By Marina Gomide
Kilcoy author Lisa Kirkman has set the Amazon charts ablaze with her empowering book ‘Burn the Script’, climbing to the #1 bestseller spot of digital books just days after its release.
Lisa said she was “absolutely blown away” seeing her book top the charts.
“I took screenshots of where my book was ahead of Rebel Wilson’s - that was kind of fun. Sorry, Rebel,” she said.
Lisa’s book challenges traditional life narratives, encouraging readers to rewrite their personal scripts and live authentically.
Drawing from her own transformative journey of coming out as gay at 46, she provides a powerful blueprint for personal reinvention.
After years of living what others considered a “successful” life, Lisa discovered the importance of living in alignment with her true self.
“I never truly felt like I fit in my own skin, in my own life, until I realized I could control the narrative of my own existence,” she said.
“We’re often given a predetermined life script - go to school, get a specific job, meet a particular partner, and think you just have to follow the rules and tick the boxes. But my book is about changing that narrative.
“Its about understanding that you can re-design your life on your own terms.”
The book challenges readers to recognise life’s uncomfortable scripts, offering strategies for meaningful change.
“It doesn’t have to be a 180-degree life turn,” she said.
“Even smaller steps can give you control and help you live in alignment with what makes you happy.
“Not everybody can make big changes. Depending on cultural contexts or personal safety, sometimes it’s about taking tiny, meaningful steps.”
Her personal story of breaking free from societal expectations is central to the narrative.
Now residing in Kilcoy with her wife, she has transformed her experiences into a beacon of hope for others feeling trapped by conventional life expectations.
“When I was going through my journey, I thought I was the only person who had ever done this,” she said.
“But then you realise you’re not alone.”
With ‘Burn the Script’ now available in both digital and paperback formats, Lisa plans to donate copies to local libraries and continue sharing her message of personal empowerment.
“Every time something resonates with someone,” she said.
“I’m compelled to keep telling these stories. Because someone out there needs to hear it.”
For those feeling stuck in life’s predetermined paths, Kirkman offers a simple yet profound message: You have the power to rewrite your story.
