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Stories Behind The Story: Nick Bryant on The Complex Interplay Between Politics and Society In The U.S.A.
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Nick Bryant talks to Cheryl about the rise of populism, the media's influence on public perception, and the deep-seated culture wars shaping the landscape of the United States. His latest work, The Forever War, is out now.
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Stories Behind the Story: Danielle Binks on the importance of reading without making it feel like a chore
31:38|Danielle Binks talks to Cheryl about the importance of promoting the joy of reading, the vital role of libraries in creating welcoming spaces, and how storytelling can nurture empathy and build community. Her latest YA novel, Six Summers of Tash and Leopold, is out now.
Stories Behind the Story: Mitch Wallis on fostering meaningful and empathetic conversations
46:38|Mitch Wallis talks to Cheryl about his personal journey, the challenges of vulnerability, particularly for men, and the importance of deep connection over transactional interactions. His latest book Real Conversations is out now.
Stories Behind The Story: Briony Stewart on the special place children's literature holds in shaping young minds
31:45|Briony Stewart talks to Cheryl about her artistic journey, the role of creativity in storytelling, and the special place children's literature holds in shaping young minds. Her latest book,Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About the Tooth Fairy (And Some Things You Didn’t), is out now.
Stories Behind The Story: Michael Robotham on Celebrating 20 Years of Writing and the Connections that Shaped His Career
30:23|Michael Robotham talks to Cheryl about celebrating his 20-year writing career, exploring the evolution of crime fiction, and sharing personal stories and insights into his writing process. His latest book, Storm Child, is out now.
Stories Behind The Story: J.P. Pomare on the validation process through publishing
31:43|J.P. Pomare talks to Cheryl about the reality of writing as a profession, the validation process through publishing, and the necessity of building a support network. His latest novel, 17 Years Later, is out now.
Stories Behind The Story: Louise Candlish on the triumphs of being a long-standing author
27:34|Louise Candlish talks to Cheryl about her approach to writing, the evolution of reader expectations, and the challenges and triumphs of being a long-standing author. Her latest book, Our Holiday, is out now.
Stories Behind the Story: Andrew Caillard on the Evolution of the Australian Wine Industry.
38:14|Andrew Caillard talks to Cheryl about his unique perspective on the evolution of the Australian wine industry, his favorite Australian wine regions and writing a three-volume work. His latest work The Australian Ark, is now available
Stories Behind The Story: Linwood Barclay on the pressures of sustaining success in the literary world
30:07|Linwood Barclay talks to Cheryl about the pressures of sustaining success in the literary world, the evolution of crime writing over the years, and the challenges of following up a successful book. His latest novel, I Will Ruin You, is out now.