Podcast Episodes

Stories Behind the Story: Geoffrey Robertson on The Trial of Vladimir Putin

Geoffrey Robertson QC talks to Cheryl Akle about his unique perspective on Vladimir Putin, international law and human rights. His latest book, The T…

2 years, 2 months ago

Stories Behind the Story: Diane Armstrong on what makes historical fiction personal

Diane Armstrong talks to Cheryl Akle about focusing on the personal aspect of history and the incredible woman who inspired her latest novel, The Wil…

2 years, 3 months ago

Stories Behind the Story: Bradley Trevor Greive on how we find our way back from tragedy

Bradley Trevor Grieve talks to Cheryl Akle about what makes a story feel personal and how he chooses his projects. His latest book, Broken Girl, is o…

2 years, 3 months ago

BE Better: Tim Duggan on how to Work Backwards

BE Better: Better Reading’s Self-Development & Wellness podcast – Tim Duggan talks to Jane about finding work-life balance in simple yet radical ways…

2 years, 3 months ago

Stories Behind the Story: Sarah Bailey on how she reconnected with her love of writing

Sarah Bailey talks to Cheryl Akle about reconnecting with her love of writing and her journey to publication. Her latest thrilling novel, Body of Lie…

2 years, 3 months ago

Stories Behind the Story: Jackie French on hearing what wombats have to say

Bestselling author Jackie French talks to Cheryl Akle about writing, wombats and historical fiction. Her latest book, The Sea Captain's Wife, is out …

2 years, 3 months ago

BE Better: Simone Callahan on Growing with Grace

BE Better: Better Reading’s Self-Development & Wellness podcast – Simone Callahan talks to Jane about yoga, gratitude and finding inner peace. Her bo…

2 years, 3 months ago

Stories Behind the Story: Vikki Wakefield on the craft of writing across genres

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…

2 years, 3 months ago

BE Better: Gyan Yankovich on Just Friends

BE Better: Better Reading’s Self-Development & Wellness podcast – Gyan Yankovich talks to Jane about modern friendship, losing friends, ending friend…

2 years, 4 months ago

Stories Behind the Story: James Norbury on Big Panda and Tiny Dragon being an audiobook

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.

H…

2 years, 4 months ago