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“Woman” by Barbara Leonhard is up on Chewers & Masticadores!!
Thank you, Nolcha Fox, for publishing this poem from Three-Penny Memories: A Poetic Memoir! As much as I knew about my mother, she was also a mystery to me. I wish I knew more about her life routines. Although I knew the highs and lows, I never asked enough questions…
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A Beautiful Review of “Three-Penny Memories: A Poetic Memoir” by Smitha Vishwanath!
I am so honored and humbled by Smitha’s deep dive into my book. She heard my message perfectly. I know that she took time to write this thoughtful review. It touches my heart. Thank you, Smitha!! ♥️ I would like to re-share my review of Smitha’s stunning novel, Coming Home.…
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A New Poetry Collaboration Published on The Gorko Gazette!
Thank you, Raddy, for this publication! Raddy had a lot of editing to do with the video conversation about the collaboration among Ken, Nolcha, and me. I enjoyed collaborating with Raddy and, of course, Nolcha Fox and Ken Tomaro! Here is a collaboration by Ken, Nolcha, and me on The…
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Prayers With the Rising and Setting Sun
I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving! To reflect on this holiday, I republished these prayers about gratitude, hope, joy, and surrender on Medium. Prayers With the Rising Sun Prayers With the Setting Sun The featured image was taken by Dierik Leonhard. Bless you all! Love, Barbara
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Financial Abuse: It leaves no visible scars
Annuity.org contacted me after they saw my review of Michelle Ayon Navajas poetry book, “After Rain Skies”, which is about domestic abuse and domestic violence. They asked me to share their resources on Annuity.org. Because the website offers vital information to victims of financial abuse, I am happy to help. My article…
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“Portrait of My Mother as a Young Woman” is Up on Contemplate on Medium
Grateful to Contemplate for publishing a new poem about my mother on Medium. I guess I’m still working through some grief. I was thinking about how much I knew about my mother and yet she was still a stranger. I wanted to see her whole life day by day pass…
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My Review of John Yamrus’ New Poetic Memoir, “The Street”
I was humbled when John Yamrus asked my to review his new book, “The Street”. I published the review on MasticadoresUSA. I hope you read the review and decide to purchase his book. It’s available with Anxiety Press.
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Contemplate has published “Marie Kondo Cleans My Purse at Starbucks”
Konmari took off with my purse of regrets. I see it’s been found by Contemplate on Medium. I subscribed to Medium a few months ago, but this year has been so busy that I failed to post much. Now I’m addicted. My handle is BarbaraLeonhard@meelosmom. Of course, I’m promoting my…
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My Gratitude to Review Tales ….
Thank you so much Jeyran Main, for your review of my book on Review Tales. You help so many authors. We appreciate you! My friends, please check out Review Tales for the review of Three-Penny Memories and other reviews.
