(The Ongoing Journey of a Writer) “Don’t judge a book by its cover.” What’s going to make you pick it up? How do people choose the books they read? Some will stick to the authors they like to read, an interesting cover can make you choose a book-or at least read the blurb before decidingContinue reading “The Importance of Reviews”
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Thursday Thoughts: Laughter
In anticipation of “Funny Fridays” I thought that I would talk about the serious side of laughter. It is not easy laugh when you are alone, but I’m sure many will agree that it is easy to cry. There are movies that always make me tear up no matter how many times I’ve seen them—It’sContinue reading “Thursday Thoughts: Laughter”
Thursday Thoughts: Poetic License
Thursday Thoughts vs. Thursday Ideas. Why do we like alliteration? Probably the same reason that we get annoyed when the gas pump goes to $20.01. We manipulate language, like music, to create a pleasing sound. Kids love saying rhymes, lyrics and poems usually rhyme, and when they don’t, it can be a bit unsettling. ItContinue reading “Thursday Thoughts: Poetic License”
Returning to Roots
November 2019 When I was growing up, my father would read or make up science fiction stories when I went to bed. As I got older, I began to read short story anthologies and novels from some of the pioneers of science fiction writing. I was filled with wonder at the fantastic visions of theContinue reading “Returning to Roots”
Creations from Quarantine
Today I am going to share some of the poems that I wrote this year. Most writing, like music, art, and all the other expressions are meant to be shared-I say most because there are some on my creations that are just for me to enjoy. 2020 is a year that will not be forgotten,Continue reading “Creations from Quarantine”
Lines by Leon 