By the Book: Michael Robotham (and Christmas stories!)

Michael Robotham, author

24-Dec-19 20:00

By the Book: Michael Robotham (and Christmas stories!)

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This week, we have something slightly different in store: we're bringing you an interview conducted by Jason Dasey, when he met up with his former colleague Michael Robotham, who is now a bestselling author of psychological thrillers. Jason and Michael talk about his path to becoming an author, his 14th novel, Good Girl, Bad Girl, and his near-death experience. After that, we turn our attention to stories focused on Christmas, and discuss why they strike an emotional chord.

Produced by: Lee Chwi Lynn, Sharmilla Ganesan

Presented by: Lee Chwi Lynn, Sharmilla Ganesan

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Categories: Film, Literature

Tags: books, reading, Michael Robotham, thriller, Jason Dasey, Australian writers, Christmas, A Christmas Carol, Charles Dickens, Dr Seuss, The Grinch, Hans Christian Andersen,

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