Amber Leggette-Aldrich
Painting Pictures with Words
Tag: #amwriting
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”
A Christmas Gift
Delayed, but not defeated… So, I didn’t make the deadline for producing book #2 in the Between Heaven and Hell series. In fact, I’m not finished writing it yet. But I’m not giving up! The projected publication is set for the end of January,… Continue Reading “A Christmas Gift”
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”
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…”
31 Days to Book Launch!
So, I decided to take a little time off to give my eyes (and brain) a little break. Yeah, right. Let me share with you how that went. The first 2 days, I did actually stay off of the computer, and all other digital… Continue Reading “31 Days to Book Launch!”
Wish You Were Here.
Dear Christian, I finished the rough draft of your story late last night. I didn’t quite make the deadline of 30 days, due to some technical difficulties (aka cats and your dog). But publishing is still scheduled for the middle of September. I thought… Continue Reading “Wish You Were Here.”
Amber Leggette-Aldrich 