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June 18, 2022
Weekend Wrap-up June 18
If you read yesterday's post, then you know I changed my novella ever so slightly: I added a short epilogue (taken from the original short story). I think you will agree it makes the novella a stand-alone book unless you want to read more adventures with the characters. Read the final two chapters here: Spoiler … Continue reading Weekend Wrap-up June 18
June 17, 2022
Free Book Friday June 18: The View from Here now just a little bit longer.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09PC3N678 New and Improved! 0.0022 % longer! More closure / Less disappointment!* Epilogue included - Same price *more closure and less disappointment cannot be guaranteed. Without any fanfare, I added an epilogue to my published book, The View from Here. Here is the story behind the story: [Spoiler Alert if you haven’t read the book. … Continue reading Free Book Friday June 18: The View from Here now just a little bit longer.
June 16, 2022
Thursday Thoughts: Nature. Meh.
"What?" I went to start my truck yesterday and well . . . it didn't. It tried. It turned over and over then over again, and again, then almost caught, then nothing—except for all the warning lights on the dashboard. Wow, there are a lot of them. You might know a few: the little engine … Continue reading Thursday Thoughts: Nature. Meh.
June 15, 2022
Weird Wednesday: Cartoons / It ain’t broke no more.
I fixed my welcome letter. Kinda. I was hoping to create a two or three stage automation to allow a double opt-in to my newsletter, but after several attempts I realized I would have to upgrade my mailhost, and well . . . I'm too cheap. You are just frugal. Thanks. My newsletter also goes … Continue reading Weird Wednesday: Cartoons / It ain’t broke no more.
June 14, 2022
Tuesday Tirade: Shopping. No Sir, I don’t like it.*
"Don't buy me the cheap stuff." I used to shop with a list. I would look in my fridge, freezer, and cupboards, then write down items I was low on, needed, and could use. Now, as I walk through the store, I shake my head at some of the prices—usually in the produce and meat … Continue reading Tuesday Tirade: Shopping. No Sir, I don’t like it.*
June 13, 2022
Music Monday: Sam Fender
17 Going Under and Getting Started by UK musician, Sam Fender, are similar sounding songs. I heard the first one on, you guessed it, CBC Radio. It took me a few songs to figure out that his voice reminded me of Scott Hutchison* of Frightened Rabbit. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WAifgn2Cvo8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EtEbyt1_cw8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xoODq7Ol1so As a comparison, here is Frightened … Continue reading Music Monday: Sam Fender
June 11, 2022
Weekend Wrap-up June 11: What Happens . . .
What happens when your week is busier than you expected? Short posts? Short posts. From my blog this week: Free Book Friday June 11: Drawin’ a blank. - What happens when you leave a post to the last minute?Weird Wednesday: Cartoons / If it ain’t broke . . . - What happens when you mess … Continue reading Weekend Wrap-up June 11: What Happens . . .
June 10, 2022
Free Book Friday June 11: Drawin’ a blank.
[insert tumbleweed here] Sometimes I write my blog post the day before, other times I wait till that late minute and hope for the best. Guess what time this is (or was, by the time you read it). Just a heads up: In 10 days, to celebrate Father's day, I'll be putting my first sci-fi … Continue reading Free Book Friday June 11: Drawin’ a blank.
June 8, 2022
Weird Wednesday: Cartoons / If it ain’t broke . . .
I should know better. Yesterday, I started revamping my author newsletter welcome email. I was automatically triggered once someone signed up through StoryOrigin, BookFunnel, or through my landing page. It was working well. So I messed with it. Now it's not working. Nice work, Leon. I try to keep my newsletters informative and entertaining, and … Continue reading Weird Wednesday: Cartoons / If it ain’t broke . . .
June 6, 2022
Music Monday: The Tragically Hip
Sometimes there is a band that you think everyone knows about because they are so popular where you are from, but despite world-wide connectivity, they seem to be a well kept secret. The Tragically Hip may or may not be one of them. I don't know how far their music has travelled, but they are … Continue reading Music Monday: The Tragically Hip
