Stories Behind the Story with Better Reading

Stories Behind The Story: Linwood Barclay on the pressures of sustaining success in the literary world

28 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Linwood Barclay talks to Cheryl about the pressures of sustaining success in the literary world, the evolution of crime writing over the years, and th...

Stories Behind The Story: Amy Neff on Finding Inspiration in Everyday Life

25 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Amy Neff talks to Cheryl Akle about her ten-year journey to becoming an author, profound connections, and finding inspiration in the little moments of...

Stories Behind The Story: Anna Johnston on Humanising Older Adults Through Storytelling

18 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Anna Johnston talks to Cheryl about aging, empathy, and the importance of storytelling in understanding and humanising the experiences of older adults...

Stories Behind The Story: Jane Sullivan on The Evolution of Journalism and the Representation of Women in Literature

11 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Jane Sullivan talks to Cheryl about the evolution of journalism, the representation of women in literature, and the importance of research in historic...

Stories Behind The Story: Caroline Overington on the evolving landscape of Australian literature

07 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Caroline Overington talks to Cheryl about the evolving landscape of Australian literature, the rise of audiobooks and the enduring appeal of printed b...

Stories Behind The Story: Tim Sharp on Navigating Happiness and Growth

04 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Tim Sharp talks to Cheryl about self-awareness, learning from experiences, and embracing personal strengths. His latest book Lost & Found is out n...

Book Chat: with Cheryl Akle and Caroline Overington – episode #9

31 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to episode #9 of Book Chat with Cheryl Akle and Caroline Overington where they discuss the Australian Fiction Prize, the growing popularity of...

Stories Behind The Story: Stella Quinn on Her Inspirations From Real-Life Events and Characters

21 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Stella Quinn talks to Cheryl about her journey from accountant to award-winning romance author, her disciplined writing routine, and her inspirations ...

Stories Behind The Story: Jake Adelstein on Working in Japan and His Career Trajectory as a Journalist

14 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Jake Adelstein talks to Cheryl about living in Japan, the challenges of assimilating into Japanese society, and his career trajectory as a journa...

Stories Behind the Story: Julia Lawrinson on The Unconventional Relationships and Identity Exploration

07 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Julia Lawrinson talks to Cheryl about mental health, identity exploration, and unconventional relationships. Her memoir, How to Avoid a Happy Life, is...

Stories Behind The Story: Francesca de Tores on Unveiling Gender Identity Through Historical Fiction

01 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Francesca de Torres talks to Cheryl Akle about her journey from poetry to historical fiction, the complexities of gender identity and literary inspira...

Stories Behind The Story: Rachel Treasure on The Transformative Power of Literature in Advocating for Change

26 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Rachel Treasure talks to Cheryl about her advocacy for environmental stewardship, sustainability, and the transformative power of literature in advoca...

Stories Behind The Story: Jo Peck on Embracing New Beginnings Later in Life.

23 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Jo Peck talks to Cheryl about overcoming adversity, finding strength in vulnerability, and embracing new beginnings later in life. Her memoir, Su...

Stories Behind The Story: Lauren Chater on the allure of historical fiction and the inspiration behind timeless human experiences

17 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Lauren Chater talks to Cheryl Akle about the power and inspiration of storytelling, the significance of historical fiction and the continuity of human...

Stories Behind The Story: Isabel Allende on the power of reading and the impact of bullying on children.

13 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Isabel Allende talks to Cheryl Akle about the impact of bullying on children, the importance of a good illustrator and the story behind the real dog P...

Stories Behind the Story: Lisa Medved on art, travel and writing historical fiction

11 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Lisa Medved talks to Cheryl Akle about her journey from Melbourne to The Hague, how fine arts sparked creativity, and her five-year self-taught advent...

Stories Behind the Story: Nat's What I Reckon on mental health, cooking and how quickly life can change

06 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Cheryl Akle and Nat's What I Reckon shared a stage at the Words on the Waves Festival to talk about food, mental health and how quickly life can chang...

Stories Behind the Story: Catherine Doyle on merging fantasy with real-world themes

05 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Catherine Doyle talks to Cheryl Akle about her journey to publication and how she merges fantasy elements with real-world themes in her writing. Her l...

Stories Behind the Story: Petronella McGovern on memories and her mother's influence on her writing journey

03 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Petronella McGovern talks to Cheryl about the significance of memories, truth, and how her experiences with her mother influenced her work. Don't miss...

