Touch Grass #author Mary Colussi

Rite of Spring #author Kris Kneen

'And here you are. You, who might feel the itch of an uncomfortable identity hanging heavy on your shoulders like a hair shirt. It is you I sing to. You who are tempted by the possibility of something more.' In the hope of salvaging their relationship, Miranda and Richard become caretakers of a remote island lighthouse off the coast of Tasmania. Richard wants to shake up the malaise that had him falling into an affair, Miranda wants to understand what has changed and to recover from a diving accident that almost took her life. Both are excited about the renewal and adventure that the mysterious lighthouse promises. But what begins as a reuniting, quickly turns for Miranda in to an untamed journey back to the ocean that swirls at the core of her being. Few write so vividly about bodily intimacy and spirit as Kneen. Rite of Spring beautifully fuses place, psychological drama, the primordial nature of the ocean and the personal search for a centre. It is a mind-blowing novel about a woman on the cusp of menopause that transcends our expectations about who and what we can be. Author Kris Kneen is a f fiction, poetry, and non-fiction writer whose work is praised for its fearless honesty and lyrical, transgressive style. Their books include the Stella Prize–shortlisted An Uncertain Grace, the Thomas Shapcott Prize–winning poetry collection Eating My Grandmother, and memoirs such as Affection, The Three Burials of Lotty Kneen, and Fat Girl Dancing. Kneen’s writing spans erotica, literary fiction, and deeply personal memoir. To connect with Kris .... https://www.krissykneen.com/about https://www.facebook.com/krissykneenauthor

Easy Peasy #author Ky Garvey

A fun, engaging story, perfect for children learning how to do something for the first time. Easy Peasy follows Ruby, who has just received her first pair of roller skates as a present from her dad. She’s convinced it will be easy peasy to learn how to roller skate and dismisses her dad when he offers to help her. But after a few tumbles, Ruby realizes it isn’t as easy as she thinks and she might need her dad’s help after all. Author Ky Garvey was initially inspired by her son, who as a little boy loved his skateboard so much that he took it to bed with him every night like a teddy bear. But as she began to write, she remembered the joy of roller skating with her dad at the local rink every Saturday morning. As Ky puts it, ‘It was treasured time together and I wanted to reflect that relationship in my book.’ Easy Peasy will delight skating-mad girls and patient parents while providing a lesson in independence and perseverance. And the hilarious, relatable illustrations by Amy Calautti add an extra dash of shiny, sparkly fun! Perfect for ages 4+ To connect with Ky .... https://www.kygarvey.com/ https://www.kygarvey.com/totally-lit-podcast/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/ky-garvey-0584a346/ https://www.instagram.com/kygarvey_authorandpodcaster/

How To Be Happy #author Declan Edwards

How To Be Happy: Stop Chasing Happiness, Learn the 5 Skills to Create It Instead You don't have to search endlessly for happiness.  You can practice it. You've worked hard, achieved your goals, and followed the well-meaning advice. Yet that sense of deep fulfilment still feels just out of reach. But the problem was never you. It's that no one ever taught you that happiness is a skillset, not a destination. Declan Edwards ― "That Happiness Guy" ― has spent over a decade coaching thousands of people through BU Happiness College, an award-winning program grounded in positive psychology research. How to Be Happy distills that coaching experience into five core skills that build lasting well-being from the inside out, one intentional choice at a time. Understand your emotions and work with them instead of against them Tune out the noise and reconnect with what truly matters to you Train your brain to notice the good without ignoring life's challenges Get clear on who you really are ― your values, your strengths and what makes you feel loved Build a life with real direction, meaning and daily purpose How to be Happy is for people who want real tools, not inspirational slogans. Complete with practical exercises, insightful case studies and research-backed strategies that meet you exactly where you are. Whether you're a growth-minded professional, an overwhelmed achiever or simply ready to feel more alive, now is the time to progress towards the happy and fulfilling life you deserve ― one skill and one step at a time. To connect with Declan .... https://declanedwards.com.au/ https://declanedwards.com.au/podcast/ https://www.instagram.com/declanedwards_bu/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/declan-edwards-bu-happiness-college

The Bad Day Playbook #author Gayle Smerdon

THE BAD DAY PLAYBOOK: What to do when everything sucks Bad Days happen. The trick is not to pretend they don't, but to have a plan when they do. The Bad Day Playbook is your calm companion and usable game plan for those times when life flattens your spirit. It helps you notice when you're slipping into the spiral, take gentle control, and make small, meaningful shifts that bring you back to centre. Dr Gayle Smerdon shows how a little awareness and a few deliberate actions can change the shape of a shitty day. Once you've found your footing again, you can start to see bad days differently - as messengers, not mistakes. You don't have to be perfect. You just need a way through. This is your gentle guide for the days that suck, your reminder that you're still in charge of what happens next and that you are far more capable than you give yourself credit for. To connect with Gayle .... https://www.gaylesmerdon.com/thebaddayplaybook https://www.linkedin.com/in/gayle-smerdon-phd-28867b34

Steer Through the Storm# author Leah Mether

Do you spend your days trying to implement and defend changes you can't control and may not even agree with? Leadership is about people. Yet many leaders find themselves responsible for implementing change without ever being taught the foundations of HOW to support and lead people THROUGH change.  If you're a leader challenged with navigating the rough seas of change, this book is your beacon. You will learn a new approach to communication and leadership that will help you deal with the feelings of your people, improve performance, and get better results. In her follow-up book to Soft is the New Hard: How to Communicate Effectively Under Pressure, communication and "soft skills" specialist Leah Mether gives you a plain-speaking, practical, step-by-step guide to help you lead your people through turbulent times. To connect with Mether ... https://steerthroughthestorm.com.au/ https://www.instagram.com/leahmetherspeaker/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/leahmetherspeaker/