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Actress, producer and writer, Miranda Tapsell talks to Cheryl Akle about life, loneliness, growing up in Kakadu National Park, and taking the people you care about on the ride to the top. A great conversation with one of Australia’s most interesting creative powerhouses.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Literary icon, Kate Grenville talks to Cheryl Akle about the importance of story, on truth, and not believing too quickly in the stories you're told.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aussie Rules star Tayla Harris talks to Cheryl Akle about her life, her love of sport and the famous photo that fed the trolls. An inspiring conversation, with great young role model. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bestselling author, Katherine Scholes talks to Cheryl Akle about isolation, not only during a pandemic, but as a writer and storyteller, and her connection to Africa, on and off the page.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Award winning reporter and author of We Can’t Say We Didn’t Know, Sophie McNeil talks to Cheryl Akle about her work in, and love of, the Middle East.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pip Williams has written one of the most talked about books of the year - The Dictionary of Lost Words , a fictional retelling of the compilation of the Oxford English Dictionary. Here she talks to Cheryl Akle about her love of words, stories and how her dyslexia shaped that.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Danielle Binks chats to Cheryl Akle about the many hats she has worn in the book industry, from writer of fan fiction to literary agent, to author. A fascinating podcast with a true reading advocate. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Always fascinating, Lauren Chater talks to Cheryl Akle about Estonian lace, storytelling in unprecedented times, and Gulliver's Wife . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A fascinating conversation between Cheryl Akle and former Prime Minister, Malcolm Turnbull, where they talk politics, the environment, Julia Gillard's misogyny speech, and the book everyone is talking about, A Bigger Picture.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Investigative journalist, Jess Hill won the 2020 Stella Prize for her book on domestic abuse, See What You Made Me Do . Here, she talks to Cheryl Akle about the prize, and about domestic abuse in Australia. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bestselling author Kelly Rimmer talks to Cheryl about how her readers often share their most personal stories with her, and how moving that is. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bestselling children’s author and TV presenter, Andrew Daddo talks to Cheryl Akle about why reading to children is important and how to make it fun. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Best-selling author and Walkley Award-winning journalist, Caroline Overington,   talks to Cheryl Akle about one of Australia's most baffling and heartbreaking mysteries, and her book on the case, Missing William Tyrrell. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Karina Kilmore was a journalist with more than 30 years’ experience before writing one of this year's most anticipated novels, Where the Truth Lies. Hear more about that journey as she speaks to Cheryl Akle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bestselling author, and cracking storyteller, Candice Fox chats to Cheryl Akle about the darker side of writing crime, and the joy of new motherhood. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Richard Denniss, the Chief Economist of The Australia Institute, talks to Cheryl Akle about about politics and economics, and what Australia will look like post COVID-19. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Julia Baird talks to Cheryl Akle about tough times, including the worldwide one now, and how to find the peace and stillness to not only survive it, but thrive in it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ruby Hamad talks to Cheryl Akle about white women's tears, in this confronting episode, reality check for the privileged position of the white woman. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Co-founder of The Chaser, Australia's longest running fortnightly satirical newspaper, Charles Firth has Cheryl Akle laughing in this very entertaining episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Emily Macguire's book, This Is What a Feminist Looks Like  shows us how we got to where we are today — and reminds us that some battles must be fought over and over again. In this fascinating podcast, Emily Macguire discusses this with Cheryl Akle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tea Cooper, author of The Girl in the Painting discusses her life, from England to Australia, boarding school to bestselling author. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode with the fascinating Adele Parks, you'll understand how she became a bestselling author - she's a born storyteller! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Creative powerhouse Leah Purcell talks books, films, storytelling... and the road she's taken to success. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From midwife to community nurse for teen girls to bestselling author, Fiona Lowe shares her journey. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr Rupy Aujla talks to Cheryl Akle about cooking and food being medicine, health, and being a medical doctor today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.