Stories Behind the Story: Ariane Beeston on motherhood, madness and coming back from the brink

27 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ariane Beeston talks to Cheryl Akle about the pressures of motherhood and her experience with postpartum psychosis. Her memoir, Because I'm Not Myself...

Stories Behind the Story: Barbara Sumner on the forgotten female convicts of colonial Australia

23 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Barbara Sumner talks to Cheryl Akle about her unique path to publication and what inspired her to write her striking debut novel, The Gallows Bir...

Stories Behind the Story: Venita Dimos on the vital skills children learn through reading

20 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Venita Dimos talks to Cheryl Akle about the power of children’s fiction and how her Mini & Milo series teaches vital skills for childhood develo...

Stories Behind the Story: Garry Disher on his unique approach to crime fiction

13 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Bestselling author Garry Disher talks to Cheryl Akle about his research process and approach to writing crime fiction. His latest novel, Sanctuar...

Stories Behind the Story: Geoffrey Robertson on The Trial of Vladimir Putin

06 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Geoffrey Robertson QC talks to Cheryl Akle about his unique perspective on Vladimir Putin, international law and human rights. His latest book, T...

Stories Behind the Story: Diane Armstrong on what makes historical fiction personal

29 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Diane Armstrong talks to Cheryl Akle about focusing on the personal aspect of history and the incredible woman who inspired her latest novel, The...

Stories Behind the Story: Bradley Trevor Greive on how we find our way back from tragedy

26 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Bradley Trevor Grieve talks to Cheryl Akle about what makes a story feel personal and how he chooses his projects. His latest book, Broken Girl, is ou...

BE Better: Tim Duggan on how to Work Backwards

25 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

BE Better: Better Reading’s Self-Development & Wellness podcast – Tim Duggan talks to Jane about finding work-life balance in simple yet radic...

Stories Behind the Story: Sarah Bailey on how she reconnected with her love of writing

22 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Sarah Bailey talks to Cheryl Akle about reconnecting with her love of writing and her journey to publication. Her latest thrilling novel, Body of Lies...

Stories Behind the Story: Jackie French on hearing what wombats have to say

14 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Bestselling author Jackie French talks to Cheryl Akle about writing, wombats and historical fiction. Her latest book, The Sea Captain's Wife, is out n...

BE Better: Simone Callahan on Growing with Grace

11 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

BE Better: Better Reading’s Self-Development & Wellness podcast – Simone Callahan talks to Jane about yoga, gratitude and finding in...

Stories Behind the Story: Vikki Wakefield on the craft of writing across genres

08 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Vikki Wakefield talks to Cheryl Akle about her path to publication and how she writes across genres, from YA to crime. Her latest novel, To the River,...

BE Better: Gyan Yankovich on Just Friends

04 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

BE Better: Better Reading’s Self-Development & Wellness podcast – Gyan Yankovich talks to Jane about modern friendship, losing friends, e...

Stories Behind the Story: James Norbury on Big Panda and Tiny Dragon being an audiobook

31 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Writer and artist James Norbury talks to Cheryl about life, art and having his bestselling book Big Panda and Tiny Dragon turned into an audiobook. Ho...

Stories Behind the Story: Trish Bolton on ageism, grief and the lives of older women

25 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Trish Bolton talks to Cheryl Akle about how her latest novel, Whenever You're Ready, shines a light on the lives of older women. Hosted on Acast. See...

Stories Behind the Story: Glenna Thomson on writing complex family dynamics

18 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Glenna Thomson talks to Cheryl Akle about exploring the complexities of familial relationships in her latest thrilling novel, Gone, which is out now. ...

Stories Behind the Story: Rachael Johns on editing, publishing and a change of direction

10 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Bestselling author Rachael Johns talks to Cheryl Akle about publishing, changing direction, and the books that inspired her latest novel, The Other Br...

Stories Behind the Story: Jane Tara on getting older and being visible

03 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Jane Tara talks to Cheryl about ageing, being visible... and the day she got the job at Better Reading. Her novel, Tilda is Visible, is out ...

BE Better: Jodi Rodgers on being Unique

29 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

BE Better: Better Reading’s Self-Development & Wellness podcast – Star of ABC TV's Love on the Spectrum Jodi Rodgers talks to Jane about&...

