
Authorised with Kevin Hillier
Authorised with Kevin Hillier is a podcast where authors get the chance to talk about their work: past, present and future. Authorised gives a voice to the words of many talented writers across a wide and interesting array of areas including food, sport, music, history, true crime, self help, entertainment, fiction and more. Hosted by Kevin Hillier, a radio broadcaster of enormous experience who has interviewed everyone from Prime Ministers to rock stars, sporting icons and actors - you name it.
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Authorised 2025 Series 6 Episode 17 Fathers Day Special Geoff Hutchison & Glen Humphries.
Give Dad a book this Father's Day, and I have three nominations for you to consider from the two authors who join me in this episode. Geoff Hutchison has finished his long and illustrious career as a broadcaster and turns his talents to writing a most entertaining and enlightening book, beautifully and aptly titled 'Ho
Author Matthew Spencer returns to Authorised with his second novel 'Broke Road' (Allen & Unwin). Sergeant Rose Riley, introduced in Matthew's debut book 'Black River', is back with another homicide to solve but a mystery that takes her to some unexpected places personally and professionally. Matthew talks about the cha
The Good Losers is Meg Bignell's fourth novel and it is an absolute delight from start to finish. Meg has tapped into some real life experiences to bring readers a very honest and hilarious tale of life, love, winners and losers in an elite rowing club. Meg takes us through her processes of writing and creating the ch
Ali Berg and Michelle Kalus bring an interesting dynamic to this episode as co-autors of Love Overdue (Allen & Unwin), their fourth book together. The combination obviously works well and the pair explain how they juggle plot lines, character development, new babies and day jobs. Ali and Michelle also have a side hustl
Michael Thompson's second novel poses a fascinating question for us all to ponder as it takes us on a emotion-charged journey. All The Perfect Days is the story of Dr. Charlie Knight, a small town GP who is wrestling with his new 'gift'. Charlie knows how many days his patients, friends and loved ones have to live. Wha
Murder and intrigue and mental health and wellbeing are polar opposite genres, but they come together in this episode of Authorised. Author Joan Sauers delivers her second novel Whisky Valley (Allen & Unwin), a delicious cocktail of mystery, romance and pastries set in the brooding Southern Highlands of New South Wales