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Stories Behind The Story: Madeleine Cleary on Dedication and Teamwork Behind Crafting Compelling Narratives
Madeleine Cleary talks to Cheryl about her path to publication, the importance of collaboration with editors, and how balancing a full-time job with …
1 year, 2 months ago
Stories Behind The Story: Omar Sakr on How Art Can Serve as Both Witness and Weapon
Omar Sakr talks to Cheryl about resistance, censorship, and the power of poetry to bring clarity, connection, and hope in turbulent times. His latest…
1 year, 2 months ago
Stories Behind The Story: Andrew HC McDonald on His Love for Languages
Andrew HC McDonald talks to Cheryl about his journey to publication, the editing process that transformed The Monticello School of Swearing, and his …
1 year, 2 months ago
Stories Behind The Story: Cassie Hamer on How Her Background and Life Experiences Shape Her Fiction
Cassie Hamer talks to Cheryl about the importance of character development, the dynamics of the plot, and how Cassie’s personal experiences influence…
1 year, 2 months ago
Stories Behind The Story: Isabel Allende on Being Honoured with a Barbie Tribute
Isabel Allende talks to Cheryl about being honoured with a Barbie doll in her likeness, writing during uncertain global times, and the importance of …
1 year, 2 months ago
Stories Behind The Story: Natasha Lester on Balancing Creativity with The Demands of Daily Life
Natasha Lester talks to Cheryl about her writing process, the challenges of balancing creativity with the demands of daily life and how personal expe…
1 year, 3 months ago
Stories Behind The Story: Renee Salt and Kate Thompson on the Importance of Sharing Stories to Honour the Past
Renee Salt and Kate Thompson talk to Cheryl about Renee’s harrowing experiences during the Holocaust, her survival, and the lasting impact of trauma …
1 year, 3 months ago
Stories Behind The Story: Patricia Wolf on How the Australian Landscape Becomes a Character in Her Latest Book
Patricia Wolf talks to Cheryl about identity, belonging, and the power of landscape in storytelling, as Patricia reflects on her two-decade-long life…
1 year, 3 months ago
Stories Behind The Story: Jessie Burton on How Storytelling is a Compulsion and an Artistic Escape
Jessie Burton talks to Cheryl about her fascination with World War I and its impact on ordinary people, the pressures of deadlines, and how storytell…
1 year, 3 months ago
Stories Behind The Story: Andrea Thompson on The Challenges of Embracing her Identity and Finding Her Voice
Andrea Thompson talks to Cheryl about her writing process, the challenges of embracing her identity and finding her voice, and how her personal exper…
1 year, 4 months ago