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April 12, 2026

“Slivers” – Cover Reveal and Pre-Orders!

I am so excited…today’s the day! Time to reveal the cover of my debut novel, “Slivers” and officially announce that pre-orders are open. Thank you to the talented cover designer, Jeff Waggoner at Eckhartz Press and to Joy Neal Kidney, Wynne Leon and Melanie McGauran for their generous reviews and “book blurbs”. Joy and Wynne’s… Continue reading

Slivers, writing

70’s nostalgia, author, books, fiction, Joy Neal Kidney, magic, Melanie McGauran, mysticism, newbook, novel, Scotland, secret keeping, Slivers, spooky mystery, writer, writing, wynne leon
March 29, 2026

“Slivers”: Good Intentions…Tangled Past

Every writer should have a friend like Wynne Leon…cheering them on, reading and nudging with a resounding, “keep going…you’ve got this” message. This week I offer the final “Slivers” Book Blurb, thanks to Wynne. She understood “Slivers” in its infancy and along with my dear friends Linda Frank and Kathleen Canfield, she read as I… Continue reading

Slivers, Surviving Sue, writing

author, book reviews, books, Eckhartz Press, Family, fiction, ghost story, history, Joy Neal Kidney, Melanie McGauran, new novel, secrets, Slivers, storyteller, Surviving Sue, writing, wynne leon
December 14, 2025

Great Books and Gratitude ❤️

One of the best things about growing older is the unexpected wave of wistfulness, coming from the music of one’s youth. Even before I read Doug E. Jones’ “Take Me Back to Chicago” I was enchanted – thanks to the title of his book which is also the title of a favorite song, courtesy of… Continue reading

Surviving Sue, writing

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October 12, 2025

Morning Message

I’m not a poet but I love to dabble, especially when stream-of-consciousness poetry arrives. Almost in an auto-write format. I’ll explain… It doesn’t happen often, but words and phrases…sometimes whole stanzas of poetry command my attention if my dad populated my subconscious overnight. I wish I could summon these bon-mot-moments on demand. Alas, I must… Continue reading

Wellness, writing

bold journey magazine, Eckhartz Press, gratitude, insight, poetry, reflection, self-care, Sharing the Heart of the Matter, writing for wellness, wynne leon

“Surviving Sue”, a special story about resiliency and love: Eckhartz Press (paperback) and eBook on Amazon.

Peek Inside “Surviving Sue“

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Workshops

Chicago Writers Association Speakers Bureau – Writing for Wellness; Navigating Elder Care with Grace & Humor

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wynne leon

“Slivers” – Cover Reveal and Pre-Orders!

“Slivers”: Good Intentions…Tangled Past

Great Books and Gratitude ❤️

Morning Message

Peek Inside “Surviving Sue“

Workshops

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