Stories Behind the Story with Better Reading

By Better Reading Podcast

Cheryl Akle discusses the world with her favourite authors.

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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
December 22, 2024 Stories Behind The Story: Helen Garner on Writing, Age and The Seasons
Helen Garner talks to Cheryl about the art of writing nonfiction, her journey as an author over the years and how age has shaped her perspective on life. Her latest book, The Season, is out now.
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43min
December 15, 2024 Stories Behind The Story: Lainie Anderson on Kate Cookson's life as South Australia's first female police officer
Lainie Anderson talks to Cheryl about Kate Cookson's life as South Australia's first female police officer, the complex history of forced adoptions, and the research behind her new novel. The Death of Dora Black is out now.
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31min
December 08, 2024 Stories Behind The Story: Kathy George on the Balance Between Family Life and Creativity
Kathy George talks to Cheryl about the emotional challenges of publishing, the balance between family life and creativity, and her dedication to her latest book, The Scent of Oranges, which is out now.

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31min
December 01, 2024 Stories Behind The Stories: David Whish-Wilson on His Journey from a Nomadic Childhood to a Successful Crime Novelist
David Wish-Wilson talks to Cheryl about his unconventional path to writing, his motivations for writing crime fiction and the significant themes he explores in his work. His latest novel Culter is out now.
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29min
November 27, 2024 Stories Behind The Story: Tess Woods on on how tourism continues to strain Venice
Tess Woods speaks with Cheryl about the ongoing impact of tourism on Venice, her experiences navigating the publishing industry, and her upcoming book set in Cairo, which delves into themes of the Middle East and personal heritage. Her latest novel, The Venice Hotel, is available now.
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33min
November 24, 2024 Stories Behind The Story: Christian White on the importance of trusting readers to engage actively with his stories
Christian White talks to Cheryl about how personal experiences, especially fatherhood and aging, influence his writing, the differences between crafting novels and screenplays, and the importance of trusting readers to engage actively with his stories. His latest novel, The Ledge, is out now.
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36min

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