A podcast that connects aspiring authors and illustrators to the world of children's literature. Gather tips, tricks and publishing info, as we celebrate creators and their journeys, awesome stories and all the fun of kids books. What are you waiting for? Grab a taco and come join us.
Reading with a chance of tacos
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A podcast that connects aspiring authors and illustrators to the world of children's literature. Gather tips, tricks and publishing info, as we celebrate creators and their journeys, awesome stories and all the fun of kids books. What are you waiting for? Grab a taco and come join us.
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9/17/2019
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Recent Episodes
December 31, 2025
A Final Catch up for 2025
<p><strong><span style= "font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; color: black; background: white; mso-ansi-language: EN-AU; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;"> On today's show,</span></strong> <span style= "font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; color: black; mso-ansi-language: EN-AU; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;"> we chat with two Aussie Kidlit Legends to round out 2025.</span></p> <p><span style= "font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; color: black; mso-ansi-language: EN-AU; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;"> Adrian Beck and Rory H Mather drop by for a drink, a chat, and a few tips for kidlit authors in 2026</span></p>
August 12, 2025
Oceanforged
<p class="font8" style= "margin: 0cm; text-align: center; vertical-align: baseline;" align= "center"><strong><span style= "font-size: 18.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; color: red; background: white;"> Amelia Mellor</span></strong></p> <p style="line-height: 115%;"><strong><span style= "font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"> On today’s show</span></strong><span style= "font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">, we chat about the challenges of writing a series, how to build fantastical worlds, and the magic behind <span style= "font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"> Oceanforged</span>! We dive into the inspiration and creative journey behind this adventure-filled book. Plus, Liv pops in to review two picture books. <span style= "mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style= "mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></p> <p class="font8" style="margin: 0cm; vertical-align: baseline;"> <strong><span style= "font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"> Today’s special guest</span></strong> <span style= "font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"> is an Australian children’s author known for weaving rich, adventurous tales that captivate young readers. Her latest book, <span style= "font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"> Oceanforged</span>, plunges readers into a world of mythical landscapes and daring quests, blending a love of history with the spark of fantasy. Amelia has a knack for creating series that feel both timeless and refreshingly new, making her a beloved voice in the kid lit community. So everybody, please welcome the amazing <strong>Amelia Mellor</strong></span></p>
August 5, 2025
How to be an Author of a Graphic Novel
<p class="font8" style= "margin: 0cm; text-align: center; vertical-align: baseline;" align= "center"><strong><span style= "font-size: 18.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; color: red; background: white;"> How to be an author of a graphic novel</span></strong></p> <p class="font8" style= "margin: 0cm; text-align: center; vertical-align: baseline;" align= "center"> </p> <p style="line-height: 115%;"><strong><span style= "font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;"> On today’s show</span></strong><span style= "font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;">, we chat about a manuscript that was the first ever graphic novel shortlisted for Hardie Grant’s Ambersand Prize. Plus, the spark that ignites a great story and how ideas can grow into something powerful on the page. We talk about creativity, courage, and the magic of finding your voice as an author of illustrated books for kids.</span></p> <p><strong><span style= "font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;">Today’s special guest</span></strong> <span style= "font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;">joins us to chat about the inspiration behind her amazing graphic novel <span style= "font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;">Inked</span>, her journey into children’s writing, from working in film and television, to the themes she hopes will resonate with young readers. It’s an engaging and heartfelt conversation about the power of stories to shape who we are and how we see the world. Everybody please welcome, the wonderfully talented, Karen Wasson.</span></p> <p class="font8" style= "margin: 0cm; text-align: center; vertical-align: baseline;" align= "center"> </p> <p> </p>
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