In this episode of Between The Lines, Chelle and Leanne welcome bestselling Australian author Emma Grey back to the podcast to discuss her moving new novel Start at the End.

Known for emotionally rich stories that stay with readers long after the final page, Emma's latest book explores love, loss, fate and the impossible question of what might have happened if life had taken a different turn.

Start at the End follows Audrey and Fraser, whose love story begins unexpectedly before deepening into something profound. But just as they begin imagining a future together, tragedy changes everything — leaving them both wrestling with grief, guilt and the haunting pull of "what if."

In our conversation with Emma, we discuss:

• Writing love stories shaped by grief and second chances
• The emotional power of "sliding doors" moments in life
• Why readers connect so deeply with stories about loss and hope
• Balancing heartbreak with humour and warmth
• The idea that healing doesn't always happen in a straight line
• How Emma approaches emotionally resonant storytelling

As always, Emma brings honesty, warmth and humour to the conversation, making this episode both deeply emotional and incredibly engaging.

This is a thoughtful discussion about love, fate, resilience and what it means to begin again when life doesn't unfold the way you imagined.

Start at the End is a powerful contemporary novel about two soulmates whose future is shattered by tragedy just as their life together begins.

Exploring grief, guilt, fate and second chances, the novel asks how different our lives might be if one moment had unfolded another way — and whether it's possible to start over after unimaginable loss.

Emma Grey is the USA Today bestselling author of The Last Love Note and Pictures of You.

Her novels are known for blending emotional depth, humour and hope, resonating strongly with readers around the world. Emma lives in Canberra, Australia, where she balances writing with family life, photography and chasing the aurora australis.

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