Hello everyone, I had a busy day and didn't get a chance to post. This great city was impacted in a large way 17 years ago. Just about everyone I talk to at work had a story to share about that day and the events that happened right after the Twin Towers collapsed. So many lives were impacted. We spoke about people who helped loved ones recover body parts and clean up. I wish everyone a solemn day of remembrance... Hugs, Leslie M Jasper

Originally Posted: Thursday, February 19, 2015 Rigid Pipe Install Photos-Metro North Railroad Hello everyone!  I wanted to share some photos I found from around 2003. I worked on the railroad for Metro North. We were involved in replacing the electrical equipment for platforms at many train stations that took commuters into New York City for work and pleasure.  I will write about those experiences in my next book. I worked on the railroad pregnant too...interesting stories. I will talk to you all later!  Cheers!  Leslie M Jasper (Stakley)

Originally Posted: Monday, February 16, 2015 Book Synopsis- For Los Angeles Film Crew Project Hello everyone, I figured I would share my synopsis that I created to help a film student friend, I met a five years ago, pitch the book to her film crew. I am hoping it is what she is looking for to help the team see the vision that is the project. I am sure it will have to be fine-tuned. I will keep you posted on the status of the project when I get news. The book is going to be created into a webisode. Once created, it will be submitted to 3 Hollywood studios for submission and feedback. I am excited about seeing the project come to live on television/film.  *Update** *As of now, I have not seen any media material developed. Construction Tales is available to be created into a movie or tv show or play.* Have a great work week coming up and speak to you all soon!  Cheers!  Leslie M Jasper (future Stakley)  Construction Tales: Volume I: A Woman’s Journey to B

Originally Posted: Saturday, January 24, 2015 3 Books From Fellow Female Tradeswomen- Read & Review Hello everyone, I decided to read 3 books from women in the trades who share my same experiences. It will help me when I write my second volume. These women come from different parts of the world and from different time eras. They all offer a similar yet slightly different perspective on working as a woman in construction. I plan to read the following books and provide a review . Have a great week! I will give a review ASAP  Cheers! Leslie M Jasper (future Stakley)

Originally Posted: Tuesday, January 13, 2015 IPR License Ad- New Delhi Book Fair Hello everyone!  I am thinking of placing the book in an ad for IPR License Magazine. IPR License is out of England. I am signed up with them to promote the book on a global scale. I am hoping that people from another country would be interested in the book. I am open to translating it into different languages and any other opportunity. I am going to see if it is indeed 50% off price for the ad. It will be at the New Delhi Book Fair in India. I am hoping to tape in the Indian market or the Asian market. I will see which book fairs are coming up and attempt to reach out internationally. If any agents read my blog, I am open to exploring many different avenues. I will keep you posted if I end up signing up as well as the finished product. Here is an example of the last ad I placed in IPR License Magazine. It was at the German Book Fair back in October 2014. Everyone stay warm and read lots o

Originally Posted: Wednesday, December 24, 2014 Old Apprentice Years Photo from 2001- Newly Minted Electricians! Hello everyone!  I was emailed this photo that was taken back when my cast of apprentice classmates just became newly minted electricians. It was taken in June of 2001. We spent two nights a week for a little over 5 years together in a classroom. Now we have all gotten married, had children, aged, and went on your own separate ways.  It is good to see an old photo to remember the old days. I figured I would share the photo with you. I hope you are all having a great, productive week! Have a Merry Christmas to those who celebrate. I will speak to you all soon! Cheers!  Leslie M Jasper 

Originally Posted: Monday, December 8, 2014 Bookarma- Have a New Author Profile Hello everyone!  I decided to give Bookarma a try. www.bookarma.com is a website where you belong to a group of authors who all promote each other. Here is the link: https://bookarma.net/my-books I periodically will try to promote other authors in an attempt to gain points. These points will help me promote my own book. I decided to give it a try and see if it helps the book. Worst case I can give it a few months and then stop the subscription if I do not think it helps.  The holidays are here and consume a huge amount of my time. I am in the last class for what is known as BIM certification. I have been at it two nights a week for a few months. BIM stands for Building Information Modeling. It is the three dimensional blueprinting used nowadays on big construction sites. My shop uses it for a lot of it's projects in New York City. I plan to keep practicing and use it for work in