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July 11, 2024
Thursday Thoughts: Do I or Don’t I (Part II: Kindle Unlimited)?
Do what?
Put my trilogy back into Kindle Unlimited.
Why did you you take them out?
I found the royalties for page reads seemed to be dropping and figured if someone read book one and enjoyed it, they wouldn’t mind paying $2.99 for the next book.
Obviously, that did not go as planned.
Obviously.
So, what did you decide?
-Leon
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Leon Stevens is a multi-genre author, composer, guitarist, songwriter, and an artist, with a Bachelor of Music and Education. He published his first book of poetry, Lines by Leon: Poems, Prose, and Pictures in January 2020, followed by a book of original classical guitar compositions, Journeys, and a short story collection of science fiction/post-apocalyptic tales called The Knot at the End of the Rope and Other Short Stories. His newest publications are the novella trilogy, The View from Here, which is a continuation of one of his short stories, and a new collection of poetry titled, A Wonder of Words.
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July 10, 2024
Weird Wednesday July 10: History of the Marathon
The Olympic Games are just over two weeks away, and I know that we are all wondering about the history of the competition. I know I was curious, so I travelled to Greece and uncovered some ancient historical documents, which I am quite willing to share.
The History of the MarathonLong ago in ancient Greece, during the reign of King Zacharous Galifianakis of Athens—the longest reigning king at the time, since the only way to take the throne in those days was to say the current king’s name five times fast—there was a skirmish in the outer regions of his kingdom.
In the village of Marathon, troops were running out of supplies, the most important being gyros. Now, in those days, soldiers were paid a paltry wage, so many took other jobs to make ends meet. Pheidippides, who had just purchased a used Chevy Nova, thought that food delivery might be a good side hustle because his only competitor was “Gyro Jim” and he only delivered locally, on horseback.
Interesting fact: Jim was the first to use the now popular but incorrect pronunciation of gyro with the soft ‘g’ to differentiate himself from the original “Gyro Yuri” food truck franchise.
On his first gyro run, the commander asked him to bring a message to the king. He said it would be an extra 5 drachmas, to which the commander replied, “I’ll cut off your toes if you don’t.” Pheidippides, who was quite fond of his toes, retracted his fee. As he drove off, he heard, “Don’t forget the extra tzatziki!”*
In all the commotion, Pheidippides forgot to fill up before he left and ran out of gas twenty-six miles from Sparta. He leapt from his vehicle, grabbed the letter, and almost ran off before he remembered to grab the cooler bag for the gyros.
When he arrived at the king’s residence, he was informed that King Galifianakis was out back, “Another point-two miles that way,” the doorman said, “but, he is busy celebrating the religious festival of Fetavus and cannot be disturbed.”
“Can you see that he gets this?” Pheidippides said, handing the letter to the doorman.
“Certainly,” he replied and put it with the other junk mail. His first duty now complete, he hailed an Uber to take him to the gyro place.
“That’s been closed for months, didn’t you know?” the driver responded. “But there is a Mr. Souvlaki nearby.”
“Do they have gyros?”
“Yes, of course they have gyros. Not as good as their souvlaki, but if that’s what you want…”
So, Pheidippides did finally make it back with the gyros, but the Athenians lost the war because only a few Spartans came to their aid, saying that they left the celebration being tired of the King showing how many olives he could put in his mouth (24).
True story.
-Leon
*Pheidippides did forget the extra tzatziki.
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Leon Stevens is a multi-genre author, composer, guitarist, songwriter, and an artist, with a Bachelor of Music and Education. He published his first book of poetry, Lines by Leon: Poems, Prose, and Pictures in January 2020, followed by a book of original classical guitar compositions, Journeys, and a short story collection of science fiction/post-apocalyptic tales called The Knot at the End of the Rope and Other Short Stories. His newest publications are the novella trilogy, The View from Here, which is a continuation of one of his short stories, and a new collection of poetry titled, A Wonder of Words.
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July 9, 2024
Tuesday Top Ten: Reasons I won’t post.
I am currently on a 32 day blogging streak, and the inevitable will happen. Oh, not today, and not tomorrow (I still have to draw a cartoon, so yeah, maybe tomorrow).
If WordPress didn’t inform me, I wouldn’t be under this pressure.
