When I wrote the below passage from War Springs Eternal, never did I imagine a situation outside of combat in which it would apply. Unfortunately, today, it…… Read more “Fear And COVID”
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Reviews of “War Springs Eternal”
——— Mar 20, 2019 Agnes, rated it it was amazing War Springs Eternal by Joe Leonardi is riveting short story that elicits a host of emotions from…… Read more “Reviews of “War Springs Eternal””
The Most Important Story I Have Written
We are all afraid. Once the fear is accepted, it becomes part of us.
“The World Breaks Everyone” Ernest Hemingway
The last scene of “War Springs Eternal,” was a dream and in the dream, the main character was Ernest Hemingway.{I had been reading a biography.} The dream…… Read more ““The World Breaks Everyone” Ernest Hemingway”
Trying To Relax
The mental injury I suffered at the tender age of twelve, which has haunted me on and off much of my life, has been again resurrected. As…… Read more “Trying To Relax”
Judge Not The Damaged and Broken
It only took one illness, one which nearly took my life, and the resultant decimation of my business, my finances and marriage for me to learn a valuable lesson.
“Overly” Sensitive?
Are you a writer? Are you told that you are too sensitive? This is not an uncommon characteristic in those of us who are creative. Even one…… Read more ““Overly” Sensitive?”
To Be Bullied Is To Forever Be Damaged
I think nothing so disturbs me as when a person claims that being bullied as a child makes a person stronger. As if, more than likely, to…… Read more “To Be Bullied Is To Forever Be Damaged”
Who Am I? Where did I go?
There is a sadness in my eyes that never goes away. I know the cause. It is from the realization that I may soon move from damaged…… Read more “Who Am I? Where did I go?”
Is Suicide Painless – A Novella
Butterfly Femme 5.0 out of 5 stars Absorbing & Poetic Reviewed in the United States on June 4, 2019 This is one of the most engaging books I…… Read more “Is Suicide Painless – A Novella”
“Overly” Sensitive?
Are you a writer? Are you told that you are too sensitive? This is not an uncommon characteristic in those of us who are creative. Even one…… Read more ““Overly” Sensitive?”
Are You “Overly” Sensitive?
Are you a writer? Are you told that you are too sensitive? This is not an uncommon characteristic in those of us who are creative. Even one…… Read more “Are You “Overly” Sensitive?”
Please Purchase Your Copy of War Springs Eternal
“I am no longer the boy who came here, nor am I the man I was destined to be.” Does a returning war veteran ever escape the…… Read more “Please Purchase Your Copy of War Springs Eternal”
Damaged But Not Yet Broken
Just once I would like to wake up and have oneof those days people claim to have on social media. Just to not dread the coming day.I…… Read more “Damaged But Not Yet Broken”
Sensitivity – Creativity’s Curse?
Are you a writer? Are you told that you are too sensitive? This is not an uncommon characteristic in those of us who are creative. Even one…… Read more “Sensitivity – Creativity’s Curse?”
Ernest Hemingway “The World Breaks Everyone”
The last scene of “War Springs Eternal,” was a dream and in the dream, the main character was Ernest Hemingway.{I had been reading a biography.} The dream…… Read more “Ernest Hemingway “The World Breaks Everyone””
Please Purchase Your Copy Of War Springs Eternal
The following is an excerpt from War Springs Eternal. Please purchase your copy today, available in both paperback and e-book formats on Amazon.com Covered in sweat, more…… Read more “Please Purchase Your Copy Of War Springs Eternal”
Is Sensitivity Creativity’s Curse?
Are you a writer? Are you told that you are too sensitive? This is not an uncommon characteristic in those of us who are creative. Even one…… Read more “Is Sensitivity Creativity’s Curse?”
PTSD Is Real – War Springs Eternal
“…many would prefer the battle they had in front of them, than the one playing out in the confines of their minds?” “I am no longer the…… Read more “PTSD Is Real – War Springs Eternal”
Generational Pessimism Of Wilkes-Barre/Scranton PA
Even after being away from Northeastern Pennsylvania’s scarred mine fields for several years, I am sometimes still amazed by the genuine joy for life people here in…… Read more “Generational Pessimism Of Wilkes-Barre/Scranton PA”
My Stories – Illness or Injury?
I am often asked if I write about people who suffer from mental illness. I admit, I have developed a bit of a disdain for the overuse…… Read more “My Stories – Illness or Injury?”
My Stories – Mental Illness, or Mental Injury?
I am often asked if I write about people who suffer from mental illness. I admit, I have developed a bit of a disdain for the overuse…… Read more “My Stories – Mental Illness, or Mental Injury?”
Is Sensitivity The Curse of Creativity?
Are you a writer? Are you told that you are too sensitive? This is not an uncommon characteristic in those of us who are creative. Even one…… Read more “Is Sensitivity The Curse of Creativity?”
Bullying, School Shootings, PTSD, Loneliness, Suicide
Read The Damaged & Broken Collection.
Important Now – More Than Ever!
