Leoma Retan

Writer - Builder of worlds, writer of dreams

[Leoma Retan @LeeRetan]

Bommer and his friends are lost in the Fairy Lakes late at night when the wolf appears. A terrifying image indeed.

Have you ever seen anything in the night that set your heart pounding?

#FantasyAdventure #MiddleGradeFantasy #MiddleGradeBooks #Friendship #fantasybooks

[Leoma Retan @LeeRetan]

Yeah! I have my first pro review is really good.

The Wishing Shelf reviewer also said: "I must say, this middle grade novel is exactly the kind of adventure that makes you want to keep turning the pages long past bedtime."
#FantasyAdventure #fantasy #newbook #middlegradebooks

[Leoma Retan @LeeRetan]

"Echoes of the Oval Portrait," a Gothic novel by Meadoe Hora, is part love story, part ghost story, part redemption story, and completely engaging.

For my entire review:
https://t.co/STgPnTx5qK

#bookreview #gothic #gothicmystery #gothicparanormal #gothicromance #booklovers

[Leoma Retan @LeeRetan]

My new MG fantasy, Away with the Fairies, is now in wide release. Here’s a brief sample with a quote from leprechaun Fergal Shaughnessy.
#fantasy #bookBoost #newbook #kidsfantasy

[Leoma Retan @LeeRetan]

Almost the final cover. I went through the complete version of the print book (with pics) in the last couple days & provided an edited version back to my book designer. Almost there now...

Tentative release date: 1 June 2026

#ampublishing #amwriting #fiction #fantasy

[Leoma Retan @LeeRetan]

Getting closer to a final cover. This is the latest version. I also got the mss back from copy editing, made all the revisions, and got all the pieces to my book designer yesterday. On track for early June release!
#amwriting #ampublishing #fantasybooks #fantasy #fictionbooks

[Leoma Retan @LeeRetan]

My brilliant illustrator, Greta Hummingbird, just sent me the fully shaded internal illustrations for my middle grade fantasy, Away with the Fairies. The book is on track for early June release.
#amwriting #fantasy #fantasybooks #ampublishing #childrensfantasy

[Leoma Retan @LeeRetan]

My first blog post for Scribe Hive Publishing describes my feelings about my new book, planned to be available in early June.
https://t.co/wgX4Jz7xVR
/amwriting /ampublishing /fantasy

[Leoma Retan @LeeRetan]

@lippyent Too easy. Rin Tin Tin. Or Skippy the Bush Kangaroo. Or Flipper.

[Leoma Retan @LeeRetan]

@chefsevenn zero

[Leoma Retan @LeeRetan]

@F0ODHub Why would you need either rice or noodles? You already have potatos. If anything, a nice chunk of bread to sop up the leftover gravy.

[Leoma Retan @LeeRetan]

@wiseconnector Cook with jalapenos. Or really, do anything with jalapenos.

[Leoma Retan @LeeRetan]

Away with the Fairies, my MG fantasy, will be published this summer through Scribe Hive Publishing. Here is some of the info that will be incorporated into the cover design. The character studies were done by Greta Hummingbird.

#amwriting #fiction #fantasy #ampublishing

[Leoma Retan @LeeRetan]

Today is National Tulip Day. I've always loved tulips. Bright and cheerful, they provide early signs of spring. Though spring is still far off, I hope looking at them brings a little joy to your life today.
#tulips #tulipday #photograghy

[Leoma Retan @LeeRetan]

Happy New Year everyone. Last night some friends and I surprised ourselves by still being awake at midnight. This morning I slept late. :-)
#HappyNewYear2026

[Leoma Retan @LeeRetan]

We didn't get nearly as much snow as the dire predictions (just a dusting) but it was SO beautiful this morning. Of course, now the sky is all grey again. Oh, well.
#photo #wisconsin #snow #winter

[Leoma Retan @LeeRetan]

Somebody clearly failed math. People born in 1995 turned 30 this year.

[AlphaFox @alphafox]

Hold up... 🤔

[Leoma Retan @LeeRetan]

LOL. Beat Bobby Flay : Holiday Throwdown. Not a bad place to be stuck for a while.

[Elma @oelma__]

Where are you..?

[Leoma Retan @LeeRetan]

There are only two I haven't used. I'll leave it to you to guess which ones. :-)

[𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐭 𝐏𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫 @Matt_Pinner]

I got only 2 point. You?

[Leoma Retan @LeeRetan]

Lilacs in bloom

[Roberta Fresquez @RobertaFresque2]

??? ☕️🥧