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Ann Patchett: reflecting on her life and career
Award-winning author Ann Patchett talks to Cheryl Akle about why she decided to write an essay collection, and how it helped her reflect on her life.…
4 years, 7 months ago
Dinah Jefferies: on the influence living in Spain had on her writing career
Bestselling author Dinah Jefferies talks to Cheryl Akle about her time living in Spain, and how the GFC sparked her career in writing. Her latest nov…
4 years, 7 months ago
Christos Tsiolkas: on how his cultural heritage has influenced his writing
Award-winning author Christos Tsiolkas talks to Cheryl Akle about learning to love his cultural heritage, and what that meant for his writing. His la…
4 years, 7 months ago
Sara Foster: on the lack of maternal figures in dystopian fiction
Sara Foster talks to Cheryl Akle about the lack of positive maternal figures in dystopian fiction. Her latest novel, The Hush, is a near-future dysto…
4 years, 8 months ago
Van Badham: on QAnon and the rise of conspiracy theorists
Van Badham talks to Cheryl Akle about the rise of QAnon, conspiracy theorists, and what it means for the world today. Her latest book, QAnon and On, …
4 years, 8 months ago
Garry Linnell: on one of Australia's most infamous serial killers
Walkley Award-winning journalist Garry Linnell talks to Cheryl Akle about his latest book, The Devil's Work, which explores the life of Frederick Dee…
4 years, 8 months ago
David Hunt: on exploring the crazy history of Australia
David Hunt talks to Cheryl Akle about the fascinating history of Australia, and how he finds the humour in it. His latest book, Girt Nation, is out n…
4 years, 8 months ago
Lola Berry: on learning from failure
Bestselling author Lola Berry talks to Cheryl Akle about why failing is something she looks forward to. Her new book, Fearlessly Failing, is a compan…
4 years, 8 months ago
Anita Heiss: on the Aboriginal heroes of the Gundagai flood
Poet, social commentator and bestselling author Anita Heiss talks to Cheryl Akle about her latest book, Bila Yarrudhanggalangdhuray (River of Dreams)…
4 years, 8 months ago
Julie Kalman: on people smuggling and the criminalisation of refugees
Historian Julie Kalman talks to Cheryl Akle about people smuggling and the criminalisation of refugees in Australia. Her book, Smuggled, provides com…
4 years, 8 months ago