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Stories Behind the Story with Better Reading

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Cheryl Akle discusses the world with her favourite authors.

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Bestselling author Jackie French talks to Cheryl Akle about writing, wombats and historical fiction. Her latest book, The Sea Captain's Wife, is out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
BE Better: Better Reading’s Self-Development & Wellness podcast – Simone Callahan talks to Jane about yoga, gratitude and finding inner peace. Her book, Growing with Grace, is out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Vikki Wakefield talks to Cheryl Akle about her path to publication and how she writes across genres, from YA to crime. Her latest novel, To the River, is out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
BE Better: Better Reading’s Self-Development & Wellness podcast – Gyan Yankovich talks to Jane about modern friendship, losing friends, ending friendships... and making new ones. Her book, Just Friends, is out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Writer and artist James Norbury talks to Cheryl about life, art and having his bestselling book Big Panda and Tiny Dragon turned into an audiobook. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Trish Bolton talks to Cheryl Akle about how her latest novel, Whenever You're Ready, shines a light on the lives of older women. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Glenna Thomson talks to Cheryl Akle about exploring the complexities of familial relationships in her latest thrilling novel, Gone, which is out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Bestselling author Rachael Johns talks to Cheryl Akle about publishing, changing direction, and the books that inspired her latest novel, The Other Bridget, which is out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jane Tara talks to Cheryl about ageing, being visible... and the day she got the job at Better Reading. Her novel, Tilda is Visible, is out now.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
BE Better: Better Reading’s Self-Development & Wellness podcast – Star of ABC TV's Love on the Spectrum Jodi Rodgers talks to Jane about working with the autistic community. Her book, Unique: What autism can teach us about difference, connection and belonging, is out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We've had some amazing guests on the podcast over the years, so we're sharing a few old favourites from the vault. Award-winning author Julia Baird talks to Cheryl Akle about winning the 2021 ABIA Book of the Year for Phosphorescence, and how the world has changed since its release.If you enjoyed this conversation, see Julia Baird in person at the 2024 Manly Writers Festival. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Simone Amelia Jordan talks to Cheryl Akle about how she went from a kid in the inner-west to a New York hip-hop journalist with a career spanning print, radio, TV, and digital media. Her memoir, Tell Her She's Dreamin', is out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We've had some amazing guests on the podcast over the years, so we're sharing a few old favourites from the vault. Award-winning author Tom Keneally talks to Cheryl Akle about his extraordinary legacy and exploring rural Australia through fiction.If you enjoyed this conversation, see Tom Keneally in person at the 2024 Manly Writers Festival. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Simon Rowell talks to Cheryl Akle about service dogs, oil rigs and about writing a female protagonist. His latest novel, The Good Dog, is out now.Photographer: Darren James Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Kemper Donovan talks to Cheryl Akle about Agatha Christie, and how she consistently inspires his work, from podcasts to novels. His latest book, The Busy Body, is out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
BE Better: Better Reading’s Self-Development & Wellness podcast – Lizzie Williamson talks to Jane Tara about incorporating micro moves into your daily routine. Her book, The Active Workday Advantage, is out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Victoria Vanstone talks to Cheryl Akle about her journey to sobriety and how it saved her life. Her memoir, A Thousand Wasted Sundays, is out now.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Award-winning author Jack Heath talks to Cheryl Akle about what he's reading. His latest novel, Kill Your Husbands, is out now.Books discussed:If This Book Exists, You're in the Wrong Universe by Jason ParginKilling Aurora by Helen BarnesTipping Point by Dinuka McKenzieA Thousand Wasted Sundays by Victoria VanstoneShades of Gray by Jasper FfordeRed Side Story by Jasper Fforde Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Bestselling author Shelley Burr talks to Cheryl Akle about what she’s reading. Her latest novel, Ripper, is out now.Books discussed:The Banksia House Breakout by James RoxburghGood Omens by Neil Gaiman and Terry PratchettTipping Point by Dinuka McKenzieThe Eleventh Floor by Kylie Orr Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Bestselling author Josephine Moon talks to Cheryl Akle about what she’s reading. Her latest novel, The Wonderful Thing about Phoenix Rose, is out now.Books discussed:The Takedown by Lily ChuThe Heart is a Star by Megan RogersThe 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen CoveyTen Steps to Nanette by Hannah GadsbyThe Benevolent Society of Ill-Mannered Ladies by Alison GoodmanThe Chocolate Factory by Mary-Lou StephensTilda is Visible by Jane TaraThe Other Bridget by Rachael Johns Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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