Episodios

  • Fresh Voices: A Debut Author Spotlight - Episode 6: Joshua Gilbert

    Fresh Voices: A Debut Author Spotlight - Episode 6: Joshua Gilbert
    Jul 16 2025
    Luke Patterson talks to Cheryl about the history of agriculture in Australia, First Nations agricultural practices, the Equal Wages decision, the beauty of coming together, and the story of his family and the community they’ve been part of. His debut, Australia's Agricultural Identity - an Aboriginal yarn, is out now. Fresh Voices: A Debut Author Spotlight is sponsored by the Copyright Agency's The Cultural Fund.

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    27 m
  • Fresh Voices: A Debut Author Spotlight - Episode 5: Wanda Gibson

    Fresh Voices: A Debut Author Spotlight - Episode 5: Wanda Gibson
    Jul 13 2025
    Wanda Gibson talks to Cheryl about publishing her picture book, the influence of her childhood on her writing and illustrations, her connection to the Lutheran church, the impact the book has had on her and her family, and how her life has evolved over the years. Her debut, Three Dresses, is out now. Fresh Voices: A Debut Author Spotlight is sponsored by the Copyright Agency's The Cultural Fund.

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    17 m
  • Fresh Voices: A Debut Author Spotlight - Episode 4: Lenora Thaker

    Fresh Voices: A Debut Author Spotlight - Episode 4: Lenora Thaker
    Jul 11 2025
    Lenora Thaker talks to Cheryl about her Aboriginal Australian heritage, the impact of World War II on First Nations communities, her passion for writing and for Cairns, and the first book she ever read, which ended up sparking her love of reading. Her debut, The Pearl of Tagai Town, is out now. Fresh Voices: A Debut Author Spotlight is sponsored by the Copyright Agency's The Cultural Fund.

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    29 m
  • Fresh Voices: A Debut Author Spotlight - Episode 3: Natalia Figueroa Barroso

    Fresh Voices: A Debut Author Spotlight - Episode 3: Natalia Figueroa Barroso
    Jul 9 2025
    Natalia Figueroa Barroso talks to Cheryl about her family's immigration journey, the deep longing many migrants feel for their homeland, the influence of her childhood on her writing and the pivotal role her grandmother played in getting her published in The Spanish Herald. Her debut, Hailstones Fell without Rain, is out August 5, 2025. Fresh Voices: A Debut Author Spotlight is sponsored by the Copyright Agency's The Cultural Fund.

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    29 m
  • Stories Behind the Story: Fiona McKenzie Kekic on Turning Real-Life Experience and Industry Sexism into Page-Turning Fiction

    Stories Behind the Story: Fiona McKenzie Kekic on Turning Real-Life Experience and Industry Sexism into Page-Turning Fiction
    Jul 6 2025
    Fiona McKenzie Kekic talks to Cheryl about her parents, the real-life experiences that shaped her novel, her career in television, the groundbreaking book that exposed sexism in Australia's TV and news industry, and the journey to publishing her latest work, Eva Reddy's Trip of a Lifetime, which is out July 29, 2025.

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    30 m
  • Fresh Voices: A Debut Author Spotlight - Episode 2: Steve MinOn

    Fresh Voices: A Debut Author Spotlight - Episode 2: Steve MinOn
    Jul 4 2025
    Steve MinOn talks to Cheryl about his unique cultural heritage, the significance of names, his career in advertising and how personal experiences shaped his first book. His debut, First Name Second Name, is out now. Fresh Voices: A Debut Author Spotlight is sponsored by the Copyright Agency's The Cultural Fund.

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    30 m
  • Fresh Voices: A Debut Author Spotlight - Episode 1: Luke Patterson

    Fresh Voices: A Debut Author Spotlight - Episode 1: Luke Patterson
    Jul 2 2025
    Luke Patterson talks to Cheryl about the art of poetry, the ways he weaves identity into his work, the significance of place in his writing, his First Nations heritage and the impact of his travels across Europe. His debut, A Savage Turn, is out August 12, 2025. Fresh Voices: A Debut Author Spotlight is sponsored by the Copyright Agency's The Cultural Fund.

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    30 m
  • Stories Behind the Story: Jenny Ashcroft on How Real-Life Anonymous Letter Scandals Shaped Her Narrative

    Stories Behind the Story: Jenny Ashcroft on How Real-Life Anonymous Letter Scandals Shaped Her Narrative
    Jun 29 2025
    Jenny Ashcroft talks to Cheryl about real-life anonymous letter cases, the thrill of writing historical fiction, and the power of community in the book world. Her latest novel, Secrets of the Watch House, is out now.

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    26 m