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Melissa Doyle talks to Cheryl Akle about learning to be brave and finding hope in the stories of survivors. Her book, Fifteen Seconds of Brave, is out now.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bestselling author Craig Silvey talks to Cheryl Akle about the bond between dogs and humans, and what they can teach us about life. His latest novel, Runt, is out now.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Reece Carter talks to Cheryl Akle about writing his debut novel and exploring darker themes in gothic children's fiction. His book, A Girl Called Corpse, is out now.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kate McCaffrey talks to Cheryl Akle about exploring gender identity in her latest novel, Double Lives, and why she moved from YA to adult fiction. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Award-winning author Sarah Schmidt talks to Cheryl Akle about mother-daughter relationships and generational trauma. Her latest book, Blue Hour, is out now.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Julietta Henderson talks to Cheryl Akle about exploring the complexities of sibling relationships in her second novel, Sincerely, Me.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Anna Kent talks to Cheryl Akle about her experience working as a midwife in some of the most vulnerable places on the planet, and how it changed her perspective on healthcare. Her memoir, Frontline Midwife, is out now.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tracey Lien talks to Cheryl Akle about her experience growing up in Cabramatta and challenging the myth of the model minority. Her debut book, All That's Left Unsaid, is out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aaron Fa'Aoso talks to Cheryl Akle about football, representation of First Nations people in the media and what it means to be a Torres Strait Islander. His memoir, So Far, So Good, is out now.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Susan White talks to Cheryl Akle about systematic misogyny and sexism in the hospital system, and her experiences working as a female doctor for more than two decades. Her latest novel, Cut, is out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Antoinette Lattouf talks to Cheryl Akle about championing change and racial equality, and why diversity is so important. Her latest book, How to Lose Friends and Influence White People, is out now.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Zoulfa Katouh talks to Cheryl Akle about embracing her identity and how she used her novel, As Long As the Lemon Trees Grow, to shine a light on the conflict in Syria.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Former SAS soldier and bestselling author Andy McNab talks to Cheryl Akle about his military service and how it ultimately lead to writing children's fiction. His latest book, My Mum is a Spy! is out now.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Clare Fletcher talks to Cheryl Akle about bush weddings and how they bring rural communities together. Her latest novel, Five Bush Wedding, is out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nigel Marsh talks to Cheryl Akle about going from Fat, Forty & Fired to now being Smart, Stupid and Sixty. His latest memoir is out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

J.M. Miro talks to Cheryl Akle about the power of escapism in fantasy fiction. His book, Ordinary Monsters, the first instalment in a thrilling new adult fantasy series set in Victorian England, is out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Clare G. Coleman talks to Cheryl Akle about the connection between culture and writing, and her return to her ancestral country. Her latest novel, Enclave, is out now. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Emma Harcourt talks to Cheryl Akle about how women are often written out of history, and how fiction allows us to finally give them a voice. Her latest book, The Brightest Star, is out now. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Children's authors Denis Knight and Cristy Burne talk to Cheryl Akle about the challenges and perks of co-writing a novel. The final book in their bestselling series, Wednesday Weeks and the Dungeon of Fire, is out now.  Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Australian TV personality Larry Emdur talks to Cheryl Akle about his career on television, growing up in Bondi and how it shaped the person he is today. His memoir, Happy As, is out now.  Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.