Stories Behind The Story: Natasha Lester on Balancing Creativity with The Demands of Daily Life
Natasha Lester talks to Cheryl about her writing process, the challenges of balancing creativity with the demands of daily life and how personal experiences influence her writing. Her latest novel, The Mademoiselle Alliance, is out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Stories Behind The Story: Renee Salt and Kate Thompson on the Importance of Sharing Stories to Honour the Past
Renee Salt and Kate Thompson talk to Cheryl about Renee’s harrowing experiences during the Holocaust, her survival, and the lasting impact of trauma and resilience. Kate discusses how she captured Renee’s vivid memories through recorded conversations, exploring both the pain and the significance of remembering. Co-written by Kate Thompson and Holocaust survivor Renee Salt, A Mother’s Promise is out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Stories Behind The Story: Patricia Wolf on How the Australian Landscape Becomes a Character in Her Latest Book
Patricia Wolf talks to Cheryl about identity, belonging, and the power of landscape in storytelling, as Patricia reflects on her two-decade-long life away from Australia and how the distance has changed her perspective on home. Her latest novel, Opal, is out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Stories Behind The Story: Jessie Burton on How Storytelling is a Compulsion and an Artistic Escape
Jessie Burton talks to Cheryl about her fascination with World War I and its impact on ordinary people, the pressures of deadlines, and how storytelling is both a compulsion and a form of artistic escape. Her new novel, Hidden Treasure, is out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Stories Behind The Story: Andrea Thompson on The Challenges of Embracing her Identity and Finding Her Voice
Andrea Thompson talks to Cheryl about her writing process, the challenges of embracing her identity and finding her voice, and how her personal experiences as a gender-diverse woman influenced her debut novel, Geraldine, which is out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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