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Leslie Zemeckis

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I have a popular Instagram account highlighting bestselling authors and their writing tips. I wrote the best selling FEUDING FAN DANCERS and BEHIND THE BURLY Q, GODDESS OF LOVE INCARNATE. ON IG @lesliezemeckis. FFD is about Sally Rand and Faith Bacon, showgirls from the 1930s. I am also an actor and award-winning documentarian. Sign up for my newsletter at www.lesliezemeckis.com

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Leslie Zemeckis The research. I love digging into the past and asking questions.
Leslie Zemeckis I don't have it. I just write and rewrite and write again. I'm inspired by so much.…moreI don't have it. I just write and rewrite and write again. I'm inspired by so much.(less)
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Santa Barbara Literary Festival

May 2-3 in downtown Santa Barbara we will have over 100 world renowned authors in talks, Kim Michele Richardson, Walter Mosely, Steven Rowleys, Chris Whitaker, Susan Orlean, Tod Goldberg, Ariel Sullivan, Ann Liang and so many more. Tickets are selling and reasonably priced, many events are free.

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A delightful romp of a story. 81 year old Mabel - called Mad Mabel because she’s murdered a few foes. She strikes up some late in life friendships and revisits the past
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Leslie Zemeckis C.J. wrote: "C.J. Heck
C.J. Heck

Hello Leslie,
It's such a pleasure having you for a friend. I am looking forward to reading your work! Thank you and best wishes to you.
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HOPE YOU ENJOY IT!! CHEERS


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C.J. Heck C.J. Heck
C.J. Heck

Hello Leslie,
It's such a pleasure having you for a friend. I am looking forward to reading your work! Thank you and best wishes to you.
Warmest regards,
CJ

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