Sinopsis
Cheryl Akle discusses the world with her favourite authors.
Episodios
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Kate Mildenhall: on exploring all aspects of womanhood
04/09/2023 Duración: 35minKate Mildenhall talks to Cheryl Akle about blending many different genres in her writing, and how she explores all aspects of womanhood in her latest novel, The Hummingbird Effect. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Charles Prouse: On the Voice to Parliament
30/08/2023 Duración: 34minCharles Prouse talks to Cheryl Akle about what a 'yes' vote in the Voice to Parliament referendum will mean and why it is important. His book, On the Voice to Parliament, is out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Scott Bennett: on the soldier that inspired him to write fiction
28/08/2023 Duración: 23minScott Bennett talks to Cheryl Akle about the challenges of moving from non-fiction to fiction, the changes in his writing process, and the soldier that inspired his novel, Night in Passchendaele. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Karen Brooks: on bringing history to life
23/08/2023 Duración: 31minKaren Brooks talks to Cheryl Akle about her love of history and how she brought London's Restoration theatre to life in her latest novel, The Escapades of Tribulation Johnson. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Vanessa McCausland: on what it means to dream in French
21/08/2023 Duración: 31minVanessa McCausland talks to Cheryl Akle about journalism, women's fiction and how her experience as an au pair in France inspired her latest novel, Dreaming in French. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Roger Simpson: on how characters evolve over time
17/08/2023 Duración: 24minRoger Simpson talks to Cheryl Akle about creating the character of Jane Halifax and how she's evolved. His latest book, Resurrection, is out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Emily Perkins: on identity, visibility and feminism
14/08/2023 Duración: 31minEmily Perkins talks to Cheryl Akle about her latest novel, Lioness, a brave and illuminating exploration of identity that exposes the chasm between what one believes and how one actually lives. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Dianne Yarwood: on the near-death experience that inspired her debut
10/08/2023 Duración: 33minDianne Yarwood talks to Cheryl Akle about her brush with mortality, its importance, and how it inspired her debut novel, The Wakes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Alli Parker: on Australia's first Japanese war bride
07/08/2023 Duración: 32minAlli Parker talks to Cheryl Akle about the incredible, personal true story of Australia's first Japanese war bride, and how her grandparents' love changed Australia forever. Her debut novel, At the Foot of the Cherry Tree, is out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Ben Mckelvey: on trauma, change and resilience
02/08/2023 Duración: 41minBen McKelvey talks to Cheryl Akle about the impact of trauma and changing the way we think about it in his memoir, A Scar is Also Skin. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Mark Brandi: on small-town life, poverty and class
31/07/2023 Duración: 31minMark Brandi talks to Cheryl Akle about class and poverty in small towns and how they affect the community. His latest novel, Southern Aurora, is out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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BE Better: Kerri Sackville on The Secret Life of You
28/07/2023 Duración: 34minBE Better: Better Reading’s Self-Development & Wellness podcast – Kerri Sackville talks to Jane Tara about how a bit of alone time can change your life, relationships, and maybe even the world. Her book, The Secret Life of You, is out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Nicole Madigan: on the disturbing phenomenon of stalking
26/07/2023 Duración: 33minNicole Madigan talks to Cheryl Akle about her own experience with stalking and how it lead to her writing Obsession, a blend of memoir, investigation and expert analysis. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Ayesha Inoon: on the cultural differences that shape identity
24/07/2023 Duración: 25minAyesha Inoon talks to Cheryl Akle about cultural differences and how her experience immigrating to Australia influenced her novel, Untethered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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BE Better: Amanda Thompson on Financially Fit Women
20/07/2023 Duración: 24minBE Better: Better Reading’s Self-Development & Wellness podcast – Amanda Thompson talks to Jane Tara about women, finances, and taking control of your own future. Her book Financially Fit Women is out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Book Chat: with Cheryl Akle and Caroline Overington – episode #7
20/07/2023 Duración: 26minWelcome to episode #7 of Book Chat with Cheryl Akle and Caroline Overington. Cheryl and Caroline love nothing more than talking about books, so we figured we’d share that with you. They discuss book and industry news, authors… and maybe even a little gossip. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Anna Funder: on feminism, marriage and Wifedom
16/07/2023 Duración: 32minAnna Funder talks to Cheryl Akle about what it means to be a wife, feminism, and how George Orwell's wife, Eileen O’Shaughnessy, inspired her latest book, Wifedom. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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BE Better: Bec Wilson on How to Have an Epic Retirement
13/07/2023 Duración: 27minBE Better: Better Reading’s Self-Development & Wellness podcast – Bec Wilson talks to Jane Tara about money, health, happiness, and How to Have an Epic Retirement (at any age). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Megan Rogers: on the beautiful messiness of midlife
10/07/2023 Duración: 33minMegan Rogers talks to Cheryl Akle about the complicated yet beautiful messiness of midlife, family, self-care, and writing her debut novel, The Heart is a Star. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Fiona Lowe: on the Ponzi scheme that inspired her novel
07/07/2023 Duración: 32minFiona Lowe talks to Cheryl Akle about the real-life Ponzi scheme that affected her community and how it inspired her latest novel, The Money Club. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.