Conversations from the Vault: Julia Baird: on winning the ABIA Book of the Year

29 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We've had some amazing guests on the podcast over the years, so we're sharing a few old favourites from the vault. Award-winning author Julia Baird ta...

Stories Behind the Story: Simone Amelia Jordan on being Australia's most successful hip-hop journalist

26 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Simone Amelia Jordan talks to Cheryl Akle about how she went from a kid in the inner-west to a New York hip-hop journalist with a career spanning prin...

Conversations from the Vault: Tom Keneally on exploring rural Australia through fiction

19 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We've had some amazing guests on the podcast over the years, so we're sharing a few old favourites from the vault. Award-winning author Tom Keneally t...

Stories Behind the Story: Simon Rowell on good dogs and oil rigs

11 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Simon Rowell talks to Cheryl Akle about service dogs, oil rigs and about writing a female protagonist. His latest novel, The Good Dog, ...

Stories Behind the Story: Kemper Donovan on Agatha Christie, Scriptwriting and Podcasting

05 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Kemper Donovan talks to Cheryl Akle about Agatha Christie, and how she consistently inspires his work, from podcasts to novels. His latest book, ...

BE Better: Lizzie Williamson on The Active Workday Advantage

01 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

BE Better: Better Reading’s Self-Development & Wellness podcast – Lizzie Williamson talks to Jane Tara about incorporating micro moves into yo...

Stories Behind the Story: Victoria Vanstone on how sobriety changed her life

31 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Victoria Vanstone talks to Cheryl Akle about her journey to sobriety and how it saved her life. Her memoir, A Thousand Wasted Sundays, is ou...

What Are You Reading? Summer Edition: Jack Heath

29 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Award-winning author Jack Heath talks to Cheryl Akle about what he's reading. His latest novel, Kill Your Husbands, is out now.Books discussed:If This...

What Are You Reading? Summer Edition: Shelley Burr

22 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Bestselling author Shelley Burr talks to Cheryl Akle about what she’s reading. Her latest novel, Ripper, is out now.Books discussed:The Banksia Hous...

What Are You Reading? Summer Edition: Josephine Moon

17 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Bestselling author Josephine Moon talks to Cheryl Akle about what she’s reading. Her latest novel, The Wonderful Thing about Phoenix Rose, is out no...

Stories Behind the Story: Elizabeth Coleman on what makes a good mystery

15 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Elizabeth Coleman talks to Cheryl Akle about writing for Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries and what draws her to the genre. Her latest nov...

Stories Behind the Story: Kate Ceberano on what inspires, humbles, hurts and sustains her

11 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Kate Ceberano talks to Cheryl Akle about her legendary career in music and why now was the time to write her memoir, Unsung, which is out no...

Stories Behind the Story: Sarah Barrie on juggling biker gangs with farm life

08 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Sarah Barrie talks to Cheryl Akle about juggling her writing and criminal research while running her farm. Her latest novel, Vendetta,&...

What Are You Reading? Summer Edition: James Colley

03 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Comedian and author James Colley talks to Cheryl Akle about what he’s reading. His debut, The Next Big Thing, is out January 30.Books discussed:Ever...

What Are You Reading? Summer Edition: Jodi McAlister

31 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Academic and bestselling author Jodi McAlister talks to Cheryl Akle about what she’s reading. Jodi’s latest book, Not Here to Make Friends, is out...

What Are You Reading? Summer Edition: Esmé Louise James

28 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Academic and social media superstar Esmé Louise James talks to Cheryl Akle about what she’s reading. Esme’s book, Kinky History, is out now....

What Are You Reading? Summer Edition: Kate Mildenhall

26 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Bestselling author Kate Mildenhall talks to Cheryl Akle about what she’s reading. Kate's latest book, The Hummingbird Effect, is out now. Books...

Book Chat: Listen to our Christmas episode with Cheryl Akle and Caroline Overington

18 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It's the final Book Chat of 2023, with Cheryl Akle and Caroline Overington discussing Christmas, Trent Dalton, Bryan Brown (again), and what ever...

Stories Behind the Story: Joanna Nell on retirement and ageing gracefully

17 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Joanna Nell talks to Cheryl Akle about her experience working as a GP, ageing gracefully and preparing for retirement. Her latest novel, Mrs Wint...

Stories Behind the Story: Tony Birch on surviving domestic violence, writing and family

14 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Tony Birch talks to Cheryl Akle about his exploration of domestic violence, family and love, and how it inspired his latest novel, Women & Ch...

