Her Borrowed Angel (Book) - 6/16/2021 4:03:45 PM
Congratulations!!
Love ya!
Jane
Saving Cowboy (Book) - 10/4/2020 9:30:52 PM
This is a sit by the fireplace on a rainy day type of read.
The broken-hearted Jody and the chivalry of Joe created in-depth characters that I related to immediately. I liked the simple, clear writing that never left me wondering where they were at or what they were doing. The story had a plot twist that kept me reading on to see if they would be able to accomplish their goal and if their relationship would grow and last. I could relate to Jody's extreme introvert flaws, but it made her real. I liked how they worked together on the common goal of trying to save Cowboy the bronc from going to the slaughterhouse and how that came with some interesting complications. This story had just enough romance to make it a sweet read. I really enjoyed it and will be recommending it to my friends.
Pieces of Us (Book) - 12/13/2018 9:32:01 AM
Your eclectic book appears to be right out of the heart of Laredo. I am fortunate to be associated with a group of writers here in Houston, The Final Twist Writer Society. I have stopped going to their monthly meetings for a variety of reasons, but they are encouraging group of dedicated writers putting out books of short stories on themes that they select before writing.
Being somewhat of a loner these days after collaborating all my life during my work, my books of short stories are all my own.
Ron
Saving Cowboy (Book) - 10/16/2018 4:08:45 PM
I wish you many many sales!!!
Love ya!
Jane
A Love Beyond (Book) - 6/9/2015 6:08:16 AM
'Sounds great! As soon as I get my kindle back from my youngest granddaughter, I'll buy it!
Love ya!
Jane
Unattainable (Book) - 4/25/2013 3:18:57 PM
Congratulations, Leslie! The story sounds charming, and I know how well you write..enjoyed your previous work very much. So this one belongs on the TBR pile!
Wishing you the best of success!
Gina
Normal People (Short Story) - 11/29/2018 7:01:52 PM
compelling read filled with pathos
never stop writing
m
Normal People (Short Story) - 11/5/2017 10:33:23 PM
"Normal People" by Leslie P Garcia is brilliant! Hard hitting, real, moving...in one word...brilliant.
The Babylon Visits (Short Story) - 9/15/2007 9:29:41 AM
Leslie, Leslie...so much fear, hardship, suffering, so much indecribable courage! Your writing fits the tale...lucid, gripping, message conveyed in style and haunting...one's heart goes out to the child, the teen, the mother whose son and then dog, as well, know and also suffer...protect her.
Immensely touching and I'd like to encourage you to write The Book about this life. It would be a 'Can't put this down page-turner' but it also would be a most riveting and valuable lesson about life, human and family and pet interaction.
much love,
Gina
Normal People (Short Story) - 8/2/2003 9:37:09 AM
Thanks Leslie - well written!
The Babylon Visits (Short Story) - 7/8/2003 2:09:27 PM
Wow! What an outstanding write Leslie! I enjoyed your story and more importantly learned a few things while reading it!
The Babylon Visits (Short Story) - 7/1/2003 12:09:08 PM
This is a tight read. I am glad I found this one. It has a V.C. Andrews feel to this, if she was colaborating with Peter Straub. Definate Weird Tales material here, one writer you should look into is E. Hoffman Price because you definatelly have his feel here too.
Normal People (Short Story) - 12/1/2002 6:56:23 PM
Wow! Very creative and well written. The wording is so artistic. I didn't want the story to end! Way to go, Leslie!
Normal People (Short Story) - 9/11/2002 8:39:35 AM
Very thought provoking. Leads me to the question is anyone normal?
I liked the ending.
Normal People (Short Story) - 7/17/2002 8:07:26 PM
Wow! Leslie, excellent writing! Compelling, vivid, it draws me into place and mind...
The ending is perfect, just enough insight and courage to give hope.
Gina
Normal People (Short Story) - 7/15/2002 4:03:24 PM
thought provoking, powerful write! Excellente, mi amiga!! love, your friend, karen lynn in texas.
A Tale of Two Brothers: Loss and Joy (Article) - 7/27/2019 1:04:44 PM
It seems like there is an epidemic of uncaring people who use pets for throwaway pleasure or lose interest in them and then mistreat them greatly. I'm so glad you are among the kindhearted people who take in abused pets and give them loving care.
When my little Pomeranian died because he was attacked by a big lab mix, I decided no longer have a pet that I couldn't protect from my wheelchair.
