Cheryl Akle discusses the world with her favourite authors. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Kevin Morris from BetterBibleReading.com teaches reading and study methods to help you have an enjoyable and productive bible reading experience. Learn how you can make the most of your time, eliminate distractions, and grow in your knowledge and grasp of the Bible!
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Stories Behind The Story: Amy Neff on Finding Inspiration in Everyday Life
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Amy Neff talks to Cheryl Akle about her ten-year journey to becoming an author, profound connections, and finding inspiration in the little moments of everyday life. Her debut novel, The Days I Loved You Most, is out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Stories Behind The Story: Anna Johnston on Humanising Older Adults Through Storytelling
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Anna Johnston talks to Cheryl about aging, empathy, and the importance of storytelling in understanding and humanising the experiences of older adults. Her latest book The Borrowed Life of Frederick Fife is out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Stories Behind The Story: Jane Sullivan on The Evolution of Journalism and the Representation of Women in Literature
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Jane Sullivan talks to Cheryl about the evolution of journalism, the representation of women in literature, and the importance of research in historical writing. Her latest book Murder in Punch Lane is out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Stories Behind The Story: Caroline Overington on the evolving landscape of Australian literature
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Caroline Overington talks to Cheryl about the evolving landscape of Australian literature, the rise of audiobooks and the enduring appeal of printed books. Her latest book, Looking for Eden, is out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Stories Behind The Story: Tim Sharp on Navigating Happiness and Growth
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Tim Sharp talks to Cheryl about self-awareness, learning from experiences, and embracing personal strengths. His latest book Lost & Found is out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Book Chat: with Cheryl Akle and Caroline Overington – episode #9
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Welcome to episode #9 of Book Chat with Cheryl Akle and Caroline Overington where they discuss the Australian Fiction Prize, the growing popularity of romance and historical fiction and finding meaning through literature. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Stories Behind The Story: Stella Quinn on Her Inspirations From Real-Life Events and Characters
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Stella Quinn talks to Cheryl about her journey from accountant to award-winning romance author, her disciplined writing routine, and her inspirations from real-life events and characters. Her latest novel, Down the Track, is out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Stories Behind The Story: Jake Adelstein on Working in Japan and His Career Trajectory as a Journalist
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Jake Adelstein talks to Cheryl about living in Japan, the challenges of assimilating into Japanese society, and his career trajectory as a journalist. His latest novel, Tokyo Noir, is out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Stories Behind the Story: Julia Lawrinson on The Unconventional Relationships and Identity Exploration
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Julia Lawrinson talks to Cheryl about mental health, identity exploration, and unconventional relationships. Her memoir, How to Avoid a Happy Life, is out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Stories Behind The Story: Francesca de Tores on Unveiling Gender Identity Through Historical Fiction
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Francesca de Torres talks to Cheryl Akle about her journey from poetry to historical fiction, the complexities of gender identity and literary inspirations. Her latest book Saltblood is out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Stories Behind The Story: Rachel Treasure on The Transformative Power of Literature in Advocating for Change
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Rachel Treasure talks to Cheryl about her advocacy for environmental stewardship, sustainability, and the transformative power of literature in advocating for change. Her latest novel, Milking Time, is out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Stories Behind The Story: Jo Peck on Embracing New Beginnings Later in Life.
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Jo Peck talks to Cheryl about overcoming adversity, finding strength in vulnerability, and embracing new beginnings later in life. Her memoir, Suddenly Single at Sixty, is out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Stories Behind The Story: Lauren Chater on the allure of historical fiction and the inspiration behind timeless human experiences
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Lauren Chater talks to Cheryl Akle about the power and inspiration of storytelling, the significance of historical fiction and the continuity of human nature. Her fourth novel, The Beauties, is out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Stories Behind The Story: Isabel Allende on the power of reading and the impact of bullying on children.
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Isabel Allende talks to Cheryl Akle about the impact of bullying on children, the importance of a good illustrator and the story behind the real dog Perla. Her latest children's book: Perla The Mighty Dog, is out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Stories Behind the Story: Lisa Medved on art, travel and writing historical fiction
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Lisa Medved talks to Cheryl Akle about her journey from Melbourne to The Hague, how fine arts sparked creativity, and her five-year self-taught adventure in writing historical fiction. Her latest novel, The Engraver’s Secret, is out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Stories Behind the Story: Nat's What I Reckon on mental health, cooking and how quickly life can change
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Cheryl Akle and Nat's What I Reckon shared a stage at the Words on the Waves Festival to talk about food, mental health and how quickly life can change. The panel was recorded live and we hope you enjoy the conversation. Explicit Language Warning Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Stories Behind the Story: Catherine Doyle on merging fantasy with real-world themes
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Catherine Doyle talks to Cheryl Akle about her journey to publication and how she merges fantasy elements with real-world themes in her writing. Her latest novel, Pirates of Darksea, is out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Stories Behind the Story: Petronella McGovern on memories and her mother's influence on her writing journey
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Petronella McGovern talks to Cheryl about the significance of memories, truth, and how her experiences with her mother influenced her work. Don't miss her new book, The Last Trace, which is out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Stories Behind the Story: Ariane Beeston on motherhood, madness and coming back from the brink
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Ariane Beeston talks to Cheryl Akle about the pressures of motherhood and her experience with postpartum psychosis. Her memoir, Because I'm Not Myself, You See, is out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Stories Behind the Story: Barbara Sumner on the forgotten female convicts of colonial Australia
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Barbara Sumner talks to Cheryl Akle about her unique path to publication and what inspired her to write her striking debut novel, The Gallows Bird, which is out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Stories Behind the Story: Venita Dimos on the vital skills children learn through reading
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Venita Dimos talks to Cheryl Akle about the power of children’s fiction and how her Mini & Milo series teaches vital skills for childhood development. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Stories Behind the Story: Garry Disher on his unique approach to crime fiction
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Bestselling author Garry Disher talks to Cheryl Akle about his research process and approach to writing crime fiction. His latest novel, Sanctuary, is out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Stories Behind the Story: Geoffrey Robertson on The Trial of Vladimir Putin
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Geoffrey Robertson QC talks to Cheryl Akle about his unique perspective on Vladimir Putin, international law and human rights. His latest book, The Trial of Vladimir Putin, is out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Stories Behind the Story: Diane Armstrong on what makes historical fiction personal
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Diane Armstrong talks to Cheryl Akle about focusing on the personal aspect of history and the incredible woman who inspired her latest novel, The Wild Date Palm, which is out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Stories Behind the Story: Bradley Trevor Greive on how we find our way back from tragedy
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Bradley Trevor Grieve talks to Cheryl Akle about what makes a story feel personal and how he chooses his projects. His latest book, Broken Girl, is out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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