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
  • Fresh Voices: A Debut Author Spotlight - Episode 5: Wanda Gibson

    Fresh Voices: A Debut Author Spotlight - Episode 5: Wanda Gibson
    Jul 13 2025
    Wanda Gibson talks to Cheryl about publishing her picture book, the influence of her childhood on her writing and illustrations, her connection to the Lutheran church, the impact the book has had on her and her family, and how her life has evolved over the years. Her debut, Three Dresses, is out now. Fresh Voices: A Debut Author Spotlight is sponsored by the Copyright Agency's The Cultural Fund.

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    17 mins
  • Fresh Voices: A Debut Author Spotlight - Episode 4: Lenora Thaker

    Fresh Voices: A Debut Author Spotlight - Episode 4: Lenora Thaker
    Jul 11 2025
    Lenora Thaker talks to Cheryl about her Aboriginal Australian heritage, the impact of World War II on First Nations communities, her passion for writing and for Cairns, and the first book she ever read, which ended up sparking her love of reading. Her debut, The Pearl of Tagai Town, 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 3: Natalia Figueroa Barroso

    Fresh Voices: A Debut Author Spotlight - Episode 3: Natalia Figueroa Barroso
    Jul 9 2025
    Natalia Figueroa Barroso talks to Cheryl about her family's immigration journey, the deep longing many migrants feel for their homeland, the influence of her childhood on her writing and the pivotal role her grandmother played in getting her published in The Spanish Herald. Her debut, Hailstones Fell without Rain, is out August 5, 2025. Fresh Voices: A Debut Author Spotlight is sponsored by the Copyright Agency's The Cultural Fund.

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    29 mins
  • Stories Behind the Story: Fiona McKenzie Kekic on Turning Real-Life Experience and Industry Sexism into Page-Turning Fiction

    Stories Behind the Story: Fiona McKenzie Kekic on Turning Real-Life Experience and Industry Sexism into Page-Turning Fiction
    Jul 6 2025
    Fiona McKenzie Kekic talks to Cheryl about her parents, the real-life experiences that shaped her novel, her career in television, the groundbreaking book that exposed sexism in Australia's TV and news industry, and the journey to publishing her latest work, Eva Reddy's Trip of a Lifetime, which is out July 29, 2025.

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    30 mins
  • Fresh Voices: A Debut Author Spotlight - Episode 2: Steve MinOn

    Fresh Voices: A Debut Author Spotlight - Episode 2: Steve MinOn
    Jul 4 2025
    Steve MinOn talks to Cheryl about his unique cultural heritage, the significance of names, his career in advertising and how personal experiences shaped his first book. His debut, First Name Second Name, is out now. Fresh Voices: A Debut Author Spotlight is sponsored by the Copyright Agency's The Cultural Fund.

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    30 mins