𝗛𝗮𝘆𝗹𝗲𝘆 𝗦𝗰𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿

Dec Book Box - 𝘎𝘪𝘳𝘭 𝘍𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘨

My final @readingby.candlelight interview for 2024 is with the super-talented Hayley Scrivenor, author of the December Book Box GIRL FALLING. I felt like I was listening to a masterclass on how to craft a spell-binding, best-selling novel as we delved into her writing process and why this story was the one she had to write.

Hayley talks about her research, how using dual timelines allowed the story to succeed, her residency at Varuna, writing about love, her connection to her protagonist Finn, Katoomba, and the beautiful Blue Mountains where the book is set.

I could have talked to Hayley for hours, and she was incredibly generous with her time and writing advice, talking about writing her brilliant novel about a mysterious death, love, and past trauma, and how we explore shame.

Girl Falling is a masterful novel that comes together in the final pages with a satisfying twist you won’t see coming. I hope you enjoy listening to this spoiler-free interview on how it all came together and what Hayley is working on next.

With thanks to @hayleyscrivenor and her publisher @panmacmillanaust.

'Reading by Candlelight' is a book subscription that celebrates up-and-coming Australian authors, delicious beverages, and incredible creations. Each month features a different novel paired with a handmade scented candle, a seed paper bookmark, a beverage (choice of alcoholic/nonalcoholic), a surprise, and an invitation to join the RBC Facebook Community.

✨ CHRISTINE GREGORY ✨

𝑃𝑎𝑟𝑎𝑑𝑖𝑠𝑒 ℎ𝑎𝑠 𝑎 𝑝𝑟𝑖𝑐𝑒

Join our host Fiona Taylor as she interviews debut author Christine Gregory about her crime debut 𝑇ℎ𝑒 𝐶𝑜𝑚𝑚𝑢𝑛𝑖𝑡𝑦 for the @readingbycandlelight podcast (as always, 𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗶𝗹𝗲𝗿 𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗲!)

We explore the importance of setting, how her story writing is always driven by character, how she wrote her debut during lockdown, and the importance of entering writing competitions.

𝑇ℎ𝑒 𝐶𝑜𝑚𝑚𝑢𝑛𝑖𝑡𝑦 is a psychological thriller set in an idyllic retreat in the Sunshine Coast hinterland. Fast-paced and thrilling it is about fatherhood, family ties, and redemption. Perfect for fans of Garry Disher and Jane Harper.

Congratulations to Christine, whose debut is featured in the November 𝙍𝙚𝙖𝙙𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝘽𝙮 𝘾𝙖𝙣𝙙𝙡𝙚𝙡𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩 𝘽𝙤𝙤𝙠 𝘽𝙤𝙭 & available to purchase now.

𝘙𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘉𝘺 𝘊𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘭𝘦𝘭𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘥𝘭𝘺 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘮𝘰𝘵𝘦𝘴 𝘯𝘦𝘸 𝘈𝘶𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘢𝘯 𝘢𝘶𝘵𝘩𝘰𝘳𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘪𝘳 𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘴. ✨

'Reading by Candlelight' is a book subscription that celebrates up-and-coming Australian authors, delicious beverages, and incredible creations. Each month features a different novel paired with a handmade scented candle, a seed paper bookmark, a beverage (choice of alcoholic/nonalcoholic), a surprise, and an invitation to join the RBC Facebook Community.

✨ CLAIRE SUTHERLAND ✨

𝘞𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘮𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘪𝘯 𝘨𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘶𝘱 𝘪𝘵𝘴 𝘴𝘦𝘤𝘳𝘦𝘵𝘴?

Join me as I interview debut author @clairesutherland about her crime thriller THE CRAG for the @readingbycandlelight podcast (as always, 𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗶𝗹𝗲𝗿 𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗲!)

Claire and I chatted about rock climbing, whether it was wishful thinking having St Kilda win a grand final, how she incurred the wrath of North Korea & how amazing the editors are @affirm, supporting Claire to write an amazing debut novel.

The Crag is a thrilling murder mystery set in the rock-climbing scene of Mt Arapiles and is perfect for lovers of outback noir and strong female protagonists.

Congratulations to Claire, whose debut #thecrag is featured in the October 𝙍𝙚𝙖𝙙𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝘽𝙮 𝘾𝙖𝙣𝙙𝙡𝙚𝙡𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩 𝘽𝙤𝙤𝙠 𝘽𝙤𝙭 & on sale from 1st October.

'Reading by Candlelight' is a book subscription that celebrates up-and-coming Australian authors, delicious beverages, and incredible creations. Each month features a different novel paired with a handmade scented candle, a seed paper bookmark, a beverage (choice of alcoholic/nonalcoholic), a surprise, and an invitation to join the RBC Facebook Community.