News &
Events
Keep up to date on all of Dinuka’s news, appearances and events.
Upcoming Events
Past Events
Past Events
2025
- Nov 26The Hidden: In Conversation with Bryan Brown, Hornsby Library
- Nov 21Sisters in Crime – Scarlet Stiletto Awards
- Nov 12Kill Your Boss: In Conversation with Jack Heath, Kirrawee Library
- Oct 31Dirt Trap: In Conversation with Michael Burge, Better Read Than Dead
- Sep 30Left Behind: Book Launch with Martine Kropkowski, Better Read Than Dead
- Sep 13–14Write Around the Murray
- Sep 11BAD Sydney Crime Writers Festival
- Aug 15–16Currumbin Crime Writers Festival
- Jul 25Goulburn Mulwaree Library, A Night of Crime
- Jun 5Cold Truth: In Conversation with Ashley Kalagian Blunt, Sutherland Library
- May 29Unfinished Business: In Conversation with Shankari Chandran, SMSA
- May 23Local Author Panel, Shellharbour City Library
- May 20–21Sydney Writers Festival
- Feb 22Crime Fiction Manuscript Appraisal & Mentorship, South Coast Writers Centre
2024
- Dec 4Everyone this Christmas has a Secret: In Conversation with Benjamin Stevenson, Hornsby Library
- Oct 26Berry Writers Festival
- Oct 19Headland Writers Festival, Tathra
- Sep 30The Valley: In Conversation with Chris Hammer, Castle Hill Library
- Sep 12–14BAD Sydney Crime Festival
- Sep 5The Last Trace: In Conversation with Petronella McGovern, Sutherland Library
- Aug 10–11Byron Writers Festival
- Aug 3Bute Noir Festival, Scotland
- Jul 13South Coast Writers Festival
- Jul 9Smoke: In Conversation with Michael Brissenden, Sutherland Library
- May 31–Jun 1Brisbane Writers Festival
- May 28The Miller Women: In Conversation with Kelli Hawkins, Better Read Than Dead
- May 22–24Sydney Writers Festival (three events incl. Carriageworks with Sulari Gentill & Benjamin Stevenson)
- May 19Lake Macquarie Write Here Festival
- Mar 18Brimbank Writers and Readers Festival (online)
- Mar 10Tipping Point with Sally Piper, Avid Reader Bookshop, Brisbane
- Mar 6Tipping Point Book Launch, Harry Hartog, Miranda
- Mar 4What Happened to Nina: In Conversation with Dervla McTiernan, Four Seasons Hotel
- Feb 20Tipping Point, Books in Bars with Josh Hortinela
2023
- Nov 4BAD Sydney Crime Festival
- Oct 28–29Terror Australis Festival, Tasmania
- Oct 21Blue Mountains Writers Festival
- Aug 19–20Mudgee Readers Festival
- Aug 4Roseghetto: In Conversation with Kirsty Jagger, WestWords, Parramatta
- Jul 7–14Taken Western NSW Road Trip: Cootamundra, Temora, Dubbo, Bathurst libraries + bookshops
- May 27Sydney Writers Festival Live & Local
- May 13Brisbane Writers Festival
- Feb 5Taken Sydney Launch with Ashley Kalagian Blunt, Better Read Than Dead, Newtown
2022
- Nov 26Writers SA Context Writers Festival, Adelaide
- Sep 24–25Northern Beaches Readers Festival
- Sep 9Melbourne Writers Festival
- Jul 29Lying Beside You: In Conversation with Michael Robotham, Gordon Library
- May 20–21Sydney Writers Festival
- May 5–7Brisbane Writers Festival
- Feb 24BAD Sydney Crime Online: In Conversation with Dani Vee
- Feb 17Avid Reader In Conversation with Cass Moriarty
- Feb 2The Torrent Virtual Launch — Words and Nerds Podcast with Dani Vee, Ben Hobson, RWR McDonald & Craig Sisterson
Podcasts
58 episodes
Words & Nerds Podcast — Takeover Episode with Mark Mupotsa Russell
Chatting with Mark about his brand new release, The Wolf Who Cried Boy, one of Dinuka’s favourite reads of 2025. Hosted by Dani Vee.
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Dear Rach & Soph Podcast
Rachael Johns and Sophie Green invited Dinuka on the pod to chat perfectionism, crime writing, and the Chapters for Change Readathon.
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James and Ashley Stay at Home
James McKenzie Watson and Ashley Kalagian Blunt invited Dinuka back on the podcast with Lee Koffman to discuss creativity and parenting.
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Bookstorian Podcast
A spoilers-and-all deep dive into The Torrent as part of the Chapters for Change July Readathon with Tegan and Lisa.
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Crime Time FM Podcast
Joining Emma Viskic, Helen Fitzgerald & Charity Norman to discuss the Dark Deeds Down Under anthology with Craig Sisterson.
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Sydney Mechanic’s School of Arts Interview
Chatting with Victoria from the SMSA ahead of Sydney Writers Festival 2024.
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The Write Way Podcast
Deep-diving into Tipping Point with Sam Elliot on the Write Way Pod.
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Words and Nerds Podcast — Tipping Point
Chatting Tipping Point with Dani Vee. A whole lot of fun and laughter.
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The Publishing Path Podcast
Chatting through Dinuka’s publishing journey from the Banjo Prize win to published author with Jo McClelland Phillips.
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Australian Booklovers Podcast
A wide-ranging chat with Veronica Strachan covering writing, publishing, and the Kate Miles series.
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KiwiCraig’s World of Crime — Dark Deeds Down Under
Joining Craig Sisterson, R WR McDonald, Katherine Kovacic, and Lee Murray to discuss the Dark Deeds Down Under anthology.
