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#LoveOzYA Q&A with Lynette Noni about THE BLOOD TRAITOR

#LoveOzYA Q&A with Lynette Noni about THE BLOOD TRAITOR

After studying journalism, academic writing and human behaviour at university, Lynette Noni finally ventured into the world of fiction. She is now a full-time writer…

#LoveOzYA Q&A with Sarah Ayoub on THE CULT OF ROMANCE

#LoveOzYA Q&A with Sarah Ayoub on THE CULT OF ROMANCE

The Cult of Romance is Sarah Ayoub’s third YA novel. It was released on 4 May 2022 and Sarah spoke to #LoveOzYA’s Dayna Smith about…

#LoveOzYA Q&A with Meg Gatland-Veness for WHEN ONLY ONE

#LoveOzYA Q&A with Meg Gatland-Veness for WHEN ONLY ONE

When Only One is Meg Gatland-Veness’ second YA novel, after I Had Such Friends (2018). Look out for it on 31 May 2022. Meg spoke…

#LoveOzYA Q&A with Meg Caddy for SLIPPING THE NOOSE

#LoveOzYA Q&A with Meg Caddy for SLIPPING THE NOOSE

Meg Caddy is a bookseller and self-proclaimed nerd whose love of history and pirates shines in their latest release, SLIPPING THE NOOSE – the sequel…

#LoveOzYA Q&A with Jodi McAlister for LIBBY LAWRENCE IS GOOD AT PRETENDING

#LoveOzYA Q&A with Jodi McAlister for LIBBY LAWRENCE IS GOOD AT PRETENDING

Jodi McAlister is the author of the Valentine series and a lecturer in Writing and Literature at Deakin University. Her research focuses on representations of…

#LoveOzYA Big Changes Reads

#LoveOzYA Big Changes Reads

Sometimes, life takes an unexpected turn. We experience loss, develop feelings we never thought we’d feel, or find ourselves in the middle of a family…

#LoveOzYA Q&A with Allayne Webster for THAT THING I DID

#LoveOzYA Q&A with Allayne Webster for THAT THING I DID

Allayne Webster is the author of several award-winning novels for young adults. Her most recent work, THAT THING I DID, was released in March with…

#LoveOzYA Q&A with Carl Merrison and Hakea Hustler

#LoveOzYA Q&A with Carl Merrison and Hakea Hustler

Carl Merrison is a Jaru and Kija man from Halls Creek. Carl works with young Indigenous boys through the Clontarf Academy focusing in improving engagement…

#LoveOzYA Q&A with Kate Murray for WE WHO HUNT THE HOLLOW

#LoveOzYA Q&A with Kate Murray for WE WHO HUNT THE HOLLOW

Stories have been a part of Kate Murray’s entire life. Most of her favourite story elements – science fiction, family – have made it into…