Lina Jebeile: on food, culture and Lebanese cuisine

11 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Lina Jebeile talks to Cheryl Akle about their love of food, culture and Lebanese cuisine. You can find Lina at thelebaneseplate.com.  Hosted...

BE Better: Sydel Sierra on her own Metamorphosis

07 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

BE Better: Better Reading’s Self-Development & Wellness podcast – Sydel Sierra talks to Jane Tara about being groomed in one of the most horri...

Stories Behind the Story: Amal Awad on the experience of migrant women

07 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Amal Awad talks to Cheryl Akle about the experience of migrant women and the importance of cultural identity. Her latest novel, Bitter and Sweet,...

Stories Behind the Story: Richard Osman on old-school mystery novels and ageing

04 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Richard Osman talks to Cheryl Akle about exploring ageing and capturing the feeling of old-school mysteries in his latest novel, The La...

BE Better: David Michie on meditation and The Dalai Lama’s Cat

30 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

BE Better: Better Reading’s Self-Development & Wellness podcast – David Michie talks to Jane Tara about meditation, and his bestselling series...

Stories Behind the Story: Jess McGeachin on growing up in a museum

29 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Jess McGeachin talks to Cheryl Akle about growing up in a museum and how it inspired his blend of science, illustration and writing in his&n...

Stories Behind the Story: Matt Preston on the food that shapes us

26 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Matt Preston talks to Cheryl Akle about how food brings people together, his career, and what inspired him to write his memoir, Big Mouth, w...

BE Better: Tom Cronin on meditation

23 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

BE Better: Better Reading’s Self-Development & Wellness podcast – Tom Cronin talks to Jane Tara about meditation for stress, health and peace....

Rachelle Unreich: on the brilliant life of her mother

20 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Rachelle Unreich talks to Cheryl Akle about her mother's horrifying, heartbreaking and hopeful Holocaust experience. Her book, A Brilliant Life,&...

Chris Hammer: on journalism, crime, and how his writing has evolved

16 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Chris Hammer talks to Cheryl Akle about how his writing has evolved over time and how his career as a journalist helped him write crime. His late...

Antony Loewenstein: on the escalation of the Israel-Palestine conflict

15 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Cheryl Akle and Antony Loewenstein continue their conversation about the Israel-Palestine conflict, how it escalated, and how we move forwar...

Trent Dalton: on finding light in the darkest of places

15 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Trent Dalton talks to Cheryl Akle about how we overcome terrifying tragedy and find the light in the darkest of places. His latest novel, Lola in...

Bryan Brown: on his legendary career, from acting to writing

13 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Bryan Brown talks to Cheryl Akle about how storytelling has always been a part of his life, from acting to writing. His novel, The Drowning,...

Murder and Mystery: A Crime Author Panel

09 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Better Reading recently hosted a crime author panel with Karen Herbert, Dave Warner and David Whish-Wilson in conversation with Cheryl Akle for an eve...

Robyn Davidson: on trekking across 1700 miles of the Australian Outback

09 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Robyn Davidson talks to Cheryl Akle about what inspired her trek across 1700 miles of the Australian Outback, and how she's learned to refle...

Tea Cooper: on uncovering the history of Mrs Greenway

05 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Tea Cooper talks to Cheryl Akle about how she finds inspiration for her novels, and uncovering the history and life of Mrs Mary Greenway. Her latest n...

Katrina Strickland: on The Good Weekend and the power of memoirs

01 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Katrina Strickland talks to Cheryl Akle about her experience as editor of The Good Weekend, the power of memoirs and what makes them so popular. ...

Melissa Ashley: on giving a voice to forgotten women in history

30 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Melissa Ashley talks to Cheryl Akle about giving a voice to the long-ignored women who shaped our understanding of the natural world – both the...

BE Better: Esmé Louise James on Kinky History

26 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

BE Better: Better Reading’s Self-Development & Wellness podcast – Esmé Louise James talks to Jane Tara about sex, sex and more sex… an...

Tara Wigley: on simplifying recipes for everyday cooks

25 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Tara Wigley talks to Cheryl Akle about her cookbook writing process, and how she's simplifying cooking in her latest cookbook, How to Butter Toas...

Levi Pinfold: on Harry Potter, illustrating and picture books

22 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Levi Pinfold talks to Cheryl Akle about his illustration process, and his experience working collaboratively on The Harry Potter Wizarding&n...

