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Stella Quinn talks to Cheryl about her journey from accountant to award-winning romance author, her disciplined writing routine, and her inspirations from real-life events and characters. Her latest novel, Down the Track, is out now.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jake Adelstein talks to Cheryl about living in Japan, the challenges of assimilating into Japanese society, and his career trajectory as a journalist. His latest novel, Tokyo Noir, is out now.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Julia Lawrinson talks to Cheryl about mental health, identity exploration, and unconventional relationships. Her memoir, How to Avoid a Happy Life, is out now.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Francesca de Torres talks to Cheryl Akle about her journey from poetry to historical fiction, the complexities of gender identity and literary inspirations. Her latest book Saltblood is out now.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rachel Treasure talks to Cheryl about her advocacy for environmental stewardship, sustainability, and the transformative power of literature in advocating for change. Her latest novel, Milking Time, is out now.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jo Peck talks to Cheryl about overcoming adversity, finding strength in vulnerability, and embracing new beginnings later in life. Her memoir, Suddenly Single at Sixty, is out now.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lauren Chater talks to Cheryl Akle about the power and inspiration of storytelling, the significance of historical fiction and the continuity of human nature. Her fourth novel, The Beauties, is out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Isabel Allende talks to Cheryl Akle about the impact of bullying on children, the importance of a good illustrator and the story behind the real dog Perla. Her latest children's book: Perla The Mighty Dog, is out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lisa Medved talks to Cheryl Akle about her journey from Melbourne to The Hague, how fine arts sparked creativity, and her five-year self-taught adventure in writing historical fiction. Her latest novel, The Engraver’s Secret, is out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cheryl Akle and Nat's What I Reckon shared a stage at the Words on the Waves Festival to talk about food, mental health and how quickly life can change. The panel was recorded live and we hope you enjoy the conversation.Explicit Language Warning Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Catherine Doyle talks to Cheryl Akle about her journey to publication and how she merges fantasy elements with real-world themes in her writing. Her latest novel, Pirates of Darksea, is out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Petronella McGovern talks to Cheryl about the significance of memories, truth, and how her experiences with her mother influenced her work. Don't miss her new book, The Last Trace, which is out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ariane Beeston talks to Cheryl Akle about the pressures of motherhood and her experience with postpartum psychosis. Her memoir, Because I'm Not Myself, You See, is out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Barbara Sumner talks to Cheryl Akle about her unique path to publication and what inspired her to write her striking debut novel, The Gallows Bird, which is out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Venita Dimos talks to Cheryl Akle about the power of children’s fiction and how her Mini & Milo series teaches vital skills for childhood development.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bestselling author Garry Disher talks to Cheryl Akle about his research process and approach to writing crime fiction. His latest novel, Sanctuary, is out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Geoffrey Robertson QC talks to Cheryl Akle about his unique perspective on Vladimir Putin, international law and human rights. His latest book, The Trial of Vladimir Putin, is out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Diane Armstrong talks to Cheryl Akle about focusing on the personal aspect of history and the incredible woman who inspired her latest novel, The Wild Date Palm, which is out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bradley Trevor Grieve talks to Cheryl Akle about what makes a story feel personal and how he chooses his projects. His latest book, Broken Girl, is out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

BE Better: Better Reading’s Self-Development & Wellness podcast – Tim Duggan talks to Jane about finding work-life balance in simple yet radical ways. His book, Work Backwards, is out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.