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Leah Writes Pretty Fierce
leahonwriting.blogspot.com
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The musings of a Japanese linguist, who entertains ideas of writing something glorious. Loves beauty, fashion, coffee and a good urban fantasy.
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A Wild Leah Has Appeared!

Well, well, well.      Not that it isnt obvious, but this semester has seized me in grubby hands and refused to let go.       The good news? Im learning a lot. The ...

20 nov 11

Lamentations of the Forever Busy

This pains me.      Its (obviously) been a rough week on the blogging front.      Monday? Class, then work until 9PM.      Wednesday? Class until 9PM. &nb...

30 sep 11

Second Campaigner Challenge: Imago

I cant believe its already time for the second challenge in Rachael Harries Writers Platform-Building Campaign. Im still reeling from the stunningly positive experience that was the first challenge. ...

24 sep 11

Product Review: Sally Hansen Salon Effects

     Ive been observing the stick-on nail polish trend from afar. On one hand, the idea of being able to stick on nail polish and go, without the pesky dry time, was highly appealing. ...

21 sep 11

A Few More Thank Yous

To the people that have chosen to complete the Dont be a Stranger tag this week. I love getting to know all of you campaigners, so dont hesitate to drop in and participate! 1. Holly Vance droppe...

17 sep 11

Slow and Steady

Things have been slow on the writing front in recent times, mostly due to school starting up. I always go through that weird period where Im not quite sure what should count as free time, and what sh...

15 sep 11

Buckles and Lace

Despite it taking an eyebrow raising amount of time, Ive reached a point where I feel like someone who knows their style.      Yknow what I mean?      From, oh, the age ...

12 sep 11

Awkward Moments Happen

On the way to class this morning, I had an awkward moment. You know, the one where you realize that the glass in your car windows is, in fact, something that people can see through? Well, not only th...

10 sep 11

First Campaigner Challenge: Opening Doors.

Please excuse my absence, dear readers. A new semester has brought forth a slew of work that is set on consuming all of my waking hours. However, I did manage to patch together the first campaigner c...

07 sep 11

Gratitude, ahoy!

To the people that have completed the Dont be a Stranger tag this week. 1. Hildred at Musings of a Procrastinating Author posted her answers up at her blog. Her answer to number one is part...

03 sep 11

When the World Doesnt Come Together

Happy to have you all here. As today is Wednesday, its time for another installment of reading and writing goodness.      Somewhat recently, I read a novel that a lot of people seem to...

01 sep 11

Step Into Another World

After worshiping the likes of recently read authors Lauren Beukes, Stephen Hunt, and Suzanne Collins, my interest in in-depth world building reached a peak. Something in me couldnt deny that it was t...

30 aug 11

Dont be a Stranger now, you hear?

Although today would normally be the day for a beauty post, were going to do something a tiny bit different. In light of the campaign, and all the new people coming to chill on my turf, and me breaki...

29 aug 11

Helping Each Other Out

     It looks as if Ive fallen down the rabbit hole and ended up in yet another world of internet whimsy. This is going to be quite the adventure. I have decided to get involved with R...

28 aug 11

August Adorations & Tribulations

     August is coming to an end. Once September rears its ugly head, yet another college semester begins, and thus the chance of having any life outside of academia and work ceases. We...

23 aug 11

A Flighty Scribe

Look at me go!      Wednesdays post is nearly two days late, and within a few seconds of opening up Blogger to type the post, I wandered off. A post in my feed from Tawna Fenske d...

19 aug 11

Hair Damage Isnt Free: A Cautionary Tale

I let something terrible happen to my hair.      For the last two weeks, its been misbehaving something fierce. Were talking so dry, tangled, and frizzy that I couldnt drag a brush thr...

16 aug 11

Podcasts are Fantastic: Listen & Be Awesome.

Podcasts are truly great. People like Kevin Smith, Chris Hardwick, and Stuff You Should Know are creating podcast empires and making them glorious.      There are currently fourteen po...

13 aug 11

Faerie Wings and Teenage Blunders

Have you ever read a young adult book that so accurately portrayed teenage life it induced cringeworthy flashbacks? Perhaps a few involuntary shudders?      Until the other day, I coul...

11 aug 11

Bohemian: A Product Review.

Once upon a time, an hour long lunch was something I dreamed of. After toiling through jobs that split up work breaks into two fifteen minutes and one thirty minute, I was blissfully excited to final...

08 aug 11

Here a Liebster, There a Liebster...

It looks as if Carrie at So, Youre a Writer... has generously handed me one of those fancy pants Liebster blog awards. I will generously accept, and spare you the speech. Which would likely be full o...

06 aug 11

Literally Dueling Politicians, and Robot Theology.

“A curious part-future blend of aerostats, mechanical computers, psychic powers, self-willed steam-power robots, Elder gods, talking superweapons and more…Harry Potter mugs H.P. Lovecraft and L. Ron ...

05 aug 11

Eyeliner Will Betray You.

What I know now about makeup, fashion, etc. stems from stumbling upon the beauty community of Youtube and beauty bloggers throughout the interwebs. I was not one of those girls that just naturally &#...

02 aug 11

Not Everything I Watch is Shameful. Just Most.

Not too long ago I revealed that I have, without a doubt, the worst movie watching habits of all time. Its not up for debate. Even people who staunchly defend the interpretation of art (Battlefield E...

30 jul 11 1 person likes this

Life Never Slows Down, Does It?

Its been quite the week over here. Suffice to say, another coworker is out sick. More hours, more pay, but not so much on having days off or working less than nine hours.      Oof...

28 jul 11

Conquering the Fishtail Braid, is it Possible?

Only with the onset of my twenties have I started to master hair. Once upon a time, this gal stuck with a straightener and a curling iron, both only used as intended, because nothing else I did with ...

26 jul 11

Who am I? Who are YOU?

Uh oh, Saturday already, isnt it?      Random Friday appears to be truly random, in that it keeps on happening on Saturday. It has a lot to do with waking up at the last possible ...

23 jul 11

Cthulu and Minotaurs, Also Known as Wednesday Night.

Something beautiful, and simultaneously gruesome, has been brought into my life via a recommendation from a friend.     Recently, someone dumped two volumes of Locke and Key in my lap ...

21 jul 11

Rationalizing Little Indulgences

There are some things within the realm of beauty products that Im not willing to compromise on. For example, I stick with Dove body wash for daily use. Never, ever, ever will I put one dollar shampoo...

19 jul 11

Nine Outstandings, and One Exceeds Expectations.

PHEW. Lets say goodbye to another Friday with yet another super late night post.      Ive yet to see the last Harry Potter movie (Shock, horror, etc. I forgot to pre-order!), but Im al...

16 jul 11

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