Today I went to classes on poetry, marketing, the value of place in writing and developing a writing voice. There were so many great options that it was hard to decide which classes to pick. I was very pleased with my four choices: the presenters were excellent in each and I came away with information…
Author: lenleatherwood
I am a native Texan who has lived for the past 30 years in Southern California. I am a published author of both short memoir and fiction, a two-time Pushcart nominee, a nationally award-winning writing coach, an editor, as well as a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Texas. In addition, I am the mother of three grown daughters of whom I am extremely proud, a grandmother of four darling children and the wife of a man I still love after 44 years.
SCN Conference: Day 1
Day One of the Story Circle Network “Stories of the Heart” writing conference was a resounding success. Here are a few pictures of the women who are attending. Some are old friends, many are new ones. Also, there is one picture of two of my current students, who are in a flash fiction/flash memoir class…
My Austin Family
I have been up since early morning so this is going to be a short entry. I am here at my Cousin Lee’s house in Austin, all settled in for the night. We had a wonderful family dinner together tonight at the home of my nieces, Leslie and Hayley. I saw six of my nieces,…
Heading to Austin!
I am heading off to Austin tomorrow morning to take part in the Story Circle Network Stories from the Heart writing conference which begins on Friday. I will also have the good fortune to see lots of family while I am in town since my relatives there have graciously agreed to meet for dinner on…
A Doggie Problem: Advice Appreciated
My dogs are here in the den with me. Frankie on the stool at my feet and Cordelia on the couch across the room. She was giving me a long look just a minute ago but now has tucked her head and gone to sleep. Tough life these two have. We are having a disturbing…
Great Writing Advice
I am prepping for my workshop at Story Circle Network’s Stories of the Heart writing conference in Austin this weekend and saw this article from American Scholar. I believe this is indeed some of the best writing advice I’ve read ever and I read a lot of writing advice for motivation and inspiration. Please let me know…
Luna’s Birthday Bash
Luna’s 3rd birthday party was held today in a park near her home in Highland Park. There was a bounce house, birthday cake, pizza and a pinata. These pictures capture much of the afternoon activities; however, I now realize that most of the photos center on the pinata. At least it’s possible to get a…
Repost: 5 Star Pineapple Recipes
I made two recipes today that both used canned pineapple. That doesn’t sound all that good, but both were exceptionally tasty. One was a rice salad and the other was a maple and molasses-sweetened pineapple upside-down cake. Here are the recipes. Let me know if you try these. I think you’ll like them. California Rice…
Waiting for Luna to Return
Friday night. Waiting for Rachael and Ariel to bring Luna back from their dinner together, “a date,” Rachael called it for the three of them. Luna spent the day with Grandma and Grandpa and is also spending the night because her mother Sarah has returned to work in her family medicine residency program and is…
Tired After a Good Day
I have been working all day today. I had students all morning and afternoon and then spent this evening communicating with students in my Story Circle Network online “Flash Fiction/Flash Memoir” class and also trading emails with potential teachers for the SCN Online Class program. I wrapped up the evening by finishing up a recommendation…
