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American writer Amy Goldstein joins Cheryl Akle to discuss her 2018 book, Janesville, a compelling and insightful portrait of one town in America's heartland, struggling to regain its footing after the closure of its General Motors plant in the wake of the 2008 financial crisis. Together, Amy and Cheryl discuss the hollowing of the American middle class, the decline of the American Dream, and what Amy learnt from her time in Janesville.   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Acclaimed Australian author Sulari Gentill joins Cheryl Akle on this week's podcast to talk about her latest novel, All the Tears in China, and about Sulari's fascinating life and colourful career, which has seen her move from astrophysics to law to writing.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Zack McDermott, Brooklyn public defender turned author, joins Cheryl Akle to discuss his memoir Gorilla and the Bird, a book that details his recovery after a devastating psychotic break. Together they discuss the stigma surrounding mental illness, and the steps he now takes to maintain his mental health.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Toby Walsh, one of the world's leading researchers in Artificial Intelligence, joins Cheryl Akle to talk about his book It's Alive! Artificial Intelligence from the Logic Piano to Killer Robots. Together they discuss the scientific problems we need to solve in order to advance artificial intelligence technologies, and how scientists are developing these technologies.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Tayari Jones, American author, joins Cheryl Akle to talk about her book An American Marriage. Together they discuss how Tayari came to be a writer, and the intricacies of human relationships.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week, Kate Young, award-winning food writer and cook, joins Cheryl Akle to discuss her book The Little Library Cookbook. Together they talk about Kate's love of all things food and literature, and how she came to be a successful food writer. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Kerri Turner, historical fiction author, joins Cheryl Akle this week to discuss her debut novel, The Last Days of the Romanov Dancers. Together they discuss Kerri's colourful career as both a dancer and writer, how her travel has informed her writing, and the importance of female representation in historical fiction.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Fiona Lowe, award-winning Australian author, joins Caroline Overington (standing in for Cheryl Akle) this week to discuss her latest novel Home Fires. Together they discuss Fiona's varied career in nursing, women's health, and midwifery, as well as the many ways in which Australia influences and inspires her writing. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Cassie Hamer, first-time author with a professional background in journalism and PR, joins Cheryl Akle to discuss her debut novel After the Party. Together they discuss Cassie's career journey, and how she came to be a writer. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Dervla McTiernan, bestselling author of The Ruin, joins Cheryl Akle to discuss her latest novel, The Scholar. Together they discuss Dervla's success as a writer, and the difficulties of writing the follow-up to a bestseller.   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Brandy Scott, radio presenter and debut writer, speaks to Cheryl Akle about her new book Not Bad People, as well as her varied career and experience living abroad.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Ben Okri, award-winning novelist and poet, joins Cheryl Akle this week to discuss books, ideas, and the fears and anxieties that we face in today's modern world.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Jackie French, award-winning Australian author, joins Cheryl Akle this week to discuss her vibrant career and to share her infectious love of books and reading.If listening to this podcast has raised any concerns for you, 1800RESPECT offers 24 hour help and support. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Jennifer Spence talks to Cheryl Akle this week about her latest novel, The Lost Girls. Together they discuss the craft of writing, the power of story-telling, and the importance of books.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Dr Michael Mosley, international bestselling author and 'gut health guru' joins Cheryl Akle to discuss his latest book, The Fast 800. Together they talk about how the modern diet has changed over the past 30 years, and the everyday healthy choices that we can make to improve our lives.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

As the scandal surrounding the less than truthful A.J. Finn grows, author and journalist Caroline Overington talks to Cheryl Akle about the impact on the bestselling author and his reputation - and they remember another literary hoax, much closer to home.   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Anna Funder, acclaimed and award-winning Australian author, joins Cheryl this week to discuss her bestselling book Stasiland. Together they discuss Anna's journey as a writer, and the political history of East Germany. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Carly Findlay, writer, speaker, and appearance activist, speaks to Cheryl Akle this week about her new book Say Hello, and her experience of living with a rare skin condition.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week, Caroline Overington (stepping in for Cheryl Akle) is joined by New York Times and internationally bestselling author A. J. Finn to discuss his debut novel The Woman in the Window. Together they discuss the author's experiences working for a decade in publishing, the mental health challenges he has faced, and the incredible success of his book. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week Cheryl Akle is joined by Good Food Guide Editor Myffy Rigby to discuss the 2019 Good Food Guide. Together they talk about all things food, and Myffy's incredible industry experiences.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.