Australian Book Lovers

About Australian Book Lovers

Australian Book Lovers’ mission is to bring fabulous Australian and Indigenous literature of all genres to book lovers around the globe. We share fantastic resources and information for passionate authors looking to write their next bestseller! Visit www.australianbooklovers.com to learn more!

Publisher

Veronica Strachan

Category

arts · education · fiction

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

28 Feb 2021

Latest episode

24 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

181 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   24 Oct 2026

   Writer's Room with T. L. Brechin, Stephanie Bosshard & Ingrid J. Adams

   In episode #182, Veronica and Laurie get to fly into magical and supernatural places and stories, with our three fantasy authors: T.L. Brechin, Stephanie Bosshard and Ingrid J. Adams. We chat story inspiration, monsters, world building and so much more. Intro - 00:57 Bio and story inspiration - T. L. Brechin - 02:38 Book Spotlight - Pentark - 03:42 Bio and story inspiration- Stephanie Bosshard - 05:33 Book Spotlight - The Trials of Browid - 08:06 Bio and story inspiration - Ingrid J. Adams - ...

2. 

   3 Oct 2026

   Author Sarah Cochrane Ridout

   Episode 180 has Veronica and Laurie chatting about the benefits of reading (some of the many), sharing new and events (TGBC Book Day Out), comparing book reading habits (page corner turner or bookmarker), quotes and so much more. Veronica has an inspiring chat with author Sarah Cochrane Ridout about Sisters in Arms: Oodgeroo Noonuccal, Kathie Cochrane and the Battle for the 1967 Referendum. Book spotlights this ep: 1. Australia’s Coastal War by Dr Tom Lewis – non-fiction, military history 2....

3. 

   21 Sept 2026

   Writer's Room with Matthew R. Davis, Chuck Mckenzie and David Schembri

   In episode #179 Veronica and Laurie have collected a trio of terrifying storytellers to delve into all things horror: Matthew R. Davis, Chuck McKenzie and David Schembri. Scary tales and useful advice for budding writers of all genres. And a fabulous author reading of 'My Clare' from David Schembri. Intro - 00:57 Book Spotlight - Songs of Shadow, Words of Woe - 02:44 Bio - Matthew R. Davis - 03:58 Book Spotlight - The Dark Man, By Referral - 05:14 Bio - Chuck McKenzie - 6:22 Book Spotlight - ...

Who has been a guest on Australian Book Lovers

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Christina Giuffré
• Suzi Samuel
• Linda Wells
• Marly Wells
• Andrea Barton

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

2,444

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Spotify

5.0 / 5

7 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 68 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

78

Social presence

0

YouTube

68

Engagement

76