Description: Amy Matthews talks to Cheryl about her journey through historical romance and romantic comedies. She discusses how&nbsp;her writing evolved from slow pre-writing to fast drafting once the characters and plot are set. The conversation also touches on the emotional depth of characters, the balance between commercial and literary fiction, and the creative challenge of juggling multiple writing projects. Her latest novel,&nbsp;Best, First and Last,&nbsp;is out now.&nbsp;

Stories Behind The Story: Amy Matthews on Her Journey Through Historical Romance and Romantic Comedies   

Ronni Salt talks to Cheryl about her journey to publication, tahe feedback that led to the creation of her debut novel Gunnawah, the importance of social media in connecting with readers, and how her experiences with editors and publishers have shaped her writing. Her latest novel, Gunnawah, is out now.

Stories Behind The Story: Ronni Salt on The Power of Social Media in Connecting with Readers

Emily Paull sits down with Cheryl to discuss her journey into writing historical fiction, exploring how research and feedback play a crucial role in shaping her stories. She also shares insights into the freedom she feels being outside the constraints of a contract and the process of revising her debut novel,&nbsp;The Distance Between Dreams, which is out now.

Stories Behind The Story: Emily Paull on the Importance of Authentic Historical Details

Mary-Lou Stephens talks to Cheryl about her journey from radio to writing, the joy of slow travel, and how her experiences inspire her creative projects like jam-making and crumpet-baking. Her latest novel, The Jam Maker, is out now.&nbsp;

Stories Behind The Story: Mary-Lou Stephens on Her Journey From Radio to Writing

Ashley Kalagian Blunt talks to Cheryl about how her illness has shaped her writing, her love for true crime, and the challenges of drafting new novels. Her new book, Cold Truth, is out now.

Stories Behind The Story: Ashley Kalagian Blunt on How Illness Has Shaped Her Creative Practice

Kate Horan talks to Cheryl about&nbsp;her writing journey, the challenges of getting published and the mentorship she received. Her latest novel,&nbsp;The Inheritance,&nbsp;is out now.&nbsp;

Stories Behind The Story: Kate Horan on the challenges of getting published and the rapid success of her book deal.

Petronella McGovern (Six Minutes, The Liars) and Margaret Hickey (Broken Bay, Stone Town) talk about their latest books, growing up in small rural towns, how to write thrillers and their lives outside of writing. Learn more about the two authors, their families, what inspired their latest books, and of course, the publishing industry in this new episode of "Authors on Authors".

Stories Behind The Story: Petronella McGovern & Margaret Hickey on growing up in small rural towns

Rachael Johns (The Other Bridget, Outback Dreams) and Belinda Alexandra (White Gardenia, The Mystery Woman) talk about their upcoming books, the mental health impacts of social media, overcoming bad reviews and the intense pressure of deadlines. Learn more about the two authors, their loveable cats, the darker side of writing, and of course, the publishing industry in this new episode of "Authors on Authors".

Stories Behind The Story: Rachael Johns and Belinda Alexandra on overcoming bad reviews and the intense pressure of deadlines

Tim Ayliffe (State of Fear, The Greater Good) and Anna Downes (The Shadow House, Red River Road) talk about their newest books, the first time they met and what has inspired their writing journeys so far. Learn more about the two authors, their exciting pasts as an actor and a journalist, and of course, the publishing industry in this new episode of "Authors on Authors".

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