Ron
A Tale of Two Brothers: Loss and Joy (Article) - 7/27/2019 12:00:11 PM
I truly enjoyed reading about your fine dogs! Disney could make a movie about them, I bet!! Fun! I was just chatting with a dear friend of mine who works rescue. How wonderful and I'm sure there is a blessing. They are blessed with you! Hugs!
Love ya!
Jane
A Tale of Two Brothers: Loss and Joy (Article) - 7/26/2019 10:58:28 PM
I so enjoyed reading your article, we have taken in many little throwaways, cats and dogs, over the years since moving to 10 acres in Ok.
My continuing mantra when someone at the store comments that we 'must have a lot of animals'
SPAY is NOT a four letter word
cats and dogs will reproduce if not neutered, leaving the offspring in cardboard boxes pushed under the fence in our front pasture is a huge disservice to terrified little fur kids who have known only love, food in a supper dish, and care and attention
Coyotes enjoy snacking on puppies and kittens, owls and hawks love the tasty treats, pickup trucks run them down if they get on the road,
starvation and need for water will finally bring the last lucky one or two of their siblings to my front porch,
I have told my vet more than once should there be anything to reincarnation, I hope those who abandon house pets return to earth as a terrified kitten or puppy, and I return as an owl, hawk, coyote or pickup truck
Never Stop Writing!!
m
#Me, Too...But (Article) - 11/29/2018 7:07:57 PM
compelling read
never stop writing
m
#Me, Too...But (Article) - 3/6/2018 11:01:22 AM
Keep using your fine, righteous voice, Leslie. Others will hear and join you ... let the #metoo be joined by the #timesup!
#Me, Too...But (Article) - 11/5/2017 7:37:44 AM
Pathetic uncaring ears listen and do nothing. #Me too!
Love ya!
Jane
Hindlegs, Horses, and Heart (Article) - 6/12/2015 6:35:28 AM
Oh, how I enjoyed this article. Keep 'em coming!
Love ya!
Jane
Hindlegs, Horses, and Heart (Article) - 6/12/2015 5:26:41 AM
I had to check it out. My intuition and understanding of history was correct. Although I would've liked to have seen all 3 races and not just that spectacular win by Secretariat in the Belmont.
For my grandmother it was dogs. For my partner it's pigs. Some folks just have to have a hobby that all those around them try to support. For you, it must be horses. However, I'm beginning to think, with all the animal rights organizations out there coming up with new campaigns every day, that someday horse racing will be banned because it is "punishing" for the horses. I believe the jockey for American Pharaoh was chastised for using the whip too much in the Preakness. While Secretariat seemed to have been the sturdiest of horses, many of those bred for racing have weakness in their legs and ankles causing catastrophic breaks and death on the track.
Ron
Reaching the Unattainable (Article) - 5/27/2013 5:19:27 AM
Congratulations! Very few authors are able to be picked up by a publisher. I haven't even tried. Fortunately (or unfortunately), traditional publishers are on the way out. I say fortunately because I believe that many fine works were rejected and never got to see print that would've made an impact on literature. I say unfortunately because there is no real editorship in the e-book and POD business and that waters down the whole field. Any author who has someone tell them that their writing is, “good,” will be published and the public will have to wade through all of the trash to find books worth reading. But then, I recall that pulp fiction paperbacks sold well back in the day. Made good toilet paper too. ;-)
Ron
Thanksgiving in a Toaster Oven (Article) - 11/30/2010 6:07:17 PM
Thanks for a wonderful wish, Leslie, and I agree...forced feelings about holidays are a pity, but you do focus on the good parts and they count. Hope you had that family day that sustains you!
love,
gina
Where Education Begins (Article) - 6/13/2010 10:03:15 AM
Excellent assessment of today's education problems, Leslie...'if I could turn back the clock'...yes, education..schooling...worked fifty years ago...how sadly things have changed, all around.
How Field Trips Provoke High School Collapse (Article) - 5/10/2010 7:46:41 AM
Leslie, you make your point very well...given the length of an article, over simplification -- as you call it -- works. You are so right, I need not elaborate, but I will state that our modern times have not brought progress or improvement. The influence of 'psychology' which is really not a science has brought us down to incredible levels of malfunctioning in society. Of course, not only modern psychology contributed to that..two parents working and all sorts of other factors play a role. Anyway, you are right! and discipline and accountability need to be re-instated. How? I don't know.
