So when is the ‘perfect age’ in history? Some of us look backward , but previous generations looked forward to an imagined perfect world. If we went forward in the future, how long before we began to notice it was not perfect? What if you could go to what you thought was the ‘perfect age’ in time?
Recorded at Conflux 2023
A crime story that leads us from a gay sauna, to the intrigues of of an international AIDS conference. This is celebrated gay activist Altman’s 17th book and draws on his considerable experience of the gay underworld and the political rivalry.
Recorded at BAD Crime Writers Festival Sydney 2023
We have all read and watched stories about the Vikings, but mainly about what the men in those societies did. What about the women? Turns out Viking women were a capable, fierce and fairly liberated lot who have been , up till now, not given their due in historical studies. All these stories are well researched case histories of real Viking women, dramatised and brought to life.
Recorded at Conflux 2023
Magpies that keep an eye on the community, cats that solve crimes, dog detectives, not to mention squirrels! A fun take on mystery and crime novels and just the thing to read on a hot day!
Recorded at Conflux 2023
Homicide detective Nell Buchanan returns to her home town and finds secrets, lies and cover ups. The more she uncovers, the more danger she is in – but how can she stop with the knowledge she now has? The latest from award winning author Chris Hammer.
Recorded at BAD 2023
‘Number 11’ was dubbed by the media as lucky because she escaped the clutches of a serial killer. But what does it mean to be so ‘lucky’? The ripples of trauma spread far and wide from such an attack, and then there is the danger of ‘copycat’ crime. Would she escape a second time?
Recorded at BAD Sydney 2023
This is the book to read if you are feeling pessimistic about the future of the planet. There are lots of brilliant people out there inventing new ways for us to do old things. Lots of different strategies for repairing the planet and constructing a cleaner, fairer and brighter future.
Recorded at Byron Writers Festival 2023
The Secret to Happiness it appears is fulfilling relationships with people who love you, and not thinking about yourself all the time! The longest running case study in the world on what it takes to make a happy life.
Recorded at Byron Writers Festival 2023
The incredible true story of two middle aged women who became unknowing drug mules for the biggest hash import into the country.
Sentenced for 14 years ( they served five) Sandi Logan interviewed nearly every one involved with this crime to piece together this story with the exception of one person who was one of the masterminds behind it all.
Recorded at BAD Crime Writers Festival Sydney 2022
Three women, centuries apart, but all connected by a creative artwork. Elisheva is born in the time of Herod and defies convention to become a glassblower, Antonia, a painter, lives in the time of renaissance Florence and Dr. Reed lives in present day Adelaide, where she is restoring an ancient tapestry.
Recorded at Byron Writers Festival 2023