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24/10/2025

Mossman .douglas Douglas Shire Council Douglas Libraries
Happening this morning @ Mossman Library.
All the best Rob for an entertaining and uplifting event!

22/10/2025

A huge hip-hip-hooray! 🥳to Cherylene for seeing her author journey through to the end. 21 years in the making Cherylene - well done! I'm so proud to have walked alongside you for the final stretch of this momentous journey, and feel privileged to be a small part of its future.

To order your copy of 'Voices of Port Douglas & Shire: A Piece of History Volume 1' go to https://www.portdouglasaffirmationsproject.com/
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Stay tuned for the officIal book launch details - coming SOON!
Special thanks to the Port Douglas and Mossman Gazette for the article xo

22/10/2025

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19/10/2025

🎤Public Notice🎤

I'm terribly sad to notify my followers that this event, set for Friday 31st October, has been cancelled.

Unfortunately, Sebby will need to undergo unplanned surgery next week. I want to extend a special thanks to The Hungry Pug Mareeba The Express Newspaper Radio 4AM North Queensland Amy Braes - Councillor, Mareeba Shire Council and Mareeba Shire Council library for helping bring this event together.

Whilst I'm sad that I won't be in Mareeba next week, I can assure you there is so much more to come for 'Clarity' and Bowerbird in the new year.

Stay safe and well everyone xo

MENTAL health awareness will be at the heart of a public campaign this month when local author and publisher Crystal Leonardi joins Mareeba Shire Councillor Amy Braes for an “In Conversation” event and morning tea at the Mareeba Library.

19/10/2025

✨ Meet Chantal! Author of TickleTouch, Surviving the Change, FaceArt, Garden Cookbook & The Official TickleTouch Colouring-in & Activity Book📚🧚

I'm so excited to introduce Chantal—the brilliantly wicked mind behind so many incredible titles. Get to know the heart and soul behind the pages as we dive into 5 fun and unexpected questions! 👇

1. Describe your writing style in three emojis — no explanation.
"‍🧚🌍 💕"

2. Choose one of your published books... if it had a soundtrack, what’s track one?
"Surviving the Change - Verdi – 'Dies Irae' from Requiem"

3. What's your favourite book quote/phrase/line?
"From TickleTouch - The Earth is like a big fat pimple and it's about to burst. It's going to get worse before it can get better and when it explodes? Well, it's going to be messy. Yep you can bet on it. There's going to be pus everywhere."

4. What’s one line from your work (published or not) that you’re secretly really proud of?
"From my unpublished Bio - Upon entering this world, I vocalised my discontent through screaming, which came to an abrupt halt on the third day, though in truth, it merely shifted address and continued for seven more days."

5. If your book came with a warning label, what would it say?
"TickleTouch - Warning: uncomfortable truths contained."

🌟 If you have any other questions for Chantal, leave them in the comments 👇

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19/10/2025

Congratulations Crystal Leonardi!

🥉 Bronze Award in Leadership & Management for “Clarity” at the 2025 ABLE Golden Book Awards.

Celebrating creativity, courage, and excellence in storytelling. 🌟

19/10/2025

Such a wonderful surprise to wake up to this morning! I thought I was out of the running after having to cancel my trip to the awards night at the last minute... thank you for recognising my work in leadership and management. I can't believe how much the industry has celebrated my little book since its release in March. It's such an honour and brings me so much joy to know so many are learning from my journey. Thank you readers! 🫶 Crystal Leonardi

Congratulations Crystal Leonardi!

🥉 Bronze Award in Leadership & Management for “Clarity” at the 2025 ABLE Golden Book Awards.

Celebrating creativity, courage, and excellence in storytelling. 🌟

16/10/2025

🤍 BOOK LAUNCH INCOMING! 🤍

Just 1 week to go!
Date: Thursday 23 October
Time: 5.45pm – 7.15pm
Venue: Duig Hall, Lourdes Hill College
📍 86 Hawthorne Rd, Hawthorne, Brisbane
🥂 Complimentary drink on arrival
🔞 18+ event

🎟 Bookings essential: https://www.trybooking.com/DGBLC

Join author Zoe Rehbein in conversation with Bec Sparrow as they discuss Zoe’s powerful debut - a compassionate and courageous guide for parents navigating a child’s medical diagnosis.

