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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: Craig Silvey on Writing Challenges, Fatherhood, the Legacy of Jasper Jones, and His Evolving Career

    4D AGO

    Stories Behind The Story: Craig Silvey on Writing Challenges, Fatherhood, the Legacy of Jasper Jones, and His Evolving Career

    Craig Silvey talks to Cheryl about the challenges he faced while writing his latest book, the ways his children have changed his life, the lasting impact of Jasper Jones, how he began writing books in high school, and how his career has evolved over the years. His newest book, Runt #2: Runt and the Diabolical Dognapping, is out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    29 min
  2. Stories Behind The Story: Garry Disher on Being an Aussie Author, Touring Germany, and What Makes the Hirsch Series Unique

    SEP 28

    Stories Behind The Story: Garry Disher on Being an Aussie Author, Touring Germany, and What Makes the Hirsch Series Unique

    Garry Disher talks to Cheryl about his pride in being an Australian author, his book tours in Germany, what sets his Hirsch series apart from other crime novels, and the complexities of Australia’s police forces. His latest book, Mischance Creek, is out September 30, 2025. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    27 min
  3. Stories Behind The Story: Allison Rushby on Writing Across Genres, 25 Years of Storytelling, and the Journey to Slashed Beauties

    SEP 21

    Stories Behind The Story: Allison Rushby on Writing Across Genres, 25 Years of Storytelling, and the Journey to Slashed Beauties

    Allison Rushby talks to Cheryl about the differences between writing historical fantasy and middle grade fiction, her career before becoming an author, 25 years of writing books, and the highs and lows of publishing her latest novel, Slashed Beauties, which is out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    28 min
  4. Stories Behind The Story: Chris Hammer & Caroline Overington on Aussie Books and The Rise of Self-Publishing

    SEP 14

    Stories Behind The Story: Chris Hammer & Caroline Overington on Aussie Books and The Rise of Self-Publishing

    Chris Hammer (Scrublands, The Valley) and Caroline Overington (Last Woman Hanged, The Cuckoo's Cry) talk about Australian books, self-publishing and how their books have changed over time. Learn more about the two authors, how the TV adaptation of Scrublands has impacted Chris, Caroline's work at The Australian, and as always, the book industry in this new episode of Authors on Authors. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    18 min
  5. Stories Behind The Story: Melina Marchetta & Tess Woods on Their Writing Journeys, Venice and Writing Different Genres

    SEP 7

    Stories Behind The Story: Melina Marchetta & Tess Woods on Their Writing Journeys, Venice and Writing Different Genres

    Melina Marchetta (Looking for Alibrandi, The Piper's Son) and Tess Woods (The Venice Hotel, Beautiful Messy Love) have a chat about Melina's career, Venice and the difficulties of writing different genres. Learn more about the two authors, the importance of Looking for Alibrandi, not only for Melina, but also for Tess, and as always, the book industry in this new episode of Authors on Authors. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    18 min
  6. Stories Behind The Story: Jackson Harvey & Alex Towler on Building Big with LEGO®, Creative Collaboration, and Their Exhibition in Sydney

    AUG 31

    Stories Behind The Story: Jackson Harvey & Alex Towler on Building Big with LEGO®, Creative Collaboration, and Their Exhibition in Sydney

    Jackson Harvey & Alex Towler talk to Cheryl about their LEGO® exhibition in Sydney, how they first met, what goes into creating their impressive builds, the impact LEGO® has had on their careers and lives, and the highs and lows of life on a press tour. Their book A New World Rises: Tales of a LEGO® Future, which they co-wrote with Cristy Burne, is out now! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    27 min
  7. Stories Behind The Story: Lauren Chater & James Bradley on Being an Artist and the Impacts of the Pandemic

    AUG 24

    Stories Behind The Story: Lauren Chater & James Bradley on Being an Artist and the Impacts of the Pandemic

    Lauren Chater (Gulliver's Wife, The Winter Dress) and James Bradley (Clade, The Resurrectionist) talk about how they met, being an artist and the lasting impacts of the pandemic. Learn more about the two authors, how Sydney impacted James' career, the difficulties of writing, and as always, the book industry in this new episode of Authors on Authors. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    22 min
  8. Fresh Voices: A Debut Author Spotlight - Episode 9: Megan Kelleher

    AUG 20

    Fresh Voices: A Debut Author Spotlight - Episode 9: Megan Kelleher

    Megan Kelleher talks to Cheryl about the many ways people share stories, her personal journey of self-discovery, the influence of her family on her worldview, and the significance of NAIDOC Week. Her debut, Snake Talk, which she co-wrote with Tyson Yunkaporta, is out September 2, 2025. Fresh Voices: A Debut Author Spotlight is sponsored by the Copyright Agency's The Cultural Fund. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    30 min
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