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Thirteen Reasons Why by Jay Asher | Linda Leschak
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I write . . . therefore I am. A Different Kind of Ugly. Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children. January 12, 2013. The book is amazing on a number of levels. First is that it’s Asher’s debut novel! Like Kathryn Stockett’s. I’m always amazed when a writer nails it right out of the starting gate. This is precisely what Asher has done. Breaking the normal “rules” and setting his own stylistic atmosphere. Boy And done it so masterfully! If I were the type of person to recommend a book,. Would be one of t...
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A Wizard of Earthsea by Ursula K. Le Guin | Linda Leschak
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I write . . . therefore I am. A Different Kind of Ugly. When did I become such a grammar snob? Two Book Blog →. A Wizard of Earthsea. By Ursula K. Le Guin. July 6, 2012. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again . . . I love Le Guin’s writing. I already talked about the book she wrote. Writing. Here ’tis if you haven’t read it:. I can’t remember who suggested it to me. If it was you, THANKS! And I can’t remember who recommended. A Wizard of Earthsea. A Wizard of Earthsea. Two Book Blog →. A href= title= ...
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Five Movies all Writers Should Watch | Linda Leschak
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I write . . . therefore I am. A Different Kind of Ugly. Five Movies all Writers Should Watch. August 23, 2012. Okay so five movies. At least in my humble opinion. But really. Don’t good movies give us a feel for great characterization, awesome sub plots and just drop dead dialogue? So, without further ado, here is my list (in no particular order) and the reasons why I chose it. With Tom Hanks (who is also on my top list of male actors) along with a tremendous cast. Of course I have to include. About it a...
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Works in Progress | Linda Leschak
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I write . . . therefore I am. A Different Kind of Ugly. Pull the drop down to read a little about the three books I have in the works. Enter your email address:. Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children. Five Movies all Writers Should Watch. A Wizard of Earthsea. By Ursula K. Le Guin. When did I become such a grammar snob? Christie Craig – author, essayist and all around funny lady! Now where I’d put that darned modifier . . ? Places I like to visit:. Mother. Write. (Repeat.). Writing from My Mountain.
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Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children | Linda Leschak
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I write . . . therefore I am. A Different Kind of Ugly. By Jay Asher →. Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children. December 15, 2012. Most times I have nothing but wonderful things to say about the books I read. And I do with this one too! It sucked me in from page one and I could hardly put it down. You know the kind of book where you read at red lights, read way too late into the night, read when you should be doing other things . . . like feeding your family – stuff like that. If you’ve read i...
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Christie Craig – author, essayist and all around funny lady! | Linda Leschak
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I write . . . therefore I am. A Different Kind of Ugly. Now where I’d put that darned modifier . . ? Christie Craig – author, essayist and all around funny lady! June 7, 2012. Just when I was feeling frustrated with my own writing. Just when I started to think it’s a tad pointless, along came Christie Craig. Which says a lot for perseverance and tenacity! Three things Christie said and did will stick with me for a while . . . well four things really. The first was the fact that it took he...By the end of...
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Friendship | Linda Leschak
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I write . . . therefore I am. A Different Kind of Ugly. The Best Writing Group I’ve Ever Been In. January 27, 2012. My son brought his girlfriend over yesterday after school. She had an English assignment and needed some advice on poetry. I believe my son will always think of me when he hears the words poem or poet or poetry which is … Continue reading →. First manuscript = first love. October 15, 2011. An Interview with novelist, poet and editor, Kathryn Magendie. September 7, 2011. September 7, 2011.
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Dogs | Linda Leschak
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I write . . . therefore I am. A Different Kind of Ugly. Some incredible keynote speakers in Los Angeles . . . August 12, 2011. Okay so I’ve been home for a few days now. You’d think I might have eased up on the rhapsodic feeling that came from rubbing such awesomely famous and talented elbows! But no, I’m still up there … Continue reading →. Enter your email address:. Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children. Five Movies all Writers Should Watch. A Wizard of Earthsea. By Ursula K. Le Guin.
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Creativity | Linda Leschak
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I write . . . therefore I am. A Different Kind of Ugly. January 12, 2013. Jay Asher’s novel starts two weeks after its main event – Hannah Baker’s suicide. Through a series of tapes, she speaks to each of the thirteen people who have prompted her decision to give up on life. It’s sad and … Continue reading →. Five Movies all Writers Should Watch. August 23, 2012. Okay so five movies everyone should watch! As writers, we pay … Continue reading →. When did I become such a grammar snob? June 22, 2012. She s...
