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Lindsay Leslie

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A diary keeper, a journalism major, a public relations executive, now children's author—Lindsay Leslie has always operated in a world of written words. She likes to bring her unique outlook on life, quirky humor, and play with words to the page in picture books.

Lindsay is the author of THIS BOOK IS SPINELESS, NOVA THE STAR EATER, and DUSK EXPLORERS (Page Street Kids).

Lindsay lives with her husband, two boys, two fur-beasts. a guinea pig, and a tortoise in Austin.

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How do you deal with writer’s block?

Lindsay Leslie Oh, stinky writer's block. I never try to fight it head on. I shrug my shoulders, walk to the library, and read a bunch of picture books. Or I take a …moreOh, stinky writer's block. I never try to fight it head on. I shrug my shoulders, walk to the library, and read a bunch of picture books. Or I take a webinar on a topic of my interest. Or I have a snack and then switch to another project. One way I get around writer's block is to have many projects going at the same time. I rarely find that the words won't flow at all. Something will eek out with one of my works in progress. (less)

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Lindsay Leslie I have four picture book manuscripts I'm working on and very excited about. I'll talk about them broadly.

One is fic-informational or a hybrid of fict…moreI have four picture book manuscripts I'm working on and very excited about. I'll talk about them broadly.

One is fic-informational or a hybrid of fiction and non-fiction just like my second book coming out with Page Street Kids called NOVA THE STAR EATER (Spring 2019). And just like NOVA, this one is funny! It's quirky! You'll learn something -- BONUS! I had a blast writing it, as it's set in the ocean, which I adore almost as much as I love space. But space wins just because I've never been there and probably won't ever get the chance.

I also have a more serious and lyrical day-in-the-life story about a stray dog. It tugs at the heart and pulls you in. I have dreams about this dog. A couple of my critique partners believe they've seen this dog around and I love that.

Another work-in-progress is a laugh-out-loud book about two dogs who believe their owner is royalty. It's told from one of the dog's perspectives and is chock full of hi-jinks.

The last story in the pile is set at a roller rink. My oldest son is an avid skater of the in-line kind, and I spend a lot of time at the rink. I had to wrap this into a picture book story somehow and am having fun with it. (less)

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	This Book Is Spineless 3.73 avg rating — 288 ratings — published 2019	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Nova the Star Eater by Lindsay Leslie (Goodreads Author), John Taesoo Kim (Illustrations) 3.49 avg rating — 142 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Dusk Explorers by Lindsay Leslie (Goodreads Author), Ellen Rooney (Illustrations) 4.21 avg rating — 117 ratings — published 2020	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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Why Buddhism is True: The Science and Philosophy of Meditation and Enlightenment

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The book draws you in from the word "go" and you will feel as sucked into the world Ryan Leslie created as the characters do. A thrilling, psychological ride from start to finish.
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What a wonderful book for these current times where every day feels the same and we have to be creative or maybe just bored enough to get creative! But not every day needs to be super special. Maybe just regular average ordinary will do and magic wil ...more
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A unique look at friendship and sharing. We were taught all about sharing, and it's a good thing. But what happens when you give and give and give, and you have nothing more to give and you are stretched to your limits? Plus, this book can be used fo ...more
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A visit from Yeh-Yeh has Daisy all excited. She wants to play tea party, read stories, and sing Karaoke with him, but Yeh-Yeh is more into "hmmphing", grumbling, and being grumpy. How can Daisy make a connection with Yeh-Yeh during his visit from Chi ...more
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