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Weekend Wrap-up Nov 19: CFL Fun Facts (well … facts)

If you read yesterday's pos—I did not.OK, this was it: https://linesbyleon.com/2022/11/18/free-book-friday-nov-19-a-cfl-primer/ Now that you have rea—I'm not done yet.[silence]OK. Done. Now that you have read it, here are some other CFL facts you may not know: This year is the 109th Grey Cup game. That's a lot of years. The Grey Cup has been broken … Continue reading Weekend Wrap-up Nov 19: CFL Fun Facts (well … facts)

Free Book Friday Nov 19: A CFL Primer

The Vince Lombardi Trophy (football on a stick), the Stanley Cup (perfect for drinking beer or champagne from), the World Series trophy (way too many pokey things to stab yourself on), the World Cup (a true world series), whatever the NBA gives out, The ICC Cricket World Cup Trophy (I had to look that one … Continue reading Free Book Friday Nov 19: A CFL Primer

Thursday Thoughts: About time for another Amazon rant?

What's a week (or month) without a head-scratching, eye-rolling, why-did-you-make-it-like-that-it-makes-no-sense opinion piece. Categories. When you publish on Amazon, you get to choose two categories for your book to be hidden in (Sarcastic? Yes.) for readers to find. Some are short and simple: Kindle Store > Kindle eBooks > Science Fiction & Fantasy Although, is it … Continue reading Thursday Thoughts: About time for another Amazon rant?

Weird Wednesday Nov. 16: Cartoons/Winter

Snow tires, block heaters, and ice scrapers, oh my! If you have no idea what any of these items are, then you probably live in warmer climates. If you do know what these are, then you are probably wondering "Why the heck do I live here?"Cuz that's where your job is?Good point.Family?OK, OK. Got it. … Continue reading Weird Wednesday Nov. 16: Cartoons/Winter

Tuesday Tirade (kinda)

I always thought that the worst pain from a minor injury was getting the end of a bungee cord in the head/face. (See where this is going?) Yesterday, while changing the front tire on my bike, the empty rim slipped from my hand and landed on my big toe. The sock I was wearing was … Continue reading Tuesday Tirade (kinda)

Music Monday Nov. 14: Join me?

There is a radio show on CBC here in Canada that occasionally does a feature called SYNTH: Songs You Need To Hear. Now, I can't say to someone, "You'll like this song" (or book for that matter) because I can't presume that others will share my taste in music (or books), so it is safer … Continue reading Music Monday Nov. 14: Join me?

Weekend Wrap-up Nov 12: Gray Days

After a few snowy days, inspiration pays an overdue visit. -Leon Free Book Friday Nov 11: Books and Snow and Blizzards. Oh my!Thursday Thoughts: Unconventional Marketing Strategies- What works or probably doesn't Weird Wednesday Nov. 9: Cartoons/SportsTuesday Thoughts: Unofficial ReviewsMusic Monday Nov. 7: Arkells

Free Book Friday Nov 11: Books and Snow and Blizzards. Oh my!

Well, it finally happened. It showed, and boy did it ever. With the ground being cold and temperatures expected to remain below freezing . . .winter has arrived. I'm not complaining. Not yet. Last winter we had record snowfall which lead to me having to shovel a lot, and I mean a lot, of snow. … Continue reading Free Book Friday Nov 11: Books and Snow and Blizzards. Oh my!

Thursday Thoughts: Unconventional Marketing Strategies

As an indie author, we are afforded the flexibility to market however we want. As a writer/blogger, I feel it is my duty to entertain readers as much as possible. I also get annoyed when I purchase something and then it goes on sale. If you buy from a store, usually they will refund the … Continue reading Thursday Thoughts: Unconventional Marketing Strategies

Weird Wednesday Nov. 9: Cartoons/Sports

If you are a runner, then you can justify watching 2 hours of a Marathon on TV and actually enjoy it. If you are not, then you will probably shake your hear and say, "I don't get it" and go back to watching 4 consecutive days of golf, a week of tennis, or the most … Continue reading Weird Wednesday Nov. 9: Cartoons/Sports