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Fresh Voices: A Debut Author Spotlight - Episode 4: Lenora Thaker
Lenora Thaker talks to Cheryl about her Aboriginal Australian heritage, the impact of World War II on First Nations communities, her passion for writ…
1 year ago
Fresh Voices: A Debut Author Spotlight - Episode 3: Natalia Figueroa Barroso
Natalia Figueroa Barroso talks to Cheryl about her family's immigration journey, the deep longing many migrants feel for their homeland, the influenc…
1 year ago
Stories Behind The Story: Fiona McKenzie Kekic on Turning Real-Life Experience and Industry Sexism into Page-Turning Fiction
Fiona McKenzie Kekic talks to Cheryl about her parents, the real-life experiences that shaped her novel, her career in television, the groundbreaking…
1 year ago
Fresh Voices: A Debut Author Spotlight - Episode 2: Steve MinOn
Steve MinOn talks to Cheryl about his unique cultural heritage, the significance of names, his career in advertising and how personal experiences sha…
1 year ago
Fresh Voices: A Debut Author Spotlight - Episode 1: Luke Patterson
Luke Patterson talks to Cheryl about the art of poetry, the ways he weaves identity into his work, the significance of place in his writing, his Firs…
1 year, 1 month ago
Stories Behind The Story: Jenny Ashcroft on How Real-Life Anonymous Letter Scandals Shaped Her Narrative
Jenny Ashcroft talks to Cheryl about real-life anonymous letter cases, the thrill of writing historical fiction, and the power of community in the bo…
1 year, 1 month ago
Stories Behind The Story: Michael Robotham on His 19th Book, Publishing Challenges and Bringing His Books to Screen
Michael Robotham talks to Cheryl about his nineteenth novel, the evolution of the acclaimed Joe O'Loughlin series, the shifting landscape and challen…
1 year, 1 month ago
Stories Behind The Story: Rachel Paris on How Power Imbalances and Toxic Masculinity Have Influenced Her Writing
Rachel Paris talks to Cheryl about the challenges of navigating rejections, the timing of book releases, and the importance of perseverance. Her late…
1 year, 1 month ago
Stories Behind The Story: Angie Faye Martin on How Her Aboriginal Heritage Influenced Her Debut
Angie Faye Martin talks to Cheryl about the challenges she encountered while writing her first book, her journey as a writer, the influence of her Fi…
1 year, 1 month ago
Stories Behind The Story: Marian Keyes on Finding Joy, Feminism and Recovery Through Writing
Marian Keyes talks to Cheryl about the life experiences that shaped her books. From her journey through addiction and recovery to her reflections on …
1 year, 2 months ago