Author Archives: leecuesta

“Seven Viking Days” receives its first review!

Posted on July 29, 2015 by leecuesta

Seven Viking Days already has been reviewed!  Its first review is by Midwest Book Review, and I am reprinting it here verbatim, with permission. Seven Viking Days Lee Cuesta Infinity Publishing 1094 New  DeHaven Street, Suite 100 West Conshohocken, PA … Continue reading →

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Press release announcing publication date, ISBN, LCCN, price, format and distribution for “Seven Viking Days”

Posted on April 18, 2015 by leecuesta

Here is the press release that will be distributed as soon as I receive the Advance Reading Copies of Seven Viking Days from Infinity Publishing.  It contains all the pertinent data related to the new book.  Feel free to copy and … Continue reading →

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Fundraiser launched at Razoo for publishing our children’s picture book

Posted on January 3, 2015 by leecuesta

This will be the year of a major publishing event in our family.  October 24, 2015 is the official publication date of a children’s picture book with truly unique, vibrant illustrations by the artist, Mia Hocking.  Mia is a very … Continue reading →

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Empty Nest Alert: Imminent

Posted on December 3, 2014 by leecuesta

The significance of what I’m sharing in this post is that our empty nest is imminent.  Last month started with Championships.  November 1st was the 2014 NWAPA Marching Band Championships in Hillsboro, Oregon, at which my wife and I were … Continue reading →

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Looking For Canute

Posted on October 25, 2014 by leecuesta

When you click on this link, you will find the illustration and text that are the first appearance of Canute, a Viking boy, in a new children’s picture book being published next year by Lee Cuesta Enterprises and Associates:    … Continue reading →

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Perfect Late Summer Day on Scappoose Bay

Posted on September 25, 2014 by leecuesta

Before I saw her, I heard her rustling in the tall grass on the bank above me.  I looked up, and then I saw her.  Her rump, back, neck, head, with ears standing tall and alert: a doe.  She stopped … Continue reading →

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Walk in their shoes

Posted on August 29, 2014 by leecuesta

I realize now that unwittingly I’ve been conducting an in-depth, long-term experiment over the past ten years.  You see, I have a second job, in addition to my writing, speaking, blogging, kayaking, grandchildren, reading, cooking and advocating for Asian elephants.  … Continue reading →

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The Politics of Pachyderms (Part 1)

Posted on June 14, 2014 by leecuesta

I first reported about the Oregon Zoo on this blog in January (‘Two “Lily”s at the Oregon Zoo’).  Since then, circumstances have deteriorated. Last month (May), the Oregon Zoo Director, Kim Smith, along with the zoo’s Chief Veterinarian, Mitch Finnegan, … Continue reading →

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Earth Day, Dr. Seuss, and handicapped parking

Posted on April 22, 2014 by leecuesta

For some in our society, today – April 22 – is a religious holiday.  They dedicate this day to the worship of Mother Earth.  Therefore, without further comment, I will simply reprint here a Letter to the Editor that I … Continue reading →

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Lament for the Seventies

Posted on March 1, 2014 by leecuesta

Throughout the 1970’s, the magazine called Northwest was a renowned and respected Sunday magazine in The Oregonian.  And I had the honor of having my work published there on three occasions. Northwest’s short yet prestigious history is recalled in this … Continue reading →

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