Garry Jack is a name well known to rugby league fans worldwide because he was a genuine superstar of the game. He represented Australia, New South Wales and Balmain in a career that fullfilled almost all his childhood dreams. Garry has teamed with sports journalist Adam Hawse to tell his amazing story of blood, sweat and tears.

'Jumping Jack' (Fair Play Publishng) is more than just a sports tale. Garry sets the story straight on some of the controversial moments of his life, as well as the day he died. Adam and Garry talk about putting this multi-layered story together.

Also in this episode, meet Jackie Downing from my podcast partners CSCG. Jackie is an Associate and oversees the self-managed superannuation area of the business. Jackie's journey of hard work, opportunity and loyalty reflects the CSCG values and culture. Find out more www.cscg.com.au Phone 03-9974 8333.

Authorised with Kevin Hillier...where writers speak

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Fleur McDonald returns to Authorised to talk about her new novel 'The Witness' (Harper Collins), the latest in her series set in Kalgoorlie, a celebrated city of many layers in Western Australia. Fleur has a mystery to match those layers, and then some. With almost 30 books to her credit, Fleur is one of Australia's most prolific and popular crime fiction writers. She shares the story behind her latest work in this chat with Kevin.

All thanks to my podcast partners CSCG, the best people to help you identify and achieve your financial goals. Visit www.cscg.com.au and see the range of services CSCG has to offer. Call them for more 03-9974 8333.

Authorised with Kevin Hillier...where writers speak

Post-production by Chris Gates

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How many times has someone suggested the solution to your problem starts with "Take a big, deep breath"? What if your brain could do that? The time and space to do nothing in a world that so often overwhelms us.

Health journalist Jodi Wilson offers some wise, sensible and practical methods and practices to create a space in our hectic schedules for that chance to mentally and physically take a breath.

A Brain That Breathes (Murdoch Books) is Jodi's fourth book and she shares the journey behind bringing her philosophies to print.

All thanks to my podcast partners CSCG, the best people to help you identify and achieve your financial goals. Visit www.cscg.com.au and see the range of services CSCG has to offer. Call them for more 03-9974 8333.

Authorised with Kevin Hillier...where writers speak

Post-production by Chris Gates

for Howdy Partners Media

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