What It’s Like To Stare At A Blank Page

Posted by on December 25, 2013 · Leave a Comment 

It’s Christmas and everything’s closed so I’ve vowed to spend today writing. So far, this is what I’ve accomplished: Opened draft of YA novel in Microsoft Word Drank two cups of coffee Re-arranged the items in my Amazon cart 14 times but have yet to actually press “order” Looked up ink toner recycling programs at Staples.com Nearly burned myself on the scorching hot prongs when I unplugged my space heater Printed... Read More

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All The Write Stuff

Posted by on November 5, 2013 · Leave a Comment 

As Barenaked Ladies would say, “Where does the time go when it’s not around here?” Yeah, I just quoted BNL. What? For the last six years, I’ve wrapped myself in the comfort of a non-fiction Snuggie and it’s been a cozy, though somewhat sweaty, slice of heaven. However, I think it’s about time I shed it in favor of a slimming pair of fiction Pajama Jeans. (Translation for those who don’t shop in the “As... Read More

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LESLIE SIMON is a writer, editor, and content strategist who treasures her business cards from past gigs at Paramount, Warner Records, MTV, and Alternative Press Magazine.

She is the co-author of the book Everybody Hurts: An Essential Guide To Emo Culture, in addition to being the author of books like Geek Girls Unite: How Fangirls, Bookworms, Indie Chicks And Other Misfits Are Taking Over The World and Wish You Were Here: An Essential Guide To Your Favorite Music Scenes.

Leslie currently lives in Los Angeles where she enjoys watching past seasons of This Old House with her rescue pup Stanley Tucci.