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The Two Doting Dads share what it was like to write a children’s book

We caught up with Matty J and Ash from Two Doting Dads to learn about their new book and get some parenting tips.

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How a well-planned writing schedule helped Amanda Willimott write her debut novel

Plus, find out about the TV promo and historical case that inspired Winter of the Wolf.

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Keshe Chow shares the creepy idea that sparked her debut novel

Plus, find out which fictional world she’d like to live in and why you should befriend fellow writers.

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Brooke Scobie and Jade Goodwin share the inspiration behind the Yarn Quest trilogy

Plus, learn what it was like transforming their podcast into book form, and find out which real life kids inspired the characters.

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How Jumaana Abdu wrote her debut novel while finishing medical school

Plus, learn the backstory behind her book’s protagonist.

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Nick Fuller shares six essential steps to wellness

Plus, why healthy habits require a whole-family approach.

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A day in the life of Senior Publicist, Tessa Robinson

Learn what a day in the life of a publicist at Penguin Random House looks like.

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Author Stephanie Wood on adapting her memoir, Fake, to screen

We caught up with Stephanie Wood to learn what it was like to watch her memoir become a series, plus her advice for creating healthy relationships.

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How Planet Ark’s new book will inspire kids

Planet Ark’s new book, Now for the Good News, focuses on positive environmental initiatives to inspire future action.

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Bill Edgar shares how his life has changed since his first book

Plus, two of the most outrageous requests he’s had from clients.

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Michelle Wong shares the beauty fact that surprised her most

We caught up with Michelle Wong, creator of Lab Muffin Beauty Scienceand author of The Science of Beauty, to find out what inspired her book.

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Brooki Bakehouse owner, Brooke Bellamy, shares how she turned her iconic recipes into a cookbook

We caught up with Brooke Bellamy: TikTok sensation, owner of Brisbane-based Brooki Bakehouse and author of the upcoming recipe book Bake with Brooki.

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Brooke Robinson shares the inspiration behind The Negotiator

Brooke Robinson shares her secrets to crafting an intriguing plotline, her love of research and how she winds down after a day of writing about high-stakes scenarios.

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Anna Johnston shares the real-life inspiration behind her debut novel

We caught up with Anna Johnston to learn more about The Borrowed Life of Frederick Fife, her writing process, and which fictional character she’d most like to have dinner with.

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Kirsty Greenwood on blending fantastical elements with big-city life in The Love of My Afterlife

Author Kirsty Greenwood shares why she wanted to write about the challenges of making friends as an adult, which parts of writing were most challenging, and what she hopes readers take away from the book.

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3 key lessons that Dr Billy Garvey has learnt from teachers

Dr Billy Garvey, author of Ten Things I Wish You Knew About Your Child's Mental Health, shares some invaluable lessons that he has learnt from the teachers in his life.

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How physical activity can improve your work performance

Authors Shannah Kennedy and Colleen Callander explain how they use physical activity to improve their leadership, productivity and mindset.

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