Had you stopped buying books? I think I know why....
Where are the NON-READERS at?
Why have YOU stopped bothering to buy books?!?!
I’ve heard from many, I know, and exactly why I’ve written the https://tinyurl.com/LifeAndLivingSeries (5 stand-alone books, all different lead Characters) that is NOT the traditional MIND-NUMBING and MIND-DUMBING fare most Authors design to just distract from Reality – but, mine, instead, Fiction (yes) but #FoodForThought designed to engage the Brain not numb it, to engage in #HumanNature and Reality vs others’ manuscripts to HIDE FROM IT, etc.
Reading to ENGAGE, not put you to Sleep.
Leave the mindless drivel escapism behind, instead engage in thoughtfulness, pondering the realities of life rather than get bogged down and mire in delusions, fantasy, illusions…
The Life And Living Series ( https://tinyurl.com/LifeAndLivingSeries )
Books: TERROR STRIKES: COMING SOON TO A CITY NEAR YOU (TS) Terrorism, but life/living not death/destruction (novel, narrative w/ limited dialogue mix story telling)
THE BOOK OF KENNEDY: PROJECT CARPE DIEM (TBOK:PCD) Acts Of Random kindness, great lil gifts (novelette, narrative style no dialogue, female lead)
A SHORT STORY: A LASTING LEGACY (ALL) Legacy (novelette, Journal writings style, limited dialogue final non-Journaling chapter)
COMPLICATED general life and human nature (novelette, narrative, no dialogue)
ROLLER COASTERS: THE LIFE KIND (RC:TLK) loss, grief, regret, guilt, more (short-story, eBook/aBook exclusive, narrative, no dialogue)
Hope you enjoy the read(s). Whether you choose just one or all (as you may prefer one book size over the other, or one writing style over another), I appreciate you looking into this “life and living” series of “loosely” inter-connected manuscripts description for consideration.
NOTE: I am JOSEPH M LENARD, and that is how most people pronounce “Leonard”, but without the “o” (reside in Michigan). I must make the distinction, as there is a Joseph Lenard (I think with the more French-sounding pronunciation, I am not sure, do not know, I have reached out to him to have a discussion, but he has not returned my outreach) who resides in South Carolina. Hence, I use my middle initial to ensure a clear distinction between us. “I am not he, he is not me, and neither of us is Shakespeare,” as I like to joke.
ALSO NOTE: An Amazon eBook DOES NOT require physical Kindle device to read. Can D/L the EPUB file from Amazon to any digital device and read with any free eReader. Books make great Gifts, plus aBooks/eBooks make a great eGift which are delivered with a message from you by email to the Gift recipient.
The Life And Living Series: Q&A
Q: Are the separate books: (1) Terror Strikes, (2) TBOK:PCD, (3) A Short Story: A Lasting Legacy (novelette, despite title which will make sense while reading), (4) Complicated (novelette), and (5) Roller Coasters (RC:TLK) (short-story), needed be read in sequence?
A: NO, each in (L&L series) are stand-alone reads with own primary/main character. If you then decide to read others in L&L series, you can read them in any order (each a L&L sub-topic, versus the others, with overall cross-over “about human nature/condition” theme).
Q: Are these all written in same style?
A: NO, TS is a full novel mostly narrative style with some dialogue. TBOK:PCD is purely narrative style, no dialogue. Legacy is in Journal writing style how we follow Ryan (with some limited dialogue in final non-Journaled chapter). Complicated and Roller Coasters, back to narrative style to tell those tales. A change-up in delivery to make each story fresh and differing from other Joseph M Lenard writings and each their own distinct flavor.
Q: What if I have Questions or Comments for the Author?
A: You can reach out via https://JosephMLenard.us/contact
Q: Are they available in Kindle Unlimited and/or Audio versions?
A: Yes, all in KU/KDPSelect system. All but TS available as Audio book.
Q: Are there Video Trailers?
A: Yes, can be found at: https://tinyurl.com/CTPonBITCHUTE
Q: I heard there is a Soundtrack to/for the books in the series?
A: True: https://tinyurl.com/CarpeDiemOfficialPlaylist
Q: Are there other Joseph M Lenard series?
A: Yes, https://tinyurl.com/ChristiTutionalistEduSeries as well as https://tinyurl.com/CuriositySeries
The Life And Living Series ( https://tinyurl.com/LifeAndLivingSeries )
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