Among inspiring contributors to the book is Bathurst woman Bianca Carroll.

The two women met while studying a coaching diploma.

“I didn’t really set out to have all women contributors in the book - there were a couple of men as well,” Ms Talbot said.

“But when they pulled out and I had linked up with Bianca it just all seemed to fit.”

“I was the last one on board,” Ms Carroll said.

The book has already been released in the United States and a launch was held recently in Sydney, with the author planning local launches.

Ms Talbot said unlike many books in the self-help category, Extraordinary You isn’t about making major lifestyle changes to get the most out of life.

“It is about celebrating and appreciating those small things in life which you have achieved but perhaps haven’t acknowledged,” she said.

Both women say that so often people believe they are living mundane existences but the book is designed to help people recognise their achievements and build on them.

Ms Talbot said contributors to the book represented a diverse group of interests and professions.

“They are all designed to inspire,” she said.

Ms Carroll said everyone had the capacity to get more out of life.

“It is about helping people recognise the qualities they have,” she said.

“I will be happy if someone can just get one message to take away from the book,” Ms Carroll said.

“Not everyone will connect with all the stories but we are sure there is a message in there for everyone.”

Ms Talbot said although the book comprised all female contributors there was also a message for men.

“Certainly we encourage men to read the book,” she said. “It wasn’t a deliberate decision to include all women in the book initially - it just turned out that way.”

The book is now on the shelves of Orange bookstores.