book. I am truly looking forward to hearing feedback from international readers in the future.
“I shatter the perception people outside the US have of American women” occupation, I get the deer in the headlights stare followed by eyeballs popping out of their head. I used to have a group of people pointing and staring under my bucket while doing parking lot lights. I believe that people outside the U.S. have a perception of American women. I am sure that my life shatters their image and may be found unbelievable. I believe I will cross many
boundaries with my unusual career choice.
The rights available to Leslie’s title can be viewed on her IPR License profile.
Q: How much time do you spend promoting/marketing your books and who is your reader?
about the book
I shamelessly promote my book daily with many forms of social media. I have a website, blog, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Tumbr, and Pinterest. My most raw comments flow in the form of Tweets, courtesy of Twitter. My years of ‘man training’ pay off big time since I somewhat think like a man. People find my daily observations quite humorous. I have a lot of young people, fellow co-workers, and women who were intrigued and live vicariously by reading my
Strap on your work boots and put on your hard hat. Let me take you on a sheetrock dusted journey to see what it is like to work within the construction industry. The work is hard, the environment is unforgiving, and the jobsite can be either extremely hot or cold. Almost 17 years ago, I stepped foot into a maledominated work environment. Despite the lack of a warm embrace, I pushed my way into this world to learn the trade. I showed my many
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mentors that I wanted to be here and was ready to learn and work. After some grit and sweat, I worked my way out of my apprenticeship to become a journeywoman electrician. I earned a great working reputation within my trade and some aches and pains along the way. I work with guys from all backgrounds and all walks of life; and a few females that share my goal to be called journeywomen. Construction workers do not care that you do not feel up to the challenge that day. You must suck it up and get the job done! You will witness what it is like on a weekly basis to work within my industry. Every story in this book is real. The names of my co-workers have been changed to protect the innocent….or the guilty! I must warn you that this book is not for the faint of heart!