Reasons my blog streak will be broken10. Going to visit my parents and they have sketchy internet
9. I will run of of something entertaining to say
8. I will forget
7. My computer will die
6. Someone will dare me
5. I will be away from my place for more than 24 hours. (I don’t do any blogging on my phone, if you are wondering)
4. I will think I posted, but in actual fact I will have not
3. Aliens
2. Worldwide catastrophe
1. I’ll do it on purpose
-Leon
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July 8, 2024
Music Monday: 2003
There are a few difficult things I find about writing these music posts. First, there are too many songs to mention. I try to pick ones that bring back a memory or that I think had an impact that year (good and bad). Second, sometimes the different music charts don’t sync up. I discovered that some songs that charted in Canada, charted the year before in the US, so I might be off by a year.
2003: MySpace is launched and was destined to become the social media platform for the ages…or at least a few years, Lord of the Rings set the standard for very long movies, we all found Nemo, and…
…the Earth’s population was a meager 6 billion.
Shania Twain grew up in the northern Ontario town of Timmins. You probably haven’t heard of it if you are not from Canada. You probably haven’t heard of this next guy either:
But I’m sure you know this group, wherever you are.
I can’t believe this song is 20 years old:
Not a huge Death Cab fan, but they have put out some good tunes from time to time.
What do you get when you mix Blink-182, Good Charlotte, and Simple Plan?
I think that this is in contention to be one of the greatest covers ever.
In closing, do you remember this gem?
-Leon
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Leon Stevens is a multi-genre author, composer, guitarist, songwriter, and an artist, with a Bachelor of Music and Education. He published his first book of poetry, Lines by Leon: Poems, Prose, and Pictures in January 2020, followed by a book of original classical guitar compositions, Journeys, and a short story collection of science fiction/post-apocalyptic tales called The Knot at the End of the Rope and Other Short Stories. His newest publications are the novella trilogy, The View from Here, which is a continuation of one of his short stories, and a new collection of poetry titled, A Wonder of Words.
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July 7, 2024
Songs for a Sunday: Kathleen Edwards
Kathleen Edwards is a Canadian singer-songwriter and musician.
Normally, I don’t have to explain lyrics, but we sometimes there are regional references that won’t make sense otherwise. There is a national department store change in Canada called Canadian Tire that sells everything from automotive products, sporting goods, hardware, tools, home and garden, party supplies, and snacks.
Yeah, it’s pretty awesome, yet it somehow got the nickname that Edwards uses in the first song.
-Leon
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Sign up hereLeon Stevens is a multi-genre author, composer, guitarist, songwriter, and an artist, with a Bachelor of Music and Education. He published his first book of poetry, Lines by Leon: Poems, Prose, and Pictures in January 2020, followed by a book of original classical guitar compositions, Journeys, and a short story collection of science fiction/post-apocalyptic tales called The Knot at the End of the Rope and Other Short Stories. His newest publications are the novella trilogy, The View from Here, which is a continuation of one of his short stories, and a new collection of poetry titled, A Wonder of Words.
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July 6, 2024
Weekend Wrap-up July 6: The First Review
“Euphrates Vanished is the first book released as part of the Orion Arm Alliance series. This sci-fi novel combines mystery and certain seemingly catastrophic elements through imaginative storytelling and thought-provoking narrative. Stevens blends suspense with speculative fiction, creating a gripping read which is fast paced yet well-balanced, combining action with reflective moments.
Stevens’ writing style is engaging, with clear, descriptive prose that immerses the reader in the struggles and triumphs of the characters.
The book also offers a sneak peak into the next instalment of the series. I am already eager to read it.”
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In case you missed it:Weekend Wrap-up July 6: The First ReviewFree Book Friday July 5: In Conversation (Revisited) – R.K. KingThursday Thoughts: Do I or Don’t I?Weird Wednesday July 3: IndependenceTuesday Top Ten: Words I have never written (until now)Hope you enjoyed the recap! Feel free to share it with others.
Leon Stevens is a multi-genre author, composer, guitarist, songwriter, and an artist, with a Bachelor of Music and Education. He published his first book of poetry, Lines by Leon: Poems, Prose, and Pictures in January 2020, followed by a book of original classical guitar compositions, Journeys, and a short story collection of science fiction/post-apocalyptic tales called The Knot at the End of the Rope and Other Short Stories. His newest publications are the novella trilogy, The View from Here, which is a continuation of one of his short stories, and a new collection of poetry titled, A Wonder of Words.
