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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.
Stories Behind The Story: Durkhanai Ayubi on Displacement, Food and Hope
33 mins; March 29, 2026
Stories Behind The Story: James Colley & Christian White on Crime, Comedy and Their Kids
18 mins; March 22, 2026
Stories Behind The Story: Bernice Barry on Historical Fiction, Botany and Writing
35 mins; March 15, 2026
Stories Behind the Story: JP Pomare and Michael Robotham on Crime and Twists
19 mins; March 08, 2026
Stories Behind the Story: J.A. Stevens on Disability and Writing Her First Book
33 mins; March 01, 2026
Stories Behind the Story: Matt Stanton and Sarah Ayoub on Family and Kids Books
24 mins; February 22, 2026
Stories Behind The Story: John M. Green on Writing, Editing and A.I.
29 mins; February 15, 2026
Stories Behind The Story: Ian Kemish on Global Diplomacy and the Australian Economy
29 mins; February 08, 2026
Stories Behind the Story: Michael Mohammed Ahmad on Community, Grief and Writing
34 mins; February 01, 2026
Stories Behind The Story: Crime Special with Christian White & Tim Ayliffe
29 mins; January 25, 2026
Stories Behind The Story: Joanna Nell and Ali Lowe on Families and Hard Work
19 mins; January 18, 2026
Book Chat: with Cheryl Akle and Caroline Overington – episode #12
29 mins; January 11, 2026
Stories Behind The Story: Christian White on How His Daughter Changed His Writing
31 mins; January 04, 2026
Stories Behind The Story: Rachel Perkins on Her Father, Colonisation and Australia's Future
37 mins; December 21, 2025
Book Chat: with Cheryl Akle and Caroline Overington – episode #11
27 mins; December 17, 2025
Stories Behind The Story: Loubna Haikal on Heritage, Immigration and the Power of Cooking
33 mins; December 14, 2025
Stories Behind the Story: Andrew Sloan on the Human Experience and the Future
37 mins; December 07, 2025
Stories Behind The Story: Heather Rose on Inspiration, Writing Across Ages and Shifting Worldviews
36 mins; November 30, 2025
Stories Behind The Story: Omar El Akkad on Truth & Ignorance, From Guantánamo to Gaza
37 mins; November 26, 2025
Stories Behind The Story: Susan Wyndham on Elizabeth Harrower and a Life in Literature
39 mins; November 23, 2025
Stories Behind The Story: Jessica Mansour-Nahra on Her Debut, Pregnancy and Creativity
35 mins; November 16, 2025
Stories Behind The Story: Marika Sosnowski on Law, Creative Writing, and the Making of 58 Facets
39 mins; November 09, 2025
Stories Behind The Story: Greg Haddrick on The Mushroom Murders and the Art of Storytelling
38 mins; November 02, 2025
Stories Behind The Story: Chris Hammer on Journalism, Storytelling Craft and His Latest Thriller
36 mins; October 26, 2025
Stories Behind the Story: Soren Tae Smith on Grief, Motherhood and Finding Solace in Storytelling
29 mins; October 19, 2025
Stories Behind The Story: Tim Winton on Ningaloo, the Power of Nonfiction and His Creative Process
20 mins; October 12, 2025
Stories Behind The Story: Craig Silvey on Writing Challenges, Fatherhood, the Legacy of Jasper Jones, and His Evolving Career
28 mins; October 05, 2025
Stories Behind The Story: Garry Disher on Being an Aussie Author, Touring Germany, and What Makes the Hirsch Series Unique
27 mins; September 28, 2025
Stories Behind The Story: Allison Rushby on Writing Across Genres, 25 Years of Storytelling, and the Journey to Slashed Beauties
27 mins; September 21, 2025
Stories Behind The Story: Chris Hammer & Caroline Overington on Aussie Books and The Rise of Self-Publishing
17 mins; September 14, 2025
Stories Behind The Story: Melina Marchetta & Tess Woods on Their Writing Journeys, Venice and Writing Different Genres
17 mins; September 07, 2025
Stories Behind The Story: Jackson Harvey & Alex Towler on Building Big with LEGO®, Creative Collaboration, and Their Exhibition in Sydney
26 mins; August 31, 2025
Stories Behind The Story: Lauren Chater & James Bradley on Being an Artist and the Impacts of the Pandemic
21 mins; August 24, 2025
Fresh Voices: A Debut Author Spotlight - Episode 9: Megan Kelleher
30 mins; August 20, 2025
