About Leanne's books...
The paranormal psychological thriller THE SWEATER CURSE explores the special relationship between knitters and knitwear designers. Soon to be published by Decadent Publishing.
www.decadentpublishing.com
Maynely A Mystery
'Rumours of gold, a secret lover, ghosts and other mysteries create a labyrinth of intrigue as Maynely A Mystery traces the lives of the story's animated eccentric characters. Author Leanne Dyck knows her craft, her audience, and her setting. Her novel provides a voyeuristic glimpse into human character and island life.' Terrill Welch (Leading Raspberry Jam Visions: Women's Way)
'Peppered with subtle humour, surreal situations and entertaining characters.' Amber Harvey (Mayne Island Aliens)
'In Maynely A Mystery, her first novel, Leanne Dyck takes her skill at writing emotionally charged stores from nonfiction into fiction. Her writing about knitting has given her the skills needed to spin a yarn in this new genre.' Donna Druchunas (Ethnic Knitting Exploration)
Maynely A Mystery is a cozy mystery
that doesn't contain any sex, violence, or offensive language. This story is rich with fascinating characters and set on a charming island.
Cost: $20 Canadian
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Writing sample...
Time Together
Male meets female -- the air drips with estrogen and testosterone. The chemical mixture ignites. Nothing exists but passion.
His muscles flex with each movement. Hot steamy sweat collects on his brow. In and out, his movements excite her.
"That's right! Very good! Now...oh, that's right in there...very good."
Encouraged by her word he continues. "This is rather tricky."
"It does get easier," she promises. "With time the stitches will slip off your needles. You really are a natural."
"Should be, after watching you for years." He grins.
He knows how to make love to a knitter.
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Works In Progress...
Leanne is writing
TURNING
a Young Adult coming of age story
MAYNELY HIDDEN
the second book in her MAYNELY A MYSTERY series
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News...
Please attend my friend Terrill Welch's art exhibit.
Sea, Land and Time
September 3 - 22, 2010
Opening Reception: Friday, September 3, 2010 7 - 9 pm
Mayne Island Reading Centre (the Library)
Miner's Bay, Mayne Island, British Columbia, Canada
Take a creative journey with Terrill Welch, British Columbia artist, photographer and writer, as she expresses ilsnad life in Sea, Land and Time. Her exhibit displays all new work showcasing the beautiful, mysterious, and rugged southwest coast of Canada. Terrill's distinctive palette, quick sure strokes, and photographic images capture forest, sandstone, sea and sky remainding us that there is only one moment -- this one.
Terrill Welch's paintings and photography have been described as impressionist, intuitive and attuned to the essence or resonance of her subject.
Terrill Welch would like to thank Mayne Island Trincomali Community Arts Council for this opportunity.
Full artist biography with images at
http://creativepotager.wordpress.com/artist-biography
For further information email: tawelch@shaw.ca phone: 1-250-539-5877
Blogs...
If you would like to read more of Leanne's writing (or view her amateur photography) , please visit her blogs...
Author Leanne Dyck
www.authorleannedyck.wordpress.com
I just wrote a joke. My husband doesn't think its funny. What do you think?
Last updated August 24th
Maynely A Mystery blog www.maynelyamystery.blogspot.com
In your library?
Last updated August 21st
Designer's Note http://oknitting2.blogspot.com
Adapting a sweater pattern to fit you and a few words about my new book -- The Sweater Curse.
In this blog I wrote about my life as a knitwear designer. This blog will be deleted soon. However, before I delete it I will be sharing some of my old posts. I hope you enjoy them.
Explore one of my favourite stitch patterns...
Last updated July 22nd
Photos by Leanne http://oknitting4.blogspot.com
Natural wonders -- fawns with deer and...
Last updated July 2nd
You can also find Leanne here...
Writers Digest Community
http://community.writersdigest.com/profiles/blog/list?user=3d15kzmr87e2i
Savvy Authors
www.savvyauthors.com
Diving Deeper
http://divingdeeper.ning.com/profile/LeanneDyck?xg_source=msg_wel_network
Authors' Den
http://www.authorsden.com/leannedyck
Follow Leanne on Twitter --
http://twitter.com/Maynely
Visit Leanne on Facebook...
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1114168484
Join Leanne on Good Reads
www.goodreads.com
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Author Bio...
Recently Published
April, 2010 TAKE NOTE (flash fiction)
Island Writer (literary journal)
April, 2010 MOTHER, MAY I (poem)
Victoria Writers Society's Literary Supplement
Apirl, 2010 HOW I DESIGN (poem)
Jean Moss' web site
Recent Readings
Apirl, 2010 MAYNELY A MYSTERY (book)
Overleaf cafe-bookshop
Victoria, Vancouver Island, BC
May, 2010 TAKE NOTE (flash fiction)
Island Writer magazine launch
Victoria, Vancouver Island, BC
May, 2010 WHAT MY GRANDMA TAUGHT ME (creative non-fiction)
Salt Spring Island radio (CSFI-FM)
Would you like to hear Leanne read?
Please log on to: www.youtube.com/maynelyamystery
To view Leanne's entire resume, please see the Resume page. Scroll down for her author bio.
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A surprise awaits the eager knitter on Olavia's Pattern Samples and Tutorial page. Sh-h-h, don't tell anyone. Let's just keep this secret between you and me, okay.
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