Amber Leggette-Aldrich
Painting Pictures with Words
Category: writing
HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY!
7/4/25 Today is Independence Day for the U.S.A., which is a celebration of freedom and independence. I have lived my life with a spirit of independence, which is at least partially responsible for the reason I chose to live in Alaska. When I first… Continue Reading “HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY!”
Transitions in Life
6/30/25 I started to write a post yesterday, but there were some technical difficulties. By the time I got things straightened out, it was time to go to work. This morning, I realized there was something that I forgot to include in my last… Continue Reading “Transitions in Life”
It’s Been A While
June 22, 2025 It’s been a long time since I last posted, and a lot has changed. I started a new job, working as a Direct Support Professional (DSP) with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Though it can be stressful at times, I… Continue Reading “It’s Been A While”
Dealing with Delays and Setbacks
The best plans… “The best-laid plans of mice and men often go awry. No matter how carefully a project is planned, something may still go wrong with it”. The saying is adapted from a line in “To a Mouse,” by Robert Burns, and it… Continue Reading “Dealing with Delays and Setbacks”
“A Journey to myself – writing my autobiography”
Guest post by Seumas Gallacher Today, I would like to introduce my dear friend and fellow author, Seumas Gallacher. I first met Seumas about 7 years ago, through Twitter and blogging, just after he released his 2nd book of the Jack Caulder Crime Series.… Continue Reading ““A Journey to myself – writing my autobiography””
Between Heaven & Hell: The Chosen Ones Book Launch Was A Success!
I want to say a HUGE THANK YOU to everyone that attended the live event on Facebook! I had a lot of fun, even in spite of the technical difficulties with the cameras. I hope your necks aren’t too sore from bending sideways to… Continue Reading “Between Heaven & Hell: The Chosen Ones Book Launch Was A Success!”
You Are Invited!
Well Launch Day is just around the corner, and I am getting super excited! It’s been almost 90 days now since I started this project, and I have my author’s proof copy of the book sitting on my desk. (I already had the digital… Continue Reading “You Are Invited!”
The Essay that Inspired the Book…
I haven’t posted anything here lately, and for that, I apologize. I’ve been working hard to finish all the little details in the publishing phase, preparing for the upcoming book launch. As of today, there are 14 more days left to this 90 Day… Continue Reading “The Essay that Inspired the Book…”
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