February “What I’m Into:” Vermont Edition

Posted on February 19, 2016May 14, 2017 by Leanne Sowul

This month, I’m into… (The “I went to Vermont” edition.) Independent bookstores. A couple of months back, I wrote a post on why I didn’t used to buy books, but now do. Do... Read More

Library Book Haul: Current Stack

Posted on November 13, 2015May 9, 2017 by Leanne Sowul

I spent another glorious hour in the library last weekend; I’m starting to make it a monthly event. (I’d go even more often, but I bring home so many books each time that I’d probabl... Read More

How I Research A Historical Novel

Posted on November 10, 2015May 9, 2017 by Leanne Sowul

When I first decided to write a historical novel, the research was the part I most dreaded. I had written too many research papers in high school and college to look forward to the experience of doin... Read More

How’s Your Writing Life?

Posted on October 20, 2015May 8, 2017 by Leanne Sowul

Writers and non-writers alike seem to struggle when inquiring about my writing. They want to ask about my book without hearing me drone endlessly on my characters and how the Triangle Fire was a vita... Read More

Library Book Haul

Posted on October 7, 2015May 8, 2017 by Leanne Sowul

As part of my “Fill it Up” mini-happiness project this past weekend, I spent a wonderful hour in the library. Spending time with books and quiet left me refreshed and creatively replenishe... Read More

Labor Day: The Meaning of Work

Posted on September 7, 2015May 4, 2017 by Leanne Sowul

Happy Labor Day, USA! Other than signaling the end of summer and the start of the (false) inability to wear white, what does Labor Day actually stand for? Let’s take a moment to consider the ... Read More

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