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Pen to Paper

Pen to Paper

By: Leah Lindeman
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 In "Pen to Paper," Canadian historical fiction author Leah Lindeman shares how, with a healthy growth mindset and the right writing tools and techniques, you can achieve your dream of writing your story and sharing it with the world.2022 Art Literary History & Criticism
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  • S4—E8—Author Scene: Alyssa Delle Palme

    S4—E8—Author Scene: Alyssa Delle Palme
    Aug 22 2025

    In this episode, I’m thrilled to chat with Ottawa-based author Alyssa Delle Palme about her upcoming adult romance novel, Signing Off for the Summer, releasing June 6, 2025! We dive into her inspiration behind the book, her love for summer romances, and how her experiences as a broadcast journalist and cottage life shaped this heartfelt story. Plus, we geek out over Broadway musicals, her Read Between the Pines book club, and tips for aspiring writers! Don’t miss this cozy, inspiring conversation with a local Canadian talent.

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    Wisps of Gold:

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    Scathed Bones:

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    Unborn Melody:

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    https://amz.run/9DtG

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    🙋🏽‍♀️ About Me

    Feisty Latina—Love of classic literature—History buff—I'm the author of the Canadian Reminiscence Series. I live with my husband and seven children in the idyllic countryside of Eastern Ontario where I daydream daily of the Scottish Highlands. I love people and books!

    Yours truly,

    Leah
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    43 mins
  • S4—E8–What Makes a Great Chapter Beginning?

    S4—E8–What Makes a Great Chapter Beginning?
    May 23 2025
    In this episode, I’m sharing my top tips on how to write a strong chapter opening that hooks your reader and keeps them turning pages. We’re diving into the three key elements you need—Compelling, Conflict, and Character—and how to use them to craft unforgettable beginnings for any genre, from fantasy to mystery to romance. Plus, I’m filming outdoors in my backyard for a change, and I share a quick life update about my exciting house move (a miracle story I can’t wait to tell you about)! What You’ll Learn: How to create compelling chapter openings that grab attention Examples from classics like 1984 and Peter Pan to inspire you Tips for balancing action, conflict, and character-driven starts How to adapt these techniques to your genre Don’t miss my upcoming incredible story of how we got our new home! If you found this helpful, please subscribe for weekly writing tips. 🎬Book Trailer Service leahlindeman.com/trailer 🇨🇦Canada Book Events Submit your event: https://gogl.to/3IWs IG: @canadabookevents 📚 Explore My Books: Redeemed From the Ashes: https://books2read.com/u/mgPvK4 https://amz.run/9DtC Ghost of My Heart: https://books2read.com/u/49DgQX https://amz.run/9DtD Wisps of Gold: https://books2read.com/u/4XKJZN https://amz.run/9DtE Scathed Bones: https://books2read.com/u/4Xnjve https://amz.run/9DtF Unborn Melody: https://books2read.com/u/b6lkjJ https://amz.run/9DtG ‼️ Follow Me on Socials linktr.ee/leahtlind 📧 Sign up for my newsletter leahlindeman.com ☕️ Buy me a coffee buymeacoffee.com/leahlindeman ✍🏽 WriteNow High Performance Writing Coaching ( Write your book in 3 months! 3 month plan now 20% off—receive a free edit of your choice valued at $700 plus and 3 free months of writing group mastery valued at $150. Today is your day to write.) leahlindeman.com/writenow/ 🙋🏽‍♀️ About Me Feisty Latina—Love of classic literature—History buff—I'm the author of the Canadian Reminiscence Series. I live with my husband and seven children in the idyllic countryside of Eastern Ontario where I daydream daily of the Scottish Highlands. I love people and books! Yours truly, Leah
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    9 mins
  • S4—E7–Author Scene: Judy Leslie

    S4—E7–Author Scene: Judy Leslie
    Apr 24 2025
    In this episode, I’m thrilled to chat with Judy Leslie, author of the captivating Cook’s Cove series! Judy shares her incredible journey as a writer, from her mentorships with bestselling authors to crafting her mystery-driven, character-focused novels. We dive deep into her first book, House at the Cove, and explore the inspiration behind its gripping story, slow-burn romance, and unforgettable twists. Plus, Judy drops invaluable advice for aspiring writers! Grab Judy’s books here: amazon.com/author/judyleslie Timestamps: 0:00 – Intro & Welcome Judy Leslie 1:20 – Judy’s Writing Journey & Mentors 4:50 – The 20-Year “Training Novel” & First Published Book Success 8:30 – Overcoming Physical Challenges to Write Again 11:00 – The Power of Book Club Ads & Hitting #3 on Amazon 14:40 – Inspiration Behind House at the Cove & Bellingham Roots 19:10 – Jenny’s Story: Grief, Secrets, and a Slow-Burn Romance 24:30 – Crafting Suspense & Character-Driven Mysteries 30:00 – Judy’s Research Trip to Ireland for For the Love of Ireland 34:00 – Writing the Cook’s Cove Series & Plot Twists 39:00 – Advice for New Mystery Writers: Craft & Character Depth 45:00 – Judy’s Favorite Craft Books (Wired for Story & Story Genius) 50:00 – Rewriting House at the Cove for Success 55:00 – Planting Seeds for Series Continuity 1:00:00 – Judy’s Unique Character Inspirations (Burlesque Trapeze Artist?!) 1:05:00 – Outro & Book Recommendations Subscribe, and hit the bell for more author interviews and writing tips! 🎬Book Trailer Service leahlindeman.com/trailer 🇨🇦Canada Book Events Submit your event: https://gogl.to/3IWs IG: @canadabookevents 📚 Explore My Books: Redeemed From the Ashes: https://books2read.com/u/mgPvK4 https://amz.run/9DtC Ghost of My Heart: https://books2read.com/u/49DgQX https://amz.run/9DtD Wisps of Gold: https://books2read.com/u/4XKJZN https://amz.run/9DtE Scathed Bones: https://books2read.com/u/4Xnjve https://amz.run/9DtF Unborn Melody: https://books2read.com/u/b6lkjJ https://amz.run/9DtG ‼️ Follow Me on Socials linktr.ee/leahtlind 📧 Sign up for my newsletter leahlindeman.com ☕️ Buy me a coffee buymeacoffee.com/leahlindeman ✍🏽 WriteNow High Performance Writing Coaching (Write your book in 3 months! 3 month plan now 20% off—receive a free edit of your choice valued at $700 plus and 3 free months of writing group mastery valued at $150. Today is your day to write.) leahlindeman.com/writenow/ 🙋🏽‍♀️ About Me Feisty Latina—Love of classic literature—History buff—I'm the author of the Canadian Reminiscence Series. I live with my husband and seven children in the idyllic countryside of Eastern Ontario where I daydream daily of the Scottish Highlands. I love people and books! Yours truly, Leah
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    1 hr and 2 mins
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