‘It just has to be Sorrow and Bliss!’ When I asked The Grown-Up Girls BookClub OG star Jules (Julie Collard) what book she thought we just had to do for bookclub, she didn’t even need a minute to think – Sorrow and Bliss by Aussie author had her vote! So, my friends,
The Yield is a long overdue inclusion in our bookclub. Winner of the 2020 Miles Franklin award, there’s no doubt that this book will become a true Aussie classic. And joining me to workshop this book is my great friend and fellow book worm Kate Walker! A mother of 3 and career
‘The Bold Type’ has been a favourite binge watch for many this year, so of course it had to be properly workshopped! In this episode, I am joined by Mandy Newman to talk about this show that brought us both joy – Marie Kondo would be proud! An American TV series that is
I’m so pleased to be sharing with you another great book from American author Curtis Sittenfeld. Written in 2016, Eligible is Sittenfeld’s 5th book and is a modern retelling of Jane Austen’s Pride & Prejudice. In fact, the book arose from publisher HarperCollins’s “Austen Project,” which invited contemporary novelists to reimagine the
If there is ever a book for a season, then this is it. In this episode of Book Club, I speak with Aussie author Aunty Dianne O’Brien about her memoir Daughter of The River Country. This is one incredible book, written by one incredible lady that is all about digging deep and
It’s Women’s Health Week – the perfect reminder to ensure we are on top off the necessary heath screening tests and checks so we can nip things in the bud. In this episode, I am joined by Sydney GP, Dr Annette Skarschewski, who gives us the rundown on the biggest health challenges
How good is book club? Apart from reading fabulous books, it’s so good to see your favourite people! So, in this episode, I workshop Aussie author Jacqueline Maley’s first book The Truth About Her with my great friend and kindred spirit, Louise Talbot. Lou is a mum to 3 gorgeous boys who
I thikn I’m addicted to baking. I am starting to think I might need to find a support group! Every night when I’m trying to go to sleep, I focus on what I am going to bake the next day! I realise that this is not normal but it seems to have
I don’t know about you but 8 weeks into lockdown and I have a few beauty concerns. Most importantly, my roots and my eyebrows. In this episode, I run you through my favourite hacks that have helped me manage thes quite troubling situations – until professional help becomes available!! Roots If you
In this episode, I speak with Briony Benjamin about her inspiring book Life Is Tough But So Are You. This is the perfect book for navigating challenges and tricky times – in fact the perfect book for 2021! When Briony was a few months into a new job at Mamamia she started