Wild Violets: A Review (Article) - 7/24/2008 7:42:37 PM
Leslie, Thank you so very much for reading my book and for taking the time to write this wonderful review.
Reviewing a mystery isn't easy...all too many times the reviewer gives away at least one carefully crafted surprise, but you didn't give anything away yet highlighted the main characters and touched on the plot...
I'm so glad you liked Wild Violets...and to compare me to the great masters of suspense! Thank you indeed!
love,
RD
Go Directly to Jail, Paris (Article) - 5/25/2007 9:47:47 AM
Drunk and drugged drivers never see themselves as perpetrators; they’re always the victims of others’ lack of understanding, support, or whatever.
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>..
Leslie, you hit the nail on the head with this one...right now the family of a sports star, who died because he was drunk and drove into a tow truck, is suing -- imagine that!!! - the person whose car was being towed and the tow truck driver...accusing each of negligence for being there in that situation...ohmg...and they are suing the bar where the dear departed drank so much because they didn't stop him from drinking...
Now, with double the legal limit of alcohol in the blood, the man shouldn't have driven...still, he lost his young life and that's a pity -- but, to muster empathy with his bereft family who is so quick to look for the big buck from people wo were rather innocently involved is impossible...in my more wicked moments, I think this is hilarious. A dark comedy if you will.
Good article!
Gina
Cadillac Cat (Article) - 4/26/2007 7:39:25 PM
Wherever cats are involved, life is full of surprises, isn't it? Wonderful anecdote, Leslie...enjoyed picturing you two.
Gina
Cadillac Cat (Article) - 4/25/2007 5:48:26 PM
Delightful write, Leslie; very well done! BRAVA!
(((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in Burleson, Karen Lynn. :D
*purring*
Butterflies Undo Me (Article) - 4/20/2007 6:16:46 AM
Leslie,
I believe, when "they" took God out of school; when "they" took discipline out of the home, we signed our own death warrant. Society, as a whole, has suffered: we no longer teach morals or values; no wonder we are apathetic, cold-hearted...it's time to get back to the basics. Too late? I pray not. We all mourn the loss of 32 lives at VT. God help us, indeed. Sadness, effectively penned; well done.
(((HUGS))) and love, Karla.
Butterflies Undo Me (Article) - 4/20/2007 6:08:17 AM
We all weep for those slain on Monday at Virginia Tech; God help us, God help our children, be they preschoolers, elemetary or middle school age, high schoolers, or college students! What a scary world we live in nowadays; sad!
(((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in Tx., Karen Lynn. :( >tears! <
Powerful write, Leslie, very well penned!
Summer (Poetry) - 8/22/2008 11:26:35 AM
Your poem triggers the childhood memories in my heart. I can see the country roads and willow trees in my mind! There are so many childhood memories in all of us, and the most precious are usually equated with carefree summers. Stop into my den when you have a chance, and let me know what you think of my work.
Summer (Poetry) - 7/7/2008 10:03:11 AM
Hello Leslie, I read your poem, "Summer". I found it so warm and charming . One could almost hear the summer breeze and feel its warmth. Great work. Please feel free to visit my site here in the "Den"
Traffic (Poetry) - 12/19/2003 7:23:57 PM
This is really good, Leslie: the stopping, starting, jerking along could be felt in the read. Karen says, it does sound like Dallas or Ft. Worth or even here in Seattle. ~~Bonnie Q
Summer (Poetry) - 7/8/2003 9:51:18 AM
Excellent! I loved it!
Reindeer
Summer (Poetry) - 7/8/2003 8:11:44 AM
Bravo...GREAT PIECE...Love it!!!!
~Nikki~
Summer (Poetry) - 7/7/2003 2:45:20 PM
hahaha...love it.
The Illegal (Poetry) - 5/11/2003 10:29:30 AM
This is wonderful, Leslie. Hate to take pleasure when the subject is so tragic, but the art with which you tell the story -- and economy -- are so admirable, I can't help it. B r a v a ~ !!!
Traffic (Poetry) - 10/1/2002 9:44:20 AM
"stop and start, start, and wait--" hmm. sounds like downtown dallas!! great write, leslie!! love, your friend, karen lynn. :)
But I Loved Silver (Poetry) - 9/8/2002 5:17:09 AM
Thought provoking and smiles in such few lines. Fantastic!
Home Party (Poetry) - 10/11/2001 11:20:50 PM
Very well depicted! To the point.
RDP
