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Cheryl Akle discusses the world with her favourite authors.
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Cheryl Akle discusses the world with her favourite authors.
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    Stories Behind The Story: Rachel Treasure on The Transformative Power of Literature in Advocating for Change

    Stories Behind The Story: Rachel Treasure on The Transformative Power of Literature in Advocating for Change

    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.
     

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    • 26 min
    Stories Behind The Story: Jo Peck on Embracing New Beginnings Later in Life.

    Stories Behind The Story: Jo Peck on Embracing New Beginnings Later in Life.

    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. 
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    • 29 min
    Stories Behind The Story: Lauren Chater on the allure of historical fiction and the inspiration behind timeless human experiences

    Stories Behind The Story: Lauren Chater on the allure of historical fiction and the inspiration behind timeless human experiences

    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.
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    • 31 min
    Stories Behind The Story: Isabel Allende on the power of reading and the impact of bullying on children.

    Stories Behind The Story: Isabel Allende on the power of reading and the impact of bullying on children.

    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.
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    • 29 min
    Stories Behind the Story: Lisa Medved on art, travel and writing historical fiction

    Stories Behind the Story: Lisa Medved on art, travel and writing historical fiction

    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.
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    • 32 min
    Stories Behind the Story: Nat's What I Reckon on mental health, cooking and how quickly life can change

    Stories Behind the Story: Nat's What I Reckon on mental health, cooking and how quickly life can change

    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.
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    • 39 min

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