Stories Behind The Story: Michael Robotham & Dinuka McKenzie on the art of crafting interesting characters
24 mins; August 17, 2025
Stories Behind The Story: Jacqueline Harvey & Kristin Darell on how they got into the publishing industry
19 mins; August 10, 2025
Stories Behind The Story: Caoilinn Hughes & Bri Lee on the differences between young and older readers
18 mins; August 03, 2025
Stories Behind The Story: January Gilchrist on Writing Beginnings, Blue Mountains Adventures, and Finding Her Voice at a Retreat
28 mins; July 27, 2025
Fresh Voices: A Debut Author Spotlight - Episode 8: Cheryl Leavy
29 mins; July 23, 2025
Stories Behind The Story: Karen Brooks on Brewing, Her Writing Journey and Bringing History to Life Through Fiction
33 mins; July 20, 2025
Fresh Voices: A Debut Author Spotlight - Episode 7: Marly Wells
29 mins; July 18, 2025
Fresh Voices: A Debut Author Spotlight - Episode 6: Joshua Gilbert
27 mins; July 16, 2025
Fresh Voices: A Debut Author Spotlight - Episode 5: Wanda Gibson
17 mins; July 13, 2025
Fresh Voices: A Debut Author Spotlight - Episode 4: Lenora Thaker
28 mins; July 11, 2025
Fresh Voices: A Debut Author Spotlight - Episode 3: Natalia Figueroa Barroso
29 mins; July 09, 2025
Stories Behind The Story: Fiona McKenzie Kekic on Turning Real-Life Experience and Industry Sexism into Page-Turning Fiction
30 mins; July 06, 2025
Fresh Voices: A Debut Author Spotlight - Episode 2: Steve MinOn
29 mins; July 04, 2025
Fresh Voices: A Debut Author Spotlight - Episode 1: Luke Patterson
29 mins; July 02, 2025
Stories Behind The Story: Jenny Ashcroft on How Real-Life Anonymous Letter Scandals Shaped Her Narrative
25 mins; June 29, 2025
Stories Behind The Story: Michael Robotham on His 19th Book, Publishing Challenges and Bringing His Books to Screen
35 mins; June 22, 2025
Stories Behind The Story: Rachel Paris on How Power Imbalances and Toxic Masculinity Have Influenced Her Writing
30 mins; June 15, 2025
Stories Behind The Story: Angie Faye Martin on How Her Aboriginal Heritage Influenced Her Debut
28 mins; June 08, 2025
Stories Behind The Story: Marian Keyes on Finding Joy, Feminism and Recovery Through Writing
36 mins; June 01, 2025
Stories Behind The Story: Madeleine Cleary on Dedication and Teamwork Behind Crafting Compelling Narratives
28 mins; May 25, 2025
Stories Behind The Story: Omar Sakr on How Art Can Serve as Both Witness and Weapon
39 mins; May 21, 2025
Stories Behind The Story: Andrew HC McDonald on His Love for Languages
27 mins; May 18, 2025
Stories Behind The Story: Cassie Hamer on How Her Background and Life Experiences Shape Her Fiction
30 mins; May 11, 2025
Stories Behind The Story: Isabel Allende on Being Honoured with a Barbie Tribute
29 mins; May 04, 2025
Stories Behind The Story: Natasha Lester on Balancing Creativity with The Demands of Daily Life
25 mins; April 27, 2025
Stories Behind The Story: Renee Salt and Kate Thompson on the Importance of Sharing Stories to Honour the Past
28 mins; April 20, 2025
Stories Behind The Story: Patricia Wolf on How the Australian Landscape Becomes a Character in Her Latest Book
27 mins; April 13, 2025
Stories Behind The Story: Jessie Burton on How Storytelling is a Compulsion and an Artistic Escape
28 mins; April 06, 2025
Stories Behind The Story: Andrea Thompson on The Challenges of Embracing her Identity and Finding Her Voice
31 mins; March 30, 2025
Stories Behind The Story: Amy Matthews on Her Journey Through Historical Romance and Romantic Comedies
30 mins; March 23, 2025
Stories Behind The Story: Ronni Salt on The Power of Social Media in Connecting with Readers
32 mins; March 16, 2025
Stories Behind The Story: Emily Paull on the Importance of Authentic Historical Details
26 mins; March 09, 2025
Stories Behind The Story: Mary-Lou Stephens on Her Journey From Radio to Writing
30 mins; March 02, 2025
Stories Behind The Story: Ashley Kalagian Blunt on How Illness Has Shaped Her Creative Practice
32 mins; February 22, 2025
Stories Behind The Story: Kate Horan on the challenges of getting published and the rapid success of her book deal.