BE Better: Kaz Cooke on menopause

19 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

BE Better: Better Reading’s Self-Development & Wellness podcast – Kaz Cooke talks to Jane Tara about the highs and lows of perimenopause and m...

Rachel Matthews: on the absurdity and challenges of modern dating

18 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dr Rachel Matthews talks to Cheryl Akle about the obsession with never looking desperate and the modern dating landscape. Her latest novel, ...

Tricia Stringer: on setting her new novel on The Ghan

16 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Tricia Stringer talks to Cheryl Akle about how ageism and The Ghan influenced her latest novel, Back on Track. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pri...

BE Better: Penny Moodie on OCD and The Joy Thief

12 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

BE Better: Better Reading’s Self-Development & Wellness podcast – Penny Moodie talks to Jane Tara about navigating the complex world of o...

Clare Fletcher: on journalism, rom-coms and writing

11 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Clare Fletcher talks to Cheryl Akle about journalism, her writing experience with Emily Maguire, and what goes into a good rom-com. Her latest no...

Heather Morris: on the forgotten women of WWII

09 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Heather Morris talks to Cheryl Akle about the brave women in WWII that history forgot, and how she shines a light on their experiences in her latest b...

Book Chat: with Cheryl Akle and Caroline Overington – episode #8

05 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to episode #8 of Book Chat with Cheryl Akle and Caroline Overington, where they discuss memoirs, crime authors, Dave Warner's wife, Bryan Brow...

Mariah Sweetman: on being inspired by the fastest man in Australia (her great-great grandfather)

04 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Mariah Sweetman talks to Cheryl Akle about how both her great-great grandfather and the Deebing Creek Massacre inspired her novel. Robert Runs&nb...

Zeno Sworder: on illustrating the story of his parents' migrant experience

01 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Zeno Sworder talks to Cheryl Akle about how his family's immigration story inspired his award-winning picture book, My Strange Shrinking Parents,...

BE Better: Dr Tara Swart on The Source

28 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

BE Better: Better Reading’s Self-Development & Wellness podcast – Neuroscientist Dr Tara Swart talks to Jane Tara about the brain an...

Kelly Rimmer: on the WWII spies that inspired The Paris Agent

28 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Kelly Rimmer talks to Cheryl Akle about the work involved in owning a bookstore, and the female Special Operations Executive agents of WWII who inspir...

Leigh Sales: on the power of telling other people's stories

25 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Leigh Sales talks to Cheryl Akle about storytelling, the power of journalism and its influence on the world. Her book, Storytellers, is...

BE Better: Rachael Coopes on Paris for Beginners

22 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

BE Better: Better Reading’s Self-Development & Wellness podcast – Actress Rachael Coopes talks to Jane Tara about finding herself again in Par...

Lucy Leonardi: on food waste and becoming Food Wise

20 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Photographer and food blogger, Lucy Leonardi talks to Cheryl Akle about fighting food waste and saving the planet. Her children’s book, Foodwise, wr...

Sasha Wasley: on the league of photographers that inspired Snapshots from Home

18 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Sasha Wasley talks to Cheryl Akle about her latest novel, Snapshots from Home, and the real league of amateur photographers that inspired he...

Melanie Saward: on exploring the cycle of intergenerational trauma

13 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Melanie Saward talks to Cheryl Akle about her journey to publication and how her debut novel, Burn, explores the cycle of intergenerational ...

Shelley Burr: on the challenges of writing her second book

11 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Shelley Burr talks to Cheryl Akle about the success of her debut novel, WAKE, and how she approached writing her follow-up novel, ...

Martin Flanagan: on his harrowing boarding school experience

06 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Content Warning: Mentions of sexual abuse Martin Flanagan talks to Cheryl Akle about his harrowing years at boarding school and how they imp...

Kate Mildenhall: on exploring all aspects of womanhood

04 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Kate Mildenhall talks to Cheryl Akle about blending many different genres in her writing, and how she explores all aspects of womanhood in her la...

Charles Prouse: On the Voice to Parliament

30 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Charles Prouse talks to Cheryl Akle about what a 'yes' vote in the Voice to Parliament referendum will mean and why it is important. His book, On the ...

Scott Bennett: on the soldier that inspired him to write fiction

28 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Scott Bennett talks to Cheryl Akle about the challenges of moving from non-fiction to fiction, the changes in his writing process, and the soldier tha...