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Who runs your house?

Does it feel like your kids run the house? We share the top 5 tips to setting boundaries for children’s behaviour.

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2017 Nobel Prize for Literature winner announced

The British author has written 8 novels and numerous screenplays.

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A Woman’s Place

We speak to Philippa Gregory, the queen of historical fiction, about the importance of depicting strong female characters, and rewriting a history that defies stereotypes and reinserts powerful women into our past.

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JK Rowling takes on trolls

Author JK Rowling has been the target of online trolls following the British election but her response has been magical.

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‘Fifty Shades of Grey’ director on sex scenes and getting ‘tied up’

MiNDFOOD goes behind-the-scenes with Fifty Shades of Grey director Sam Taylor-Johnson to talk about the shoot, the actors and getting tied up.

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Looking back on the life and times of Australian author Colleen McCullough

As news of literary giant Colleen McCullough’s passing made headlines, we talked to the last artist to have captured the Australian author on canvas.

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5 Minutes with John Kirwan talking about his new book Stand By Me

John Kirwan shared his journey with anxiety and depression in his best selling book All Blacks Don’t Cry. Now he has launched a second book, Stand By Me: Helping your teen through tough times.

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John Dolan: From homeless to renowned artist and author

Once homeless, John Dolan’s life has taken a remarkable turn all thanks to man’s best friend and a sketch pad.

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Interview: Markus Zusak, author of The Book Thief

Markus Zusak’s The Book Thief has spent more than six years on the New York Times bestseller list. The author chats to us about the film, the book and the power of storytelling.

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American literary icon Maya Angelou dies, aged 86

Celebrated poet, writer and activist Maya Angelou has died at her Winston-Salem home at the age of 86.

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Celebrating Women: Tanya Saad with sisters Paula & Vivian

Tanya Saad had her world turned upside down when she found out she carried the BRCA 1 gene and that her beloved younger sister did too. We speak exclusively to Tanya and her two sisters Paula and Vivian about the journey so far, the book that was born from their experiences and the challenges they continue to face as a family because of BRCA1.

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Q&A with Alexis Wright

Indigenous Australian writer Alexis Wright talks about the future of Australia, storytelling and cultural relations ahead of the WordStorm Top End Writer’s Festival this month.

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Honey Cake

I hope you are lucky enough to have tiny purple flowers on your rosemary when you make this, so you can scatter them over the finished cake.

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Interview: Alexander McCall Smith

He may be trained in medical law, but Alexander McCall Smith has proven himself to be one of the world’s most creative, and adaptable, authors, writing everything from crime to children’s books and folk stories.

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An Italian Christmas

MiNDFOOD talks with the ‘godfather’ of Italian cuisine himself, chef Stefano Manfredi at a special alfresco Christmas lunch.

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Eat Like a French Woman and Don’t Get Fat

Mirelle Gulliano explains how French women don’t get fat, and why she decided to write about it. She also shares her magical brekkie recipe.

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Yasmin Newman – 7,000 islands: A portrait of the Philippines

Despite the Philippines’ location right in the middle of Southeast Asia, most people know very little about the country and even less about the cuisine.

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Merle Parrish: Country show baking

CWA champion Merle Parrish talks to us about her love affair with baking and her tips for amateur bakers.

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Navigating boyhood: an interview with Rosalind Wiseman

‘Ringleaders and Sidekicks’ author Rosalind Wiseman shares tips for parents to navigate the perils of ‘boy world’.

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5 minutes with Man Booker Prize Winner, Eleanor Catton

2013 Man Booker Prize winner Eleanor Catton speaks exclusively with MiNDFOOD about her mystery novel, The Luminaries.

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One Night In Winter: Author Notes

Simon Sebag Montefiore’s latest work, One Night in Winter (Random House), is a grippingly addictive read. Here are some notes from the author.

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5 Minutes with Delia Ephron

We speak to much-loved author, screenwriter and playwright Delia Ephron about her latest book, Sister Mother Husband Dog (Etc.)

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Supercharging food for kids

Poor eating habits can aggravate common kid’s conditions like allergies and asthma. Lee Holmes shares her tips on supercharging foods for kids.

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Five minutes with: Sharon Salloum, author of ‘Almond Bar’

We talk to Sharon Salloum about the joys of Syrian cooking and how she has captured them in her cookbook Almond Bar.

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