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Weekend Wrap-up Oct 8: Many not-so-happy Returns

There has been a trend for "readers" to purchase eBooks on Amazon, read them, then take advantage of the return policy, robbing authors of their sales. This affects the rankings of the books and takes money from the pockets of talented, hard-working writers. I have been hit with this twice already, and it is not … Continue reading Weekend Wrap-up Oct 8: Many not-so-happy Returns

Free Book Friday Oct 7: Early Reviews / An Interview

Here are some early reviews for The Second View "I had dearly loved the first book by this wonderful author, in the same series. This one appealed in many ways as well to me. It was beautiful, with its own contrast. I could not put this down, I was deeply moved." "When I saw there … Continue reading Free Book Friday Oct 7: Early Reviews / An Interview

Weird Wednesday: Cartoons

My newsletter goes out on Wednesdays: Lines by Leon Newsletter: Oct 5 .

Tuesday Tirade: Cycling?

"Just sleep all day like I do." There are many reasons someone might purchase an electric-assist bike. Better for the environment than driving. less sweaty on your morning commute, avoiding the hassle of traffic or public transportation, extending your commutable range, or for health reasons or physical limitations. But . . . If you travel … Continue reading Tuesday Tirade: Cycling?

Music Monday Oct 3: Green Day

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 Oct 3: Green Day

Weekend Wrap-up Oct1: Scary

That's what October is about right? Since Halloween is at the end of the month, now's the time to get your fright on. Unless . . . If you go to Costco. It's Christmas there. Scary. From my blog this week: Free Book Friday Sept 30: The Second View is out! And . . .In … Continue reading Weekend Wrap-up Oct1: Scary

Free Book Friday Sept 30: The Second View is out! And . . .In Conversation With: J.J. Mathews

First things first. The Second View is released for Kindle today! https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B673CYVT But I haven't read Book One . . .Well you should, otherwise this book will be confusing.What if I don't like Book One?Well, I wrote it as a stand-alone book, so no commitment.Can I get there from the link?Sure, but it would be … Continue reading Free Book Friday Sept 30: The Second View is out! And . . .In Conversation With: J.J. Mathews

Thursday Thoughts: Routine

Wednesday creeped up on me. I had a change of routine this week and last which threw everything out of kilter. I guess I am a creature of habit. I like things to stay the same, for the most part. I do like doing and experiencing new things but on my decisions and initiatives. When … Continue reading Thursday Thoughts: Routine

Music Monday Sept 26: My Backwards Walk

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 Sept 26: My Backwards Walk

Weekend Wrap-up Sept 24: Fall

Yeah. It feels like fall. Cool mornings, cool winds, leaves just starting to turn. I like autumn. I'll miss the heat of summer, but autumn has certain charm to it like all seasons do, even wint—Don't say it!Oops . . . From my blog this week: Free Book Friday Sept 23: Interviews are back! In … Continue reading Weekend Wrap-up Sept 24: Fall