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 703 episodes available.

Stories Behind the Story with Better Reading episodes:

December 08, 2021 Dinah Jefferies: on the influence living in Spain had on her writing career
Bestselling author Dinah Jefferies talks to Cheryl Akle about her time living in Spain, and how the GFC sparked her career in writing. Her latest novel, Daughters of War, is out now.

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29min
December 07, 2021 Christos Tsiolkas: on how his cultural heritage has influenced his writing
Award-winning author Christos Tsiolkas talks to Cheryl Akle about learning to love his cultural heritage, and what that meant for his writing. His latest book, Seven and a Half, is out now.
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35min
December 05, 2021 Sara Foster: on the lack of maternal figures in dystopian fiction
Sara Foster talks to Cheryl Akle about the lack of positive maternal figures in dystopian fiction. Her latest novel, The Hush, is a near-future dystopian thriller that explores three generations of mother-daughter relationships.

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25min
December 01, 2021 Van Badham: on QAnon and the rise of conspiracy theorists
Van Badham talks to Cheryl Akle about the rise of QAnon, conspiracy theorists, and what it means for the world today. Her latest book, QAnon and On, is out now.
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40min
November 28, 2021 Garry Linnell: on one of Australia's most infamous serial killers
Walkley Award-winning journalist Garry Linnell talks to Cheryl Akle about his latest book, The Devil's Work, which explores the life of Frederick Deeming, an Australian serial killer who was a suspect in the Jack The Ripper killings.

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29min
November 24, 2021 David Hunt: on exploring the crazy history of Australia
David Hunt talks to Cheryl Akle about the fascinating history of Australia, and how he finds the humour in it. His latest book, Girt Nation, is out now and is the third book in the Girt series.

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29min
November 21, 2021 Lola Berry: on learning from failure
Bestselling author Lola Berry talks to Cheryl Akle about why failing is something she looks forward to. Her new book, Fearlessly Failing, is a companion to her hit podcast of the same name.

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28min
November 17, 2021 Anita Heiss: on the Aboriginal heroes of the Gundagai flood
Poet, social commentator and bestselling author Anita Heiss talks to Cheryl Akle about her latest book, Bila Yarrudhanggalangdhuray (River of Dreams), which shines a light on the flooding of Gundagai and the Indigenous heroes who saved many lives.
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43min
November 15, 2021 Julie Kalman: on people smuggling and the criminalisation of refugees
Historian Julie Kalman talks to Cheryl Akle about people smuggling and the criminalisation of refugees in Australia. Her book, Smuggled, provides compelling insight into this defining yet unexplored part of Australia’s history.

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28min
November 14, 2021 Shane Jenek: on the genesis to Courtney Act
Shane Jenek talks to Cheryl Akle about the genesis to Courtney Act – artist, advocate, and now, author. Shane’s memoir, Caught in the Act, is out now. It's also available via Bolinda Audio with Shane narrating.

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33min

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