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Courtney Peppernell

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Young Adult, Poetry, Gay and Lesbian

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Courtney Peppernell is an acclaimed best-selling author from Australia, celebrated for her inspirational poetry collections, including the beloved Pillow Thoughts series, Watering the Soul, I Hope You Stay, Time Will Tell and more. With over two million sales worldwide, she continues to lead the forefront of today’s poetry genre. Courtney spends her days writing and working on many projects with her beloved dogs and chickens in tow. She hopes to continue exploring expression and the art of healing through stories, novels and poetry for years to come. Stay tuned for the latest releases from Courtney and her team!

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Hi!, I absolutely adore your work, your poems pull at my heartstrings enough to make them offer changes in me but not break. My question surrounds how you went about first publishing your poetry, I am a poet also and one day perhaps would love to publish my work. Do you have any tips on how to get started with copyright, etc?

Courtney Peppernell Hi Danah, I started in self-publishing. It's a great place to start as it teaches you a lot about the industry. It's sort of like, if you open a resta…moreHi Danah, I started in self-publishing. It's a great place to start as it teaches you a lot about the industry. It's sort of like, if you open a restaurant, the great owners/bosses know how to do everything-cook, manage, wait, clean etc they know every part of their business. It makes them understanding and better problem solvers. That's what being a good author is like. You need to know what goes into cover art, formatting, editing, marketing, not just the writing itself. Because there are many things to consider when publishing a book. I would share your work on social media too, it's a great way to connect with the poetry community and find an audience for your work! Best of luck on the journey, stay true to your voice and keep going :) (less)

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what helped you go from writing poetry (like the love of it) to actual success? and how do you motivate yourself through the difficult times? :)

Courtney Peppernell Honestly, I never started writing poetry with the goal of success in mind. I wrote because it was how I made sense of my emotions, how I processed thi…moreHonestly, I never started writing poetry with the goal of success in mind. I wrote because it was how I made sense of my emotions, how I processed things like heartbreak, love, grief, healing and growing up. I think what helped me move from just loving it to actually turning it into a career was consistency and connection. I kept showing up for poetry even when no one was reading it. And then slowly, over time, people did start reading it. And they found it relatable. That's when everything started to grow. As for the difficult times, I have had plenty!! Writing can be really lonely. Success is up and down and all around. You have wonderful times, horrible times and then very ordinary times. But I remind myself of why I started. I write for the one person who needs to read something on their worst day. I write for the younger me, who needed to hear something hopeful. You just have to remember the why and it helps you to keep pushing forward! :) (less)

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	Pillow Thoughts (Pillow Thoughts, #1) by Courtney Peppernell (Goodreads Author), Rosy Bullot (Illustrator) 3.81 avg rating — 55,441 ratings — published 2017 — 31 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Healing the Heart (Pillow Thoughts, #2) 4.02 avg rating — 15,558 ratings — published 2018 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	I Hope You Stay 3.85 avg rating — 7,089 ratings — published 2020 — 6 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Mending the Mind (Pillow Thoughts, #3) 3.99 avg rating — 6,393 ratings — published 2019	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Watering the Soul 4.06 avg rating — 5,766 ratings — published 2021 — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Stitching the Soul 4.03 avg rating — 2,970 ratings — published 2020 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Way Back Home 3.91 avg rating — 2,401 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Road Between 3.87 avg rating — 2,283 ratings — published 2017 — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Space Between Us: Poetry and Prose by Courtney Peppernell (Goodreads Author), Zack Grey (Goodreads Author) 3.86 avg rating — 1,736 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Time Will Tell 4.01 avg rating — 1,627 ratings — published 2023 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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Courtney Peppernell answered Danah's question: Hi!, I absolutely adore your work, your poems pull at my heartstrings enough to make them offer changes in me but not break. My question surrounds how you went about first publishing your poetry, I am a poet also and one day perhaps would love to publish my work. Do you have any tips on how to get started with copyright, etc? Hi Danah, I started in self-publishing. It's a great place to start as it teaches you a lot about the industry. It's sort of like, if you open a restaurant, the great owners/bosses know how to do everything-cook, manage, wait, clean etc they know eve See Full Answer
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“Perhaps it’s just easier to smile and pretend everything is fine, rather than admit my heart’s a little swollen from losing something that wasn’t even mine.”
― Courtney Peppernell, Pillow Thoughts

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“People should fall in love more. Fall in love with the way your coffee swirls as soon as you pour the milk in. Fall in love with the look your dog gives you when you wake up. Fall in love with the rare moment when your cat doesn’t ignore you. Fall in love with the person who tells you to have a good day. Fall in love with the waiter who gives you extra chili fries. Fall in love with sweaters in winter and cold lemonade in summer. Fall in love with the moment your head hits the pillow. Fall in love with talking to someone until 4 a.m. Fall in love with the days you can hit the snooze button over and over again. Fall in love when a lover stares at you for five hours. Fall in love with the stars when they look at you. Fall in love with the sound of someone breathing. Fall in love with the bus if it’s on time or the train if it comes early. Fall in love with everything possible.”
― Courtney Peppernell, Pillow Thoughts

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“The tragedy of what could have been is nearly as crippling as what once was but can never be again.”
― Courtney Peppernell, Pillow Thoughts

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