Podcast Episodes

Stories Behind the Story: Trish Bolton on ageism, grief and the lives of older women

Trish Bolton talks to Cheryl Akle about how her latest novel, Whenever You're Ready, shines a light on the lives of older women.

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2 years, 4 months ago

Stories Behind the Story: Glenna Thomson on writing complex family dynamics

Glenna Thomson talks to Cheryl Akle about exploring the complexities of familial relationships in her latest thrilling novel, Gone, which is out now.…

2 years, 4 months ago

Stories Behind the Story: Rachael Johns on editing, publishing and a change of direction

Bestselling author Rachael Johns talks to Cheryl Akle about publishing, changing direction, and the books that inspired her latest novel, The Other B…

2 years, 4 months ago

Stories Behind the Story: Jane Tara on getting older and being visible

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. 

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2 years, 5 months ago

BE Better: Jodi Rodgers on being Unique

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…

2 years, 5 months ago

Conversations from the Vault: Julia Baird: on winning the ABIA Book of the Year

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 t…

2 years, 5 months ago

Stories Behind the Story: Simone Amelia Jordan on being Australia's most successful hip-hop journalist

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 pri…

2 years, 5 months ago

Conversations from the Vault: Tom Keneally on exploring rural Australia through fiction

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 …

2 years, 5 months ago

Stories Behind the Story: Simon Rowell on good dogs and oil rigs

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.

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2 years, 5 months ago

Stories Behind the Story: Kemper Donovan on Agatha Christie, Scriptwriting and Podcasting

Kemper Donovan talks to Cheryl Akle about Agatha Christie, and how she consistently inspires his work, from podcasts to novels. His latest book, The …

2 years, 6 months ago