Category Archives: Writing Adventures

Posts related to Leah’s work: past, present, and future. Hopefully, these posts will shed some light on her writing routine, moments of clarity, and flights of fancy.

A Hard Copy Girl in an eReader’s World

Posted on August 17, 2010 by Leah

The below post is my response to a terrific opinion piece, “The Future of Books,” over at Writing. Family. Life. Please check out the original piece and then come back to read my response. Why am I posting my response … Continue reading →

Posted in Thoughts & Responses | Tagged book industry debates, ebooks, ereader, ereaders, kindle, the future of books, writing family life blog | 11 Comments

Are You Friends with the Green-Eyed Monster?

Posted on June 14, 2010 by Leah

Or, are you the Green-Eyed Monster’s nemesis? Recent events have forced me to contemplate a major source of conflict in relationships: jealousy. It’s crazy the extent to which some people will go to feel in control of the person they … Continue reading →

Posted in Thoughts & Responses | Tagged emotional baggage, fundamental compatibility, green-eyed monster, inspirational quotes, jealousy ruins relationships, personal junk | 1 Comment

Wanna-Be Poetry: Silly Little Girl

Posted on June 11, 2010 by Leah

This poem came to me Thursday night after I’d written “Sacrifice.” Almost a prequel, if you will. It kinda reveals a bit more about Josh and Hanna, their relationship dynamic and hints at their future. As always I appreciate any … Continue reading →

Posted in Fiction Friday | Tagged first drafts, josh and hanna, poetry, silly little girl | Leave a comment

Short Fiction Friday: Sacrifice

Posted on June 11, 2010 by Leah

Sacrifice by Leah Saylor-Abney Not until the blade inched into Hanna’s chest did she realize the consequences were real. She stared up at Josh’s frozen gaze while her mind exploded with thoughts and feelings she’d meant to express long ago … Continue reading →

Posted in Fiction Friday | Tagged first drafts, flash fiction, josh and hanna, sacrifice, short fiction, short stories | 2 Comments

31-Year Old Blogger Feared Missing: Later Found Buried Under Work

Posted on April 26, 2010 by Leah

Okay, maybe it’s not so nice to poke fun at Tiffany Tehan; however, the above blog headline just flowed out my fingertips and who am I to argue with my fingers? Plus, my whole objective in publishing a post today … Continue reading →

Posted in Thoughts & Responses | Tagged 2010 goals update, blog post bingo, goals for 2010 update, instant gratification, missing mom found in florida, ohio mom missing found, rants, runaway mom, tiffany tehan | 5 Comments

Goals for 2010 – The First Three Months

Posted on April 5, 2010 by Leah

Nails dragged across a chalkboard. Two pieces of Styrofoam rubbed together. George Dubya giving a speech. All are infinitely more appealing than progress analysis, a crucial step in goal achievement. How do I know where I’m at in my plan … Continue reading →

Posted in Writing Adventures | Tagged 2010 goals update, accomplished goals, blog improvement project, blog post bingo, creative every day challenge, f. scott fitzgerald, failed to achieve goals, friday flash, goals for 2010, goals for 2010 update, manuscript update, my plan for 2010, write anything fiction friday challenge | 5 Comments

Short Fiction Friday: Dawn’s Aftermath

Posted on March 19, 2010 by Leah

PREFACE: David’s story keeps coming in reverse chronological order and I’m just going with it. All comments are appreciated; crits are cherished! “Dawn’s Aftermath” by Leah Saylor-Abney Wake up! Breathe, dammit! David sucked in a large gulp of air and … Continue reading →

Posted in Fiction Friday | Tagged david and dawn, dawn carson, dawns aftermath, first drafts, flash fiction, friday flash, love, male protagonist, miserys constant companion, short fiction, short stories | 6 Comments

Man Repellent of the Feline Persuasion

Posted on March 13, 2010 by Leah

Whilst I cleaned the litter boxes and endured the scent of ammonia and feces – part of a daily ritual my cats gather to watch – I contemplated today’s post and decided it was time to pay homage to the … Continue reading →

Posted in Thoughts & Responses | Tagged anti-pet stores, man repellent, men who dislike cats, of the feline persuasion, personal junk, scared of cats | 9 Comments