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Jessica Dettmann is a Sydney-based writer and performer. Her blog, Life With Gusto, turns a sharp but affectionate eye on modern parenthood. She has performed her work several times at Giant Dwarf’s Story Club, and has appeared on their podcast. After a decade working as an editor for Random House Australia and HarperCollins publishers she made the transition to writing after two small children rendered her housebound. She once appeared as the City of Sydney Christmas Angel and sat on top of the Town Hall in a frock that reached the street.
‘Hilarious, heartwarming and all too relatable … Ultimate summer read’ Herald Sun
‘Sharp and crisp and funny. I was dazzled.’ Mia Freedman
‘A refreshing and honest depiction of the delirium of modern family life … while it is undeniably laugh-out-loud funny, it is also incredibly heartwarming and real’ Better Reading
‘Heartwarming yet biting’ Sunday Telegraph
‘Full of funny moments, this debut takes a wry look at parenthood, divorce and the messy reality of blended families.’ Who Weekly
‘Jessica Dettmann is a fine comic writer. She has an eye for the small details, irritations and inspirations of life which coupled with a truly original turn of phrase and great way with a gag makes for sparkling and heartwarming reading.’ Ben Elton
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