Böcker av Tom Leech

This is a look at many pursuits, travels, and activities I've undergone during my more than a few years in this world. It's a memoir with lots of fun details about my experiences in the U. S. and many other countries I've visited. Especially memorable were the people I got to know along the way, and the several I continue to stay in touch with decades later. Those who read this might find they - relate readily to many of their own adventures.Tom is a prolific author, with books covering a variety of topics: enjoying nature, experiencing travel, relaying humorous true tales, and even stirring us with Christmas adventures. His poems have appeared in many of his own books, magazines, and group anthologies.He captured his 'round-the world travels to 27 countries in On the Road in '68: a year of turmoil, a journey of friendship. Wearing his weekend hat, he is co-author, with Jack Farnan, of Outdoors San Diego: Hiking, Biking and Camping. And donning his poet's cap, he authored a set of humorous tales in Titillating Tales for the Outhouse. He and his wife, Leslie Johnson-Leech, are authors of the illustrated children's tale The Curious Adventures of Santa's Wayward Elves.

This book, "e;Tom's Poetry: from back when to right now"e;, is a collection of poems I've written over several decades. Many have been published in anthologies, newspapers and magazines, and my own books. They address five different time periods and themes, starting with early days, e.g. "e;Growing up,"e; to "e; Family and friends"e; to "e;The world we live in now."e;. My poems cover a variety of topics and experiences: my youth, relationships, where I lived and hung out, our special San Diego natural worlds, and holidays. They're all in the rhyming class and many are humorous..

Here's the story of the elves' adventure. Every Christmas eve, Santa's job is to deliver presents to the good little boys and girls. Up at Santa's North Pole shop, two of his worker bees, Zoppo and Sheenette, are curious about what Santa's up to out there on his long rides. So they decide to find out for themselves.On Christmas eve, as Santa is getting his sleigh and reindeers ready, they sneak aboard and off they go. They ride along with curiosity unquenched, until finally they decide the time has come. When Santa comes up from his visit inside this special house, they sneak away and slide down the chimney themselves. Once there, they are amazed and often bewildered at what goes on inside a real house, with real creatures they've never seen before.What will happen to them? Will they even survive? Does Santa even know they snuck away? Will they be able to get back to their North Pole shop and elf cronies?This is the story about The Curious Adventures of Santa's Wayward Elves"For some ho-ho-ho holiday cheer, share this illustrated delight from Tom and Leslie ? master and mistress of Christmas ? now while cuddling near the fireplace or under some mistletoe. Très Bon!" ? PJ Adams, author of Intoxicating Paris: Uncorking the Parisian Within and Daughter Wisdom."This book is great fun! And it's bound to be a fun-stirrer when Grandparents (like me) read the tales to their Grand - and Great-grand kids, or when the kids' parents read to them. Kids love to hear poems about snoopy elves, puppies, sneaky cats and cuckoo clocks, and the excellent illustrations add punch and fun. Good holiday fun for sure."Katrina Custer, Grandma/Great-Grandma and well-proven storyteller