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Burgers, Beers and Books with Ben Hobson
Chatting with Ben Hobson on his Burgers, Beers & Books spin-off series on the Words and Nerds Podcast.
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Talking Aussie Books: Taken
Back on the Talking Aussie Books Podcast with Claudine Tinellis to chat Taken and the Kate Miles series.
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Words and Nerds Podcast — Taken
Chatting with Dani Vee about Taken and Detective Kate Miles.
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So You Want to Be A Writer — Taken
Speaking with Valerie Khoo at the Australian Writers Centre about Taken and the first year as a published writer.
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Writers off the Page Podcast
Chatting with Chenee Marrapodi about Taken and the writing process behind the book.
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Words and Nerds Takeover — Veronica Lando
Chatting with 2021 Banjo Prize Winner Veronica Lando about her debut The Whispering.
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Killer Content Podcast
Chatting with Emily Webb about The Torrent on the Killer Content Podcast.
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Writes4Women Podcast
Hanging out with Rae Cairns on the Writes4Women Podcast, hosted by Pamela Cook, chatting imposter syndrome and strong female characters.
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So You Want To Be A Writer — The Torrent
First appearance on the Australian Writers Centre podcast with Valerie Khoo, discussing the journey to publication.
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Talking Aussie Books Podcast
Chatting with Claudine Tinellis about the journey to publication for The Torrent.
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Better Reading Podcast with Cheryl Akle
A conversation traversing migrant heritage, how Dinuka got into writing, and submitting first drafts into writing competitions.
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Read-a-Pod with Anna Loder
Anna Loder and Dinuka in conversation about The Torrent — with lots of giggles.
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Words and Nerds Podcast — The Torrent Launch
The Torrent Livestream launch as a podcast episode. Huge thanks to Dani Vee, Ben Hobson, RWR McDonald, and Craig Sisterson for hosting.
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Booktopia Podcast — Tell Me What to Read
On the Booktopia Podcast with Ben Hunter and Nick Wasiliev for A Date With A Debut.
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James and Ashley Stay at Home — The Torrent
The very first interview for The Torrent with James and Ashley on episode 51 of their podcast focusing on creativity and health.
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Burgers, Beers & Books Podcast with Ben Hobson
Chatting with Ben Hobson, Adam Byatt, and Alex Dook on What Makes You a Writer? on the Words and Nerds Podcast.
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Words and Nerds Summer Series
On the Words & Nerds Podcast with Dani Vee and R.W.R. McDonald.
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47 items
Crime Fiction Lover: Under Southern Skies — 13 Fresh, Exciting Antipodean Crime Writers to Try
By Craig Sisterson. Read the article.
The Sunday Telegraph, 4 February 2024: Fun to Have Villains Hiding in Plain Sight
Dinuka’s article in the Sunday Telegraph.
The Torrent Shortlisted for the 2023 Danger Awards
The Torrent Shortlisted for the 2023 Davitt Awards
Kate Miles is heading to the UK published by Canelo Crime
Sisters in Crime: Murder Mondays — Interview with Jacq Ellem
The Sunday Telegraph, 26 February 2023: Mother of All Femme Fetales
Dinuka’s article in the Sunday Telegraph.
ABC News: The Best New Books Released This Summer
By Claire Nichols from ABC RN’s The Book Show. Read the article.
Better Reading: Mothers in Crime Fiction
ABC Radio National: The Book Show with Claire Nichols
Truly Aus: Aussie Crime Writers Heed Call of the Wild
By Claire Delahunty. Read the article.
Living Arts Canberra — Interview with Barbie Robinson
2SER 107.3 Radio with Irene Diakanastasis
Murder Is Everywhere Blog Spot
By Craig Sisterson. Read the article.
Canberra Weekly, 26 January 2023 — Taken Review by Jeff Popple
The Torrent Shortlisted in the Booktopia 2022 FAB Awards
Saturday Telegraph, 31 December 2022 — Top 50 Summer Reads: My Top 5 Crime & Thriller Reads
Dinuka’s picks in the Saturday Telegraph Summer Reads.
The Arts Hub — 15 Book Reviews of 2022 That Garnered 5 Stars: The Torrent
Murder Mayhem and Long Dogs — Best Debut Crime Fiction of 2022: The Torrent
By Jeff Popple. Read the article.
Readings: Must-Read Australian Debut Fiction From 2022 — The Torrent
The Torrent Chosen Amongst Booktopia’s Best Crime & Thriller Books of 2022
ABC RN: The Bookshelf with Cassie McCullagh and Jonathan Green — Discussing Better The Blood by Michael Bennett
The Age: So You Want to Write a Book, by John Mangan, 4 September 2022
The Torrent Pitched at BaM at Melbourne International Film Festival (MIFF)
Sisters in Crime Blog
Dinuka’s article on the Sisters in Crime blog. Read the article.
State Library of NSW Openbook Magazine, Winter 2022 Edition
Edited by Phillipa McGuinness. Purchase your copy.
The Torrent Review, RM Williams Outback Magazine
Dreaming Inside: Voices from Junee Correctional Centre, Vol 10 — Ngāna Barangarai (Black Wallaby) Project
Australian Writers Centre: Graduate Success Story
2SER 107.3 Radio: Death of the Reader with Flex and Herd
2SSR Sutherland Shire Radio with Ann Warren
WestWords: The Readings Series — The Torrent
The Torrent Reviewed in Good Reading Magazine
The Author Stalker with Shelley Gardner
The Torrent Review by Linda Muller, Redland City Bulletin
Paperbark Words Blog with Joy Lawn
Booktopia Blog: Best Books We Read in February 2022 — The Torrent
The Torrent Review by Craig Sisterson, The NZ Listener Magazine, February 2022
The Weekend Australian — Notable Books, 19 February 2022
By Cheryl Akyl, Founder of Better Reading.