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July 5, 2024
Free Book Friday July 5: In Conversation (Revisited) – R.K. King
I started interviewing authors three years ago and I thought it was time to contact them and invite them to revisit our conversation. Here is the fifth in the series.
In Conversation With: R.K. King (Revisited)
Leon: We last spoke in April 2022, so I thought it was about time we revisited what we talked about and see what has changed since then. Sound good?
R.K.: Let’s do it!
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Today I have the pleasure of sitting down with author R.K. King. Thanks for dropping by. Can I offer you a beverage?
Well, thanks for having me! If you’ve got some Jameson hidden somewhere around here that’d be fantastic.
[Leon: Have you found any new favorite beverages?]
[R.K.: I’m going to sound basic with this answer, but I really like the Starbucks Nitro Cold Brew. Zero sugar, only 5 calories, and still a great drink? Yes please.]
Just so happens you are in luck.
I try to do some research on my guests. Your website states you are an “Uncanny Fiction Writer”. Can you elaborate?
I’ve dabbled in a number of genres over the years, and I always keep coming back to a similar feel in all my works; worlds that may be similar to our own, but changed in some way. Something is always a bit… off. The fearsome future of my Storm books. The dark fantasy western I’m working on, full of monsters and dark magic. The various short fiction I’ve done with real life mysteries but adapted for fiction. The world is usually somewhat grounded, but then there is that added ingredient. That ingredient is ‘the uncanny’. A changing of reality, enough to suit the story, and to put the reader in a space of suspense or foreboding. It definitely stems from a childhood spent in a small prairie town, always dreaming of something… more.
Has anyone ever confused you with that other somewhat famous author with the same last name?
Surprisingly, no. Not for the actual writing yet, at least. That may change with some of my future dark fantasy/horror works, we’ll see. But I have, on numerous occasions, been asked if we’re related. (We are not.)
[Leon: It would be kinda cool to have an Uncle Stephen, but alas, even time cannot alter lineage.]
[R.K.: Yeah, and although not related I still refer to him as Uncle Stevie anyway.]
What was the first book/story you wrote, published or not?
I began writing with my action figures. I’d play out some grand adventure with them, then write down what I’d just come up with, creating an ongoing narrative. I can’t at all recall the actual stories, but I do remember speaking out loud “To Be Continued” at the end of each session. The earliest story I actually remember the plot of would be some Warhammer 40k fan fiction! I wrote about a squad of space marines, casting all the characters as my group of high school friends. That included one guy who was only a brain remaining within a dreadnought, defending a citadel against some invading army.
Putting “Book 1” and ”Book 2” on the cover is pretty much showing all your cards. Did you plan on writing a series?
Yes and no. Book 1 was originally written as a stand alone, but with a completely open ending. Beta readers got very curious as to when the next would be released, and I realized that yes, indeed, there needed to be a further journey. I planned for a trilogy. The third book is drafted, but the timing needs to be right, so in the meantime my other books are getting the attention.
[Leon: Is book 3 getting close or you working on something else? I keep hearing a rumor of a fantasy western.]
[R.K.: Book 3 is 1st drafted but that’s it. The 2nd book didn’t get read enough to even out how much the production cost, so it’s technically still in the red. That told me to pivot to something else for now, that dark fantasy western you just mentioned. That one will be marketed this year!]
Sometimes a trilogy makes sense. My novella ended in much the same way, but I decided the characters needed to explore some more, so it will become a trilogy as well.
[Leon: And it did.]
Who does your cover art?
The Storm books covers are by J Caleb Design. He does excellent genre covers. I highly recommend him if you’re doing sci-fi, no question.
Always welcome a shout out.
Would you survive in a post-apocalyptic world?
I doubt it. I’d probably end up trusting the wrong person and pay the price. I’d give myself maybe two weeks. Ha!
[Leon: Have you worked on any survival skills? Cuz things are getting pretty sketchy out there, it seems.]
[R.K.: The world is definitely getting more sketchy by the week. I live in a pretty safe place, knock on wood.]
