Seasons – Page 2 – Leif J. Erickson

Adventure, Seasons

Christmas Chronicles: The Warm, The Weird, and The WTF

Ah, Christmas. The most wonderful time of the year—and the most overexploited in literature and film. From Dickens’ heartwarming A Christmas Carol to the Hallmark Channel’s industrial-scale production of small-town love stories, Christmas has inspired countless tales. Some make us cry tears of joy; others make us cry because we’ve wasted two hours of our… Read More

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Author, Seasons

A Change in Scenery

The week before Thanksgiving I took a trip with my sister to Seattle, Washington to visit an aging relative who can’t travel on his own anymore. While it’s always fun to see cherished family, it can be difficult to see them slowing down and unable to do the things that they enjoyed in the past.… Read More

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Autumn, Nature, Seasons

The Season of Stories: Fall’s Magic and the Tales That Shape Us

Ah, fall. The air turns crisp, the leaves transform into a riot of color, and the world seems to take a deep breath before winter’s chill sets in. For me, this time of year feels like a season tailor-made for storytelling. It’s a bridge between the playful chills of Halloween, the reflective gratitude of Thanksgiving,… Read More

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Author, Autumn, Nature, Seasons

The Season Begins to Change

There’s something almost magical about the shift from summer to fall, a feeling that hits you when the first cool breeze sweeps through and the sun sets just a little earlier. It’s my favorite time of year—especially as a lover of both nature and sci-fi, where the changing seasons can feel like stepping into a… Read More

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Hero's Journey, Hidden Trails, Hiking, Murder, Mystery, Nature, Novel, Revenge, Seasons

Hidden Trails

I’ve been getting a lot of feedback on my novel ‘Hidden Trails’ It was one of my favorites to write since I spend so much time hiking in the forests and that’s where I thought up the concepts for the book. I’ve had some requests to give an excerpt of ‘Hidden Trails’ along with the synopsis for it so if you’re looking for a good book to read while it’s cold outside to get you ready for those summer hikes, head over to www.leifericksonwriting.com and grab your copy of ‘Hidden Trails’ today.

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Ghost Town, Nature, Novel, Seasons, Story Telling, Whiterock

Ghost Town Q&A Part 1

Since I’ve started writing and getting my novels published, I’ve had many people asking me questions about my ‘Ghost Town’ series of books. Through email, Facebook, and in person, there has been a great deal in interest in my writing projects. I thought I would take my next few blogs and write answers to some of the most common questions that I’ve been receiving. If you have any questions about the books, feel free to ask and I’ll answer them in the upcoming blog entries.