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Writer, radio broadcaster and television presenter Yumi Stynes talks to Cheryl Akle about how she's breaking the stigma around everything women are thinking but not saying. Ladies, We Need To Talk, a companion book to her ABC podcast, explores the taboo topics of mental health, sex and relationships. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

James Han Mattson talks to Cheryl Akle about how he explored social issues and racial relations in his literary horror novel, Reprieve. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

TV presenter and journalist Mimi Kwa talks to Cheryl Akle about how she explored her incredible family history in her debut memoir, House of Kwa. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Bestselling author Tricia Stringer talks to Cheryl Akle about exploring female friendship in fiction, and how COVID has shown us the importance of human connection. Her latest novel, Birds of a Feather, is out now. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Karen Herbert talks to Cheryl Akle about how being made redundant gave her time to write The River Mouth, and why telling stories with older characters is so important. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Associate Editor of The Australian and bestselling author Caroline Overington talks to Cheryl Akle about turning The Cuckoo's Cry audiobook into a written novel, and why she decided to set this gripping new thriller during lockdown. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Filmmaker and bestselling author John Safran talks to Cheryl Akle about his latest book, Puff Piece, a deep dive into Big Tobacco and the vaping industry. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Bestselling author, screenwriter and actor Judy Nunn talks to Cheryl Akle about her career in theatre and how it has influenced her writing. Her latest novel Showtime! is out now. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Award-winning author Tom Keneally talks to Cheryl Akle about his extraordinary legacy and exploring rural Australia through fiction. His latest book, Corporal Hitler’s Pistol, is out now. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

New York Times Journalist and author Damien Cave talks to Cheryl Akle about his move to Australia, and how it changed the way he and his family approach risk. His latest book, Into the Rip, is out now.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Award-winning writer, director and actor Brendan Cowell talks to Cheryl Akle about his latest novel, Plum, and why it's so important to foster creativity. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Journalist and author Tim Ayliffe talks to Cheryl Akle about politics, power, and the rise of far-right extremism in Australia. His latest novel, The Enemy Within, is out now. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Cecilia Ahern talks to Cheryl Akle about her Sunday Times bestselling novel Freckles, which explores how we are shaped by the people in our lives. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Alison MacLeod talks to Cheryl Akle about her latest historical fiction novel, Tenderness, an exploration of society's reaction to the infamous Lady Chatterley's Lover, and the transformative and triumphant power of fiction itself. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

John M. Green talks to Cheryl Akle about co-founding a publishing house, and why it's so important for us to embrace our creative side. His latest novel, Double Deal, is out now. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Bestselling author Robyn Harding talks to Cheryl Akle about why she's drawn to writing domestic thrillers, and what makes the genre so popular. Her latest novel, The Perfect Family, is out now. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Thomas Mayor talks to Cheryl Akle about his latest book, Dear Son, a collection of heartfelt letters written by First Nations men about life, masculinity, love, culture and racism. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Actor and bestselling author Catherine Steadman talks to Cheryl Akle about being an actress and an author, and how she pulls back the (theatre) curtain on show business in her latest novel, The Disappearing Act. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Walkley Award-winning journalist Lisa Millar talks to Cheryl Akle about the flight that changed her life and how she overcame her fear of flying. Her memoir, Daring to Fly, is out now.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Jake Avila talks to Cheryl Akle about what makes cave diving so dangerous, and how a diving trip inspired his action-packed thriller, Cave Diver. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.