Posts by Leslie Lehr
Red, White & Boobs!
Have you ever heard the expression, “You can’t go home again? Yes, it’s from a Thomas Wolfe novel. But is it true? When A Boob’s Life was published, the library association in my Ohio hometown invited me to give a book talk. I envisioned chatting to kids sitting cross-legged on the carpet. Zoom was not…
Read MoreHow to Write A Novel Synopsis
The Women’s Fiction Writers Association asked me to write the FIX IT column about “The Dreaded Synopsis” for their newsletter. They provided a submission from a fabulous, ripped-from-the-headlines story, How Far We’ll Go, by Caitlyn Weaver, for me to revise. If you haven’t joined the WFWA yet, I recommend you do. Meanwhile, we can thank…
Read MoreLet’s Take the Stink off Pink
When I was diagnosed with breast cancer in the fall of 2012, the world was exploding in pink. NFL players had tackled the cause for three years, but I hadn’t watched enough football to notice. Now, it was impossible to ignore. Worse, my daughters called me at every sighting. From pastel nail polish to ribbon-stamped…
Read MoreBACK TO WRITING? Top Tips from an Author
Now that we’re in Back-to-School mode, are you eager to get back to writing? Same! My kids don’t need new pencils anymore, but ever since A Boob’s Life was released, my work life has been a blur of promotion. I missed the typical pre-pandemic book tour, but it was a dream come true to be…
Read MoreTop 10 Reasons Why Audiobooks Make The Best Summer Reads
Audiobooks make the best summer reads. Why? Because now that the lockdown is lifting, it’s time to hit the road. Whether you’re visiting friends or family or just taking a little vacay, it’s smart to do some downloading first. That’s why the timing for the audio release of A Boob’s Life is so exciting. Not only…
Read MoreDid Motherhood Make Me a Writer?
Did you ever wonder what your mother would be if not a mother? Or how your choices will define you? With the release of A Boob’s Life, I’m often asked how I became a writer. It wasn’t my plan. And the answer surprised me. Sure, I read a lot when I was little. I hoarded…
Read MoreA Boob’s Life TV Deal!
A Boob’s Life TV Deal? The night I decided to write a book about boobs, the title flashed in my mind like a movie marquis. I could see it. But never in my wildest dreams did I imagine other people could see it, too. Two producers (with boobs) got a sneak peek. They wooed me…
Read MoreEasy Last-Minute Gifts!
Need some easy last-minute gifts? Finding the perfect presents without leaving your couch is just a click away. You can check off both your Naughty and your Nice lists with an escape to Italy, directions for fun cocktails, or a belly laugh – all between the covers of a book. And now, more than ever,…
Read MoreAre you grateful for your boobs?
Are you grateful for your boobs? Last week I asked thousands of people why they love their boobs – I even offered a cute mug as incentive. After three days….only one person answered. Surely more than one of us loves our boobs. So why are embarrassed to talk about them? I admit, I was too,…
Read MoreGot boobs?
Got boobs? Female or male, all humans do. But women are over 100 times more likely to get breast cancer. And without healthy women, the world grinds to a halt. I was a newlywed in the best shape of my life when I had that fateful mammogram. I didn’t know anyone who’d had the disease.…
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