Two book lovers talking WRAP!
A podcast for Writers Readers Artists and Publishers. Indie author Maxx Victor and avid reader Ben Reeve, talk all things bookish.
Do you love the cover of Matt Dinniman’s Dungeon Crawler Carl? Maybe What Moves the Dead by T Kingfisher is more your thing. In Season 2's "Judging a book by its cover" our guest is designer, poet and avid reader Ross Morgan.
We cover a variety of books this episode, from trad authors and indies and a wide array of genres. Did we talk about your favorite cover? let us know in the comments or email us at
wrap.ben.maxx@gmail.com
28 Sept 2026
Writing For Stage Not Just The Page
In this episode Ben and Maxx talk with actor, educator and playwright Jamie Garner. Jamie shares with us the process of writing, producing and performing their latest work "Hungry Johannes", a fable of famine, fat and food, inspired by Hansel and Gretel.
You can find out more about Jamie HERE! (www.instagram.com/jamieisgarnering)
Remember to follow WRAP on Facebook HERE (https://www.facebook.com/share/g/14rcrUpNKNP/?mibextid=wwXIfr) and on Instagram HERE (https://www.instagram.com/w.r.a.p.gram?stkn=MXJtdGhmZDViOXpzZw%3D%3D&utm_source=qr)
27 Aug 2026
What's New For Season Two?
We're back for Season 2. Find out what Ban and Maxx have been reading and see what's coming up this season. If you want to get involved in Season 2, then join in at....
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And remember to grab a copy of season 2's "Book of the Season" -Project Hail Mary!
If you would like to know more about the book festival "Secrets in the Pages", mentioned in this episode you can find info HERE (https://www.secretsinthepages.com.au/)
You can also get your copy of "Magic From Within" witch anthology HERE (https://amzn.asia/d/08SXVsmm)
28 May 2026
Book of the Season (Season 1)
In the season 1 final, Ben and Maxx share their thoughts on Boy Swallows Universe by Trent Dalton. Join them for the very first BOOK OF THE SEASON!
8 May 2026
What's Going On?
There was so much going on this month that Book of the Season has been postponed until next episode. In this episode Ben talks about his trip to Japan and a "One Book" bookstore. Maxx brings us up to date with what has been happening in indie publishing and his time at Clunes Book Town.
30 Mar 2026
Judging a Book by Its Cover (Season 1)
Ben and Maxx are joined by graphic designer Paul Mah for their very first "Judging a Book by Its Cover." episode. Ben, Maxx, and Paul talk about trends in cover design and what makes a good/bad cover.
You can see join in the conversation by leaving a comment or check out the covers discussed on the Facebook page HERE (https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1EEpwmTYCi/?mibextid=wwXIfr)
Remember to get your copy of Boy Swallows Universe, for next month's "Book of the Season" episode.
4 Mar 2026
What an Event!
Ben and Maxx talk the pros and cons of writer's festivals, book markets, and author events.
Maxx will be appearing at Clunes Booktown this month. You can find out more about Booktown here. (https://clunesbooktown.org.au/)
Next episode we will be "Judging Books by Their Covers". You can get involved on the Facebook page here. (https://www.facebook.com/share/g/14UE3zF9uiH/?mibextid=wwXIfr)
Remember that our Book of the Season is Boy Swallows Universe by Trent Dalton.
28 Feb 2026
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Two book lovers talking W.R.A.P.
Ben Reeve and Maxx Victor's new podcast about Writing Reading Art and Publishing.
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