review by Nalini Haynes Peta Lyre is 16 and has “alphabet soup” diagnoses including ADHD and is on the autism spectrum. Over a period …
“They expect a fish to climb a tree”: Anna Whateley on Peta Lyre and autism
My guest today, Anna Whateley, has always worked in literature and education. She is an “own voices” author, proudly autistic, with ADHD and a sensory …
Euphoria Kids by Alison Evans
A review by Nalini Haynes Iris grew from a seed in a garden and uses ‘they/them’ pronouns. Babs has a firey nature and turns invisible. …
“Focus on butterflies”: a Queer-focused podcast featuring Will Kostakis and Alison Evans
Today’s podcast features #LoveOzYA queer authors and butterflies Will Kostakis and Alison Evans. Nalini Haynes talks with Will and Alison about their books and queer …
Defining “Own Voices” Authors: you can’t have it both ways
Conflict Over the years I’ve had conflict with a number of authors about whether or not they are an “own voices” author and whether or …
Carved from Stone and Dream by T Frohock
A review by Nalini Haynes Carved from Stone and Dream starts several years after Where Oblivion Lives and is a very different novel although it …
Rob McDonald
This podcast features author Rob MacDonald who is donating items for the #AuthorsForFireys auction to raise money for the fire fighting effort here in Australia. The …
Merry Happy Whatever (season 1)
A review by Nalini Haynes Emmy Quinn (Bridgit Mendler) and her boyfriend Matt (Brent Morin) go to Philadelphia to spend Christmas with Emmy’s family. At …
Gods and Heroes: Rise of Fire by Brendan Wright
A Review by Annabelle Lee Gods and Heroes: Rise of Fire is the first book in a fantasy series written by Australian author Brendan Wright. …
List of recommended texts for high school English literature classes
Lorena Carrington was mourning the list of readings for high school English literature classes in 2020. Next year our teens will be studying Hamlet (whatever), …
Gabe Petrou of Skullwerks Studio
Attempt number 13 (after problems saving this post last week!!!): Gabe Petrou is Skullwerks Studio. He’s an artist selling kick-ass drawings and an upcoming clothing …