Life Interrupted is a clear, honest, emotionally intelligent, and deeply human publication. Drawing from personal experience and years of advocacy, Zoe offers hope and hard-won wisdom for those facing the unimaginable. This is a book that doesn’t shy away from pain - but gently carves a path through it.

Whether you're a parent, a professional, or simply someone who values resilient, heartfelt storytelling—this is a conversation not to miss.

Come and be part of an evening that promises honesty, connection, and inspiration.

13/10/2025

🪻 I'm baaaack! 🪻 After a wonderful time away with family in VIC, thanks to Make-A-Wish Australia. I'm on my way home via Brisbane, but back online and excited to get back to work 💜

There are loads of new releases waiting in the wings for Bowerbird Publishing, so stay tuned as we wrap up October in the coming weeks.

Special thanks to my clients for their understanding while I snuck away for some much-needed family time during our busiest month of the year. Sometimes, when opportunities arise, we have to seize the moment.... and it was so worth it!

This pic was taken on Churchill Island, VIC, in a lavender (my favourite) garden that we stumbled upon by chance. 🪻🪻🪻

12/10/2025

✨ Meet Mary! Author of Weighed Down & Shoby Raptor📚🩷
I'm so excited to introduce Mary—the brilliant mind behind Weighed Down: Unlearning the Lies Sold to Us About our Bodies, an insightful look at body image and self-esteem. Get to know the heart and soul behind the pages as we dive into 5 fun and unexpected questions! 👇

1. What's your favourite book quote/phrase/line?
"Some believe it is only great power that can hold evil in check, but that is not what I have found. It is the small everyday deeds of ordinary folk that keep the darkness at bay. Small acts of kindness and love." - The Hobbit

2. What’s one line from your work (published or not) that you’re secretly really proud of?
"Low self-esteem is a goldmine and fatphobia is the pickaxe."

3. Which fictional world would you most love to live in, and why?
"Winnie the Pooh's 100 Acre Wood."

4. If your book came with a warning label, what would it say?
"Warning - The weight loss industry might scam less people if you read this."

5. What was your favourite thing about publishing with Bowerbird?
"Publishing with Bowerbird means that I will get realistic and helpful guidance, a cheerleader, and a calm voice for when I have one of many author breakdowns."

🌟 If you have any other questions for Mary, leave them in the comments 👇
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09/10/2025

📖🍻✍️Julatten Books & Beers is proud to announce our collaboration with Julatten Writers' Group for a special event!

Two great groups, one fun afternoon!
Join the Books & Beers Book Club and the Julatten Writers Group as we come together for a relaxed afternoon of conversation, creativity and connection.

✨ Meet fellow readers and writers
✨ Share ideas and stories
✨ Enjoy a friendly social atmosphere
✨ Book Review 'Runaway Cecilia' by Catherine Duffy

📅 Saturday, 8th November
🕒 3:00 PM
📍 Julatten Hotel
🤔For more info. email Crystal: [email protected] or Wendy: [email protected]

Bring your love of books, writing and a good chat over a drink. Everyone welcome!

07/10/2025

📚 BOOK LAUNCH ANNOUNCEMENT 📚

You're warmly invited to celebrate the launch of
Life Interrupted by Zoe Rehbein

Join author Zoe Rehbein in conversation with Bec Sparrow as they discuss Zoe’s powerful debut - a compassionate and courageous guide for parents navigating a child’s medical diagnosis.

Life Interrupted is a clear, honest, emotionally intelligent, and deeply human publication. Drawing from personal experience and years of advocacy, Zoe offers hope and hard-won wisdom for those facing the unimaginable. This is a book that doesn’t shy away from pain - but gently carves a path through it.

🗓 Event Details
Date: Thursday 23 October
Time: 5.45pm – 7.15pm
Venue: Duig Hall, Lourdes Hill College
📍 86 Hawthorne Rd, Hawthorne, Brisbane
🥂 Complimentary drink on arrival
🔞 18+ event

🎟 Bookings essential: https://www.trybooking.com/DGBLC

Whether you're a parent, a professional, or simply someone who values resilient, heartfelt storytelling—this is a conversation not to miss.

Come and be part of an evening that promises honesty, connection, and inspiration.