
Stories Behind The Story: Joanna Nell and Ali Lowe on Families and Hard Work
18-1-2026 | 19 Min.
Joanna Nell (Mrs Winterbottom Takes a Gap Year, The Single Ladies of Jacaranda Retirement Village) and Ali Lowe (The School Run, The Trivia Night) talk about their families and the hard work that goes into publishing a book. Learn more about the two authors, Ali's writing ritual, which involves a candle, Joanna's process on assessing in editing notes, and as always, the book industry in this new episode of Authors on Authors. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Book Chat: with Cheryl Akle and Caroline Overington – episode #12
11-1-2026 | 29 Min.
Welcome to episode #12 of Book Chat with Cheryl Akle and Caroline Overington where they discuss the impact of Australian literature, Caroline's writing journey, her thoughts on the rise of audiobooks, and the enduring appeal of traditional storytelling. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stories Behind The Story: Christian White on How His Daughter Changed His Writing
04-1-2026 | 31 Min.
Christian White talks to Cheryl about how becoming a parent has reshaped his writing and expanded his worldview, the influence his daughter now has on his creative process, and the unforgettable moment he spotted a stranger reading one of his novels in the wild. His latest book, The Long Night, is out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stories Behind The Story: Rachel Perkins on Her Father, Colonisation and Australia's Future
21-12-2025 | 37 Min.
Rachel Perkins talks to Cheryl about the continuing impact of colonisation on First Nations communities, the extraordinary legacy of her father, Charles Perkins, and his lasting influence on Australia. Rachel also speaks about the importance of the Aboriginal Australian flag as a symbol of identity and unity, and shares insights from The Australian Wars, the book she co-edited with Stephen Gapps, Mina Murray and Henry Reynolds. The Australian Wars is out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Book Chat: with Cheryl Akle and Caroline Overington – episode #11
17-12-2025 | 27 Min.
Welcome to episode #11 of Book Chat with Cheryl Akle and Caroline Overington, where they discuss the impact of Australian literature, Caroline's writing journey, her thoughts on the rise of audiobooks, and the enduring appeal of traditional storytelling. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.



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