How to Dream BIG
My favourite good business practice is education. I’m forever the student in the room, salivating at new information, different opinions,...
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Crystal Leonardi
- Mar 1
- 2 min
CTWF Wrap-up
As you know, I spent two days last week at the Tropical Writers Festival in Cairns. Leading up to the event, I was excited and...
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Crystal Leonardi
- Jan 28
- 3 min
Book Review - Unbreakable by Jelena Dokic & Jessica Halloran
There’s no doubt that Jelena Dokic’s rise to stardom came fast, hard, and ferociously. Quite frankly, I wouldn’t expect any less from a...
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Crystal Leonardi
- Jan 19
- 2 min
The $20M Harry
I don’t know how other self-published authors felt when they saw this headline, but I felt immense relief! In my self-publishing...
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Crystal Leonardi
- Jan 14
- 1 min
Waiting is the Worst
I feel like I could write about this forever, even though the words struggle to flow onto the page. The exhaustion, overwhelming. During...
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Crystal Leonardi
- Jan 10
- 2 min
15 Things Nobody Tells You About Self-publishing
As an 'accidental publisher' and author, I've reflected on some of the things nobody told me about self-publishing. You'll send test...
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Crystal Leonardi
- Dec 14, 2022
- 2 min
The ‘Silly Season’
They don’t call it the ‘silly season’ for nothing, so I find it amusing that we often see people being led by greed and regret at a time...
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Crystal Leonardi
- Dec 14, 2022
- 5 min
Goodbye Busy, Hello Happy, and The Power to Rise Above
For something a little festive, I’m reviewing 2 books together; Goodbye Busy, Hello Happy, and The Power to Rise Above. Both books...
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Crystal Leonardi
- Nov 8, 2022
- 1 min
Reach for the Stars
I speak to many writers who express their frustration with navigating around constant obstacles that contribute to losing sight of their...
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Crystal Leonardi
- Nov 7, 2022
- 3 min
Success is not Final
How many people have you met who say, ‘oh, I’ve always wanted to write a book.’ Heaps, right? I often meet people who have an inspiring...
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Crystal Leonardi
- Nov 4, 2022
- 2 min
Book Review - The Girl Who Left by Debra Gavranich
Debra and I met at her book launch back in August 2021. I had ordered her book after reading about it in the Cairns Post and eagerly...
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Crystal Leonardi
- Oct 29, 2022
- 1 min
Book Review - In Memory of the Moon Maiden by Liliana De Sabbata
Author Liliana De Sabbata has created this collection of heartfelt poems in the most delightful way. Divided into 4 ‘seasons’, I was...
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Crystal Leonardi
- Oct 23, 2022
- 2 min
Book Review - Eight Seconds by Frances Dall'alba
‘Grace Lucas’ was a young girl with big dreams. She lived an early life unnoticed but found comfort and love in horses. Her heart was...
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Crystal Leonardi
- Oct 16, 2022
- 2 min
Book Review - No Finish Line by Johnny Ruffo
‘No Finish Line’ has been truthfully told by none other than Johnny Ruffo. Australian singer, actor, dancer, presenter, and all-around...
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Crystal Leonardi
- Oct 10, 2022
- 3 min
Book Review - A Nurse Like Aunty Mavis by Denise Petersen
My first thought on receiving this book was, tell me more about Aunty Mavis! Obviously, she was a significant influence to the author...
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Crystal Leonardi
- Jun 29, 2022
- 4 min
Casualties of Cancer
Babies. They are my kryptonite (along with all things that sparkle). I love babies. I am honest to goodness a mascot for all the clucky...
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Crystal Leonardi
- Jun 15, 2022
- 3 min
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Something I love about making new friends who are also writers, is their pertinent feedback of my work. Recently I had a chance meeting...
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Crystal Leonardi
- Jun 9, 2022
- 2 min
Yes VS No
“What you say NO to is equally as important as what you say YES to” Michelle Bridges. Why did it take a big screen to make me realize...
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Crystal Leonardi
- May 19, 2022
- 2 min
The MB Way
This week I met the notoriously fierce Michelle Bridges. Two things shocked me a little; 1. she's actually really tall! 2. Underneath all...
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Crystal Leonardi
- Feb 25, 2022
- 2 min
It's Love
When away with Sebastian on these medical trips, I suddenly find myself free to feel. I realize that my headspace is so full in my...
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