The Mould Maker #author Tami Lou Castillo

The Mould Maker #author Tami Lou Castillo

The Mould Maker: The Connie Beavers story: A life of secrecy, courage and transformation I looked up in wonder at the domes lining the ceiling of the Cinerama theatre, so proud my dad was their maker. The mould maker. Tami Lou grows up longing to be close to her father, only to watch him drift further into the self-destructive storm of a long-held secret. Through multi-day absences, divorce and remarriage, Tami Lou continues to follow her dad, willing to share him with his new family so long as she gets her share. But when his unreliability descends into reckless ambitions, bankruptcy and near-homelessness, Tami Lou has to accept that he may never become the father she longs for. Thirty years later, Tami Lou is finally let into her father’s secret life: where Roy once stood, now there is Connie. Roy spent his life creating moulds for beautiful things yet was never able to do the same for himself. Connie is a woman finally comfortable in her own skin after sixty years in the wrong body. But can Connie’s courage in becoming the person she truly is heal decades worth of hurt between parent and child? Or is it too late? This is the story of a daughter’s search for her authentic father and the unconditional love that shapes us – if only we allow it. To connect with Tami .... https://www.tamiloucastillo.com/ https://www.instagram.com/tamiloucastilloauthor/ https://hemburybooks.com.au/book/the-mould-maker/

The Connect Effect #author Kylie Paatch

The Connect Effect: How to Build Loyalty, Ownership and Engagement with Your Leaders You became a leader to have an impact. Except your leadership team isn't making that easy. You're a driven and committed leader, so why are you still battling a leadership team that won't get on board the way you need them to? They're not engaging at the level expected, nor are they taking the level of responsibility or initiative their role requires. Instead, they are disconnected, disengaged and sometimes dismissive-from the work, the direction and from you. The Connect Effect gives you a clear, practical approach to building stronger one-on-one relationships that deepen connection, inspire ownership and help leaders step up and own their role fully. This book will elevate your leadership and the people you need most beside you. To connect with Kylie .... https://kyliepaatsch.com.au/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyliepaatsch/ https://www.instagram.com/kyliepaatschleadership/

Southern Highlands Writers Festival, interview with Artistic Director Michaela Bolzan

For the first time on Yellow Shelf, we're shining a spotlight on a literary festival rather than a single #book or #author . In this very special episode, we chat with the fabulous Michaela Bolzan, Artistic Director of the Southern Highlands Writers Festival, about the festival, and what it takes to bring one of Australia's most inspiring regional literary festivals to life. Michaela shares the history and vision behind the festival, how the program is curated, and why bringing readers, writers, and big ideas together matters now more than ever.  We also explore what attendees can expect, the joy of discovering new voices, and the unique role literary festivals play in fostering connection, creativity, conversation, and community. Whether you're an avid reader, an aspiring writer, or simply curious about Australia's vibrant literary scene, this conversation offers a fascinating behind-the-scenes look at the people and passion that make a writers' festival unforgettable. The 2026 Southern Highlands Writers Festival will be held from 23rd to 26th July. To learn more about the SHWF 2026 .... https://www.shwf.com.au/ https://www.shwf.com.au/program https://www.instagram.com/shwf.official/ https://www.facebook.com/SouthernHighlandsWritersFestival

The Quick-Start Guide to Your First Property #author Rachelle Kroon

The Quick-Start Guide to Your First Property: Pick Up Your Keys Simpler, Smarter and Sooner You’ve done everything right  ...got a job, cut back on spending, saved consistently  ....and yet property prices keep pulling further away.  Like millions of other young Australians, you feel locked out, watching the dream slip away despite your best efforts. Let’s get real: saving a 20% deposit isn’t practical in today’s market.  You need better strategies.  That’s where The Quick-Start Guide to Your First Property comes in. In this essential playbook, personal finance expert Glen James and top mortgage broker Rachelle Kroon share the hacks that are actually getting first-time buyers into the market right now.  Full of practical tips and none of the fluff, this book shows readers that buying property is still possible, even in today’s ultracompetitive climate. The market has changed. Your strategy for getting started needs to change with it. How are you going to get started quick? To connect with Rachelle ..... https://www.instagram.com/rachellekroon_money/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachelle-kroon https://www.spherehomeloans.com.au/resources https://www.spherehomeloans.com.au/rachelle-kroon

Sleep First #author Dr Jemma King

Sleep First: Sleep Smarter, Think Sharper, Feel Better Sleep shapes everything: how you feel, think, perform and live.  Yet most of us treat it as an afterthought, something we'll get to after everything else is handled. The reality? Nothing works properly without sleep. Not your focus. Not your mood. Not your health. Not your relationships. In Sleep First, Dr Jemma King, expert researcher in human behaviour and sleep science, reveals what's really going on when your head hits the pillow ― and why optimising those hours changes everything that follows. You'll learn why your brain needs to clean itself every night, why you keep waking at 3am, how your coffee changes your neurochemistry and why your phone is sabotaging your rest. Most importantly, you'll build your Sleep First Formula: a personalised strategy based on your own daily habits, challenges and goals. Whether you want to perform at your peak or just feel better every day, this book is your guide to making sleep work for you. Good sleep changes everything. Sleep First will help you get it. To connect with Jemma .... www.linkedin.com/in/dr-jemma-king-phd-76013328/ https://www.instagram.com/dr.jemma.king/ Website: jemmakingbio-pa.com.au