Another double banger episode with authors Laura McCluskey and Steve Worland.

Laura brings The Cursed Road (Harper Collins), her second book and the next instalment of with her main characters Lennox and Stewart. Laura takes us through her creative and writing process and the unusual places ideas come from.

Swear Wolves (Penguin) is a children's book with a big difference, as the title suggests. Author Steve Worland shares the thinking behind this book and how it came to be and his passion for getting kids into reading books.

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The very talented Sarah Bailey returns to the podcast to chat about the follow-up to her very successful last novel 'The Housemate' which she discussed last time (Series 2 Ep 23 October 2021). As Sarah explains, she wasn't planning a follow-up, it just happened. 'Click' (Allen & Unwin) sees Oli Groves in a slightly new light and a story that will have you captivated from start to finish. Sarah also shares her thoughts on the ever-changing world of writing and creating as AI spreads its influence.

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Rugby League's State of Origin series is an annual event unlike any other on the Australian sports calendar. For fans like author Darren Groth and his father Des, it is more than a yearly three-game series between two states, it is part of their DNA.

'Marooned' (Hawkeye Publishing) traces the deeply ingrained commitment and passion the Groths share for the game and each other. Darren shares how he and his dad have navigated the challenges of life and footy, with both presenting their fair share of wins and losses.

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