Stories Behind The Story: Louise Candlish on the triumphs of being a long-standing author

J.P. Pomare talks to Cheryl about the reality of writing as a profession, the validation process through publishing, and the necessity of building a support network. His latest novel, 17 Years Later, is out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Louise Candlish talks to Cheryl about her approach to writing, the evolution of reader expectations, and the challenges and triumphs of being a long-standing author. Her latest book, Our Holiday, is out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andrew Caillard talks to Cheryl about his unique perspective on the evolution of the Australian wine industry, his favorite Australian wine regions and writing a three-volume work. His latest work The Australian Ark, is now available Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Linwood Barclay talks to Cheryl about the pressures of sustaining success in the literary world, the evolution of crime writing over the years, and the challenges of following up a successful book. His latest novel, I Will Ruin You, is out now.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 everyday life. Her debut novel, The Days I Loved You Most, is out now.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Anna Johnston talks to Cheryl about aging, empathy, and the importance of storytelling in understanding and humanising the experiences of older adults. Her latest book The Borrowed Life of Frederick Fife is out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jane Sullivan talks to Cheryl about the evolution of journalism, the representation of women in literature, and the importance of research in historical writing. Her latest book Murder in Punch Lane is out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Caroline Overington talks to Cheryl about the evolving landscape of Australian literature, the rise of audiobooks and the enduring appeal of printed books. Her latest book, Looking for Eden, is out now.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tim Sharp talks to Cheryl about self-awareness, learning from experiences, and embracing personal strengths. His latest book Lost & Found is out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to episode #9 of Book Chat with Cheryl Akle and Caroline Overington where they discuss the Australian Fiction Prize, the growing popularity of romance and historical fiction and finding meaning through literature. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.