Episodes

  • Stories Behind The Story: Francesca de Tores on Unveiling Gender Identity Through Historical Fiction

    Stories Behind The Story: Francesca de Tores on Unveiling Gender Identity Through Historical Fiction
    Jul 1 2024

    Francesca de Torres talks to Cheryl Akle about her journey from poetry to historical fiction, the complexities of gender identity and literary inspirations. Her latest book Saltblood is out now.


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    31 mins
  • Stories Behind The Story: Rachel Treasure on The Transformative Power of Literature in Advocating for Change

    Stories Behind The Story: Rachel Treasure on The Transformative Power of Literature in Advocating for Change
    Jun 26 2024

    Rachel Treasure talks to Cheryl about her advocacy for environmental stewardship, sustainability, and the transformative power of literature in advocating for change. Her latest novel, Milking Time, is out now.


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    27 mins
  • Stories Behind The Story: Jo Peck on Embracing New Beginnings Later in Life.

    Stories Behind The Story: Jo Peck on Embracing New Beginnings Later in Life.
    Jun 23 2024
    Jo Peck talks to Cheryl about overcoming adversity, finding strength in vulnerability, and embracing new beginnings later in life. Her memoir, Suddenly Single at Sixty, is out now.

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    30 mins
  • Stories Behind The Story: Lauren Chater on the allure of historical fiction and the inspiration behind timeless human experiences

    Stories Behind The Story: Lauren Chater on the allure of historical fiction and the inspiration behind timeless human experiences
    Jun 17 2024
    Lauren Chater talks to Cheryl Akle about the power and inspiration of storytelling, the significance of historical fiction and the continuity of human nature. Her fourth novel, The Beauties, is out now.

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    31 mins
  • Stories Behind The Story: Isabel Allende on the power of reading and the impact of bullying on children.

    Stories Behind The Story: Isabel Allende on the power of reading and the impact of bullying on children.
    Jun 13 2024
    Isabel Allende talks to Cheryl Akle about the impact of bullying on children, the importance of a good illustrator and the story behind the real dog Perla. Her latest children's book: Perla The Mighty Dog, is out now.

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    30 mins
  • Stories Behind the Story: Lisa Medved on art, travel and writing historical fiction

    Stories Behind the Story: Lisa Medved on art, travel and writing historical fiction
    Jun 11 2024
    Lisa Medved talks to Cheryl Akle about her journey from Melbourne to The Hague, how fine arts sparked creativity, and her five-year self-taught adventure in writing historical fiction. Her latest novel, The Engraver’s Secret, is out now.

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    33 mins
  • Stories Behind the Story: Nat's What I Reckon on mental health, cooking and how quickly life can change

    Stories Behind the Story: Nat's What I Reckon on mental health, cooking and how quickly life can change
    Jun 6 2024

    Cheryl Akle and Nat's What I Reckon shared a stage at the Words on the Waves Festival to talk about food, mental health and how quickly life can change. The panel was recorded live and we hope you enjoy the conversation.


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    39 mins
  • Stories Behind the Story: Catherine Doyle on merging fantasy with real-world themes

    Stories Behind the Story: Catherine Doyle on merging fantasy with real-world themes
    Jun 5 2024
    Catherine Doyle talks to Cheryl Akle about her journey to publication and how she merges fantasy elements with real-world themes in her writing. Her latest novel, Pirates of Darksea, is out now.

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    34 mins