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QBD Book Club: The Podcast

QBD Books
Crime Fiction
Family Dynamics
Death In a Lonely Place
Thriller Genre
Every Last Suspect
Australian Literature
Killarney
Little Sky
Floods
Mental Health
Writing Process
Tea Ladies
Conspiracy Theories
Storm Child
The Midnight Feast
Toowoomba
Child Protection
Women In Literature
Agatha Christie
1960s Sydney

Welcome to “QBD Book Club: The Podcast” – a series by QBD Books, your favourite Australian book retailer. Each week, our hosts Victoria Carthew, Amy Matthews, and Dion McLeod will interview your favourite authors and public figures, providing you with behind-the-scenes insight into your favourite stories.

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Latest Episodes

Join host, Victoria Carthew, as she sits down with Tanya Scott to discuss her explosive crime thriller debut in "Stillwater". 

Luke Harris has worked hard to bury his violent past. Now he's back in Melbourne, chasing a quiet life.

But Luke's old lif... more

Welcome to QBD Romance Club! Hosted by Amy Matthews, author and associate professor in Creative Writing at Flinders University, the podcast will dive deep into the world of romance, featuring insightful conversations with some of Australia’s biggest ... more

Join host, Victoria Carthew, as she sits down with Adam Kay to discuss his brilliantly funny and fiendishly plotted murder mystery, "A Particularly Nasty Case". 

When a toxic hospital consultant dies of a heart attack, fellow doctor Eitan Rose smell... more

Join host Victoria Carthew as she speaks with international bestselling author Tara Moss, about her latest Billie Walker historical mystery, “The Italian Secret”. 

When recently returned wartime investigative journalist Billie Walker uncovers a dust... more

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Recent Guests

Zane Lovitt
Crime author discussing his book and writing process.
Episode: CRIME CLUB: “The Body Next Door” by Zane Lovitt
Mandy Beaumont
Author and expert in creative writing and fiction.
Episode: CRIME CLUB: “The Thrill of It” by Mandy Beaumont
Ali Lowe
Author of 'The Private Island'
Episode: CRIME CLUB: "The Private Island" by Ali Lowe
Elsie Silver
New York Times bestselling author known for small towns and emotional Western romances.
Episode: ROMANCE CLUB: Western Romances with Elsie Silver
Geoff Parkes
Author and former journalist
Episode: CRIME CLUB: “When the Deep, Dark Bush Swallows You Whole” by Geoff Parkes
Bronwyn Rivers
Australian author and debut novelist
Episode: CRIME CLUB: “The Reunion” by Bronwyn Rivers
Kate Kemp
Author of the debut novel Grapevine, with a background in occupational therapy and psychotherapy
Episode: CRIME CLUB: “The Grapevine” by Kate Kemp
Bianca Gillam
London-based author and armchair expert on 80s and 90s rom-coms
Author of Bad Publicity
Episode: ROMANCE CLUB: 'Enemies to Lovers' with Bianca Gillam and Emma Rae
Emma Rae
Author of contemporary romance novels including I Knew You Were Trouble and Love Game
Author of I Knew You Were Trouble
Episode: ROMANCE CLUB: 'Enemies to Lovers' with Bianca Gillam and Emma Rae

Hosts

Victoria Carthew
Host, known for her engaging conversation style and passion for literature.
Amy Matthews
Co-host with a focus on romance literature, fostering engaging discussions with guests.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 6 ratings
  • Interviews mostly with Australian authors in a convenient ~30 "minute format, this is a necessity for the publishing industry out here.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Spudley
    8 days ago

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#72
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Apple Podcasts
#228
Australia/Arts

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BOOK CLUB: "Adapt" by Andrea Clarke
Q: Can you share your creative process for writing this book?
Clarke explained how she developed the book by creating a leadership program on adaptability and using a methodical approach to writing each chapter.
BOOK CLUB: "Adapt" by Andrea Clarke
Q: What does your book aim to do?
The book aims to provide individuals with practical steps to deal with change actively and confidently.
BOOK CLUB: "Adapt" by Andrea Clarke
Q: Can you tell us about your background and how you help people change?
Clarke shared her journey from journalism to humanitarian aid, explaining how her diverse experiences contribute to her insights on adaptability and change.
CRIME CLUB: “The Thrill of It” by Mandy Beaumont
Q: Did you find it hard to write some of the sections about the killer's actions?
The writing of his section of the book was quite easy because his story is there, so I just focused on the psychology behind it.
CRIME CLUB: “The Thrill of It” by Mandy Beaumont
Q: How did you go about building that, knowing that you needed these elements of truth, but you wanted to build your story?
I think I'm really interested in the space between non-fiction and fiction, and where that meets is where my creativity happens.

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