It was the email of my dreams! From Sally Sara. Or so I thought

November 8, 2026 — 9:00am

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It was the email of my dreams! It popped into my inbox a few months ago and was from someone at the ABC, saying that as part of an oral history project, Sally Sara would like to interview me about my first book, The Battle for Bennelong.

Sally Sara! I’ve listened to Radio National Breakfast every morning for years, regarding the calm, measured tones of Sally as an essential beginning to my day. I don’t live with my partner during the week – not because he’s a prisoner on weekend release, as my friends assume – but because he lives out of Sydney. Basically, I’m in a parasocial relationship with Sally, as we spend so much time together. I’m her biggest fan.

Overwhelmed with excitement, I wrote back saying I’d be delighted to contribute. Sally’s assistant wrote to me again, asking for more details. So I sat down one weekend and poured my heart out onto the page – my inspiration, research techniques, my oeuvre. Finally, someone cared about my oeuvre!

I’ve written four books – two under my own name and........

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