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 02, 2025 Stories Behind The Story: Mary-Lou Stephens on Her Journey From Radio to Writing
Mary-Lou Stephens talks to Cheryl about her journey from radio to writing, the joy of slow travel, and how her experiences inspire her creative projects like jam-making and crumpet-baking. Her latest novel, The Jam Maker, is out now.
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31min
February 22, 2025 Stories Behind The Story: Ashley Kalagian Blunt on How Illness Has Shaped Her Creative Practice
Ashley Kalagian Blunt talks to Cheryl about how her illness has shaped her writing, her love for true crime, and the challenges of drafting new novels. Her new book, Cold Truth, is out now.
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33min
February 16, 2025 Stories Behind The Story: Kate Horan on the challenges of getting published and the rapid success of her book deal.
Kate Horan talks to Cheryl about her writing journey, the challenges of getting published and the mentorship she received. Her latest novel, The Inheritance, is out now.
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26min
February 09, 2025 Stories Behind The Story: Petronella McGovern & Margaret Hickey on growing up in small rural towns
Petronella McGovern (Six Minutes, The Liars) and Margaret Hickey (Broken Bay, Stone Town) talk about their latest books, growing up in small rural towns, how to write thrillers and their lives outside of writing. Learn more about the two authors, their families, what inspired their latest books, and of course, the publishing industry in this new episode of "Authors on Authors".
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17min
February 02, 2025 Stories Behind The Story: Rachael Johns and Belinda Alexandra on overcoming bad reviews and the intense pressure of deadlines
Rachael Johns (The Other Bridget, Outback Dreams) and Belinda Alexandra (White Gardenia, The Mystery Woman) talk about their upcoming books, the mental health impacts of social media, overcoming bad reviews and the intense pressure of deadlines. Learn more about the two authors, their loveable cats, the darker side of writing, and of course, the publishing industry in this new episode of "Authors on Authors".
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18min
January 26, 2025 Stories Behind The Story: Tim Ayliffe and Anna Downes on Being an Actor and a Journalist
Tim Ayliffe (State of Fear, The Greater Good) and Anna Downes (The Shadow House, Red River Road) talk about their newest books, the first time they met and what has inspired their writing journeys so far. Learn more about the two authors, their exciting pasts as an actor and a journalist, and of course, the publishing industry in this new episode of "Authors on Authors".
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18min
January 19, 2025 Stories Behind The Story: Michael Connelly and Candice Fox Talk About Their First Encounter in a New York City Bar
Michael Connelly (Resurrection Walking, Lincoln Lawyer) and Candice Fox (Devil's Kitchen, Crimson Lake) share some laughs and talk about their first encounter in a New York City bar. Learn more about the two authors, their books, and the publishing industry in this brand new series "Authors on Authors".
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19min
January 13, 2025 Stories Behind The Story: Sara Haddad on Storytelling as Resistance and the Crisis in Palestine
Sara talks to Cheryl about the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Palestine, the power of storytelling as a form of resistance, and the inspiration behind her latest book, The Sunbird, which is out now.

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32min
January 05, 2025 Stories Behind The Story: Penelope Janu on the Evolving Opportunities for Women in Literature
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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31min
December 29, 2024 Stories Behind The Story: Rose Carlyle on the delicate balance between creative expression and commercial expectations.
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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30min

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