Join our host Fiona Taylor as she chats with Melbourne author Alexander Thorpe, Reading By Candlelight's Book Box author for MAY 2024, about his classic whodunit DEATH HOLDS THE KEY in this spoiler-free interview.

Alexander now holds the very special honour of being the 𝒇𝒊𝒓𝒔𝒕 male author to feature in the book boxes and he certainly brought his A-game to our little spoiler-free chat! 🙌

We talked about the golden age of crime novels, how he was inspired by reading Josephine Tey and Agatha Christie, why he was deported from Russia and most importantly why his protagonist mendicant monk is nameless and the technical difficulties that present while writing.

𝗗𝗘𝗔𝗧𝗛 𝗛𝗢𝗟𝗗𝗦 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗞𝗘𝗬 is a classic whodunit set in 1920s Western Australia, full of twists and turns, with a seemingly impossible murder mystery that explores all our favourite tropes - a locked door, no murder weapon and a cast of engaging characters, all who would have delighted in murdering the victim!

As always, this month’s book box is almost sold out so be quick if you want to order one. They come with a signed copy of the novel, a paired beverage, exclusive tin candle & seed bookmark and a surprise! ✨

With many thanks to Alexander for his time and support for 𝙍𝙚𝙖𝙙𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝘽𝙮 𝘾𝙖𝙣𝙙𝙡𝙚𝙡𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩 which proudly promotes new Australian authors and their stories. This interview is 𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 wherever you love to listen or find the link in my bio ✨

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Join our host Fiona Taylor as she chats with Melbourne author Holly Craig, Reading By Candlelight's Book Box author for APRIL 2024, about her chilling thriller THE RIP in this spoiler-free interview.

We have a fabulous spoiler-free chat about her brilliant second novel and the story behind setting it on Rottnest Island. Holly shares what inspired her characters, the themes of motherhood and friendship, and how important the setting is to her. We talk about how she got her publishing deal and how much she loves giving back through her writing community #TheWriteClub and as a writing mentor.

𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗥𝗜𝗣 is a slow-burn thriller about two wealthy families holidaying on Rottnest and what happens when one of their children goes missing. From that moment the story rockets along with some explosive reveals and twists until it reaches its chilling climax!

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Join our host Fiona Taylor as she chats with Melbourne author Kerryn Mayne, Reading By Candlelight's Book Box author for MARCH 2024, about her delightfully bonkers crime thriller Joy Moody Is Out Of Time in this spoiler-free interview.

Kerryn is always a delight to interview - funny, self-deprecating, witty, and transparently honest about her writing and herself. We talk about her girl crush on @zoefosterblake, our shared love for #BoySwallowsUniverse while manifesting Kerryn’s not-so-secret desire for @trentdalton to provide a cover quote for her next book or she’ll organise his arrest (that is a JOKE people! 😂) and how if he listens to this episode we will both DIE (also a joke! 😂).

There is plenty of spoiler-free chat about her brilliant second novel#JoyMoodyIsOutOfTIme - the stories behind the story, how she wrote it in SIX MONTHS with new-born TWINS 🤯 and how both the author and the book are best summed up by the term COMPLETELY BONKERS 🤪

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Join our host Fiona Taylor as she chats with Melbourne author Kylie Orr, Reading By Candlelight's Book Box author for FEBRUARY 2024, about her latest domestic suspense The Eleventh Floor in this spoiler-free interview.

Kylie is refreshingly honest as we discuss motherhood, sleep deprivation, why she loves to put her characters through the wringer, and what she is up to next.

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Join our host, Fiona Taylor, as she chats with bestselling Tasmanian author Jo Dixon, Reading By Candlelight's Book Box author for JANUARY 2024, about her twisty suspense thriller A Shadow At The Door in this SPOILER-FREE interview.

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Join our host, Fiona Taylor, as she chats with author Alli Parker, Reading By Candlelight's Book Box author for DECEMBER, about her beautiful and deeply personal debut At The Foot Of The Cherry Tree in this SPOILER-FREE interview.

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To celebrate new Australian authors and their stories, every book box is lovingly created to compliment the book's setting and characters and is available at Molly's Cottage as a subscription or as a one-off purchase.

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Join our host, Fiona Taylor, as she chats with author Karina May, Reading By Candlelight's Book Box author for NOVEMBER, about her delicious debut Duck À L'Orange for Breakfast in this SPOILER-FREE interview.

In this spoiler-free interview, Karina and I have a wonderful chat about love, Paris and food (recipes are in the back of the book!) We also touch on her personal & inspirational story that partially inspired this book and her “Year of Creativity”. We also spoke about her next novel #NeverEverForever (out soon!) and her wonderful new podcast @thatromcompod with fellow author and friend, @clarefletcherwriter.

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Join our host, Fiona Taylor, as she chats with author Molly Schmidt, Reading By Candlelight's Book Box author for OCTOBER, about her award-winning debut Salt River Road in this SPOILER-FREE interview.

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