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Welcome from Crystal Hope.
I am the author of How the Caterpillar Learnt to Fly.
This amazing book was created whilst on retreat at Maleny in the Sunshine Coast Hinterland. Once I started writing I couldn’t stop! It has been an absolute pleasure writing this book and has been a hit at a number of book readings that I have attended. Please email me if you are interested in inviting me to participate in a book reading or would like to distribute Crystal Hope books.
The stories that I create are designed to assist children by providing ‘tools’ they can add to their tool belt. These tools provide a solid foundation in Universal Principals and can be drawn upon for support, guidance and encouragement throughout challenging times and to assist in enhancing their enjoyment of life at all times.
It was a pleasure to meet many of you at the Mind, Body and Spirit Festival in Sydney. There was overwhelming support and encouragement for How the Caterpillar Learnt to Fly from many primary schools; preschools; childcare centres; children’s play therapists; children’s hospitals; stores; library collectors; children’s yoga teachers; grandparents; mums and dads, aunts and uncles and family friends. It was a pleasure to meet you all. Please remember, you are still able to purchase your copy of How the Caterpillar Learnt to Fly via this website.
Please pass on the love by sharing the How the Caterpillar Learnt to Fly facebook site and/or this website to those you feel would be interested.
You are also invited to preview an excerpt from a book reading of How the Caterpillar Learnt to Fly below.
Many thanks and blessings – Crystal Hope xxoo
Crystal Hope supporting the Royal Children’s Hospital Christmas Appeal 2010
In the lead up to Christmas How the Caterpillar Learnt to Fly is proud to support the 2010 Royal Children’s Hospital Christmas Appeal. $5 from every book purchase until December 10 will be donated to assist children in need. Help out a great cause and bequest an amazing gift to one you love for Christmas at the same time!
Thank you to you all for your support. Please ’stay tuned’ for further information on charities that you are able to support through investing in ’How the Caterpillar Learnt to Fly’.
The Practical “How To” Guide to Self-Publishing Workshop
The Practical “How To” Guide to Self-Publishing workshop held in Feburary and March 2010 were very successful with lots of enthusiasm, innovation, creativity and excitement felt by participants for their journey ahead. The next “How To” Guide to Self-Publishing workshop will be held early 2011. Please contact me to express your interest.
The Practical “How To” Guide to Self-Publishing workshop is for those people who would like to publish their own book. You may wish to self-publish your book in order to:
• Realise a dream and share your thoughts, views, experiences or stories.
• Quickly produce a book to respond to a topic that is HOT right now.
• Publish your book whilst you are searching for a mainstream publisher.
• Submit your self-published book for consideration by mainstream publishers.
• Maintain full control over every aspect of your book.
The Practical “How To” Guide to Self-Publishing Workshop, is a result of numerous requests for the actual “hands on” steps involved in self-publishing a book.
I will guide you through the practical steps, and options, involved in the self-publishing of a book such as:
• How to storyboard and mock-up your book.
• Options for searching and engaging an illustrator.
• The common printing/self-publishing options.
• Criteria for consideration when comparing, and engaging, a printing company.
• Useful customs considerations.
• Deciphering all those acronyms; ISBN, CiP and DDC!
• How to obtain an International Standard Book Number.
• How, and where, to comply with Legal Deposit.
• Considerations in calculating the recommended retail price of your book.
• Hot and economical tips to market your book.
If you would like to realise your dream and self-publish your own book but have found it too daunting a task, The Practical “How To” Guide to Self-Publishing Workshop is for you!
Please contact me now via email or phone 0424 184 051 to confirm your place in this resourceful workshop.
Feedback from the February workshop:
“Donna presented her knowledge of Self-Publishing in an intelligent, foucssed and informative style which made the workshop an enjoyable and valuable tool for my future endeavours!”
“The hardwork Donna has researched and put into her own publishing experience will no doubt make my own experience an easier one.”
“Donna’s relaxed, friendly manner, her sharing of her experience in such a loving and personable way and her good humour made for a fun workshop.”
“The practical information and handouts were great!”
“Thoughts are already going through my head. Itchy feet to get started. Like you caterpillar , can’t wait to fly!”
I look forward to meeting you.
