Leesa Ronald on the importance of writing for personal enjoyment, navigating mum-guilt and self-fulfilment, and the new pressures and responsibilities that come with the author life.
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Leesa Ronald on the importance of writing for personal enjoyment, navigating mum-guilt and self-fulfilment, and the new pressures and responsibilities that come with the author life.
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Leesa is a mum of three kids who writes as therapy whenever she gets the chance. Prior to getting absorbed into corporate/mum life, Leesa's writing won awards through the Poetry Institute of Australia, the Banjo Paterson Poetry Festival and ABC's Heywire writing competition. Her work has been published in Style, Mamamia, HealthSmart, Women's Health and all international editions of Reader's Digest.
What's inside this episode?
- Leesa’s author journey began with a quirky premise, inspired by her experiences with motherhood and wordplay, not a lifelong dream to write a book.
- Leesa shares how her background in magazine and corporate writing helped her overcome perfectionism and embrace the messy, joyful process of writing fiction.
- Discover the importance of marinating ideas, drawing inspiration from everyday life, music, and rural nostalgia to create a story filled with heart and humour.
- Leesa gets real about the hard work, deadlines, and logistical surprises that come after you sign a publishing deal—especially while juggling family life.
- Becoming a published author is just the beginning: Leesa opens up about promotion pressures, mum guilt, and the ongoing challenge of balancing writing with real life.
Listen now if you need...
… proof that a single, playful idea—not a lifelong dream—can spark a joyful, successful author journey.
My favourite quote:
“I was writing it for myself. I wasn't even thinking about publication - it was just a personal challenge to myself. I was literally just inserting everything I loved into that book.”
📖 What is the last book that Leesa read and loved? Better Than The Real Thing by Brooke Crawford, An Academic Affair by Jodie McAllister, Here One Moment by Leanne Moriarty
Special Delivery by Leesa Ronald is available to purchase wherever you buy your books. Alternatively, check in with your local library. If they don’t have a copy yet, put in a request!
Extra (important) information!
✨ You can find Leesa Ronald (she/ her) at leesaronald.com.au
✨ Download 'The ultimate checklist to prepare, write and pitch your book' for FREE!
✨ Buy The Little Black Book of Publishing!
👋🏼 Until next time friend!