Stories Behind the Story with Better Reading

By Better Reading Podcast

Cheryl Akle discusses the world with her favourite authors.

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The podcast currently has 676 episodes available.

Stories Behind the Story with Better Reading episodes:

July 16, 2025 Fresh Voices: A Debut Author Spotlight - Episode 6: Joshua Gilbert
Joshua Gilbert talks to Cheryl about the history of agriculture in Australia, First Nations agricultural practices, the Equal Wages decision, the beauty of coming together, and the story of his family and the community they’ve been part of. His debut, Australia's Agricultural Identity - an Aboriginal yarn, is out now. Fresh Voices: A Debut Author Spotlight is sponsored by the Copyright Agency's The Cultural Fund.
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28min
July 13, 2025 Fresh Voices: A Debut Author Spotlight - Episode 5: Wanda Gibson
Wanda Gibson talks to Cheryl about publishing her picture book, the influence of her childhood on her writing and illustrations, her connection to the Lutheran church, the impact the book has had on her and her family, and how her life has evolved over the years. Her debut, Three Dresses, is out now. Fresh Voices: A Debut Author Spotlight is sponsored by the Copyright Agency's The Cultural Fund.
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18min
July 11, 2025 Fresh Voices: A Debut Author Spotlight - Episode 4: Lenora Thaker
Lenora Thaker talks to Cheryl about her Aboriginal Australian heritage, the impact of World War II on First Nations communities, her passion for writing and for Cairns, and the first book she ever read, which ended up sparking her love of reading. Her debut, The Pearl of Tagai Town, is out now. Fresh Voices: A Debut Author Spotlight is sponsored by the Copyright Agency's The Cultural Fund.
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29min
July 09, 2025 Fresh Voices: A Debut Author Spotlight - Episode 3: Natalia Figueroa Barroso
Natalia Figueroa Barroso talks to Cheryl about her family's immigration journey, the deep longing many migrants feel for their homeland, the influence of her childhood on her writing and the pivotal role her grandmother played in getting her published in The Spanish Herald. Her debut, Hailstones Fell without Rain, is out August 5, 2025. Fresh Voices: A Debut Author Spotlight is sponsored by the Copyright Agency's The Cultural Fund.
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30min
July 06, 2025 Stories Behind the Story: Fiona McKenzie Kekic on Turning Real-Life Experience and Industry Sexism into Page-Turning Fiction
Fiona McKenzie Kekic talks to Cheryl about her parents, the real-life experiences that shaped her novel, her career in television, the groundbreaking book that exposed sexism in Australia's TV and news industry, and the journey to publishing her latest work, Eva Reddy's Trip of a Lifetime, which is out July 29, 2025.
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31min
July 04, 2025 Fresh Voices: A Debut Author Spotlight - Episode 2: Steve MinOn
Steve MinOn talks to Cheryl about his unique cultural heritage, the significance of names, his career in advertising and how personal experiences shaped his first book. His debut, First Name Second Name, is out now. Fresh Voices: A Debut Author Spotlight is sponsored by the Copyright Agency's The Cultural Fund.
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30min
July 02, 2025 Fresh Voices: A Debut Author Spotlight - Episode 1: Luke Patterson
Luke Patterson talks to Cheryl about the art of poetry, the ways he weaves identity into his work, the significance of place in his writing, his First Nations heritage and the impact of his travels across Europe. His debut, A Savage Turn, is out August 12, 2025. Fresh Voices: A Debut Author Spotlight is sponsored by the Copyright Agency's The Cultural Fund.
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30min
June 29, 2025 Stories Behind the Story: Jenny Ashcroft on How Real-Life Anonymous Letter Scandals Shaped Her Narrative
Jenny Ashcroft talks to Cheryl about real-life anonymous letter cases, the thrill of writing historical fiction, and the power of community in the book world. Her latest novel, Secrets of the Watch House, is out now.
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26min
June 22, 2025 Stories Behind the Story: Michael Robotham on His 19th Book, Publishing Challenges and Bringing His Books to Screen
Michael Robotham talks to Cheryl about his nineteenth novel, the evolution of the acclaimed Joe O'Loughlin series, the shifting landscape and challenges within today’s publishing industry and his experiences transforming his gripping stories into successful film and television adaptations. His latest book, The White Crow, is out now!
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36min
June 15, 2025 Stories Behind The Story: Rachel Paris on How Power Imbalances and Toxic Masculinity Have Influenced Her Writing
Rachel Paris talks to Cheryl about the challenges of navigating rejections, the timing of book releases, and the importance of perseverance. Her latest work, See How They Fall, is out now.

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31min

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