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Cheryl Akle discusses the world with her favourite authors. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Rewind: Stories Behind The Story: Blanche d’Alpuget on the Life and Legacy of Bob Hawke (opens the original)
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In this replay of Stories Behind The Story , we remember acclaimed Australian author Blanche d’Alpuget, who joined Cheryl Akle in 2019 to talk about her extraordinary life, her writing career and her relationship with former Prime Minister Bob Hawke. Blanche shares the story of how she first met Bob, what drew her to write his biography, and what it was like to spend 25 years together. She also reflects on his remarkable political career, his love of Australia and the people he served, and the f
Stories Behind The Story: Nadine Browne on finding her voice and trying to belong in the literary world (opens the original)
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Nadine Browne talks to Cheryl Akle about her debut novel Gone Guru , a funny and chaotic literary mystery inspired by her own experiences as a writer in New York. She discusses imposter syndrome, class and cultural differences between Australia and America, and how her experiences of leaving religion, finding her voice and trying to belong in the literary world ultimately shaped Gone Guru , which is out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Stories Behind The Story: Kbora and Razia Ali on identity, belonging and resilience (opens the original)
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Sisters Kabora and Razia Ali talk to Cheryl Akle, sharing their family’s journey from Afghanistan to Australia. Exploring identity, belonging and resilience, Kabora reflects on becoming the first woman of Afghan descent to join the Australian Army at 18. The sisters also share how their family’s history and Kabora’s personal experiences came together to create the book. Their memoir, First of Her Kind , is out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Stories Behind The Story: Hannah Richell on The Unexpected Ways Life Can Transform After Loss (opens the original)
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Hannah Richell joins Cheryl Akle to talk about grief, love, writing and the unexpected ways life can transform after loss. Hannah shares how writing her memoir after the death of her husband Matt became an act of release, remembrance and connection, and reflects on rebuilding a life that holds both profound grief and new joy. A moving conversation about the love we carry, the stories that shape us, and finding the courage to keep living. Hannah’s latest memoir, An Ocean and a Day , is out now. H
Stories Behind The Story: Hannah Richell & Michelle Prak on Their Favourite Phases When Writing (opens the original)
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Hannah Richell (The Search Party, The River Home) and Michelle Prak (The Rush) have a laugh and talk about their books One Dark Night and The Rush. Learn more about the two authors, how Prak's sons have helped her edit her books, Richell's favourite phase when writing, and as always, the publishing industry in this new episode of "Authors on Authors". Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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