Stories Behind the Story with Better Reading

By Better Reading Podcast

Cheryl Akle discusses the world with her favourite authors.

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March 15, 2026 Stories Behind The Story: Bernice Barry on Historical Fiction, Botany and Writing
Bernice Barry talks to Cheryl about the magic of writing, the ways readers connect to stories, the complexities of historical fiction, Bernice’s transition from nonfiction to fiction, botany, Bernice's writing routine, and more. Her new book, The Names of a Hare, is out now
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36min
March 08, 2026 Stories Behind the Story: JP Pomare and Michael Robotham on Crime and Twists
JP Pomare (Seventeen Years Later, In The Clearing) and Michael Robotham (Bombproof, When You Are Mine) talk about what it means to be guilty, their book tour in New Zealand and the crazy twists and turns that unfold during crime investigations. Learn more about the two authors, the reason behind the title of JP's newest book, tips and tricks on how Michael writes sequels, and as always, the publishing industry in this new episode of Authors on Authors.
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20min
March 01, 2026 Stories Behind the Story: J.A. Stevens on Disability and Writing Her First Book
J.A. Stevens talks to Cheryl about her unique childhood, creating miniature love stories with her sister, and how living with a disability has shaped both her life and her writing. She also reflects on the importance of diversity in modern literature and the power of seeing complex characters on both the page and on screen. Her debut novel A Change of Pace is out now.

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34min
February 22, 2026 Stories Behind the Story: Matt Stanton and Sarah Ayoub on Family and Kids Books
Matt Stanton (Funny Kid series, The Odds series) and Sarah Ayoub (The Yearbook Committee, The Cult of Romance) have a laugh and reminisce on their relationship, their children and how they write books. Learn more about the two authors, how Matt wrote his latest Funny Kid novel, the different challenges Sarah faces when writing novels and kids picture books, and as always, the publishing industry in this new episode of Authors on Authors.
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25min
February 15, 2026 Stories Behind The Story: John M. Green on Writing, Editing and A.I.
John M. Green talks to Cheryl about the power of asking “what if,” how the editing process can transform a book, the challenges and rewards of writing across different genres, and his thoughts on how AI is changing the world. His new book Staged is out now.
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30min
February 08, 2026 Stories Behind The Story: Ian Kemish on Global Diplomacy and the Australian Economy
Ian Kemish talks to Cheryl about the Australian economy, how global conflicts ripple across borders, and his decades of experience working in Australian foreign affairs. He also reflects on the complexities of diplomacy, the challenges of navigating international relationships and what it means to engage with a rapidly changing world. His new book, Two Islands, is out now.
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30min
February 01, 2026 Stories Behind the Story: Michael Mohammed Ahmad on Community, Grief and Writing
Michael Mohammed Ahmad talks to Cheryl about supporting his community, how his writing has evolved over time and the deeply emotional heart of his latest book, Bugger. He also reflects on grief, vulnerability and what it means to write difficult themes and ideas. Bugger is out now.
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35min
January 25, 2026 Stories Behind The Story: Crime Special with Christian White & Tim Ayliffe
Join Cheryl Akle as she sits down with Christian White (The Long Night) and Tim Ayliffe (Dark Desert Road) for an insightful conversation about the Australian literary landscape. Together, the three explore the surge in Aussie crime and thriller books, the realities and roadblocks of getting published, and what it really takes to build a career as an Australian author.
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30min
January 18, 2026 Stories Behind The Story: Joanna Nell and Ali Lowe on Families and Hard Work
Joanna Nell (Mrs Winterbottom Takes a Gap Year, The Single Ladies of Jacaranda Retirement Village) and Ali Lowe (The School Run, The Trivia Night) talk about their families and the hard work that goes into publishing a book. Learn more about the two authors, Ali's writing ritual, which involves a candle, Joanna's process on assessing in editing notes, and as always, the book industry in this new episode of Authors on Authors.
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20min
January 11, 2026 Book Chat: with Cheryl Akle and Caroline Overington – episode #12
Welcome to episode #12 of Book Chat with Cheryl Akle and Caroline Overington where they discuss the impact of Australian literature, Caroline's writing journey, her thoughts on the rise of audiobooks, and the enduring appeal of traditional storytelling.
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30min

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