Sunrise star Sam Mac announces shock new career change after welcoming his second child: ‘it really took me by surprise!’
Sunrise star Sam Mac has announced a shock career change.
The 42-year-old TV weatherman has announced that he has become a published author.
On Tuesday’s episode of Channel Seven’s The Morning Show, Sam spoke to Larry Emdur and Kylie Gillies about his foray into writing children’s books.
The television presenter wrote a heartwarming picture book entitled ‘Plotseling Eén’, a dedication to his first daughter Margot, aged two.
“When Margot turned one, you wanted to celebrate that, and all those little moments that happen in that first year, so I wrote down some thoughts,” Sam told the hosts.
‘(I was on a) long flight to Perth…(and) I thought, “Oh, maybe this could be a poem.” So a few days later I refined it and posted it with a video to go with the words.’
The video with Sam’s moving poem had already been viewed more than a million times in one night.
“It really took me by surprise and (publisher) Penguin got in touch with us and said, ‘We think this is a universal experience. Everyone is excited about their little ones and those first milestones. Let’s make a picture book out of it,'” the Sunrise star explained.
Sunrise star Sam Mac has announced a shock new career change. The 42-year-old breakfast TV weatherman has revealed he has become a published author. Pictured
On Tuesday’s edition of Channel Seven’s morning show, Sam spoke to Larry Emdur and Kylie Gillies about his attempt to write a children’s book
Sam welcomed his second child, a girl, with his fiancée Rebecca James last month.
The presenter confirmed the couple’s happy baby news on Instagram, sharing a heartwarming photo of herself holding their newborn and revealing her name: Mabel August McMillan.
Sam welcomed their daughter in August, after announcing Rebecca’s pregnancy in February.
The television presenter wrote the heartwarming picture book ‘Plotseling Eén’ as a dedication to his first daughter Margot, two
“It’s a girl. Again,” he wrote in his caption.
‘We are so excited to welcome Mabel August McMillan into the world (born last night 14/8/24) It is my destiny to be surrounded by beautiful women! Such a contrast to my high school years.
‘I’ll share more details soon, but Bec was our warrior once again, Mabel was lovely and plump and relaxed and now we’re taking a break together before Hurricane Margot passes through to meet her little sister tonight.’
It comes as Sam welcomed his second child, a baby girl, with fiancée Rebecca James last month. All pictured
Sam’s post was flooded with congratulations and wishes from friends, family and fans.
“You all look remarkably refreshed. Enjoy this wonderful time x,” wrote his Channel Seven colleague Edwina Bartholomew.
“What a brilliant thing! I love the name. Congratulations everyone xx xxxxx,” said radio host Amanda Keller.
“Woooohoooo,” commented Tim Robards, while model Simone Holtznagel added, “My heart. Congratulations.”
Sam and Rebecca announced in February that they were expecting a baby, but kept the gender of their child a secret.
He was very excited about the news, writing: ‘”Baby Mac” (the sequel) premieres August 2024. Starring Margot as the big sister #MacDaddy #Round2.’