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9/11

When I awoke this morning, the first thing I thought of was today’s date.   And I don’t believe there’s one person that does not think of what happened on this day, eleven years ago.  My heart goes out to all of the survivors, their families, and especially to those families who lost someone in this tragedy.  The rest of us cannot say ‘we understand your loss’ because it was so tragic and meaningless.  May we always remember so we, as a collective consciousness, do NOT let this ever happen again!  Healing and love to you all. [image error]

WAKE ME UP INSIDE in BATTLE OF THE BOOKS

Great news! This just in… Wake Me Up Inside has been chosen as part of Battle of the Books, for tweens, in the Orillia and area schools. It’s a very competitive program with teams and a Spring trivia contest testing the knowledge of the books the students have read. What an honour! Thank you Melissa, and the Orillia Public Library for choosing my book for the Canadian category. [image error]

BLOG TALK RADIO LIVE WITH JAMES ROUMELIOTIS

Here is the link to my chat with host James Roumeliotis on Blog Talk Radio.  Thank you James!  You are a terrific interviewer.  http://www.blogtalkradio.com/avant-garde/2012/09/07/30-minutes-with-the-charming-canadian-author-lee-matheson

 

Blog Talk Radio Interview Live!

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/avant-garde/2012/09/07/30-minutes-with-the-charming-canadian-author-lee-matheson  Catch me live on Blog Talk Radio with James!  Friday, September 7th at 10 am, EST.  I am looking forward to sharing my thoughts on life, as a writer, and about Wake Me Up Inside starring Paige Maddison. [image error]

Spooktacular Halloween

Cross your fingers for me!  I am working on a spooktacular Halloween event that will even give me goosebumps.  Stay tuned for the location and date.  Cannot wait for this to come.  My husband, Kevin, and I decorated our home, for our son Justin, with many Halloween creatures, shaking ghosts, masks and more that scared the teens that came over. [image error]   And, they came back every year!

Gratitude

I am often asked ‘why did I get into the writing business’.  The answer – to help people.  Today, I am humbled by the comments on my blog.  Normally, I do not post personal feelings too often, but, I had a big cry this morning.  I am happy to help those of you on topics discussed on this blog.  After all, we are here to help each other, n’est pas?  That is the underlying theme to why I am a writer.  Thank you to those of you who spend time on this page and who see that. [image error]

Successful Book Launch

On the other side of The Book Keeper book launch/signing, I wanted to express my gratitude for all parties involved from Susan Chamberlain, owner of The Book Keeper, and her wonderful staff, to my sisters Lynn and Cindy for the catering of the event, and to all of the lovely people who came out to support me and the fans of Paige Maddison’s, thank you from the bottom of my heart.  It was well attended!  My husband, Kevin, counted just shy of 100.  Thank you Kevin and to our son, Justin, for all of your support, each and every day.  Paige seems to be gaining fans and readership so let’s keep it going.  Wake Me Up Inside is sold at The Book Keeper, Sarnia, ON and now at Manticore Books in Orillia, ON.  Fantastic!  It is also online at amazon.ca amazon.com Barnes and Noble Chapters.ca and many other sites.  It will soon be on Kobo!  [image error]   This author is happy and peaceful. [image error]

The Book Keeper Signing, Saturday, August 18th

Hello Sarniaaaa!  We are coming home again for this auspicious book signing from 11 am to 1 pm.  I cannot wait!  Family, friends, colleagues, perhaps some fans of Paige’s, what more can you ask for?!  Susan, Julie and the Staff of the Book Keeper have all been tremendously supportive and I thank them from the bottom of my heart.  The first book signing will never be the same as the next, and is the most special.  A friend of mine, who has written fourteen novels, reminded me of that, yesterday.  That’s why I chose Sarnia for the book launch. [image error]   Thank you to all for your support.  Hope to see you there!

Contacting Lee Bice-Matheson

Thank you to those of you who take the time to read my blog and write comments to me.  It is truly amazing.  If you need to contact me you can email info@leebicematheson.ca with a specific question.  I am sorry but due to the nature of my work, I don’t often have time to respond to each person.  Someone said to me today ‘Lee, you have four jobs - wife, mother, author and business partner.’  I could add to that – marketer, promoter, facilitator… Please continue to read and comment, and if you have a question, I will try to get back to you in a timely fashion. [image error]

Conspiracy Theories

They say they’ve begun.  Did the present day instigators of this concept ever stop to think that perhaps the change that is about to occur in our world, could be a good one?  That at the end of something is always a new and refreshing beginning?  Perhaps, we will be more humane to one another, kind, compassionate.  Do I believe it’s going to be the end of the world on, what date are they saying, December 21st?  I hope not.  My husband and I will be married 22 years on 22/12/12.  We are planning a beautiful night away.  And I for one know that we will be.  Conspiracy theories start panic, fear, and can even destroy economies.  Do you want to live in fear for the remainder of 2012?  I sure don’t.  I plan on living life to the fullest, doing my best to help others and continue writing and publishing books.  What ever happened to ‘think positive’?  Why would we be buying into something eluded to by the Mayans, for instance, from so many years ago.  The earth is continually changing and we have control over how we interact with it.  Perhaps, finally, we are to become conservationists like it was suggested to be one with nature, and respect flora and fauna.  Now there’s a thought.  How about we do positive things to this good earth and to those around us.  Now there’s a philosophy to think about.  It’s only my opinion, but I refuse to buy into the negative energy circulating and spread light where I can. [image error]