Don't Fall for the Trick
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Don’ t Fall for the Trick A guide to smashing gender stereotypes On today’s show, we uncover the trick that has foiled humans for generations. And, ensure that we’re never tricked again. In one of the most important pieces of literature on our shelves this year. Plus, Liv reviews a hilarious graphic novel you just have to get your hands on. All on today’s show. It’s gunna be huge! Today’s special guests are the author and illustrator combo of Don’t Fall for the Trick. The author has always wanted to write picture books to help children feel comfortable in...
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The Little Love List
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On today’s show, we chat to a publishing expert who has represented Australia at an amazing overseas book Festival. You’ve got to hear of this amazing adventure! So incredible!! She shares some amazing publishing and writing insight along with a brand-new book. And, Liv’s back with an awesome picture book review! Today’s guest is a writer, editor, and a strategic communications consultant. Her debut children’s picture book You’ve got yogurt in your nostrils was a joyous celebration of the glorious mess babies create when they learn to eat. Her latest book is a...
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The Young Australians Best Book Awards 2025
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On today’s show, we’re Yabba Dabba Dooin’ all over the place. We chat to the Yabba president all about The Young Australians Best Book Awards. The YABBAs!! Along with the Crocs of the Northern Territory and Koalas of NSW, these are Australia’s only Children’s Book Awards chosen soley by the children. We chat about why this is important to you as a creator, and vital to promoting our industry as a whole. All on today’s show, it’s gunna be huge!! Today’s special guest is a real-life teacher librarian, a lover of kids books, and a massive advocate for children’s...
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The Future of Storytelling
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The future of Storytelling Finding the right life balance, the future of AI Bots, and Brock the Croc is back with another snappy adventure. On today’s show, we chat to a legend Australian Children’s author all about why we write, what we write and how we write for kids. We chat about finding the right life balance, the future of AI bots and their impact on creators, and an exciting new book hitting your shelves real soon. Today’s special guest Adrian Beck is an Australian children's author renowned for his humorous and action-packed stories. His popular works include the...
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The Best Self-Publishing Advice for Picture Books
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On today’s show, we chat with a self-published creator of books for kids to get some of the best self-publishing advice for picture books that we’ve ever received on the pod. Advice on how to find an illustrator, who you’ll need to work with, what materials you’ll need, information about contracts, how to make and distribute your book. All of this and more. Plus, What’s the Story, Rory is back with some awesome new books and industry info. Today’s special guest is living the dream. Sharing stories with the world has always been a dream, and now she’s visiting...
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An Amazing Author Journey of Persistence
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Keen persisting. Keep creating. Keep coming up with ideas On today’s show, we chat to an author who has just celebrated her 200th Rejection. However, due to years of persistence, and honing her craft, she’s gone and got herself published for a second time with a second traditional publisher. We’ll chat all about this process and what we can all learn. Plus Liv reviews two junior fiction masterpieces, featuring a swash-buckling mouse, and a world record breaking boy.
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Kev Trev Kylie and Ken
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Kev, Trev, Kylie and Ken On today’s show, we chat to an author/illustrator about how to create a graphic novel series, what’s involved, where to find characters, how to develop them, and so many amazing tips on creating books for kids. Plus, Liv reviews two awesome new picture books. Today’s special guest began her working life as a graphic designer, before realising that involved spending way too much time on dry land. And, as someone who is actually part fish, her time would be better spent merging her love of sea creatures with amazing and super fun stories for kids. She...
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Book Reviews with Liv
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Book Reviews with Liv On today’s show, we chat with Liv and, well, just Liv. Due to popular demand, Liv’s popped in to share six brand new picture books with us. There’ll be dragons, Days of the week, dogs playing Rock n Roll, and much more. Today’s special guest has been with us for three years now, as a co-host, co-interviewer, and as our regular book reviewer. Everyone please welcome, the wonderful and amazing, Liv. Nobody Likes Monday – EK Books Kelly Lee, Amy Calautti Walls – Wombat Books Ruth Mary Smith, Tania Ingram Rock Dogs – Affirm...
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Writing Great Characters for Books, TV, and Life
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Writing Great Characters for Books, TV, and Life On today’s show, we chat about great character writing, various ways of developing characters, and we go inside one of Australia’s favourite TV Show writing rooms. We get the fun and Goss of what goes on behind the scenes. Today’s special guest is a screenwriter, playwright and author who loves creating stories for young people. She has adapted four of David Walliams' books for the stage - Mr Stink, Billionaire Boy, The Midnight Gang and Ratburger - as well as Oliver Jeffers' The...
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An Illustrator for the World Market
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Binny Talib An Illustrator for the World Market On today’s show, we chat to one of the world’s most in demand and talented illustrators all about her creative life. We get some amazing tips and insight into making great art all around the world. Today’s special guest is an award-winning author/illustrator who has illustrated over 30 books. I say award-winning, so many awards, Illustrator Australia and Illustrator New York awards. Her book with Sarah Tagholm Sam Francisco King of the Disco was read at the Glastonbury Festival and appeared on CBeebies Bedtime Story. ...
info_outlineOn today’s show, we chat to an Aussie author about different ways to write, places to write, various opportunities, magazines, and of course, picture books. Plus, Liv reviews an amazing picture book perfect for kids everywhere.
Today’s special guest has been a Deputy Editor of a magazine, a copywriter, a travel columnist for an in-flight magazine, a podcast host, and a picture book author.
Her book Walking Your Human was read by Sarah Ferguson on Fergie and Friends, was released in the USA, UK, and translated into Korean. And, she’s popped in today to chat about her latest book, all about an octopus and a duck.
To tell us all about it, along with her working process and a writing tip or two along the way, please welcome the wonderful, Liz Ledden.