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Writings of Andrea W. LeDew
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Buy Now: Polemics: Political Poems & Prose
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This is the page to buy Polemics: Political Poems & Prose. The button will lead you to a universal link at Books2Read, from which you can choose your favorite vendor.
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Thank you for subscribing to the For Random Learning Comes Newsletter. This is edition number 139.
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Just a reminder that my e-book is on sale from October 1st to October 31, in case the Spectre of Halloweens Past makes you want to download new e-books. That promo is sponsored by Kobo but I have adjusted e-book prices everywhere.
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During part of the same time period, 10/4-11 I think, Smashwords has a Banned Books sale. My book has not been banned yet, but it is not outside the realm of possibility, considering the current administration and the subject matter of the book. The October price there and everywhere for the e-book will be $3.99 rather than $4.99.
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My audiobook recording will take place next week, so more news once it's finished. I am excited about it but strangely not as anxious as I was at first about podcasts, probably because there is more chance for discreet do-overs in a recording studio than on a podcast.
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I was the guest on two more podcasts recorded this week, one for Project Third Eye Opened, and one today for Joe Dimino's Famous Interviews. I am still waiting for Authors on Mission to publish my interview, but they did say it would be about six weeks, so I don't expect it till next month. The link to the Shades of Jade podcast is on my Events and Readings page already.
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I have two more podcasts scheduled later on in the year, so far. All of these were made possible by a service called PodMatch that I signed up for. It just so happens that the founder is an old acquaintance from my WordPress days.
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I also had the delightful news that one of my poems was published in a local chapbook by Charlie Shuck, called Alternate Routes No. 5 (I also made it into No. 4, in case that sounds familiar!) I haven't picked up a copy yet, so I don't know which one made the cut.
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As it stands, I only have one poem to share with you and you might have predicted that it would have to do with Trump's latest comments on the dubious link between Tylenol and Autism. It's called Causation by Decree.
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Let me know how you like the new poem and be sure to post a review if you finish my book! If you haven't taken the plunge, scroll to the top of the newsletter and check out my revamped "Buy" page.
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There is just the slightest nip in the air now that the two hurricanes have cleared off Florida's Eastern flank. I hope our luck continues to hold on the summer storms.
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So Close and Yet So Far
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This essay discusses the Semiquincentennial celebration and compares it with Fourths of Years gone by.
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Drawing
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A poem on redistricting, the drawing of new districts to serve the ruling party's political purposes, with the blessing of the Supreme Court and with enthusiasm unchecked by either the people's will nor the State's Constitutional provisions.
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Attempt
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A poem describing the swirling emotions on and offline provoked by the attempted assassination of President Trump at the dinner for the press. Caveat: I do not doubt the attempt on his life was real. P.S. The photo is an attempt at beauty.
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Approaching May 1st, 2026, Anniversary of The Great Fire, Jacksonville, FL
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A poem about a very dry spring in Florida which calls to mind the terrible fire which consumed Jacksonville early in the 20th century.
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Smiles
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This poem analyzes the loss of reputation of the US in the eyes of its closest allies, and the attitude it projects, about that loss.
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