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Matthias Leue

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Born
in Köln, Germany
March 30

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John Steinbeck, Siegfried Lenz, Roald Dahl, Max Lucado

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November 2012


Matthias Leue is a Benicia, California based writer, fine art photographer, watercolor artist, kids cooking class helper/instructor, who also loves to cook, bake, and eat!

Born in Köln, Germany he moved back and forth between Germany and the United States several times, living in Philadelphia, then Frankfurt, then on the Monterey Peninsula, and all over the San Francisco Bay Area.

"Fish Camping and Other Travel Stories" is his first published book.

"Sea Shells, C'est Gratuit" is his second published book, published in color.

"Hey Roberto Hu" is his third published book. The introduction features a commentary by the author’s cat, who is of course mentioned briefly in several stories and who hopes to have more representation in future books. (2
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Matthias Leue Since I write non-fiction, I don't really have writers block. I do give writing a rest for whatever time frame seems right to me. I find that editing,…moreSince I write non-fiction, I don't really have writers block. I do give writing a rest for whatever time frame seems right to me. I find that editing, re-editing, and then fine-tuning my thoughts seems to works well for me. I take notes and photographs when I go to see my family and/or when I travel. With the help of both of these tools, I then weave together my stories. It seems to work out best, when I give the experiences some time to settle in, before I write about them. Often times I see things with fresh eyes, notice mistakes I didn't see before, or am able to expand on the subject with some research. I usually edit three times. After that I need a professional editor to find all the grammar and spelling mistakes I missed. :)(less)
Matthias Leue I have been told that I write with a photographer's eye. I love photography and writing. It gives me a chance to express how I see the world.…moreI have been told that I write with a photographer's eye. I love photography and writing. It gives me a chance to express how I see the world.(less)
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The Silent Choir

It is toasty outside. Finding a parking spot, and a bit surprised that I do as the main street is closed off today for a fair, I walk a short half block and then duck inside my intended destination – my favorite bakery. They must have good insulation in the building here as it is pleasant inside – not too warm – despite it being a bakery.

A small loaf of sourdough bread under my arm – sliced – and

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This is an engaging kids book. It has elements of Maurice Sendak and Dr. Seuss but is it's own book. An introduction to language and numbers in a unique story-telling way. Beautiful pen and ink illustrations. The bumbling humbug in the story steals t ...more
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“Happiness is having a cat for "fuzz therapy". Preferably one with trimmed claws.”
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“Don't gobblefunk around with words.”
Roald Dahl, The BFG

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Matthias Leue Thank you Lucinda!


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L Dear Matthias,
I would like to thank you for being my friend here on GoodReads. I am delighted to have had the oportunity of reading your fantastic novel, and i do hope that my review helps in promoting your work.
Kind Regards
Lucinda x


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