Happy November!
Today I launched my first author chat on Ananda Leeke Live!, my new UStream.tv show: http://www.ustream.tv/channel/anandaleeke. During my author chat, I discussed the making of my new book, That Which Awakens Me: A Creative Woman's Poetic Memoir of Self-Discovery, outlined the ten chapters, shared juicy insights about my creative process and books that inspired my work, and read an excerpt from the introduction. See… Continue
Happy Halloween!
If you are seeking a treat, join me on November 1 for the launch of my online book party that celebrates my new book, That Which Awakens Me: A Creative Woman’s Poetic Memoir of Self-Discovery. See the book cover below. Please leave a comment about the book cover in the comment section.
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On Saturday, October 3, I will share my insights on how authors can use social media to market their books and build a reader audience during a panel discussion on “Everything You Wanted to Know about Getting Published” from 12:20 p.m. to 1:20 p.m. at the fifth annual Capital BookFest in Largo, Maryland. Autho… Continue
Happy Monday!
Guess what? I am the newest member of the Examiner.com (www.examiner. com) team. In my new role, I will serve as DC Social Media Examiner. This is an exciting new writing opportunity for me to share my passion for social media… Continue
Today I am celebrating Smith Farm Center for Healing and the Arts - http://www.smithfarm.com. I have been working as an artist-in-residence for Smith Farm since 2001. Click here to learn about the program:… Continue
Leeke and Eng Family represent our ancestors and family members at the
Inauguration on the National Mall - My sister Syl Eng (very cool black and red hat)
and Lu Eng Leeke (standing in back), me, and my brother Mark (with his Dallas Cowboys hat)
Photo Credit: A Fellow American… Continue
Blessings All,
Today is the 80th birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. He was a committed and complex America man who shared his gifts as a clergyman, activist, civil rights leader, and writer with the world. When I think of Dr. King, one word comes to mind - SERVICE. The way he lived… Continue
Love Mentalism: Be Love, Love Light (No pun intended!) by Ananda Leeke
Acrylic painting - 2005
The painting reflects what happens in Ananda's body when she surrenders
to the divine flow of creative energy and allows it to move freely through
her seven chakras (energy centers… Continue
Tune into the January 4th episode of BAP Living Radio at 7:00 pm EST for a discussion on "Soulful Living: Wisdom on How to Live Your Best Life in 2009." Dr. Anita Davis DeFoe, an author and entrepreneur, will be interviewed about her book, A Woman's Guide to Soulful Living. For more information, visit www.dranitadavisdefoe.com/home.html. Click here to listen to the show: www.talkshoe.com/tc/18598.
Mark your calendars for two special… Continue
Groovy News! I just learned that the December 29th issue of The Nation features an article about one of my all-time favorite curators, Thelma Golden. It is entitled "Back Talk: Thelma Golden." Christine Smallwood wrote the article and gave Golden an opportunity to share her views as the… Continue
Watch a YouTube video of jazz musician John Coltrane performing A Love Supreme.9 Days After A Love Supreme by Ananda Leeke
Copyright 2008 by Madelyn C. Leeke.
Excerpt from That Which Awakens Me (Winter 2009, iUniverse, Inc.)
What's… Continue
What Are Six-Word Memoirs? (writing exercises included)
Excerpt from That Which Awakens Me by Ananda Leeke (iUniverse, Inc. - Winter 2009)
Copyright 2008 by Madelyn C. Leeke
A six-word memoir is a statement that tells a story about who you are and how you live your life.… Continue
Let's set up a time to meet in the chatroom! any suggestions? some folks wanna make a lunch date? after work jont-jont? late night? Throw some times out there and let's make it happen! I would LOVE to talk more with some of these interesting folks in our network!
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