Christine Courtenay set out to write her life story but ended up getting somewhat distracted. Not procrastinating over the minutiae of memories or even getting writer's block, but realising the love of her life, her late husband Bryce Courtenay, was yet to pen his last book.

What transpired is a loving tribute to the man behind some of Australia’s most beloved books.

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For most of us the legacy of a loved one is kept alive through much more than a memory or a photo album. It is usually through a child or children, who help carry that legacy. Imagine if you lost your partner before you’d even had the chance of having that opportunity BUT by a miracle you were able to make that happen.

Ellidy Pullin lost the love of her life - Chumpy - in a tragic accident back in July 2020 - but through posthumous sperm retrieval and IVF treatment has given birth to a beautiful little daughter Minnie with her late partner, after his passing

And her new book Heartstrong details this amazing journey.

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Brooke Blurton rose to fame on The Bachelor in 2018 before appearing on Bachelor in Paradise and The Bachelorette. But behind that beautiful smile and the full length formal gown, lay a vulnerable, inspiring and tenacious young woman, who is lending her voice to those who can’t speak up and to causes close to her heart.

Brooke Blurton has just released a new book called Big Love and is ready to share her truth with the world.

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Mark Bouris is an author, entrepreneur, innovator, academic, media personality and rugby league lover with a penchant for a swear word or two, but it all comes with the territory of being a straight talking, no holds barred, successful business guru.

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With 11 Olympic Games Medals and 20 Commonwealth Games Medals to her name, Emma McKeon is not only the GOAT of swimming but THE most decorated Olympian of all time. But what is next? Well, a fella on her arm and it's time to dress up for Spring Racing!

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Nick Giannopoulos - the O.G Wog Boy -  has been entertaining and challenging Aussie audiences for over three decades, determined to make us laugh, bringing us together through his humorous take on multicultural Australia. Strap yourselves in for a fully hectic episode with the one and only Wog Boy himself, Nick Giannopoulos. 

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Jane Harper is an international best selling author, who despite being British born, we love claiming her as our own (naturally). Her books have been turned into box office record smashing films starring none other than Eric Bana. Jane Harper is able to bring to life stories that incorporate the Australian landscape, characters and storytelling, that help shape our national identity and put us on the literary map.

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Bonnie Garmus is the author of Lessons in Chemistry. The book is about an intelligent mid-century scientist who unwittingly rises to fame by becoming a feminist TV cooking host. It's our book of the year.

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Yvonne Sampson is the type of chick you want as your best mate and every guy wants to date, a well known TV sports journo having covered the NRL across several major networks, and most recently as a leading Fox Sports host. Sampson can now add mum to her long list of accomplishments, with the arrival of son Henry, just a few months ago....but like a true dedicated athlete, she’s already back on the field and she wouldn’t have it any other way.

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Colin Fassnidge will star in the upcoming series Kitchen Nightmares Australia, where he’s sure to dish out some tough love with some even fruitier language. Mr F is also an author, TV host, an award winning chef and also as it's a day for it...a father.

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