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Stories Behind The Story: Jake Adelstein on Working in Japan and His Career Trajectory as a Journalist
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Jake Adelstein talks to Cheryl about living in Japan, the challenges of assimilating into Japanese society, and his career trajectory as a journalist. His latest novel, Tokyo Noir, is out now.
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Stories Behind The Story: Jane Sullivan on The Evolution of Journalism and the Representation of Women in Literature
30:56|Jane Sullivan talks to Cheryl about the evolution of journalism, the representation of women in literature, and the importance of research in historical writing. Her latest book Murder in Punch Lane is out now.
Stories Behind The Story: Caroline Overington on the evolving landscape of Australian literature
29:57|Caroline Overington talks to Cheryl about the evolving landscape of Australian literature, the rise of audiobooks and the enduring appeal of printed books. Her latest book, Looking for Eden, is out now.
Stories Behind The Story: Tim Sharp on Navigating Happiness and Growth
37:15|Tim Sharp talks to Cheryl about self-awareness, learning from experiences, and embracing personal strengths. His latest book Lost & Found is out now.
Book Chat: with Cheryl Akle and Caroline Overington – episode #9
20:21|Welcome to episode #9 of Book Chat with Cheryl Akle and Caroline Overington where they discuss the Australian Fiction Prize, the growing popularity of romance and historical fiction and finding meaning through literature.
Stories Behind The Story: Stella Quinn on Her Inspirations From Real-Life Events and Characters
27:06|Stella Quinn talks to Cheryl about her journey from accountant to award-winning romance author, her disciplined writing routine, and her inspirations from real-life events and characters. Her latest novel, Down the Track, is out now.
Stories Behind the Story: Julia Lawrinson on The Unconventional Relationships and Identity Exploration
30:22|Julia Lawrinson talks to Cheryl about mental health, identity exploration, and unconventional relationships. Her memoir, How to Avoid a Happy Life, is out now.
Stories Behind The Story: Francesca de Tores on Unveiling Gender Identity Through Historical Fiction
30:42|Francesca de Torres talks to Cheryl Akle about her journey from poetry to historical fiction, the complexities of gender identity and literary inspirations. Her latest book Saltblood is out now.
Stories Behind The Story: Rachel Treasure on The Transformative Power of Literature in Advocating for Change
26:56|Rachel Treasure talks to Cheryl about her advocacy for environmental stewardship, sustainability, and the transformative power of literature in advocating for change. Her latest novel, Milking Time, is out now.