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Meeting the Duchess of York
From vision to reality - how I came to meet Sarah Ferguson. When opportunity meets vision, magic unfolds. Just a month ago, I created an...
Crystal Leonardi
Nov 5, 20244 min read


5 Essential Healthy Habits for Writers
Being a writer is more than just putting words on a page. Success often comes from cultivating daily habits that foster creativity,...
Crystal Leonardi
Oct 30, 20242 min read


Origins
Origins – where did you begin? Three years ago, in the quiet moments of a bustling household, where the hums of the washing machine and...
Crystal Leonardi
Sep 13, 20244 min read


Winning SILVER at Ausmums, what it means to me...
Winning silver in the Professional Service Business of the Year category at the Ausmumpreneur Awards is a moment of immense pride and...
Crystal Leonardi
Aug 30, 20242 min read


What if No One Shows Up?
When an author’s book event doesn’t draw a big crowd, it can be disappointing and confidence-shaking. Despite careful planning, which...
Crystal Leonardi
Aug 22, 20243 min read


Submitting Your Manuscript – The do’s & don’ts
As a publisher, these are some of the questions I get asked most… What are publishers looking for? How is ‘the slush pile’ assessed? Why...
Crystal Leonardi
Jun 7, 20244 min read


Manuscript Readiness
How do I know when my manuscript is ready to be submitted? When you write a book, it is officially called a manuscript until it’s...
Crystal Leonardi
Jun 7, 20243 min read


So you didn’t get a book deal – now what?
As a self-published author and publisher for almost 4 years now, one of the most common questions I receive from writers goes something...
Crystal Leonardi
Jun 7, 20243 min read


International Award for CEO, Crystal Leonardi
LOCAL WOMAN WINS BRONZE FOR GLOBAL AWARDS, WOMEN CHANGING THE WORLD. Crystal Leonardi of Bowerbird Publishing has been named Woman in...
Crystal Leonardi
May 27, 20242 min read


2024 Telly Awards WINNER!
BOWERBIRD PUBLISHING’S BOOK TRAILER SERIES NAMED BEST SOCIAL VIDEO IN MEDIA & ENTERTAINMENT IN THE 45th ANNUAL TELLY AWARDS Julatten,...
Crystal Leonardi
May 27, 20243 min read


Write, Share, Thrive: Master Blogging to build your online presence
Presented by Crystal Leonardi at Cairns Tropical Writer's Festival Sunday, 10th March 2024 – 1:30 – 3:30 PM Cairns City Library 1. ...
Crystal Leonardi
Mar 18, 20248 min read


Not the BUCKET LIST I was hoping for...
In the intricate dance of life, I often feel like I’m living two seemingly disparate worlds – one revolving around my cherished family...
Crystal Leonardi
Feb 11, 20242 min read


12 Ways Authors Can Use Social Media to Increase Engagement
Picture this. You enter a café for your morning cup of coffee. There’s a queue, and you are patient enough, but your stomach grumbles in...
Crystal Leonardi
Jan 31, 20245 min read


Surviving Jasper
This recollection of our experience through Cyclone Jasper was written on 20th December 2023, 9 days after landfall. Cyclone Jasper...
Crystal Leonardi
Dec 22, 202318 min read


Reflections - The Relationship We Have with Ourselves
This poem came to me this morning as I reflected on a special book I started reading last night. 'FEARLESS' by Jelena Dokic is offering...
Crystal Leonardi
Sep 26, 20232 min read


Here, there, everywhere!
2023 AusMumpreneur Wrap-up: This year, I was fortunate to attend the AusMumpreneur conference and awards ceremony at Dockside, Sydney....
Crystal Leonardi
Aug 29, 20233 min read


A Cautionary Tale
Recently, I had the opportunity to get to know a well-known Australian entertainer who has previously published through one of...
Crystal Leonardi
Jul 27, 20233 min read


Celebrating Success
Whether your success is measured by winning awards, reaching your goals, or simply getting through each day, take the time to celebrate...
Crystal Leonardi
Jul 18, 20233 min read


The Chemo Rollercoaster - Let me off already!
We are officially on the countdown to the end of treatment; only six weeks to go, making the 23rd of May a day of celebration. My heart...
Crystal Leonardi
Apr 14, 20233 min read


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,...
Crystal Leonardi
Mar 20, 20233 min read

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