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Tuesday, July 8, 2014

Wordless Wednesday w/ Linky

I attended the Art'N Soul White Linen poetry event last weekend. These are photos of my friends and I. They each gave a wonderful performance.


Poets Kimeko Farrar, Joneia P. Brown, Marc Lacy and Lena Sledge




Happy Wordless Wednesday! Don't forget to add your post to the linky list below.




Friday, May 9, 2014

Watch Episodes 4, 5 and 6 of Unplanned Motherhood

Yay! The entire first season of Unplanned Motherhood is available for viewing on Youtube. You can go watch the last three episodes of Season 1 right now. I hope you love it as much as we enjoyed making it. The talented child actors did a superb job. Please make sure you leave a comment on each video encouraging them to continue doing what they love. And to help support us, please share the videos on your social media networks and email. By getting enough exposure, we can hopefully make season 2. We sure want to make more episodes for you, so please help us spread the word.

Thank so much for all your continued support. We've had a ball! Below are the first three episodes in case you missed them. Once you're done watching those, head over to Youtube and watch Episodes 4: House on Fire, Episode 5: Growing Pains and Episode 6: Babysitter Blues.

Thanks so much for all your support!

~ Love,
   Lena

Episode 1: Happy Dance
Episode 2: Gravy Legs
Episode 3: Don't Touch the Spoon

Thursday, May 8, 2014

Kindle Fire Giveaway for Mother's Day!

Happy Mothers Day Kindle



Win a Kindle Fire HDX, Amazon Gift Card or Paypal Cash ($229 value)
The winner will have the option of receiving a 7" Kindle Fire HDX (US Only - $229 Value)


Or $229 Amazon.com Gift Card (International)


Or $229 in Paypal Cash (International)


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Giveaway Details

1 winner will receive their choice of an all new Kindle Fire 7" HDX (US Only - $229 value), $229 Amazon Gift Card or $229 in Paypal Cash (International).

Ends 6/1/14

Open only to those who can legally enter, receive and use an Amazon.com Gift Code or Paypal Cash. Winning Entry will be verified prior to prize being awarded. No purchase necessary. You must be 18 or older to enter or have your parent enter for you. The winner will be chosen by rafflecopter and announced here as well as emailed and will have 48 hours to respond or a new winner will be chosen. This giveaway is in no way associated with Facebook, Twitter, Rafflecopter or any other entity unless otherwise specified. The number of eligible entries received determines the odds of winning. Giveaway was organized by Kathy from I Am A Reader and sponsored by the participating authors & bloggers. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW.



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Thursday, May 1, 2014

Watch Unplanned Motherhood on WHNT News Channel 19

I had the privilege of being interviewed by Beth Jett about my web series, Unplanned Motherhood on WHNT News Channel 19. It was a rewarding experience.

I would like to think I did a decent job. The cast truly enjoyed seeing themselves on the news. As you can imagine, the kids were super excited.

Take a moment and watch the interview on WHNT.

Wednesday, April 30, 2014

Unplanned Motherhood Red Carpet Premiere!

Only a few days until the red carpet premiere of Unplanned Motherhood. I'm excited. The cast and I have been working tirelessly behind the scenes to make this event a success. If you're in the area, please come share this extraordinary day with us. It is this Saturday, May 3, 2014 at 6 PM at Chan Auditorium on the campus of The University of Alabama Huntsville.

This is a family event so bring your entire family. We will have free popcorn and face painters. You can walk the red carpet and have your photo taken. Then join us as we watch the entire first season of Unplanned Motherhood. I know many of you may have already seen episodes 1-3, but at the premiere we are going to watch all six episodes. Yep, all six! And afterwards, there will be a Q&A with the cast and crew. Now, if you can't make the premiere, make sure to watch episodes 4-6 on Youtube, this Monday, March 5, 2014.

If you're in town, come join us. We would love to share our special day with you.



Tuesday, April 29, 2014

A Special Thank You From Unplanned Motherhood

I've been quite busy planning a red carpet event for the first season premiere of Unplanned Motherhood. And although I'm the creator, director and producer of the web series, I've had a lot of help behind the scenes. So a thank you is in order.

I'd like to first thank the cast and crew of Unplanned Motherhood. They did an exceptional job. And a very special thank you to the parents of the cast that play my kids; Krista Colvin, Sherry Kilpatrick, Charles Kilpatrick, Nicki Heuer and Shaquila Willie. And a special thank you to my co-star Ashley Coughlin and my director of photography, Jay Burleson. They have been extremely supportive in getting this web series promoted and helping me plan the red carpet. I don't know what I would've done without them.

