Australian author Dominic Amerena has been a writer for years. Now, finally, comes his dazzling debut novel I Want Everything. The story follows an ambitious young writer who tells a white lie to land a scoop, and explores desire, deception, authenticity, and the costs of creative ambition. This week Michael and Dominic chat about the necessity for, and pitfalls of, ambition, and why a writer should never be satisfied.   Reading list: I Want Everything, Dominic Amerena, 2025   Stinkbug, Sinead Stubbins, 2025   You can find these books and all the others we mentioned at your favourite independent book store.    Socials: Stay in touch with Read This on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/themonthlymagazine/?hl=en" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Instagram</a> Guest: Dominic Amerena