The Secret Grief Behind Matt Nable’s Latest Novel

In The Good Books with Luke Bateman · Aug 19, 2026 · 32m

You wouldn't expect constructing a crime thriller to be a time of laughter and healing after a tragic loss. But that's exactly what it was for Matt Nable.

In this conversation, the multi-talented ex-sport star, actor and author talks about why writing is his biggest love above all, the encouragement another legendary Australian writer gave him that changed everything, the moment he felt safe revealing his creativity to his fellow footy-mates, everything that went into crafting his latest book Mire.

Find more of Matt's books here: https://www.hachette.com.au/matt-nable

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