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Bestselling author Fiona McIntosh talks to Cheryl Akle about Champagne, how travelling has influenced her writing, and the incredible story behind her newest book, The Champagne War. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

William McInnes talks to Cheryl Akle about the fun and wonder in the mundane, his love of Christmas, and how both these are celebrated in his latest book, Christmas Tales. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Award winning actor and family man, Matthew McConaughey talks to Cheryl Akle about humour (and how we need more it), values and his new book Greenlights. And he also reflects on the year he spent in Australia as an exchange student. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Author Joanne Fedler talks to Cheryl Akle about exploring the female experience, and how turning fifty changes your perspective, something she explores in her new book, Unbecoming. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Bestselling author Monica McInerney talks to Cheryl Akle about the experience of releasing a book during Covid, and how her childhood shaped her writing. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Author Rebecca Higgie talks to Cheryl Akle about how libraries have evolved with the digital age, and how the writing process is often romanticized. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Author and journalist Patrick Carlyon talks to Cheryl Akle about the infamous Melbourne gangland killings, and the city's dark history of crime. All things explored in his new book, Lawyer X. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Comedian and author Fiona O'Loughlin talks to Cheryl Akle about her religious upbringing in a small South Australian town, and her experiences with alcoholism. Her memoir, Truths from an Unreliable Witness explores this and more. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Nigella Lawson talks to Cheryl Akle about how the mundane tasks involved in cooking free up her creative side, and her latest bestseller, Cook, Eat, Repeat. She also reviews Cheryl's Crème Brûlée (yes she's tried it!). See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Comedian and author Ben Pobjie talks to Cheryl Akle about his incredible life in the comedy world, how it has shaped his writing, and his newest book, Second Best: The Amazing Untold Histories of the Greatest Runners-up. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Comedian, author and actor Dawn French talks to Cheryl Akle about her inspiring journey to writing and the many connections and lifelong friendships she has made along the way. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Nick Bryant talks to Cheryl Akle about post election America, how the country got to where it is, and what we can expect moving forward. All things discussed in Nick's new book, When America Stopped Being Great. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Tania Blanchard talks to Cheryl Akle about her career from physiotherapist to bestselling author, and sharing her grandmother’s stories in The Girl from Munich, Suitcase of Dreams and now Letters from Berlin.   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Bestselling author Belinda Alexandra talks to Cheryl Akle about her publishing and writing journey. Always fascinating, she discusses the rejection she experienced along the way - and looking back now as she publishes her 9th novel, The Mystery Woman. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Activist, entrepreneur and author Ronni Kahn talks to Cheryl Akle about growing up in South Africa during Apartheid, finding her voice and ambition, and reflecting on what brings her happiness in life. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Actor, Singer/songwriter and author Stan Walker talks to Cheryl Akle about overcoming a painful past, and even sings her a song. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Paul Dalgarno talks to Cheryl Akle about his polyamorous lifestyle which he explores in his new novel, Poly. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Bradley Trevor Greive talks to Cheryl Akle about meeting the Bloom family, telling their story, and travelling the world. Sam Bloom: Heartache & Birdsong is his newest book in collaboration with Cameron and Samantha Bloom. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Fiona Palmer talks to Cheryl Akle about her Speedway driving career, small town living, and the process of writing her novel, Tiny White Lies. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Bestselling author Craig Silvey talks to Cheryl Akle about his journey after writing his modern classic, Jasper Jones, and the books that shaped his childhood and still influence his writing today. A perfect listen if you enjoyed his new book, Honeybee. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.