Episodes

  • Stories Behind The Story: Penelope Janu on The Evolving Opportunities for Women in Literature

    Stories Behind The Story: Penelope Janu on The Evolving Opportunities for Women in Literature
    Jan 5 2025
    Penelope talks to Cheryl about the evolving opportunities for women in literature, her personal reflections on her beautiful home and garden, and the importance of research in crafting authentic, impactful stories. Her latest novel, The Summerfield Saddler, is out now.

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    30 mins
  • Stories Behind The Story: Rose Carlyle on the delicate balance between creative expression and commercial expectations.

    Stories Behind The Story: Rose Carlyle on the delicate balance between creative expression and commercial expectations.
    Dec 29 2024
    Rose Carlyle talks to Cheryl about her writing journey, the realities of the publishing industry, and the delicate balance between creative expression and commercial expectations. Her latest novel, No One Will Know, is out now.

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

    Stories Behind The Story: Helen Garner on Writing, Age and The Seasons
    Dec 22 2024
    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.

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

    Stories Behind The Story: Lainie Anderson on Kate Cookson's life as South Australia's first female police officer
    Dec 15 2024
    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.

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

    Stories Behind The Story: Kathy George on the Balance Between Family Life and Creativity
    Dec 8 2024

    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.


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

    Stories Behind The Stories: David Whish-Wilson on His Journey from a Nomadic Childhood to a Successful Crime Novelist
    Dec 1 2024
    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.

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

    Stories Behind The Story: Tess Woods on on how tourism continues to strain Venice
    Nov 27 2024
    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.

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

    Stories Behind The Story: Christian White on the importance of trusting readers to engage actively with his stories
    Nov 24 2024
    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.

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    36 mins