Day 5 of NaNoWriMo Update: 3472 words as of yesterday. 5 cups of coffee, 1 glass Cabernet. About the interviews: When I published my first book, I looked for ways to reach new readers, and being a brand new author, participating in various book bloggers interviews was a good way to start. Some interviews wereContinue reading “Nov 5 Free Book Friday, my latest Interview: In Conversation With Author Greg Granderson”
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Throwback Thursday: Returning to Roots
As I mentioned on Sunday, I will be scaling back my posts this month as I participate in NaNoWriMo, so I’ll offer up this little blast from the past today: NaNoWriMo Update: ~ 2400 words and 5 cups of coffee.
Time Machine Tuesday: My Very First Post
As I mentioned on Sunday, I will be scaling back my posts this month as I participate in NaNoWriMo, so I’ll offer up this little nugget in the meantime: It’s been a year since I joined WordPress. I had a blog on my previous website, but it was getting very little traffic. I have enjoyedContinue reading “Time Machine Tuesday: My Very First Post”
October 31st: Going AWOL (Author / Writer On the Loose)
It is the eve of NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month) and I will be suspending my usual themed posts other than Free Book Friday, as I focus on writing ~1600 words/day for the next 30—30 days has September, April, June, and — Yes, 30 days. and I am anticipating that for the second year inContinue reading “October 31st: Going AWOL (Author / Writer On the Loose)”
Free Book Friday / Inktober Day 29 (Patch): My latest Interview- In Conversation With Author Elizabeth O’Carroll
All previous drawings: https://linesbyleon.com/inktober/ About the interviews: When I published my first book, I looked for ways to reach new readers, and being a brand new author, participating in various book bloggers interviews was a good way to start. Some interviews were standard questions, while others had more individuality built into them. I then didContinue reading “Free Book Friday / Inktober Day 29 (Patch): My latest Interview- In Conversation With Author Elizabeth O’Carroll”
Oct 22 Free Book Friday, my latest Interview: In Conversation With Author George Horner
All previous drawings: https://linesbyleon.com/inktober/ About the interviews: When I published my first book, I looked for ways to reach new readers, and being a brand new author, participating in various book bloggers interviews was a good way to start. Some interviews were standard questions, while others had more individuality built into them. I then didContinue reading “Oct 22 Free Book Friday, my latest Interview: In Conversation With Author George Horner”
Free Book Friday, Book Review and my latest Interview: In Conversation With Author T.J. Christoff
But first, Inktober day 14: Helmet Book Review: Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir Have you read The Martian? Then you’ve read Project: Hail Mary. Kinda It’s not verbatim, that would be…well, not a good idea for an author. Authors have their own unique writing style and trope preferences, and Andy Weir is no exception.Continue reading “Free Book Friday, Book Review and my latest Interview: In Conversation With Author T.J. Christoff”
Weekend Wrap-up: Who’s been taking my peanuts?
I feed the birds all year. Not a lot in the warm months, just enough so they won’t forget me. Mostly chickadees and sparrows come to partake in the seeds and grubs, but the other day I heard the melodious squawk and gurgle of a blue jay. Perched on my rail was the blue beast.Continue reading “Weekend Wrap-up: Who’s been taking my peanuts?”
Free Book Friday: Oct 1
October. You know what that means. You missed all the Halloween stuff at the store and all the Christmas accoutrements have been placed on the shelves. Wait. What?! I know. You also missed the Thanksgiving decorations. Thankfully you have kept the centerpiece from last year…and the year before that. It also means that Inktober hasContinue reading “Free Book Friday: Oct 1”
Weekend Wrap-up: For the Birds
I was at my parent’s place, sitting having my morning coffee, when a bird (Grey Jay/Whiskey Jack) flew up to the window and hit its wings on the glass a few times before perching on the deck railing. “It wants to be fed,” my mother said as she handed me a slice of bread. So,Continue reading “Weekend Wrap-up: For the Birds”