Peter FitzSimons

Peter FitzSimons is a highly accomplished author, journalist, and media personality. He is known for his work in the fields of history, biography, memoir, and sports writing, and is considered one of the most successful and prominent figures in the Australian publishing and media industries.

FitzSimons has a busy professional life, regularly penning columns for the "Sun Herald" and "Sunday Morning Herald" newspapers, and appearing as a guest expert on "The Back Page" television show on Foxtel. He also works as a correspondent for the "London Daily Telegraph" and co-hosts the breakfast program on Sydney's Radio 2UE. In addition to his work in journalism and media, FitzSimons is also a highly sought-after guest speaker and presenter.

In addition to his work in journalism and media, FitzSimons is also a successful author. He has written several bestselling novels, including "Kokoda" and "Tobruk," and has penned the biographies of a number of notable figures, including Nene King, John Eales, Nick Farr-Jones, Steve Waugh, Nancy Wake, and Kim Beazley. His writing is known for its ability to bring historical events and figures to life in an engaging and accessible way.

FitzSimons is a multilingual and well-traveled individual, having played international rugby for many years and having had the opportunity to interview a number of high-profile figures, including Diego Maradona, Mother Theresa of Calcutta, and George Bush. His passion for both fiction and non-fiction writing is evident in his extensive body of work, and he has been recognized as the best-selling nonfiction author in Australia on multiple occasions.