[Leon: On the topic of post-apocalyptic survival, have you watched Fallout yet?]
[R.K.: Hell yeah, and loved it. That’s a great example of letting filmmakers do their thing to keep the spirit of the IP. Maybe the best game adaptation that’s been made.]
What authors influenced you?
Richard Matheson. If I could cut and paste a writer’s career into my own, it’d be his. Speaking of uncanny fiction, he’s a great example, and his works span novels, short fiction & screenplays, which is my motivation.
I’ll have to look him up. Do you have a favorite book?
That’s a bit of a tie between Matheson’s I Am Legend—
Oh, that Matheson. Sorry, continue.
Frank Herbert’s Dune, and Lovecraft’s Cthulhu mythos. Three-way-tie.
[Leon: I tried to watch the new Dune, but for some reason I couldn’t get into it. You?.]
[R.K.: Oh, I loved it. Both of them. Loved the world design and vibe. But I can see how it’s not for everyone.]
Lovecraft was a brilliant writer. He is the only horror writer who can give me chills. He does that without the gore and disturbing content.
Yeah, he really figured out how to put the imagery into the reader’s mind. It’s on you, the reader, to visualize the things he dreamed up. It’s also pretty cool he outright invented new sub-genres of horror. Before him it was all gothic and ghosts. Most works of fiction today wouldn’t be around if it weren’t for him.
What do you do when you are not writing?
Reading, video games, movies, TV shows. In that order. I really feel that absorbing stories is the only sure fire way to grow yourself as a story teller. I also paint miniatures as a de-stresser.
[Leon: Have you developed any other pastimes?]
[R.K.: I try not to stretch myself too thin, I already feel like I distract myself from writing too often! Just sticking to those.]
What was your last binged series, or favorite?
Midnight Mass. Holy moly did I love that show. I’m a Mike Flanagan fan for life.
[Leon: I finally looked that up but haven’t watched it.]
[R.K.: Watch it! And House of Usher. Flanagan seemed ready to adapt Dark Tower based on those recent works.]
I do a feature on my blog introducing some of my favorite bands. Are you a music aficionado? What are some of your favorites?
I have a very wide range of music tastes. My go-to is epic movie soundtracks, the likes of Hans Zimmer or Klaus Badelt. I’m also into highly theatrical rock, like Alice Cooper or Meat Loaf. And Metal when the need arises.
[Leon: What else have you been listening to the last two years?]
[R.K.: I’ve got down a bit of a synth wave rabbit hole actually. The more 80s horror/arcade sounding the better.]
Ah, Meat Loaf. A sad day when we lost him. I’m sure there will be a Broadway show about him.
I can picture it. Paradise By the Dashboard Light.
[Leon: I forgot there was a musical, not based on his life, but on his album, Bat Out of Hell, but it had ended it’s NY run in 2019.]
[R.K.: I remember doing the monologue about the guitar as one of my earliest teen auditions. The one about ‘killing a boy with a fender guitar’]
Are you ready for the lightning round?
Hit me.
[Leon: Did you know that the most challenging part about doing these interviews, other than the overly demanding guests (not you, of course) is coming up with the lightning round questions?]
[R.K.: Seems like a skill you’ve developed well! Maybe it can be used in that proverbial apocalypse!]
Are you a nerd?
Oh yes.
Does R.K stand for anything?
Just initials of my first and middle names. To set apart search results from my child acting days.
Woah, whoa. Hold it there. Do we need to talk about that?
I dabbled in my youth. A few bit parts. But my true love has always been writing.
Ever met a famous person?
A few; Arnold. Tom Welling. Ian Mckellan. Patrick Stewart. Halle Berry hugged me once.
I don’t know if I’m more impressed with you meeting Patrick or Halle. It’s Patr—no, Halle—aw, hell.
Moving on. Favorite city?
Providence, RI. I really love the area around Brown.
Android or iOS?
iOS
Scariest animal you have encountered?
Childhood; an angry, mauling turkey. Adulthood; an equally angry, though thankfully lazy, alligator.
Main streets or off the beaten paths?
Off the beaten path, especially when travelling.
