Some of the posts in this index are videos, some podcasts and some are in text format. Many are in two or three of these …
Interviews, panels and guest blogs
Garth Jones storks strine with DMZ
Today’s guest, Garth Jones, hails from Mad Max Land. Garth is a stereotypical Australian: an irreverent larrikin from out in the sticks absolutely MARINATED in …
AViVA
Dark Matter Zine welcomes special guest AViVA. Aviva Anastasia Payne, professionally known as AViVA, is an Australian singer-songwriter and author, a multidisciplinary artist with international …
Menna van Praag
My special guest for this podcast is Menna Van Praag who was born in Cambridge, England and studied Modern History at Oxford University. And who …
Kirsten Miller on witches, women and justice
My new favorite novel is The Change by Kirsten Miller. Think Sir Terry Pratchett’s Discworld witches but written by a woman and set in contemporary …
Liz Hyder on women with wings who are not angels
This year so far I’ve been privileged to read and review some FANTASTIC books, of which The Gifts by Liz Hyder was one. In this …
Kee Chan on being Russell Tan in TV series Kung Fu
A few weeks ago I was jaw-droppingly surprised when a publicist emailed me and offered an interview with Kee Chan. Although I’d noticed the TV …
Bridget Hodder: The things we share unite us and our differences should excite us
This year’s International Women’s Day podcast is an interview with Bridget Hodder who co-wrote a cross-cultural novel with Fawzia Gilani Williams. Cross-cultural novel Bridget Hodder …
Heather Mateus Sappenfield on River Between Hearts
In this podcast, Nalini talks to award-wining author Heather Mateus Sappenfield whose latest novel, River Between Hearts, is a heartwarming middle school novel suitable for …
David Verbeek on Art House and horror
David VERBEEK (1980, Netherlands) studied film, photography and philosophy at the New School University in New York, and film directing at the Netherlands Film Academy, …
Anna Hopkins on being a journalist and a villain
In this podcast Nalini talks to actor, screenwriter and director Anna Hopkins. Anna is famous for her 3 roles as a journalist on Defiant, The …
Ilsa Evans on humor and book launches in lockdown
Nalini Haynes talks to author and academic Ilsa Evans. While bringing up her children solo, Ilsa completed an honors degree in Women’s Studies, for which …
Tim Ferguson on writing comedy, disability, and tap water
You may recall the sensation that was the Doug Anthony All Stars musical comedy trio. You don’t even have to be old: they reformed in …
Marion Frith on trauma and healing
In this podcast Nalini talks to Marion Frith, a former journalist, senior communications specialist and political speechwriter. Since her political career, Marion retrained as a registered …
Barbara Crampton talks about feminism in horror
Cult icon and horror legend Barbara Crampton built a formidable career in a tough industry, and a dedicated fanbase. Jakob’s Wife is her latest starring …
Paula Brancati on Slasher: Flesh and Blood
Nalini Haynes talks to Paula Brancati from the new Shudder Original Event Series, Slasher: Flesh & Blood. This series will premiere exclusively on premium genre …