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Stories Behind the Story with Better Reading

Stories Behind the Story with Better Reading

By: Better Reading Podcast
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 Cheryl Akle discusses the world with her favourite authors.

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Episodes
  • Stories Behind the Story: Karen Brooks on Brewing, Her Writing Journey and Bringing History to Life Through Fiction

    Stories Behind the Story: Karen Brooks on Brewing, Her Writing Journey and Bringing History to Life Through Fiction
    Jul 20 2025
    Karen Brooks talks to Cheryl about her family-run brewery in Hobart, the influence of feminism on her writing, how she approaches research for her historical fiction, her connection to fantasy stories and what lies ahead in her writing journey. Her latest book, The Whisky Widow, is out now.

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    33 mins
  • Fresh Voices: A Debut Author Spotlight - Episode 7: Marly Wells

    Fresh Voices: A Debut Author Spotlight - Episode 7: Marly Wells
    Jul 18 2025
    Marly Wells talks to Cheryl about the inspirations that led her and her mother to co-write their first book, the global conflicts shaping today's world, embracing self-pride, her First Nations heritage, and the journey from manuscript to publication. Her debut, Desert Tracks, which she co-wrote with her mother, Linda Wells, is out now. Fresh Voices: A Debut Author Spotlight is sponsored by the Copyright Agency's The Cultural Fund.

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    29 mins
  • Fresh Voices: A Debut Author Spotlight - Episode 6: Joshua Gilbert

    Fresh Voices: A Debut Author Spotlight - Episode 6: Joshua Gilbert
    Jul 16 2025
    Joshua Gilbert talks to Cheryl about the history of agriculture in Australia, First Nations agricultural practices, the Equal Wages decision, the beauty of coming together, and the story of his family and the community they’ve been part of. His debut, Australia's Agricultural Identity - an Aboriginal yarn, is out now. Fresh Voices: A Debut Author Spotlight is sponsored by the Copyright Agency's The Cultural Fund.

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    27 mins

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