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03/14/2021

A.J. Gnuse: on writing short stories (before his six-figure deal novel)

Author A.J. Gnuse talks to Cheryl Akle about how he went from writing short stories to writing his latest novel, Girl in the Walls, which was bought in a six-figure publishing deal. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
4d ago

Everyone Has a Story: Patrizia Cassaniti on Christopher, Loss and Her Mission for Workplace Safety

He left home for work. He never came home. Patrizia Cassaniti joins Cheryl Akle to tell the story of her son Christopher, who was killed in a workplace accident at just 18. She shares the unimaginable impact of losing a child, how her family learned to live with a new normal, and the mission she began in Christopher’s honour: advocating for workplace safety and making sure other families don’t experience the same loss. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
05/16/2023

Tim Winton: on his body of work and ABC nature series, Ningaloo Nyinggulu

Tim Winton talks to Cheryl Akle about his body of work, including Ningaloo Nyinggulu, the ABC nature series, and being chosen as the recipient of the 2023 Lloyd O'Neill Award. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
11/30/2022

Janet Evanovich: on writing Stephanie Plum

New York Times bestselling author Janet Evanovich talks to Cheryl Akle about her journey from fine art to writing and her relationship with her protagonists. Her latest novel, Going Rogue, is out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
09/16/2019

Paula Saunders

US author, Paula Saunders talks to Cheryl Akle about the complexities of families, modern America and her family saga The Distance Home. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 25

Stories Behind The Story: Heather Morris on survival and the power of music

Heather Morris joins Cheryl Akle to discuss her latest novel, The Piano Teacher of Montparnasse, and the remarkable true story that inspired it. She shares how a chance conversation with composer Hans Zimmer led her to this story of courage, survival and the power of music, along with her writing process and journey to becoming a bestselling author. The Piano Teacher of Montparnasse is out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
02/26/2024

Stories Behind the Story: Simone Amelia Jordan on being Australia's most successful hip-hop journalist

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.
01/29/2023

Rebecca Heath: on exploring class and grief in The Summer Party

Rebecca Heath talks to Cheryl Akle about her journey transitioning from writing YA to crime, and how she explores grief and class in her latest novel, The Summer Party. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
07/20/2023

BE Better: Amanda Thompson on Financially Fit Women

BE Better: Better Reading’s Self-Development & Wellness podcast – Amanda Thompson talks to Jane Tara about women, finances, and taking control of your own future. Her book Financially Fit Women is out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
12/16/2019

Tara Moss

Tara Moss talks to Cheryl Akle about her life, living between Australia and Canada and how the 'ranking of humans' has influenced her latest novel, Dead Man Switch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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A.J. Gnuse: on writing short stories (before his six-figure deal novel)

Everyone Has a Story: Patrizia Cassaniti on Christopher, Loss and Her Mission for Workplace Safety

Tim Winton: on his body of work and ABC nature series, Ningaloo Nyinggulu

Janet Evanovich: on writing Stephanie Plum

Paula Saunders

Stories Behind The Story: Heather Morris on survival and the power of music

Stories Behind the Story: Simone Amelia Jordan on being Australia's most successful hip-hop journalist

Rebecca Heath: on exploring class and grief in The Summer Party

BE Better: Amanda Thompson on Financially Fit Women

Tara Moss

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