Ah…a new year... and I get to begin it with the privilege of hosting Lea Schizas.
Lea Schizas…what can I say? Lea is a doer, giver and teacher. She is an award winning author and editor, and generously gives of her time to help writers learn the craft. I admire this wonder woman and am honored to be involved in her writing world.
Lea has many creditials, but I'll focus on a few: Lea 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.
And, for those who aren’t aware of it, Lea is the founder and organizer of The Muse Online Writers Conference. I’ve attended the past two years, and it would take its own article to tell of all the benefits that writers can gleam from this FREE week long conference. Be sure to register for this year’s – it’s held in October. Click on the link: http://ca.groups.yahoo.com/group/2010MuseConferenceRegistration/
If you'd like to learn a bit more about the conference go to:
http://www.dkvwriting4u.com/2009/11/the-muse-online-writers-conference-2010-registration-is-open/
For a more frequent writing boost, there's Lea's blogsite, The Writing Jungle (http://thewritingjungle.blogspot.com). It's a great resource for us writers. Lea shares her experience and knowledge to help us hone our craft.
And, Lea's most recent endeavor is Pen Perfect Associates (http://penperfectassociates.blogspot.com).
This site offers great articles on writing topics – it is a wonderful, and more importantly, useful resource for writers. And, if you’re in need of an editor, you needn’t look any further…Lea is a working editor.
In addition to all this, Lea has two books available:
Doorman's Creek
Publisher: eTreasures Publishing
ISBN: 0974053740
ISBN: 13: 978-097405374
Here's a description of Doorman's Creek:
When Kyle Anderson and his two buddies decide to explore a cave hidden within Doorman's Creek, the last thing they expected to find was a skeleton... and an unknown entity, throwing them right into the path of a serial killer. Faced with a sudden gift of visions into past and present disappearances, Kyle must now track down who the murderer is before another family member gets killed.
According to Lea: My YA paranormal suspense thriller was actually written as a screenplay when I first began my career and then I added descriptive details, background and settings, and the five senses to make it into a book. Most of my manuscripts begin like screenplays. Love to hear my characters talking first.
You can get your copy at:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0974053740?tag=thevirtualc08-20&camp=213761&creative=393545&linkCode=bpl&creativeASIN=0974053740&adid=05RWJX4HJYZQAKF1BWMF&
Next up is:
Bubba and Giganta: Odds Against Us
Publisher: 4RV Publishing
http://www.4rvpublishingllc.com
ISBN: 978-0-9797513-6-3
Synopsis of Bubba and Giganta: Odds Against Us
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What a busy person! I just have one question, Lea - do you sleep?)
Now I must go and check out some of the these links.
A very good post about Lea. She is so busy and talented and amazing.
Though Lea and I work together on our Muse Online Writers Conference and I think I know her well, I always learn more from her interviews. Especially when the blogger takes as much care as you do, Karen.
Best,
Carolyn Howard-Johnson
Now taking reservations for October 2010 FREE Muse Online conference. www.museonlineconference.com
Great overview of Lea's ongoing gifts and talents, Karen.
Your book, Doorman's Creek, sounds very exciting. Way to go!
Thank you for stopping by.
With someone like Lea, who does so much, it is a little difficult to pick and choose and decide what to focus on. I left out her personal life altogether. :)
Carolyn, the link to the article about the Muse Conference mentions you! :)
I don't know where Lea finds the time to sleep.
Karen
Wow, Lea, you are one driven lady! Your books sound like huge successes!
Commenting on your accomplishments Lea would be overwhelming for this little post, so I'm just going to say, "Lea, your the Queen of everything, and a hero to all of us. Thanks for all you do." Thanks karen and Robyn for highlighting such a giving,deserving,special human being.
The Muse Conference is very special. I don't know how we can thank Lea enough for spending the time, energy, and love it takes to put it on. There are so many of us, myself as number one, who can thank Lea for showing us that it's possible to become a published writer.
Great post, Karen.
Darcia, Susan, and Nancy,
Thanks for stopping by!
Karen
Nice profile of an amazing person. Lea is one of those people who enriches the life of everyone who knows her. It has certainly been my pleasure to work with her over the years.
Great post!
Lea is a remarkable person.
Happy new year!
Liana
Thank you everyone for stopping by. Really appreciate you and your comments. I'm a day late, but that's not unusual in my life. :)
I do sleep when I remember. Two days ago I was in one of those 'can't get up out of bed, no energy' moods so I stayed in bed and read the entire third Twilight book in the series, 637 pages in one shot.
It's amazing how much one can accomplish when you simply love what you do.
What a terrific post!
Congrats on your many successes, Lea! I'm looking forward to checking out your books!
Thanks, All, for stopping by. And, Lea, better late than never!
karen
I'm late reading as I haven't been near a computer for a few days. This was a nice overview of Lea's many accomplishments. I am always amazed at what she can do and pleased with the quality of her work.
Lea is an amazing woman! Great post!
A wonderful post, Karen!
Lea, you are certainly a wonderwoman! Your YA paranormal suspense novel sounds like a fascinating read. Do you have a favourite genre when writing?
Helena