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About Leeza Baric<\/h1>\n

Short Bio<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Leeza Baric is a writer and creative writing teacher who loves a good memoir. She believes that writing and sharing our stories helps us heal and connect to others in beautiful ways. With a Master’s in Creative Writing, she is passionate about teaching creative writing and bringing challenging and provocative stories to life.<\/p>\n

More About Leeza<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Leeza Baric is a writer and creative writing teacher who isn\u2019t afraid to be vulnerable or write about challenging topics. She has worked as a freelance writer, editor, ghostwriter, and helps people through mentoring and assisted author self-publishing. You can read all the testimonials here…<\/p>\n

With a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature, a Post-Graduate Diploma of Education and a Masters in Creative Writing (yes, that\u2019s a huge student debt) she loves teaching creative writing and inspiring others to share their stories through her blog, courses and workshops. <\/p>\n

\"Books<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Leeza’s Books<\/h4>\n

Leeza’s books include: Wobbly Woman Memoirs 1\u2014Looking for Love, The Boy Who Refused to Sing, <\/em><\/strong>and Wobbly Woman An Illustrated Memoir (Rediscovering Passion & Purpose in Life).<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Leeza is an Australian Croatian. Her father, Nikola, escaped from former Yugoslavia and migrated to Australia in 1959. His stories inspired her to become a writer.<\/p>\n

In 1996, after leaving a violent relationship, Leeza grabbed her backpack and travelled the world. It restored her faith in humanity and men! <\/p>\n

It’s The Simple Things<\/h4>\n

When Leeza isn\u2019t writing or teaching, you can find her getting up to mischief over at WobblyWoman.Com<\/a>. Check out her blog – Wise Words from a Wobbly Woman<\/strong>, vlogs about food on her Wobbly’s Kitchen<\/strong> channel, takes you on all sorts of adventures in fashion, fun and feeling good on the inside and out.<\/strong>Leeza lives on the beautiful Sunshine Coast with her husband and two children, who inspire her daily. Her other interests include (did I say cooking) sampling fine food, dabbling in art, op-shopping, film-making and attempting to grow things.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s the simple things in life! Leeza loves nothing more than cooking up a feast, having fun with family and friends, enjoying nature and travelling the world.<\/p>\n

Her dream is to host Creative Writing Retreats in Croatia. Want to join her…Stay connected for Leeza’s new books coming soon. <\/p>\n

“Fill your papers with the breathing of your heart.” (Wordsworth)<\/p>\n

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Interviews<\/strong>With Leeza Baric<\/em><\/h2>\n

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Interview with Robin Story – Using Humour in Memoir Interview with Robin Storey<\/h5>\n

10.07.2022 \/ 12 PM <\/p>\n

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Interview with Nat Nixon – Blue Almond Eyes<\/h5>\n

22.10.2022 \/ 1 pm<\/p>\n

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Interview with Rachel Scoltock – My Life with Angels<\/h5>\n

15.11.2022 \/ 2 pm<\/p>\n

Author Images<\/h2>\n

Feel free to use these photos in any articles or reviews on your website, linking back to this page.<\/p>\n

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Leeza’s Books<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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Tanya Morsman<\/h6>\n

\u201cI loved reading this book. It\u2019s been a few years since reading a story and I\u2019m glad I read this one. Only one thing, I wanted it to continue\u2026I look forward to the next instalment of Wobbly Woman\u2019s memoirs<\/em>!”<\/p>\n

As Featured In<\/h3>\n

\"\"<\/span>\"\"<\/span>\"The<\/span>\"Australian<\/span>\"\"<\/span>\"\"<\/span>\"\"<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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