Cheryl Akle discusses the world with her favourite authors. 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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BE Better: Tim Duggan on how to Work Backwards
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BE Better: Better Reading’s Self-Development & Wellness podcast – Tim Duggan talks to Jane about finding work-life balance in simple yet radical ways. His book, Work Backwards, is out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Stories Behind the Story: Sarah Bailey on how she reconnected with her love of writing
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Sarah Bailey talks to Cheryl Akle about reconnecting with her love of writing and her journey to publication. Her latest thrilling novel, Body of Lies, is out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Stories Behind the Story: Jackie French on hearing what wombats have to say
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Bestselling author Jackie French talks to Cheryl Akle about writing, wombats and historical fiction. Her latest book, The Sea Captain's Wife, is out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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BE Better: Simone Callahan on Growing with Grace
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BE Better: Better Reading’s Self-Development & Wellness podcast – Simone Callahan talks to Jane about yoga, gratitude and finding inner peace. Her book, Growing with Grace, is out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Stories Behind the Story: Vikki Wakefield on the craft of writing across genres
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Vikki Wakefield talks to Cheryl Akle about her path to publication and how she writes across genres, from YA to crime. Her latest novel, To the River, is out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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BE Better: Gyan Yankovich on Just Friends
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BE Better: Better Reading’s Self-Development & Wellness podcast – Gyan Yankovich talks to Jane about modern friendship, losing friends, ending friendships... and making new ones. Her book, Just Friends, is out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Stories Behind the Story: James Norbury on Big Panda and Tiny Dragon being an audiobook
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Writer and artist James Norbury talks to Cheryl about life, art and having his bestselling book Big Panda and Tiny Dragon turned into an audiobook. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Stories Behind the Story: Trish Bolton on ageism, grief and the lives of older women
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Trish Bolton talks to Cheryl Akle about how her latest novel, Whenever You're Ready, shines a light on the lives of older women. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Stories Behind the Story: Glenna Thomson on writing complex family dynamics
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Glenna Thomson talks to Cheryl Akle about exploring the complexities of familial relationships in her latest thrilling novel, Gone, which is out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Stories Behind the Story: Rachael Johns on editing, publishing and a change of direction
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Bestselling author Rachael Johns talks to Cheryl Akle about publishing, changing direction, and the books that inspired her latest novel, The Other Bridget, which is out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Stories Behind the Story: Jane Tara on getting older and being visible
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Jane Tara talks to Cheryl about ageing, being visible... and the day she got the job at Better Reading. Her novel, Tilda is Visible, is out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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BE Better: Better Reading’s Self-Development & Wellness podcast – Star of ABC TV's Love on the Spectrum Jodi Rodgers talks to Jane about working with the autistic community. Her book, Unique: What autism can teach us about difference, connection and belonging, is out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Conversations from the Vault: Julia Baird: on winning the ABIA Book of the Year
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We've had some amazing guests on the podcast over the years, so we're sharing a few old favourites from the vault. Award-winning author Julia Baird talks to Cheryl Akle about winning the 2021 ABIA Book of the Year for Phosphorescence, and how the world has changed since its release. If you enjoyed this conversation, see Julia Baird in person at the…
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Stories Behind the Story: Simone Amelia Jordan on being Australia's most successful hip-hop journalist
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Simone Amelia Jordan talks to Cheryl Akle about how she went from a kid in the inner-west to a New York hip-hop journalist with a career spanning print, radio, TV, and digital media. Her memoir, Tell Her She's Dreamin', is out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Conversations from the Vault: Tom Keneally on exploring rural Australia through fiction
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We've had some amazing guests on the podcast over the years, so we're sharing a few old favourites from the vault. Award-winning author Tom Keneally talks to Cheryl Akle about his extraordinary legacy and exploring rural Australia through fiction. If you enjoyed this conversation, see Tom Keneally in person at the 2024 Manly Writers Festival. Hoste…
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Stories Behind the Story: Simon Rowell on good dogs and oil rigs
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Simon Rowell talks to Cheryl Akle about service dogs, oil rigs and about writing a female protagonist. His latest novel, The Good Dog, is out now. Photographer: Darren James Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Stories Behind the Story: Kemper Donovan on Agatha Christie, Scriptwriting and Podcasting
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Kemper Donovan talks to Cheryl Akle about Agatha Christie, and how she consistently inspires his work, from podcasts to novels. His latest book, The Busy Body, is out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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BE Better: Lizzie Williamson on The Active Workday Advantage
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BE Better: Better Reading’s Self-Development & Wellness podcast – Lizzie Williamson talks to Jane Tara about incorporating micro moves into your daily routine. Her book, The Active Workday Advantage, is out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Stories Behind the Story: Victoria Vanstone on how sobriety changed her life
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Victoria Vanstone talks to Cheryl Akle about her journey to sobriety and how it saved her life. Her memoir, A Thousand Wasted Sundays, is out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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What Are You Reading? Summer Edition: Jack Heath
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Award-winning author Jack Heath talks to Cheryl Akle about what he's reading. His latest novel, Kill Your Husbands, is out now. Books discussed: If This Book Exists, You're in the Wrong Universe by Jason Pargin Killing Aurora by Helen Barnes Tipping Point by Dinuka McKenzie A Thousand Wasted Sundays by Victoria Vanstone Shades of Gray by Jasper Ffo…
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What Are You Reading? Summer Edition: Shelley Burr
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Bestselling author Shelley Burr talks to Cheryl Akle about what she’s reading. Her latest novel, Ripper, is out now. Books discussed: The Banksia House Breakout by James Roxburgh Good Omens by Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett Tipping Point by Dinuka McKenzie The Eleventh Floor by Kylie Orr Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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What Are You Reading? Summer Edition: Josephine Moon
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Bestselling author Josephine Moon talks to Cheryl Akle about what she’s reading. Her latest novel, The Wonderful Thing about Phoenix Rose, is out now. Books discussed: The Takedown by Lily Chu The Heart is a Star by Megan Rogers The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey Ten Steps to Nanette by Hannah Gadsby The Benevolent Society of …
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Stories Behind the Story: Elizabeth Coleman on what makes a good mystery
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Elizabeth Coleman talks to Cheryl Akle about writing for Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries and what draws her to the genre. Her latest novel, A Dance with Murder, is out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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