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Joseph Legaspi

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Joseph Legaspi's blended writing style reflects his diverse background and interests in both fiction and non-fiction. He holds an MFA in Creative Writing from The New School, a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from St. John's University, (close but not enough credits to minor in Science) and a Certificate in Proposal Writing from The Foundation Center. He wrote for The Knight News College Newspaper at Queens College in New York. He has worked extensively as a grant writer and as an educator for the City of New York's America Reads Literacy Program.
His love of romantic literature started from reading Dickens and his love of science came from counting stars (cheesy yes, but true). Somewhere, somehow, the two interests merged and he began writi
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Joseph Legaspi We all have tons of mysteries in own lives, but I think the mysteries from those we know could make for the best book plots. We may never be able to s…moreWe all have tons of mysteries in own lives, but I think the mysteries from those we know could make for the best book plots. We may never be able to solve them, but in the process of writing, we may see how they affected us and how we can better deal with them. For example, has someone in your life left you without explaining why? If so, the experience may have left you with self-doubt or loneliness. Writing about them can be cathartic and could lead to insights you may never have considered.(less)
Joseph Legaspi Don't think too much. Don't be anxious. Writer's block is like insomnia. The more you worry about it, the harder it gets to overcome. Just write. Edit…moreDon't think too much. Don't be anxious. Writer's block is like insomnia. The more you worry about it, the harder it gets to overcome. Just write. Edit later. (less)
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Finalist AGAIN: StoryShares 2022 Contest

Thrilled and honored to be a Finalist again in this year's Story Shares 2022 Story of the Year Contest! My book this year is called “Hiding the Dragon”.
It's not in print yet, but in the meantime, Story Shares has published my finalist entry last year "Chance and Little Star".
Feel free to check it out here Chance and Little Star:
As well as my interview by Story Shares here:
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One of the finest books to combine romance and money in a context that feeds the ego. A deep and provocative book about the nature of possession.
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"A nice but short read. Loved the experience and the feel of partying in long's island in the 1920s and 30s. New York was under developed then."
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“Music is formed by instruments, framed with notes, paced by our hands playing with Time, but above all, it is made up of emotions. It transports you back to moments when you felt most alive. If it doesn’t release your locked feelings, music is just air.”
Joseph Legaspi, A Three-Year Minute

“That was the beauty of imagination – to soak in the pleasure of seeing and hearing her, and ending it on his command whenever he wanted to.”
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“They’re driven by ambition. I’m driven by you.”
Joseph Legaspi, A Three-Year Minute

“If one does not love too much, one does not love enough”
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“There is always something left to love. And if you ain’t learned that, you ain’t learned nothing.”
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“For last year's words belong to last year's language
And next year's words await another voice.”
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“Tomorrow, is the first blank page of a 365 page book. Write a good one.”
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lily Thanks for your friend request, Joseph! I hope you have a great day & happy reading! :)


Majenta Hi, Joseph! Happy Thursday! Friend Request accepted, thanks for Requesting! Have a good day.

Best wishes from Majenta


Erin *Proud Book Hoarder* Thanks for the friend request Joseph. Glad you liked my review of Firestarter and understand the addicting of book hoarding. Cheers!


Moriah Hey Joseph, thanks for the friendvite :) looking forward to book chatting with you.


Rosana Thank you for the friend request. I look forward to read your views on books.


Joseph Sandy wrote: "I like Phil Collins too, his "Another day in paradise". :)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YiUQE..."


Yeah, he's awesome! Last I heard he was recording something with Adele. That should be interesting. I hope he goes on tour one more time. His live shows aren't bad either.


message 2: by Sandy

Sandy I like Phil Collins too, his "Another day in paradise". :)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YiUQE...


Thomas Stroemquist Thanks for the friend request and the kind words Joseph, look forward to exchanging views and tips!


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