Kirsty Manning's latest book Murder in Paris (Allen & Unwin) is the second of her Charlie James mysteries and takes the reader to pre-World War 2 France, a hot spot for the rich and well-to-do, but one with a bubbling undercurrent of drama and mystery.

Kirsty explains how the story developed as well as her cast of characters and how, at the age of 40, she made the leap to beginning life as a writer. From an online writing course to navigating the challenging path to publication, Kirsty's own story is as fascinating as her novels.

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In this episode meet authors Emma Styles and Matt Rogers. Emma's second book The Shark (Hachette Australia) proved to be a real challenge for Emma as a writer but one she navigated successfully to deliver a page turning thriller.

Matt Rogers is a seasoned writer, having self-published more than 30 books - but his latest The Damned is his second for traditional publishers Simon & Schuster. Matt chats about the different perspective this latest venture has given him.

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Another double banger episode and it is a beauty. Travel and food writer Jane Lawson takes us inside the Japan she has known for more than 40 years with her latest book 'Secret Japan' (Simon & Schuster). Jane shares some unique insights into making the most of your time in Japan.

And then we go from your bucket list to a f*#*it list.

Author Rachel Fox McLeod explains what that means as we discuss her latest novel 'Disgraceful' (Simon& Schuster). Her book's main character Grace is a woman on a mission and it is not from God.

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