Three of my foster siblings were the biological children of Christian fanatics. My parents were Queensland publicans. Hence the biblical shitshow when they found us. I wrote a book about it all: Australian Gospel. Out November!

RT @instanterudite: Following Dutton's shameless performance on #insiders, I invite you to tune into this week's @shot_au's podcast to hear…

I was delighted to be back on @abcconvos chatting about the giant intellect of my shy, humble mother, and the battles that she faced as a foster parent. You can read the full story in my new book Australian Gospel

@NickBryantNY @GeraldineDoogue @frankelly08 Congratulations, Nick! This is a brilliant appointment

@stelladevulder Thanks Stella - you’re way too kind! I’m chuffed that you’re enjoying it so much

“A bloody good yarn” - Thanks @ConversationEDU !!!

Today @kyd_magazine has an extract from my new book Australian Gospel. It begins with a kidnapping in 1983

@ninakcullen Thanks for coming to the BMWF event, Nina. I look forward to hearing your thoughts

@hugh_h Thanks Hugh

@KieranPender Cheers Kieran!

@pipmcg Thanks so much Phillipa - that means heaps! I’m glad that you liked it x

I’d be chuffed if you bought a copy from your local bookshop. As a tribute to Mum, I’m going to donate $1 from the sale of each book to The Pyjama Foundation, a charity that provides support to foster kids

“Australian Gospel is a captivating work of narrative nonfiction.” A review of my new book, out tomorrow @GuardianAus

I’m launching my new book, Australian Gospel, next Tuesday in Sydney. My older brother Steven is flying from Perth to join the convo. It will be a night of revelations!

“Australian Gospel is a big-hearted epic, where the pangs of terror are never far from the next belly laugh.” Pleasure to chat with Walter Marsh at @GuardianAus about my new book, out soon!

RT @Lindymorrison8: ⁦@lechblaine⁩ intimate, endearing, fantastical. Lech’s family story.

@Lindymorrison8 Thanks Lindy x

I’ve got a couple of events at @cbrwritersfest this weekend. ‘Being Peter Dutton’ with Niki Savva. And my first event for Australian Gospel with Michael Williams. If you’re in the Bush Capital, come along!

RT @hughriminton: Put this into every Christmas stocking, or insist someone puts it into yours. An astonishing, accessible, giant of a book…

Today, @goodweekendmag features an extract from my upcoming book. The biological father of my foster siblings was a Christian fanatic and kidnapper. I discovered he was also the first love of actress Jacki Weaver