26 mins; February 16, 2025
Stories Behind The Story: Petronella McGovern & Margaret Hickey on growing up in small rural towns
16 mins; February 09, 2025
Stories Behind The Story: Rachael Johns and Belinda Alexandra on overcoming bad reviews and the intense pressure of deadlines
17 mins; February 02, 2025
Stories Behind The Story: Tim Ayliffe and Anna Downes on Being an Actor and a Journalist
17 mins; January 26, 2025
Stories Behind The Story: Michael Connelly and Candice Fox Talk About Their First Encounter in a New York City Bar
18 mins; January 19, 2025
Stories Behind The Story: Sara Haddad on Storytelling as Resistance and the Crisis in Palestine
31 mins; January 12, 2025
Stories Behind The Story: Penelope Janu on the Evolving Opportunities for Women in Literature
30 mins; January 05, 2025
Stories Behind The Story: Rose Carlyle on the delicate balance between creative expression and commercial expectations.
29 mins; December 29, 2024
Stories Behind The Story: Helen Garner on Writing, Age and The Seasons
42 mins; December 22, 2024
Stories Behind The Story: Lainie Anderson on Kate Cookson's life as South Australia's first female police officer
30 mins; December 15, 2024
Stories Behind The Story: Kathy George on the Balance Between Family Life and Creativity
30 mins; December 08, 2024
Stories Behind The Stories: David Whish-Wilson on His Journey from a Nomadic Childhood to a Successful Crime Novelist
28 mins; December 01, 2024
Stories Behind The Story: Tess Woods on on how tourism continues to strain Venice
32 mins; November 27, 2024
Stories Behind The Story: Christian White on the importance of trusting readers to engage actively with his stories
35 mins; November 24, 2024
Stories Behind The Story: Dr. Emma Beckett on the challenges of breaking free from the restrictive narratives of diet culture.
33 mins; November 20, 2024
Stories Behind The Story: Tim Winton on the connections between the personal struggles in his stories and real-world issues.
26 mins; November 17, 2024
Stories Behind The Story: Michael Connelly on Witnessing a Crime to Becoming a Crime Novelist
31 mins; November 12, 2024
Stories Behind The Story: Hasib Hourani on The Displacement and Dispossession of the Palestinian People
33 mins; November 10, 2024
A Decade of Stories: Celebrating 10 Years of Better Reading
40 mins; November 06, 2024
Stories Behind The Story: Josh Bornstein on Corporate Power and the Fight for Free Speech
35 mins; November 03, 2024
Book Chat: with Cheryl Akle and Caroline Overington – episode #10
19 mins; October 30, 2024
Stories Behind The Story: Genevieve Gannon On The Importance Of Community-Based Journalism
28 mins; October 27, 2024
Stories Behind The Story: Harriet Constable and Her Commitment to Crafting a Narrative That Brings the Past to Life
30 mins; October 23, 2024
Stories Behind The Story: Nick Bryant on The Complex Interplay Between Politics and Society In The U.S.A.
41 mins; October 20, 2024
Stories Behind the Story: Danielle Binks on the importance of reading without making it feel like a chore
31 mins; October 13, 2024
Stories Behind the Story: Mitch Wallis on fostering meaningful and empathetic conversations
46 mins; October 06, 2024
Stories Behind The Story: Briony Stewart on the special place children's literature holds in shaping young minds
31 mins; September 29, 2024
Stories Behind The Story: Michael Robotham on Celebrating 20 Years of Writing and the Connections that Shaped His Career
30 mins; September 22, 2024
Stories Behind The Story: J.P. Pomare on the validation process through publishing
31 mins; September 15, 2024
Stories Behind The Story: Louise Candlish on the triumphs of being a long-standing author
27 mins; September 08, 2024
Stories Behind the Story: Andrew Caillard on the Evolution of the Australian Wine Industry.
38 mins; September 01, 2024
Stories Behind The Story: Linwood Barclay on the pressures of sustaining success in the literary world
30 mins; August 28, 2024
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