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Stories Behind the Story with Better Reading

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

  1. Stories Behind The Story: Helen Garner on Writing, Age and The Seasons

    17 HR. AGO

    Stories Behind The Story: Helen Garner on Writing, Age and The Seasons

    Helen Garner talks to Cheryl about the art of writing nonfiction, her journey as an author over the years and how age has shaped her perspective on life. Her latest book, The Season, is out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    43 min
  2. Stories Behind The Story: Lainie Anderson on Kate Cookson's life as South Australia's first female police officer

    DEC 15

    Stories Behind The Story: Lainie Anderson on Kate Cookson's life as South Australia's first female police officer

    Lainie Anderson talks to Cheryl about Kate Cookson's life as South Australia's first female police officer, the complex history of forced adoptions, and the research behind her new novel. The Death of Dora Black is out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    30 min
  3. Stories Behind The Story: Kathy George on the Balance Between Family Life and Creativity

    DEC 8

    Stories Behind The Story: Kathy George on the Balance Between Family Life and Creativity

    Kathy George talks to Cheryl about the emotional challenges of publishing, the balance between family life and creativity, and her dedication to her latest book, The Scent of Oranges, which is out now.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    30 min
  4. Stories Behind The Stories: David Whish-Wilson on His Journey from a Nomadic Childhood to a Successful Crime Novelist

    DEC 1

    Stories Behind The Stories: David Whish-Wilson on His Journey from a Nomadic Childhood to a Successful Crime Novelist

    David Wish-Wilson talks to Cheryl about his unconventional path to writing, his motivations for writing crime fiction and the significant themes he explores in his work. His latest novel Culter is out now.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    29 min
  5. Stories Behind The Story: Tess Woods on on how tourism continues to strain Venice

    NOV 27

    Stories Behind The Story: Tess Woods on on how tourism continues to strain Venice

    Tess Woods speaks with Cheryl about the ongoing impact of tourism on Venice, her experiences navigating the publishing industry, and her upcoming book set in Cairo, which delves into themes of the Middle East and personal heritage. Her latest novel, The Venice Hotel, is available now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    33 min
  6. Stories Behind The Story: Christian White on the importance of trusting readers to engage actively with his stories

    NOV 24

    Stories Behind The Story: Christian White on the importance of trusting readers to engage actively with his stories

    Christian White talks to Cheryl about how personal experiences, especially fatherhood and aging, influence his writing, the differences between crafting novels and screenplays, and the importance of trusting readers to engage actively with his stories. His latest novel, The Ledge, is out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    36 min
  7. Stories Behind The Story: Dr. Emma Beckett on the challenges of breaking free from the restrictive narratives of diet culture.

    NOV 20

    Stories Behind The Story: Dr. Emma Beckett on the challenges of breaking free from the restrictive narratives of diet culture.

    Dr. Emma Beckett talks to Cheryl about her passion for food-themed fashion, and the challenges of breaking away from the restrictive narratives that diet culture often imposes, particularly on women. Her latest book, You are More Than What You Eat, is out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    33 min
  8. Stories Behind The Story: Tim Winton on the connections between the personal struggles in his stories and real-world issues.

    NOV 17

    Stories Behind The Story: Tim Winton on the connections between the personal struggles in his stories and real-world issues.

    Tim Winton talks to Cheryl about his evolving worldview and the importance of community, highlighting how his work speaks to the complexities of life and the enduring hope for a better future. Tim Winton discusses the themes of survival, moral courage, and humanity in his latest novel, set in a dystopian future impacted by climate change. His latest novel, Juice, is out now.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    26 min
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