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Oh my god, I’m on Youtube!

I had the pleasure to be interviewed by the great Wayne Quackenbush for his series “Art Matters,” which is on Youtube and sometimes public access here in Rhode Island. This episode features myself and author Jeff Medeiros. Check it out!

Adventures in 1910’s Fashion

I have always been into vintage fashion, and could spend forever pouring over images of women of every decade on Pinterest. I collect books on fashion and vintage magazines, I really geek out. Of course I had a lot of fun dressing Luna Mulkerrins, the great female magician of 1912, as she is the starContinue reading “Adventures in 1910’s Fashion”

The Inimitable Aimee Crocker

So, my new novel “Blythe of the Gates” is out now, and it is different than anything I have ever written. It being my first historical fiction piece, it is also the first time I’ve written anything that features cameos by real, actual, historical people. It is strange and different to form a character fromContinue reading “The Inimitable Aimee Crocker”

Bohemia Madness

I have a new novel coming out around the corner called “Blythe of the Gates,” set in 1911 Manhattan. It is my first piece of historical fiction, and I got really really into the time period, it is so rich! The Bohemian counterculture really seemed to preface the one of the 60’s in many ways.Continue reading “Bohemia Madness”

86 Your Blessed Objects

My pal Jenny Drummey, author of the incredible novel “Unrequited,” has a project at her blog called “86 Your Blessed Objects,” at which I made a guest appearance, talking about my blessed objects, a pair of silver Doc Martens from the nineties. read it here! https://www.jennydrummey.com/86-your-blessed-objects-blog/2018/3/15/leah-erickson-the-boots

Sale!

Today, March 4th, through March 10th (Saturday?) is “Read an Ebook Week” at Smashwords. Go there and pick up “The Brambles” at half price! And check out all the other fabulous reads at Rebel EPress! A great time to load up on Ebooks, either half price or FREE. https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/759120

Black Cats

This is our cat Vince Noir (named after the Mighty Boosh character.) He’s about the most chill guy ever, and we got him last spring to replace our previous black cat, Nomi, who dies of kidney failure. I never seem to feel right unless I have a black cat. I know others who are theContinue reading “Black Cats”

My Interview with Mandy Maloney

I was a guest at Mandy’s blog, where I answered some questions about The Brambles and the writing process. Thanks for having me, Mandy! https://mnmaloney.wordpress.com/2017/12/21/interview-with-leah-erickson/

On “bad” writing

When I was in my early twenties I worked in a bookstore. When I got bored I would sit behind the counter and read the catalogues that publishers would send us. This was how I first became aware of the work of Leo Guild. I ordered his 1976 novel “Street of Ho’s” based on theContinue reading “On “bad” writing”