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Cheryl Akle discusses the world with her favourite authors. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. Stories Behind The Story: John M. Green on Writing, Editing and A.I.

    3D AGO

    Stories Behind The Story: John M. Green on Writing, Editing and A.I.

    John M. Green talks to Cheryl about the power of asking “what if,” how the editing process can transform a book, the challenges and rewards of writing across different genres, and his thoughts on how AI is changing the world. His new book Staged is out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    29 min
  2. Stories Behind The Story: Ian Kemish on Global Diplomacy and the Australian Economy

    FEB 8

    Stories Behind The Story: Ian Kemish on Global Diplomacy and the Australian Economy

    Ian Kemish talks to Cheryl about the Australian economy, how global conflicts ripple across borders, and his decades of experience working in Australian foreign affairs. He also reflects on the complexities of diplomacy, the challenges of navigating international relationships and what it means to engage with a rapidly changing world. His new book, Two Islands, is out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    29 min
  3. Stories Behind the Story: Michael Mohammed Ahmad on Community, Grief and Writing

    FEB 1

    Stories Behind the Story: Michael Mohammed Ahmad on Community, Grief and Writing

    Michael Mohammed Ahmad talks to Cheryl about supporting his community, how his writing has evolved over time and the deeply emotional heart of his latest book, Bugger. He also reflects on grief, vulnerability and what it means to write difficult themes and ideas. Bugger is out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    35 min
  4. Stories Behind The Story: Crime Special with Christian White & Tim Ayliffe

    JAN 25

    Stories Behind The Story: Crime Special with Christian White & Tim Ayliffe

    Join Cheryl Akle as she sits down with Christian White (The Long Night) and Tim Ayliffe (Dark Desert Road) for an insightful conversation about the Australian literary landscape. Together, the three explore the surge in Aussie crime and thriller books, the realities and roadblocks of getting published, and what it really takes to build a career as an Australian author. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    29 min
  5. Stories Behind The Story: Joanna Nell and Ali Lowe on Families and Hard Work

    JAN 18

    Stories Behind The Story: Joanna Nell and Ali Lowe on Families and Hard Work

    Joanna Nell (Mrs Winterbottom Takes a Gap Year, The Single Ladies of Jacaranda Retirement Village) and Ali Lowe (The School Run, The Trivia Night) talk about their families and the hard work that goes into publishing a book. Learn more about the two authors, Ali's writing ritual, which involves a candle, Joanna's process on assessing in editing notes, and as always, the book industry in this new episode of Authors on Authors. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    19 min
  6. Book Chat: with Cheryl Akle and Caroline Overington – episode #12

    JAN 11

    Book Chat: with Cheryl Akle and Caroline Overington – episode #12

    Welcome to episode #12 of Book Chat with Cheryl Akle and Caroline Overington where they discuss the impact of Australian literature, Caroline's writing journey, her thoughts on the rise of audiobooks, and the enduring appeal of traditional storytelling. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    29 min
  7. Stories Behind The Story: Christian White on How His Daughter Changed His Writing

    JAN 4

    Stories Behind The Story: Christian White on How His Daughter Changed His Writing

    Christian White talks to Cheryl about how becoming a parent has reshaped his writing and expanded his worldview, the influence his daughter now has on his creative process, and the unforgettable moment he spotted a stranger reading one of his novels in the wild. His latest book, The Long Night, is out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    32 min
  8. Stories Behind The Story: Rachel Perkins on Her Father, Colonisation and Australia's Future

    12/21/2025

    Stories Behind The Story: Rachel Perkins on Her Father, Colonisation and Australia's Future

    Rachel Perkins talks to Cheryl about the continuing impact of colonisation on First Nations communities, the extraordinary legacy of her father, Charles Perkins, and his lasting influence on Australia. Rachel also speaks about the importance of the Aboriginal Australian flag as a symbol of identity and unity, and shares insights from The Australian Wars, the book she co-edited with Stephen Gapps, Mina Murray and Henry Reynolds. The Australian Wars is out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    38 min
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