Podcast Episodes

Margaret Simons: on the process of writing a biography

Margaret Simons talks to Cheryl Akle about what goes into writing a biography, researching her subjects, and the life of Tanya Plibersek. Her latest …

3 years, 3 months ago

Pip Williams: on expanding the world of A Dictionary of Lost Words

Pip Williams talks to Cheryl Akle about the bestselling success of A Dictionary of Lost Words and the challenges of writing its companion novel, The …

3 years, 4 months ago

Toni Jordan: on the popularity of women's fiction

Toni Jordan talks to Cheryl Akle about why she's drawn to women's fiction and the popularity of the genre. Her latest novel, Prettier if She Smiled M…

3 years, 4 months ago

Louise Candlish: on the evolution of her writing

Louise Candlish talks to Cheryl Akle about the evolution of her writing, and exploring darker themes in her novels. Her latest, The Only Suspect, is …

3 years, 4 months ago

Alexandra Collier: on navigating motherhood alone

Alexandra Collier talks to Cheryl Akle about her decision to have a child on her own terms and how she navigates motherhood alone. Her memoir, Inconc…

3 years, 4 months ago

Ali Lowe: on shifting from journalism to writing fiction

Ali Lowe talks to Cheryl Akle about journalism, publication and how Jacqueline Moriarty inspired her to write fiction. Her latest book, The Running C…

3 years, 4 months ago

Jackie French: on the similarities between adults and children's fiction

Jackie French talks to Cheryl Akle about her love for Australian history and the similarities between writing adult and children's fiction. Her lates…

3 years, 4 months ago

Charlene Carr: on IVF, motherhood and identity

Charlene Carr talks to Cheryl Akle about her IVF experience and how it inspired Hold My Girl, her gripping, heart-wrenching novel which is out now. 

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3 years, 4 months ago

Kate Legge: on Infidelity and Other Affairs

Award-winning journalist and author Kate Legge and Cheryl Akle have a candid conversation about infidelity. Kate’s memoir, Infidelity and Other Affai…

3 years, 4 months ago

Rosemary Kariuki: on advocating for migrant women and refugees

2021 Australian of the Year – Local Hero Award winner Rosemary Kariuki talks to Cheryl Akle about her journey from Kenya to Australia, and her inspir…

3 years, 4 months ago