Courtney Peppernell is an acclaimed bestselling 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 cherished 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.

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"A beautifully crafted novel about life, loss and finding love again, The Last Poem is the kind of book that both breaks your heart and heals it at the same time. I loved it!"
(Jess Kitching, author of The Life Experiment)

"Courtney Peppernell has crafted a truly poetic masterpiece that represents every shape and layer of grief. The Last Poem is a heartfelt, raw, and deeply moving story of finding strength, healing, and hope in unexpected places. A story I'll never forget, with a message that is sure to resonate with everyone who has come face to face with grief in any of its many forms: that there is so much joy and beauty to be found in the life you create after. Whatever you do, do not miss this one"
(Becka Mack, USA Today bestselling author of Playing for Keeps series)

"The Last Poem is a book with its heart cracked wide open, with all the riches of love and the steep cost of grief on display. Courtney Peppernell takes us on a journey from the darkest days of loss to the tender hope of new love and healing. Grab the tissue box and get ready to feel all the feels."
(Amy Matthews, author of Someone Else's Bucket List)

Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing

Pub date: 2026-03-03

Length: 400 pages