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Leon: Well it was great catching up with you. If you have any updated links you want to share, I’d be happy to pass them on.
https://www.rkkingwrites.com
https://www.TikTok.com/@rkkingwrites
https://www.facebook.com/RKKingWrites
Amazon link – https://www.amazon.com/R-K-King/e/B01N1YG6XB/
Goodreads – https://www.goodreads.com/rkking
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Leon Stevens is a multi-genre author, composer, guitarist, songwriter, and an artist, with a Bachelor of Music and Education. He published his first book of poetry, Lines by Leon: Poems, Prose, and Pictures in January 2020, followed by a book of original classical guitar compositions, Journeys, and a short story collection of science fiction/post-apocalyptic tales called The Knot at the End of the Rope and Other Short Stories. His newest publications are the novella trilogy, The View from Here, which is a continuation of one of his short stories, and a new collection of poetry titled, A Wonder of Words.
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July 4, 2024
Thursday Thoughts: Do I or Don’t I?
Do what?
Keep my streak alive.
By publishing a garbage post? That’s a little shady. Maybe dishonest too.
Hey, it’s not going to be garbage, I always try to make each post entertaining or informative.
I’m sure most readers have stopped reading this by now.
Maybe…
Yeah, at some point the streak has to end. But in the meantime, there’s always things to talk about, right? Like:
Elections: There’s one in the UK right now, France is doing something, and I think there is another very important one somewhere else…Books: Mine? 27 days before my newest book come out.Book sales: 1 last month. That’s my worst ever since I started this journey.Current projects: Book two of the Orion Arm Alliance is in the works. It is a prequel to Euphrates Vanished.Food: I broke down and bought 2lb bag of onions for $4.00. Someone gave me some andouille sausage and now I have a craving for gumbo.What’s happening tomorrow: Tune in for a new interview with horror/fantasy writer R.K. King when we revisit the last time we talked.There. That’s enough garbage for today.
-Leon
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July 3, 2024
Weird Wednesday July 3: Independence
Happy belated Canada Day and early Independence Day to my North American readers. Did you know there are 18 countries that celebrate their independence within a week of the Fourth of July?
I think Canada picked July 1st to be it’s national holiday to beat the United States to the punch and to get the best seat sales.
On that thought, here’s an unrelated cartoon.
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July 2, 2024
Tuesday Top Ten: Words I have never written (until now)
I write a lot of words during the course of the day. Not as much as some do, but enough that most of the keyboard letters have clean little polished circles on them. Not Q,Z, or X though.
There are some words I write more often. I just used the word gyro 9 times in an upcoming blog post, but I consider that more of an anomaly than anything. I suppose I could feed my latest manuscript into a word cloud generator, but you are not here for that folly.
Words I have never written10: Ucalegon. def: “a neighbor whose house is on fire”. I suspect that this exchange was the last use of that word:
[911] “What’s your emergency?”
-It’s my Ucalegon.
[911] “Can you repeat that please?”
-It’s my Ucalegon.
[911] “I’m sorry, I’m not understanding the last word you are saying.”
-Don’t you have a Webster’s New International Dictionary, 2nd Ed., 1934, handy?
[911] “No, sir. Can you use the word in a sentence?”
-My ucalegon is in dire need.
[911] “That doesn’t really help.”
-That’s okay, it’s kinda too late anyway.
9. Flingee. def: “one at whom anything is flung”. I don’t think I have ever been referred to a flinger either…
8. Jentacular. def: “pertaining to breakfast”. Nope. I have never used this either, but will now.
7. Scripturient. def: “having a strong urge to write”. I often feel unscripturiant, but being scripturiant is much more advantageous for a writer.
6. Makebate. def: “one that excites contention and quarrels”. I can’t use this because it always autocorrects to, well, you know.
5. Empleomania. def: “a mania for holding public office” I suspect we will be hearing this word more often in the months ahead.
4. Bêtise. def. “an act of foolishness or stupidity”. I suspect we will also be hearing this word more often in the months ahead.
3. Catillate. def. “to lick dishes”. Dogs are upset with this because they think they are the masters of the skill.
2. Peristeronic. def. ““pertaining to or resembling pigeons”. Just say I walk funny already.
1. Worcestershire. Fun fact: I don’t thing it ever goes bad or runs out. I still have a really old bottle of the stuff.
-Leon
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