Entertainment
25 February, 2024
Local author to feature at writers’ festival
LOCAL author Crystal Leonardi will be a presenter at next month’s Cairns Tropical Writers Festival where she will talk about blogging, publishing, and authorship.
Ms Leonardi is the force behind Bowerbird Publishing in Julatten and will pass on knowledge about how to get published and be successful in the industry.
Ms Leonardi started her journey as a self- published author in 2021, with her book “Boy of Steel” and since then, has built Bowerbird Publishing into a distinctive literary platform, driven by her passion for literature and commitment to uplifting diverse voices.
As a featured presenter at the festival, Ms Leonardi will share her expertise on various topics, including blogging, the publishing industry, and insights into her personal journey as an author.
Her presentations will be held on March 8-10, offering festival goers the chance to engage with a seasoned professional in the literary field.
Ms Leonardi’s latest publication, “My Friend Alice: Explaining Disability to Kids” will be featured at a special event on Thursday 7 March.
This unique session is dedicated to around 500 primary school aged children from Cairns, who will have the opportunity to hear Ms Leonardi speak and personally experience her heartwarming book.
There will also be an “Author Meet & Greet” involving three authors who have had their works published in 2023-24 through Bowerbird Publishing – Alan Isherwood, Chantal Munro, and Mary Pearson.
The Cairns Tropical Writers Festival is a celebration of literature, bringing together authors, readers, and literary enthusiasts from around Australia.
The 2024 edition promises to be an exciting platform for engagement, learning, and appreciation of the written word. Included in the line-up is Lisa Wilkinson and husband Peter Fitzsimmons, Lisa Millar, Dr Tracy Westerman AM MPsych, PhD, Corey Tutt OAM, Tony Park, and Chris Hammer.
For information about the Cairns Tropical Writers Festival, head to www.ctwf.com.au