Ernest Hemingway Claims The World Breaks Everyone
The last scene of “War Springs Eternal,” was a dream and in the dream, the main character was Ernest Hemingway.{I had been reading a biography.} The dream…… Read more “Ernest Hemingway Claims The World Breaks Everyone”
Do I Write of Mental Illness or Mental Injury?
I am often asked if I write about people who suffer from mental illness. I admit, I have developed a bit of a disdain for the overuse…… Read more “Do I Write of Mental Illness or Mental Injury?”
Ernest Hemingway Claims The World Breaks Everyone
The last scene of “War Springs Eternal,” was a dream and in the dream, the main character was Ernest Hemingway.{I had been reading a biography.} The dream…… Read more “Ernest Hemingway Claims The World Breaks Everyone”
Bullying, School Shootings, PTSD, Loneliness, Suicide
Read The Damaged & Broken Collection.
Important Now – More Than Ever!
Is Sensitivity The Curse of Creativity?
Are you a writer? Are you told that you are too sensitive? This is not an uncommon characteristic in those of us who are creative. Even one…… Read more “Is Sensitivity The Curse of Creativity?”
Was Hemingway right? Does the world break everyone?
The last scene of “War Springs Eternal,” was a dream and in the dream, the main character was Ernest Hemingway.{I had been reading a biography.} The dream…… Read more “Was Hemingway right? Does the world break everyone?”
My Stories – Mental Illness, or Mental Injury?
I am often asked if I write about people who suffer from mental illness. I admit, I have developed a bit of a disdain for the overuse…… Read more “My Stories – Mental Illness, or Mental Injury?”
I am often amazed…
…that when people discuss complex issues such as — –opioid addiction –any addiction –violence –school shootings –mass shootings –mass murders –climate change –mental health –loneliness -infidelity –bullying…… Read more “I am often amazed…”
Please Purchase War Springs Eternal
The following is an excerpt from War Springs Eternal. Please purchase your copy today, available in both paperback and e-book formats on Amazon.com Covered in sweat, more…… Read more “Please Purchase War Springs Eternal”
A Bullied Child…………
Please purchase your copy of “Tortured and Tormented” today. Experience the trauma of being bullied…… ……It has only been two days and already everyone knows why…… Read more “A Bullied Child…………”
Suicide Impacts Us All
Please Purchase Your Copy Is Suicide Painless (The Damaged and Broken Collection Book 3) Kindle version only 2.99 Paperback 9.99 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07J2V9NS9/ Suicide leaves those left behind with…… Read more “Suicide Impacts Us All”
Major Tulsi Gabbard – The Cost of War
I wish I had said the following……………. “I know the importance of our national security, as well as the terribly high cost of war, and for too…… Read more “Major Tulsi Gabbard – The Cost of War”
PTSD In WWI… Excerpt from “War Springs Eternal”
May I trouble you to read the following excerpt, and if you are at all interested, click on the book’s cover and please purchase a copy of…… Read more “PTSD In WWI… Excerpt from “War Springs Eternal””
Northeast PA’s Generational Pessimism
Even after being away from Northeastern Pennsylvania’s scarred mine fields for several years, I am sometimes still amazed by the genuine joy for life people here in…… Read more “Northeast PA’s Generational Pessimism”
Not Yet Ready To Be Broken
To say I have been in a bad place lately would be a gross understatement. I am not unique in being damaged. We are all waging our own…… Read more “Not Yet Ready To Be Broken”
Sensitivity – The Curse of Creativity?
Are you a writer? Are you told that you are too sensitive? This is not an uncommon characteristic in those of us who are creative. Even one…… Read more “Sensitivity – The Curse of Creativity?”
Damaged, Not Yet Broken
Just once I would like to wake up and have one of those days people claim to have on social media. Just to not dread the coming…… Read more “Damaged, Not Yet Broken”
Memorial Day – Let Us Not Forget
There are no links today.
I am not asking you to buy.
I am simply asking, that you take a moment
to remember my fallen brother and sisters.
Thank you
Joe
Is War Ever Left Behind?
“The touched and untouched will carry scars; some on the outside
— all on the inside.”
Why Bother Fixing My Health?
I am a shadow of who I was. Pushed past limits. Forced to endure. Exploited. Damaged. Not yet broken. Not moving forward. I simply mark time. What…… Read more “Why Bother Fixing My Health?”
Is Suicide Painless – Excerpt
I had a rare moment in which I was able to briefly tune into WILK’s the Jason Barsky show. Listening to a caller made me think of…… Read more “Is Suicide Painless – Excerpt”
Excerpt – War Springs Eternal
War Springs Eternal by Joe Leonardi ©2018 All rights reserved. -1- Thunder announces a release from the earth. Fire ignites the darkness. Illuminating the night sky, Hell’s flame…… Read more “Excerpt – War Springs Eternal”
War Never Ends – War Springs Eternal
War Springs Eternal is dedicated to my brothers and sisters in arms –To those who were asked to do the unthinkable.-To those who HAD to do the unimaginable.-To those who are broken and still fighting.-To those for whom the fighting became too much.
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