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Cheryl Akle discusses the world with her favourite authors.
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    • 4.3 • 307 Ratings

Cheryl Akle discusses the world with her favourite authors.
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    Stories Behind the Story: Geoffrey Robertson on The Trial of Vladimir Putin

    Stories Behind the Story: Geoffrey Robertson on The Trial of Vladimir Putin

    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.
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    • 30 min
    Stories Behind the Story: Diane Armstrong on what makes historical fiction personal

    Stories Behind the Story: Diane Armstrong on what makes historical fiction personal

    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.


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    • 31 min
    Stories Behind the Story: Bradley Trevor Greive on how we find our way back from tragedy

    Stories Behind the Story: Bradley Trevor Greive on how we find our way back from tragedy

    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.
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    • 37 min
    BE Better: Tim Duggan on how to Work Backwards

    BE Better: Tim Duggan on how to Work Backwards

    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.


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    • 30 min
    Stories Behind the Story: Sarah Bailey on how she reconnected with her love of writing

    Stories Behind the Story: Sarah Bailey on how she reconnected with her love of writing

    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. 
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    • 29 min
    Stories Behind the Story: Jackie French on hearing what wombats have to say

    Stories Behind the Story: Jackie French on hearing what wombats have to say

    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.
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    • 29 min

Customer Reviews

4.3 out of 5
307 Ratings

307 Ratings

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The best

Love these interviews with authors and hearing their stories, it’s the best. Thank you Cheryl and team x

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Kate Cebrano

The Kate Cebrano episode was superlative. Entertaining, enlightening & most of all fun. Brilliant.

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Fantastic conversations

Loving this show. Just listened to one of Jane Tara’s episodes, it was an incredibly engaging conversation. Wish it was twice as long!

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