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Life is a minefield of cringes. They await one, ready to mar the most precious moments or, worse, to turn one so

Middle-aged dating had a desperate hue even before the digital era, and it takes on tragicomic colours in Rachel Matthews’ Never Look Desperate, a

What is my worth as a writer? Is it the loose change in the bottom of my bag representing six months of

Australia’s fertility rate sits at a historic low of 1.6 births per woman, part of a global shift. In Japan, 27 per

Big thank you to the national ABC radio overnights community Australia wide – shift workers, students, drivers, night owls, and more! This

Recently I had the opportunity to talk to lovely Melissa Ranclaud on ABC listen Statewide Mornings re beginning the writing process, judging

Mike is joined by Dr Rachel Matthews, Student Welfare Co-Ordinator & author of Never Look ‘Desperate’, to discuss what the Dr refers

Bernard, 48, is single and clumsy with women and is a central character in my new novel ‘Never Look Desperate’. He doesn’t

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Bernard, 48, is single and clumsy with women and is a central character in my new novel ‘Never Look Desperate’. He doesn’t

The culturally loaded term has become more irrelevant than ever, argues Dr Rachel Matthews, as hitting midlife no longer means slowing down.

In an era where swiping right may be the norm, university lecturer Rachel Matthews adds a twist to the tale. Caleb Francis

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Dr Rachel Matthews talks to Cheryl about the obsession with never looking desperate and the modern dating landscape. Her latest novel, Never Look

Book review: Never Look Desperate, Rachel Matthews A comedic novel that cradles emotional warmth at its core. 16 Oct 2023 Ellie Fisher

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Let the first rough draft be really loose and wild, Kerouac style. That is where the juicy bits appear. Wait till you

Rachel Matthews is the author of Siren (2017, see my review) and I featured her in Meet an Aussie Author back in 2017 because I was so impressed

“This book is impossible to put down and will warm your heart.” Transit Lounge, 2023. ISBN: 9780645565393. (Age: Adult) Highly recommended. Any

Tugging on the heartstrings, infuriating at times and deeply poignant, Never Look Desperate from Rachel Matthews, is set within the seldom discussed area of

Author and lecturer Dr Rachel Matthews marvels at Dockland’s shifting light at sunset, the diversity of community, and the peaceful communion of

Matthews’ third novel is about healing after loss and it is darkly funny, yes, but it offers a lot more than that

‘A strong voice in Australian writing…Matthews writes absurdity, vulnerability and resilience exquisitely well…You will not only fall in love with the three

‘I think this could be my fiction of the year…..beautifully written…..just gorgeous…..what talent’….Kerry Window from Dymocks, discusses Never Look Desperate with Tony

Our lives, influenced as they are by our upbringing and past relationships, are both comic and even tragic. Such is the case

Rachel Matthews, author of ‘Never Look Desperate,’ explores the challenges and humour of midlife dating in a candid and insightful interview

Unveiling disturbing truths: the ongoing misogyny and abuse in Australian football – a deep dive into a troubling culture

In-depth research exposes pervasive misogyny in Australian football, impacting women’s roles and safety.