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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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.

Holden Sheppard (Invisible Boys, The Brink) and Peter Polites (Down The Hume, God Forgets About the Poor) chat about the adaptation of Holden's book Invisible Boys, the LGBT+ community in Perth and Sydney and their unique, diverse backgrounds. Learn more about the two authors, their cultural influences, their writing processes, and as always, the book industry in this new episode of "Authors on Authors". Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Libby Trainor Parker talks to Cheryl about endometriosis, chronic pain, infertility, pregnancy loss, grief, and finding healing through advocacy, storytelling, and foster care. Her book, A Common Misconception, is out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sarah Trad talks to Cheryl Akle about Lebanon and the culture’s deep connection to hospitality, her travels around the world, renovating and creating her dream house, and the influence of her mother. Her cookbook, Beit Trad, is out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.