Selected Media & Appearances
Dr. Bella’s novels, the publishing journey, and the craft of suspense.
Podcasts
Author Express: Exploring mean girls, mean moms, and social media with Shawna Rodrigues (2024). link
Australian Book Lovers: Joining Lisa Darcy in Veronica and Laurie’s Writer’s Room to discuss the writing craft, female friendships, and breaking into publishing (2024). link
Living the Next Chapter: Shark tales, Canadian adventures, and the writing life with Dave Campbell (2024). link
Mindflip Moments: Discussing friendship, creative routines, and daily inspiration with Heidi Horne (2024). link
Stories and Stanza: Taking host Abhra Pal behind the scenes of Weekend Friends, from lconcept to bookshelf (2024). link
And I Quote: Talking books, films, and creative pursuits with Ryan Permison (2024). link
The Success Palette: Exploring friendship themes in contemporary arts with LA-based host Soda (2024).
Writers on Ice. Guest appearance with Tania Chandler and Lucinda Gifford…while skating (2024).
Radio
3CR, Published…or Not: Unpacking complex female friendships in Weekend Friends with Lisa Moule (2024). link
Southern FM: My publishing journey and Weekend Friends with William Bond (2024).
Blogs & Features
Brightside Story Studio: Motherhood, friendship, and plot twists with Andrea Barton (2024). link
Karen King’s “Friday Reads:” On writing life and Weekend Friends (2024). link
Paula Yates, “Author Spotlight:” Mixing art, life, and reality TV (2024). link
Book Festivals & Speaking
Ashburton book festival: “How to Write a Mystery: Detective, Villain, Victim” with Andrea Barton (2025).
Book Launch: The Godfather of Dance: MCed the launch of Andrea Barton’s debut novel (2024).
Book Launch: Big Little Breath: Delivered editorial keynote at Tina Bruce’s memoir launch (2024).
Published Work
Selected poems and short stories published in Mystery Weekly Magazine, The Cabinet of Heed, Voices Israel Anthology, and Fly on the Wall Press.
Kaz Cooke, Natasha Mitchell (ABC Radio National), and Dr. Bella giving a talk at The Sydney Opera House
Sex and Relationship Columns
Former resident sex and relationship columnist for Sunday Life magazine, which appeared in the Melbourne Age and Sydney Sun-Herald, Bella also had a long-running column in the newspaper mX.
