Drivetime Delights with Dim, Ang and Matt Webber ABC Radio

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When ABC Radio Gold Coast asked if I'd be interested in sharing some book recommendations with their listeners, I didn't have to think too hard and long about the answer - YOU BET. I mean, after a bowlful of fruit mince pies slathered in brandy custard, it's practically what I live for - sharing great stories for kids with as many people as possible.

Angela Sunde and Dimity chatting up a storm on ABC Radio
Teaming up with fellow Gold Coast author and illustrator, Angela Sunde, was the cherry on the pudding for me. What better way to spend an hour or two chatting about books and ... for our first segment - yes, there will be more to follow 😀 - CHRISTMAS.

We aren't quite Hamish and Andy but we LOVE BOOKS and we can't wait to share more of our recommendations with you all.
https://soundcloud.com/abc-gold-coast/mw-books-about-christmas-childrens-booksmp3
Dim & Ang's Drivetime Radio session

Click on the radio image above to hear our first drive time session with Matt, aired last month. You might even pick up a great gift idea for those hard to please little people in your family this Christmas. Enjoy. And stay tuned for more on ABC Radio Gold Coast 91.7 ABC.

Comments

Angela Sunde. said…
Hee hee, the time spent chatting about Christmas books with you and Matt hardly seemed like work at all. It went so fast! So many books... so little radio time.
5 December 2017 at 18:46
DimbutNice said…
So true, Angela. I had an absolute ball. Talking books is like being among cherished friends.
5 December 2017 at 21:01
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