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  • Stories Behind the Story: Andrew Sloan on the Human Experience and the Future

    Stories Behind the Story: Andrew Sloan on the Human Experience and the Future
    Dec 7 2025
    Andrew Sloan talks to Cheryl about the human experience, the role of therapy, the future of our society and the inspiration behind his new book, Why Things Feel F*cked, which is out now.

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    37 min
  • Stories Behind The Story: Heather Rose on Inspiration, Writing Across Ages and Shifting Worldviews

    Stories Behind The Story: Heather Rose on Inspiration, Writing Across Ages and Shifting Worldviews
    Nov 30 2025
    Heather Rose talks to Cheryl about how worldviews have changed over time, discovering the story behind her latest book, A Great Act of Love, the moment she knew she wanted to be a writer, the influence of her father, and the difference between writing for children and adults. A Great Act of Love is out now.

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    37 min
  • Stories Behind The Story: Omar El Akkad on Truth & Ignorance, From Guantánamo to Gaza

    Stories Behind The Story: Omar El Akkad on Truth & Ignorance, From Guantánamo to Gaza
    Nov 26 2025
    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.

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    38 min
  • Stories Behind The Story: Susan Wyndham on Elizabeth Harrower and a Life in Literature

    Stories Behind The Story: Susan Wyndham on Elizabeth Harrower and a Life in Literature
    Nov 23 2025
    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.

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    40 min
  • Stories Behind The Story: Jessica Mansour-Nahra on Her Debut, Pregnancy and Creativity

    Stories Behind The Story: Jessica Mansour-Nahra on Her Debut, Pregnancy and Creativity
    Nov 16 2025
    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.

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    36 min
  • Stories Behind The Story: Marika Sosnowski on Law, Creative Writing, and the Making of 58 Facets

    Stories Behind The Story: Marika Sosnowski on Law, Creative Writing, and the Making of 58 Facets
    Nov 9 2025
    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.

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    39 min
  • Stories Behind The Story: Greg Haddrick on The Mushroom Murders and the Art of Storytelling

    Stories Behind The Story: Greg Haddrick on The Mushroom Murders and the Art of Storytelling
    Nov 2 2025
    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.

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    38 min
  • Stories Behind The Story: Chris Hammer on Journalism, Storytelling Craft and His Latest Thriller

    Stories Behind The Story: Chris Hammer on Journalism, Storytelling Craft and His Latest Thriller
    Oct 26 2025
    Chris Hammer talks to Cheryl about his lifelong love of writing and how his career in journalism, including international reporting for Dateline, shaped his storytelling. He reflects on developing his craft, transitioning from nonfiction to fiction, and how fellow author Benjamin Stevenson helped bring Scrublands to life. His latest novel, Legacy, is out now.

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    36 min