For this month's Virtual Book Tour, I am happy to be hosting the talented, and very, very busy Lea Schizas. Lea is the author of Bubba & Giganto: Odds Against Them
Lea Schizas is an award-winning author and editor, a short story competition winner, living in Montreal with her husband Jimmy and five children. She describes herself as “finally woke up after a 23-year self-induced coma taking care of the family, and rediscovered my passion for writing.”
She is the Founder and Editor in Chief of two Writer’s Digest 101 Top Writing Sites since 2004 and recipients of several Preditors and Editors Awards: Apollo’s Lyre, an online writer’s Zine: http://www.apollos-lyre.com/; the online writing critique community The MuseItUp Club, http://museitupclub.tripod.com/;
-Founder of The Muse Online Writers Conference, http://www.freewebs.com/themuseonlinewritersconference/
-Founder of The Muse Marquee, http://themusemarquee.tripod.com/
-Founder of The Muse Book Reviews, http://themusebookreviews.tripod.com/
-Reviewer for the award-winning site AllBooksReviews.com
-Editor for Double Dragon Publishing
-Submissions Editor for Red Rose Publishing.
She is the author of the Young Adult paranormal suspense/thriller “Doorman’s Creek”, co-author and editor of the nonfiction writing reference book “The Muse On Writing” (http://www.freewebs.com/themuseonwriting ) and the fantasy “Aleatory’s Junction” (http://aleatorysjunction.tripod.com/ ), and author of “The Librarian Who Wasn’t”, a short story appearing in the EPPIE award-winning Anthology “Twisted Tails II”, and an article published in the book, “Hollywood Experts” a Silver Foreword award winner.
In 2009, she has been offered three new contracts:
Libby the Odd Squirrel and Robbie and Katie Get A Hairy Scare
both contracted by Guardian Angel Publishing and 4RV Publishing has offered her a contract for I Don’t Want A Haircut
You can read more of Lea’s bio and accomplishments at:
http://leaschizaseditor.com/
Lea, tell us a little bit about Bubba & Giganto.
Bubba hates it when his dad gets a contract for a new project. That means uprooting the family from one city and moving to another. Attending a new school is a major pet peeve of his. His smart alecky nature attracts the bullies in every school he’s attended.
On the first day of school, Bubba bumps into this rather large student. Fearing a confrontation, he wears his tough guy attitude and waits for the punches to begin. Remarkably, the new student apologizes, and Bubba and David (aka Giganto as Bubba eventually nicknames him) become best friends.
Bubba and Giganto try out for the high school soccer team, and that’s when trouble begins. Bubba knew eventually he’d meet the bullies of the school, and he was right.
In the first initial weeks, Bubba learns about a death that occurred the previous year; faces the bullies on several occasions; helps Giganto practice soccer before tryouts; and challenges the bullies to a scrimmage.
Little does Bubba know Giganto holds a secret - one that will place Giganto in a deadly situation.
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Lea, I don't know how anyone finds time to breathe while raising 5 kids, much less write! You are one busy and talented lady - an inspiration to all.
Kevin, thanks for sharing Lea's story with us.
Thank you for hosting me today, Kevin.
And Darcia, I've said it once and I'll say it again...when you love what you do there is time for anything. :) Thank you for taking the time and commenting. I really appreciate it.
Wow, Lea sure accomplishes a lot. Her books sound great, too.
Lea, I'm in awe of you -- where do you find time to sleep? Many, many thanks for all you do -- I wouldn't be writing fiction if it weren't for you and the muse conference.
Peggy
Lea, you're a wonder. I wish you could bottle your, what seems like, never ending energy--I'd buy a bottle or two, or a hundred. :)
I wish I had my own office to work in also!
Lea is one busy girl. Maybe she doesn't sleep. That's how she does it. But it helps to have your own place to go to write. Have a great weekend.
Stephen Tremp
At the 12-state library conference (MPLA conference, this year held in Oklahoma City, next year in Billings, Montana)earlier this week,several librarians were interested in Bubba's message about bullying. Hopefully their interest will become orders.
I love Lea, I love all that Lea does for the writing community, and I love Lea's book "Bubba and Giganto."
I agree with Lea, to keep writing and editing and etc. the way she does, you have to love it. Getting into your characters is "hopefully" a way for all of use to stay out of the asylum.
Great post, Kevin
Some day I'm going to fly to Canada, follow Lea around for a day, and figure out how to squeeze the last drop out of a few precious hours.
I want to thank Kevin for hosting me today and for everyone taking the time to add a comment.
Time is relevant. Passion is crucial.
Remember that we have only one chance on this earth. So let's make the best of it.
Here's wishing everyone tons of success with their own writing.
Lea, I always enjoy reading about your busy life. You are amazing. Bubba and Giganto is a great story that should appeal to teens experiencing some of the things that Bubba and Giganto face.
Wishing you the best.
Thanks for the great interview via, Lea. The woman is amazing.
Lea, I really don't know how you do it all, but don't stop. I know you've got many more places to go.
All my best,
Cheryl
Thanks for the great interview Lea, and thanks to everyone for all the comments.
Kevin
What an inspiring interview. If Lea can do it, I can certainly try. Thanks! Great timing for this book. I'm glad it's on the market.
Karen
Wonderful interview! It's so nice to learn more about your Lea.
Wow Lea, you are amazing! Thanks for the dose of inspiration this morning.
Are you sure you are not getting up in the middle of the night and sleep writing? That would explain a lot. Much luck and success with your book, Lea.