Renowned author, Jackie French, Hollywood screenwriter, J.D. Barrett and Sydney Comedy Festival Director, Jorge Menidis are my guests today. J.D.Barrett discusses her debut novel ‘The Secret Recipe for Second Chances’ and making the switch from screenwriter in Australia and Hollywood to novelist. Described as “a surprising, smart, charming novel that shows every day is a second chance” J.D. Barrett has been hailed as a ‘brilliant new name’ in Australian women’s fiction.

The Secret Recipe for Second Chances is published by Hachette Australia

Jorge Menidis is the founder and director of The Sydney Comedy Festival. This is the 12^th annual SCF and its colossal 2016 program brings more shows, more laughs and more absurd hilarity than ever before. The SCF is known for its mix of comedians and features a line-up of international and local stars alongside talented emerging performers.

The Sydney Comedy Festival 18 April – 15 May 2016

Festival venues include: Enmore Theatre, The Factory Theatre, The Concourse, Riverside Theatres, The Comedy Store, Giant Dwarf, Sydney Town Hall, Sydney Opera House and the Hayden Orpheum.

More info/tickets www.sydneycomedyfest.com.au

Renowned Author, Jackie French discusses her latest children’s picture book ‘Grandma Wombat’ , illustrated by artist, Bruce Whatley. Jackie French is an award-winning writer, wombat negotiator, a Member of The Order of Australia and was the Australian Children’s Laureate for 2014-2015 as well as the 2015 Senior Australian of the Year. She is one of Australia’s most popular children’s authors, and writes across many genres.