Canadian author Margaret Atwood

Meeting Margaret Atwood

Preparing to sit down with Margaret Atwood, one of the most famous authors in the Western world, I was only a little daunted when I read her view on such events : “I don’t mind being ‘interviewed’ any more than I mind Viennese waltzing, that is, my response will depend on the agility and grace and attitude and intelligence of the other person. Some do it well, some clumsily, some step on your toes by accident, and some aim for them.”

Meri with Matthew Reilly

Matthew Reilly has many fans

There wasn’t much notice before my booking to speak with blockbuster novelist Matthew Reilly for Dymocks. I had ten days to get across the body of work he’d amassed since …

Meeting Chris Riddell

Meeting Chris Riddell

Meeting Chris Riddell was a great opportunity. It’s not often you are handed a portrait of yourself during an interview! UK Children’s Laureate 2015-17, illustrator of over 100 books and …

Meeting Dr Michael Mosley

Meeting Dr Michael Mosley

Meeting Dr Michael Mosley last week, I was reminded what an important health message he has brought to the public over the last six years. He’s been making scientific and …