COMP CLOSED: Happily Never After

This week we have three copies of the just-released memoir Happily Never After to give away – by award-winning Australian journalist Jill Stark.

Following the release of her first book, High Sobriety, in 2013, Jill was living the dream. She had a coveted job as a senior journalist and columnist for The Age. She was dating a sports star. And her book had not only become a bestseller, but was longlisted for a Walkley Award and shortlisted in the Kibble Literary Awards. After years of chasing the fairytale ending, she'd finally found it. And then it all fell apart.

Beautifully written, this insightful memoir is all about what it means (or doesn't mean) to have your happy ever after. As well as exploring her own personal journey, Jill also investigates the consequences of our continual search for happiness in this hyper-aware digital age.

To win one of the copies, this week tell us (in 25 words or fewer) WHAT MAKES YOU HAPPY? If you’re one of our three favourites, YOU will win this new book. It’s that simple.

ENTER USING THE FORM BELOW.

Entries close midday Monday 6 August 2018, Sydney/Melbourne time.

THIS COMPETITION HAS NOW CLOSED. THANKS FOR YOUR ENTRIES. THE WINNERS WILL BE CONTACTED BY EMAIL AND ANNOUNCED IN OUR NEWSLETTER.

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