5 Standout Episodes from the Stories Behind the Stories Podcasts

2022 was a huge year for our hit podcast, Stories Behind the Story. Not only did we hit 1 million listens, but we had some fantastic guests who shared touching, heartwarming, hilarious and intimate stories of how they came to writing. Here are some of our favourite episodes of the year…

Dexx – Kylie Moore-Gilbert: on how she survived 804 days in an Iranian Prison

Kylie Moore-Gilbert talks to Cheryl about how she survived 804 days in an Iranian prison and her journey back home. Her memoir, The Uncaged Sky, is out now. Kylie is currently at the Sydney Writers’ Festival.

Buy a copy of The Uncaged Sky here. 

Rose – Geraldine Brooks: In conversation with the Pulitzer Prize winner

Geraldine Brooks talks to Cheryl about her career, and how the Pulitzer Prize changed her life. Her latest novel, Horse, is out now.

Buy a copy of Horse here.

Natalie – Zoulfa Katouh: on giving a voice to young Syrian women

Zoulfa Katouh talks to Cheryl about embracing her identity and how she used her novel, As Long As the Lemon Trees Grow, to shine a light on the conflict in Syria.

Buy a copy of As Long As The Lemon Trees Grow here.

Jane – Dominique Roques: on his worldwide search for perfumes

Dominique Roques talks to Cheryl about his search for the best perfume ingredients across the globe, and how this inspired his memoir, In Search of Perfumes, which is out now.

Buy a copy of In Search of Perfumes here.

Jasmine – Reece Carter: on exploring darker themes in gothic children’s fiction

Reece Carter talks to Cheryl about writing his debut novel and exploring darker themes in gothic children’s fiction. His book, A Girl Called Corpse, is out now.

Buy a copy of A Girl Called Corpse here.