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If you’d like to join our book discussions, you’re always welcome inside the Between the Lines Book Club. The details are in the show notes. Join us for the next chapter. BOOKCLUB SPECIAL: Someone Else's Child with Kylie Orr Step into this thoughtful and engaging conversation as Chelle sits down with author Kylie Orr to talk about her debut novel Someone Else’s Child and the long, winding road to becoming a published author. Together, they explore the heart of the novel, female friendship, community generosity, moral grey areas, and the emotional complexity that emerges...
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If you’d like to join our book discussions, you’re always welcome inside the Between the Lines Book Club. The details are in the show notes. Join us for the next chapter. Is This Still the Life I Want? Boogie Wonderland with Kate Halfpenny In this Between the Lines episode, we’re talking about Boogie Wonderland — a novel that captures that very specific moment many of us remember all too well: COVID-19 upheaval, career burnout, relationship strain, and the quiet (or not so quiet) question of “Is this still the life I want?” Set against the backdrop of a sea change,...
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Dear Digital, We Need to Talk: Reclaiming Our Human Operating System with Dr. Kristy Goodwin In this insightful and energising conversation, Chelle and Leanne sit down with digital wellbeing expert Dr. Kristy Goodwin to unpack her book Dear Digital, We Need to Talk — a science-backed guide to navigating technology in a way that honours how our brains and bodies are actually designed to function. Drawing on neurobiology, peak-performance research, and years of working with high achievers, Kristy explains why so many of us feel constantly “switched on but powered down,” and how small,...
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Stories We Inherit: Reading “Cactus Pear for My Beloved” by Samah Sabawi Step into this deeply moving conversation as Chelle and Leanne sit down with the book club to discuss Cactus Pear for My Beloved by Samar Sabawi — a poetic, powerful story born from exile, memory, and love. Drawing from her father’s life and her own research on transgenerational trauma, Sabawi captures what it means to inherit both loss and hope across generations. In this episode, the group reflects on the book’s unique structure — part memoir, part fiction — and how it bridges history with humanity. From...
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The Bookshop Detectives by Gareth & Louise Ward Step into the charming world of The Bookshop Detective with Chelle and Leanne as they chat with authors (and real-life couple) Louise and Gareth Ward — owners of Wardini Books in New Zealand and the creative minds behind the Tea and Cake and Death series. Blending their backgrounds as former UK police officers with their love of storytelling, they’ve created a cozy crime world where mystery meets heart, humour, and a touch of small-town chaos. In this episode, they share the real-life inspiration behind their beloved characters Garth,...
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BOOKCLUB SPECIAL: Someone Else's Child with Kylie Orr
Step into this thoughtful and engaging conversation as Chelle sits down with author Kylie Orr to talk about her debut novel Someone Else’s Child and the long, winding road to becoming a published author.
Together, they explore the heart of the novel, female friendship, community generosity, moral grey areas, and the emotional complexity that emerges when a child is unwell and a whole town rallies to help. Kylie reflects on empathy, boundaries, and how easily good intentions can become complicated. The conversation also touches on her second novel The 11th Floor, writing trauma with care, and the persistence required to keep going through years of rejection.
You’ll hear:
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How Someone Else’s Child explores loyalty, power imbalance, and the limits of empathy
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Why community fundraising raises uncomfortable but important questions
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Kylie’s seven-year journey from first draft to book deal
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What rejection taught her about resilience and backing herself
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How The 11th Floor differs in pace, structure, and psychological intensity
Discussion prompt:
This book asks us to reflect on generosity, trust, and judgement. When you donate or show up for someone in crisis, where do you think responsibility ends, and empathy begins?
P.S. Someone Else’s Child is a compelling read for anyone who loves slow-burn psychological fiction that asks hard questions about friendship, morality, and what we owe each other in moments of crisis.