Reading Episodes

A curated archive of all Reading Episodes featuring lesbian and queer women authors reading from their own work.

Featured Authors

Kris Kneen

KRIS KNEEN is the award-winning author of fiction, poetry and non-fiction. They have been shortlisted for many awards, including the prestigious Stella Prize. Their poetry collection Eating My Grandmother won the Thomas Shapcott Prize. Their latest book, Rite of Spring, is published by Transit Lounge

Rire of Spring

Zoe Terakes

Join us as Zoe Terakis, star of Wentworth and proud transmasculine Greek-Australian storyteller, dives into their revolutionary book, "Eros: Queer Myths for Lovers." From heartfelt discussions about ancient myths and Greek heritage to candid stories of gender joy, Zoe celebrates how queerness and trans identities have always belonged at the heart of human storytelling. This episode is an inspiring, fresh take on reclaiming history and embracing the beauty of living across worlds.

Eros: Queer Myths for Lovers

Jesse Blackadder

Australian author Jesse Blackadder has taken on the historical fiction genre à la Sarah Waters, with her novel, The Raven’s Heart.

The Raven’s Heart

  • Clare Lydon

    Clare Lydon has won legions of fans with her funny, true-to-life lesbian romance novels, including the brilliant Nothing To Lose and the extremely popular All I Want series.

  • Zoe Terakes

    Discover Zoe Terakis’s "Eros: Queer Myths for Lovers," a bold retelling of ancient Greek mythology through queer and trans perspectives. From heritage to gender and the emotional power of myth, hear Zoe’s unique journey and celebration of LGBTQI identities.

  • Jesse Blackadder

    Australian author Jesse Blackadder has taken on the historical fiction genre à la Sarah Waters, with her novel, The Raven’s Heart.

  • Kris Kneen

    KRIS KNEEN is the award-winning author of fiction, poetry and non-fiction. They have been shortlisted for many awards, including the prestigious Stella Prize. Their poetry collection Eating My Grandmother won the Thomas Shapcott Prize. Their latest book, Rite of Spring, is published by Transit Lounge

Reading Episodes feature lesbian and queer women authors reading from their own work - memoir, fiction, poetry, and personal essays. New episodes are added regularly and remain available in your archive.