Author Archives: Leanne Shirtliffe (Ironic Mom)

About Leanne Shirtliffe (Ironic Mom)

Leanne Shirtliffe (a.k.a. Ironic Mom) is a humor writer who lives by the motto, "If you can't laugh at yourself, laugh at your kids." She is the author of DON'T LICK THE MINIVAN: Things I Never Thought I'd Say To My Kids (Skyhorse, May 2013).

The Challenge of What to Work on

Posted on March 23, 2013

I’m in a lucky place. My first book, Don’t Lick the Minivan: And Other Things I Never Thought I’d Say to my Kids, comes out in 40 days. I have outlined another humor manuscript that I’m barely 1500 words into. … Continue reading →

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6 Must-Have Apps and Websites for Writers

Posted on January 27, 2013

I can be a bit of a tech junkie. I have a lot of apps on my phone, many of which are not even for my kids. I also have a lot of websites I frequent when I write. Here’s … Continue reading →

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The Gift of Books

Posted on November 30, 2012

Nothing makes a better gift than a book. I love giving and receiving books. For me, it’s a way of saying, “Hey, I know this about you, and I think you might be interested in this.” In a way, it … Continue reading →

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