About
I am writing about writing on this blog. I have a novel I am trying to get published, another that I am working on, and a multitude of short stories floating about in my brain. Please enjoy my thoughts on writing, reading, and the adventure of trying to get published.
Writing is not all I do; I have a full-time job as well, where they often put my writing skills to good use. I am also involved in a couple of work-related professional organizations and I recently completed my master’s degree. I like to cook and bake, and I have a dog and a parrot who depend on me. I live in Houston, TX, but I am originally from Illinois.
I can be contacted via email at author.townsend (at) yahoo.com. I’m also on Facebook! www.facebook.com/LeighTownsend
Keep an eye on me – I hope to have a novel published soon!
Jul 12, 2010 @ 12:32:39
I am having so much fun reading this blog. I just really believe you will be discovered, published, sell the movie rights and end up on Oprah! I just hope I am still around to see that interview and brag!!! LYM
Aug 10, 2010 @ 20:58:58
Nice blog, Leigh…I’ll check back some time! And…..HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!
Oct 02, 2010 @ 07:51:33
Reading about your writting process is as fascinatingg as reading you stories! I think you would makke a great college professor. Just have to get you published first.
Jul 03, 2011 @ 18:49:52
Hi – just came across your blog today and am very intrigued by this synopis! I look forward to reading more and and watching you progress towards publishing success.
Jul 04, 2011 @ 21:22:05
Thanks!!
Aug 10, 2011 @ 07:16:37
Happy Birthday! I hope you have a fantastic day
Aug 10, 2011 @ 11:19:50
Keep up the work, it is impressive to see how the words of your work keep pulling one into more of the story. You will be rewarded for your hard efforts!
P.S. I work with your dad, and he’s the greatest!
Roger Steckel
Aug 10, 2011 @ 19:27:19
hey birthday girl hope you are having a great day. I like what i have read keep it up.
Aug 11, 2011 @ 02:17:50
Hello Leigh! My friend Barb told me about your blog so I decided to have a look. I read the excerpts from your books and enjoyed them a lot. I like to think of myself as a writer but have lapsed of late, due to lack of time and motivation. One day I’ll get back to it. I have ac ouple of stories on my blog if you’re interested. They’re not really fantasy, but they’re nothing very serious!
Aug 27, 2011 @ 10:14:12
Hi! I found your blog on another blog and I’m glad I clicked on it! I’m on the same writing journey as you and I look forward to reading more of your blog!
Sep 02, 2011 @ 15:36:20
I am too, on this journey, that is – I really look forward to reading about your adventures and misadventures in this industry. I have a blog on writing, as well, and I have the same feelings as one of your posts. Avoid the “how is your book coming along?” question – like the flipping plague! Good luck to us all.
Nov 06, 2011 @ 12:06:16
Hey Leigh!
As someone who’d love to write a book but hasn’t put nearly enough thought into it, I’d be interested to know how the whole writng process began for you. Did you have a spark of an idea and follow it through? Are you a planner or do you see how it goes? What about structure? For me, I think structure would prove the hardest part. No need to answer all these questions, but if you ever feel like writing a post about how you work these things out, I’d love to know