Toni Jordan, a best-selling novelist from Brisbane, shares her vibrant upbringing with a dynamic mother and experiences surrounding horse racing. She recounts her childhood filled with excitement and challenges at a family-run betting agency, starkly reflecting the highs and lows of gambling. Toni's journey from equine science to creative writing highlights a pivotal moment of inspiration, while her lively anecdotes, including a spontaneous tattoo adventure, celebrate the joy and complexities of family bonds. Through it all, humor and resilience shine through.