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Totally Lit!

Ky Garvey
Picture Books
Chapters For Change
The GIANT
Birds Of a Feather Book Club
Literature
Escape From Marigold Manor
Solve It Your Way Series
Touch Grass
Dementia
Diabetes
Lighthouses
Diversity and Inclusion
Fearless Press
Stella Prize
EK Books
Our Map
Neurodiversity
Australian History
Australian Literature
Literacy

The podcast celebrating reading, writing and creating literature. Join your host Ky Garvey as she chats with readers, writers, illustrators & all types of creators of books and stories. Be inspired to read, write, create, ignite!

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Latest Episodes

Host Ky Garvey talks with Lauren Williams about her debut novel Neighbourhood Watch — a darkly comic, Melbourne-set thriller inspired by a real scarecrow competition. The episode explores the book's plot (a judge's body arranged as a scarecrow), Dete... more

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Host Ky Garvey interviews thriller author Matt Rogers about his new book The Damned (the sequel to The Forsaken), his transition from years of successful self-publishing to traditional publishing with Simon & Schuster, his writing and editing process... more

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Martin Evans, known online as This_Chubby_Bois Life, shares his journey from an on-again/off-again reader to a thriving Bookstagram and BookTok creator who champions indie and traditional authors, builds meaningful friendships, and navigates the high... more

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Lauren recounts her journey from viral Wattpad success to signing with Penguin, explaining how she moved from self-publishing to traditional publishing and now writes across multiple romance subgenres.

She also discusses balancing a day job, motherh... more

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Recent Guests

Karen Lee Thompson
Author writing under the pen name Katie Aldyn
Author of You Girls Play Nice
Episode: K D Aldyn - You Girls Play Nice: Revenge, Secrets and Female Fury
Dinuka McKenzie
Author and ambassador for Chapters for Change
Chapters for Change / Human and Hope Association
Episode: Dinuka McKenzie on Chapters for Change
Inessa Jackson
Author of Devil Mountain
Episode: Inessa Jackson - Devil Mountain: Murder, Witches and a Haunted Case
Mary Colussi
Penguin Literary Prize winner 2025, author of Touch Grass
Penguin Random House
Episode: Mary Colussi - Touch Grass: The Surprising Novel That Won the Penguin Prize
Samantha Ross
Author of Impossible Springs, Penguin-published novelist
Penguin Random House
Episode: Samantha Ross on Manifesting Magic, Music and Impossible Springs
Anna Johnson
Author of When Lemons Give You Life
Author, Publisher
Episode: Anna Johnston - When Lemons Give You Life: A Recipe for Redemption
Lauren Keegan
Author of The Woman in the Seal Skin
Affirm Press
Episode: Lauren Keegan on The Woman in the Seal Skin: Selkies, Secrets and Survival
Troy Hunter
Crime writer, Melbourne University staff, debut author of Gus and the Missing Boy
Wakefield Press (editor Maddie mentioned)
Episode: Troy Hunter: Gus, Mysteries & Making YA
Mercedes Mercier
Author of Coupls Retreat
Independent author/publisher
Episode: Mercedes Mercier - Couples Retreat

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 47 ratings
  • Really interesting guests

    Really enjoying listening to Ky’s roster of guests and adding more new books to my reading list!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    natg999
    Australiaa year ago
  • I love the deep dive into topics. I just listened to Megan Dalla Camina.

    Podchaser
    5
    lagranbonita
    a year ago
  • Down to earth

    Sometimes when I’m listening to this podcast it makes me feel like Ky is asking me the questions and I can have a think about my answers - and where I’m going as an author. there is nothing superficial about Ky and she has a different variety of guests! Keep up the good work!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Teaspoon4ever
    Australiaa year ago
  • Love this lit podcast 💜

    Host Ky Garvey has such a warm, gentle style that elicits the very best from her writerly guests. I always enjoy returning to this podcast when a new ep drops & I always leave having filled my creative cup with new insights from wonderful writers and creatives 💜

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sare38
    Australia2 years ago
  • Ky is the best!

    Ky has done an amazing job with Totally Lit! This is a must listen for literature fiends!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    totallynotaguestontheshow
    Australia2 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the warm, conversational host style that brings out thoughtful insights from guests.
The guest lineup is diverse, insightful, and closely tied to writing, publishing, and literature.
Audiences value practical takeaways for writers and a sense of community around books and reading.

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#208
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Talking Points

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Aaron Tait - Far Horizons: A Journey from War to Peace
Q: How has this book changed how you view your past and your present?
It reframed trauma as a catalyst for doing good, shifted his identity to that of an author, and strengthened his resolve to mentor and support others through storytelling and philanthropy.
Aaron Tait - Far Horizons: A Journey from War to Peace
Q: What was the hardest part of writing this memoir?
Balancing truth with storytelling, deciding which characters to keep or omit, and handling the potential impact on real people while preserving a compelling, honest narrative.
Aaron Tait - Far Horizons: A Journey from War to Peace
Q: Would you tell me a little about the book and its arc?
Far Horizons traces a young man's journey from frontline military service to a life of humanitarian work, ending in a peaceful, reflective future; the arc moves from war to escape to peace, with a strong emphasis on personal transformation and accountability.
Inessa Jackson - Devil Mountain: Murder, Witches and a Haunted Case
Q: How much research did you do for police work and how did you balance accuracy with fiction?
I did substantial research, but I allowed room for fiction; a local constable advised against revealing sensitive procedures, so I used generally accepted methods in crime fiction and paid homage to real police work while keeping it readable and engaging.
Inessa Jackson - Devil Mountain: Murder, Witches and a Haunted Case
Q: Where did the idea for Devil Mountain come from?
The idea grew from two threads converging years earlier: a real-life experience with a community upheaval and a later interest in police procedure, which evolved into a murder mystery with a supernatural edge.

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This show centers on books, authors, and the craft of storytelling, featuring conversations with writers, illustrators, and publishing professionals. Episodes routinely explore writing process, research, publishing journeys, and the intersection of life and literature, with a strong emphasis on practical tips for aspiring authors and a warm, thoughtful interviewing style. Noteworthy are its Australian literary roots, accessible discussions of genre boundaries (e.g., YA vs. adult crime), and a recurring focus on community-building for readers and creators alike.

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1. Karen Lee Thompson
2. Dinuka McKenzie
3. Inessa Jackson
4. Mary Colussi
5. Samantha Ross
6. Anna Johnson
7. Lauren Keegan
8. Troy Hunter

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