Stories Behind The Story: Omar El Akkad on Truth & Ignorance, From Guantánamo to Gaza
Omar El Akkad joins Cheryl to discuss his latest book, One Day, Everyone Will Have Always Been Against This. Together, they explore his experiences reporting from places like Guantánamo Bay, examine the dangerous allure of ignorance, and reflect on the Gaza War and how it has shaped both their lives and the world. One Day, Everyone Will Have Always Been Against This is out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Stories Behind The Story: Susan Wyndham on Elizabeth Harrower and a Life in Literature
Susan Wyndham talks to Cheryl about researching her latest book Elizabeth Harrower: The Woman in the Watch Tower, how her mother’s love of books shaped her own, her career in journalism, and her path to becoming one of Australia’s leading literary editors. Elizabeth Harrower: The Woman in the Watch Tower is out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Stories Behind The Story: Jessica Mansour-Nahra on Her Debut, Pregnancy and Creativity
Jessica Mansour-Nahra talks to Cheryl about writing her debut novel, The Farm, how her love of storytelling began, and the emotional challenges she experienced while pregnant. She shares what the publishing journey looked like for her and talks about the deep connection between creativity and motherhood. The Farm is out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Stories Behind The Story: Marika Sosnowski on Law, Creative Writing, and the Making of 58 Facets
Marika Sosnowski talks to Cheryl about how her background in law shapes her writing and the challenges of merging academic insight with creative expression. She shares her deeply personal and complex writing process, the role of human connection in her work, and how legal systems can shift depending on who is interpreting them. Her debut collection, 58 Facets, is out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Stories Behind The Story: Greg Haddrick on The Mushroom Murders and the Art of Storytelling
Greg Haddrick talks to Cheryl about his acclaimed career in film and television, what drew him to the chilling real-life case of The Mushroom Murders, the complexities of covering the high-profile Erin Patterson trial, and the challenges faced by jurors. His latest book, The Mushroom Murders, is out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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