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Karin Tanabe on her career in journalism and how she's always been a storyteller. Her novel, The Gilded Years, is out now and is soon to be adapted for film by Reese Witherspoon. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

New York Times bestselling author V.E. Schwab talks to Cheryl Akle about writing fantasy fiction, and how it provides an escape for readers. Her latest book, Gallant, is out now. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Jamar J. Perry talks to Cheryl Akle about the importance of creating diverse characters in his debut children's novel, Cameron Battle and the Hidden Kingdoms. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Robert Gold talks to Cheryl Akle about his experience working as a sales director for a UK publishing company, and how co-writing with James Patterson lead to his debut solo novel Twelve Secrets. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Joanna Buckley talks to Cheryl Akle about her father and grandfather's experience with Dementia, which inspired her debut novel Lily Harford's Last Request. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Paul Callaghan talks to Cheryl Akle about the power of Indigenous thinking. His book, The Dreaming Path, examines the power of Aboriginal spirituality as a profound source of contentment and wellbeing for anyone willing to listen. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Therapist, podcaster and author Jana Firestone talks to Cheryl Akle about change, and why it's good for us. Through a blend of professional advice and personal experience, Jana's new book, Embracing Change, offers readers concrete strategies for adapting to change and unlocking potential. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Dinuka McKenzie talks to Cheryl Akle about the importance of diversity in crime fiction and how winning the HarperCollins Banjo Prize changed her life. Her debut novel, The Torrent, is out now.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Bestselling author and literary icon Isabel Allende sits down with Cheryl Akle in San Francisco to discuss her latest novel, Violeta, a fiercely inspiring and deeply emotional story about one woman's hundred-year life.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Award-winning journalist and author Lizzie Pook talks to Cheryl Akle about researching the dark history behind Australia's pearling industry. Her latest novel, Moonlight and the Pearler's Daughter, is out now. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Award-winning artist and writer S.J. Norman talks to Cheryl Akle about their First Nations identity, and why diversity is so important to them. Their latest book, Permafrost, is out now.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Nita Prose talks to Cheryl Akle about her job as Vice President and Editorial Director at a Canadian publishing house, and how it has affected her experience as an author. Her novel, The Maid, is out now. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Imogen Crimp talks to Cheryl Akle about how she's always been drawn to storytelling, and how feminism has played a role in her writing. Her debut novel, A Very Nice Girl, is out now. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Over the summer, we've been sharing some highlights of 2021. I hope you enjoy these conversations as much as we did.Award-winning Journalist and writer Rick Morton talks to Cheryl Akle about quantum physics, journalism, growing up poor, having complex PTSD, and rediscovering love. His latest book, My Year of Living Vulnerably, is out now. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Award-winning psychologist and author Ethan Kross talks to Cheryl Akle about the voice in our heads and how we can harness it in our everyday lives. His latest book, Chatter, is out now. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Over the summer, we've been sharing some highlights of 2021. I hope you enjoy these conversations as much as we did. Award-winning author Michael Mohammed Ahmad and Cheryl Akle talk about being Lebanese-Australians, their parallel stories, and the normalised compromises migrants make to fit in. This is an important conversation about the lack of humanity Arabs are given and reclaiming that for their children. Ahmad’s latest novel, The Other Half of You, is out now. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Author and journalist Johann Hari talks to Cheryl Akle about why we're losing our ability to focus, and what we can do to fix this. His latest book, Stolen Focus, is out now. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

BAFTA award-winning actor Miriam Margolyes, OBE, talks to Cheryl Akle about her life, success and love for Australia. Her memoir, This Much Is True, is out now. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

As we farewell 2021, we’ve put together some of the highlights of the year for you. I hope you enjoy these conversations as much as we did.Sunday Times bestselling author Cathy Kelly talks to Cheryl Akle about her early career as a journalist, and how her writing has changed over the years. Her latest book, Other Women, is out now. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Award-winning author Charlotte Wood talks to Cheryl Akle about the importance of art, and what artists can teach us. Her latest book, The Luminous Solution, is out now. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.