A big thank you to my family and friends who have continually supported me by sending encouraging words, running errands and doing labor behind the scenes. Love you to pieces to my sisters, my best friend, aunties, cousins and my own kids.

And a huge thank you to our sponsors of the red carpet event. We have two wonderful generous sponsors who helped us; Marc Lacy and Joneia Brown. We also have lots of family, friends and businesses that gave us love offerings just to make sure we could get our red carpet up and going. So a very special thank you to A's Accounting and Booking, A-1 Tax and Accounting Services, Athens Auto Tire and Wrecker Service, Edibile Arrangements, Neema International Performing Arts Cener, Out Front TutoringSew Couture and Ty Horton Photography.

And the biggest thank you goes to my husband. He is the one person that motivates me when I'm tired, nervous and scared. He encourages me and loves me unconditionally and when you're pursing your dreams, being love is like fuel for your soul. So I'm glad he is my husband, because with him, I'm never on empty.

~ Love,
   Lena










Wednesday, April 9, 2014

Unplanned Motherhood Giveaway


Hi all,

Hopefully, by now you've heard about the new web series I created called Unplanned Motherhood starring myself, and a wonderful cast of actors and actresses. If you haven't check out my cast introduction post. I wrote, directed, and produced the series based on my life as a mother of five. It's a comedy web series and I've already released episodes 1, 2 and 3. So, if you haven't watched them, take a moment and watch them now.

Also, we are having a giveaway for the web series. At the end of the post you can fill out the Rafflecopter form for a chance to win a $100 Amazon gift card. It's free and easy to enter.

Don't forget to tell me what you think about the web series and please let me know you watched by leaving a comment on my Youtube channel. And subscribe to my channel as well so you'll be one of the first to know when the next three episodes are released next month. Also, you can like our Facebook page to keep up with news, updates and casting calls.

Enjoy the episodes and good luck in winning the giveaway!








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Tuesday, April 8, 2014

Wordless Wednesday w/ Linky

Here's a few photos I took a couple of months ago. I've been trying to explore using my new camera, Canon 5D Mark III. The theme was old hollywood glamour from the 1930's and 40's.
Whatchathink? Did I capture the era?

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Wednesday, March 26, 2014

The Cast from the Web Series, "Unplanned Motherhood"


I want to introduce to you the cast of Unplanned Motherhood. I started this web series with an idea to write a book. My friends kept telling me to write a book based on my family because my five children are hilarious. I must admit they are pretty darn funny. So instead of writing a book, I decided to create a web series based on my life. Each episode is derived from an actual event. Each child in the web series is in some way a version of my own child.

So I want to introduce to you, my children. Well, my "fake" children. And the talented actress that plays my best friend. They are unique and funny and the actors that play them are extremely talented. So welcome them with a hello or stop by one of their social site and wish them luck! They truly deserve it. And don't forget to tune in on March 28th on Youtube!!! You catch a sneak peek now at the bottom of the post. :-)


Stefani Colvin aka Brooke
Stefani Colvin plays Brooke, a twelve year old with a teenage attitude. She wants the protection of her mom, yet wants to assert her own independence. She's trying to find her way as a big sister and a pre-teen, and in doing so, struggles with finding her identity. She wants her privacy, but doesn't understand the concept of giving the same to her mother. Brooke is a funny character because she is the antitheses of what she doesn't want to be.

Stefani Colvin is a smart, creative fourteen year old that loves to sing and act. She is a member of the junior national honor society and a self defined fashionista. She is a child model for Alabama Fashion Alliance and has experience in print and runway. She has been in three music videos and local theater. She loves horse back riding, shopping, photography, outdoor activities and hanging out with her friends.



Aidan Heuer plays Spoon
A ten year old boy with special needs. He is sweet kind hearted soul that only wants to what is fair. What keeps Spoon grounded is the constant need to carry around a spoon that he repeatedly taps on the palm of his hand. He's carried the spoon since he was a toddler, hence the name Spoon. You will love Spoon because what he cares about most is his family and his spoon, and you don't want to mess with either of them. And he has some really great dance moves too.

Aidan Heuer is 11 and likes to remind his mom that he is "almost 12, which is almost a teenager." He will be in the 7th grade next year. Aidan is making his first on screen debut as "Spoon". He has been dancing for numerous local audiences for the last 4 years, as well as modeling for Alabama Fashion Alliance. He enjoys performing on any stage. In his free time he likes playing football (his team went 8-0 and played in the National Championship in Orlando, FL) basketball. He is also a huge Xbox fan. Aidan is a natural comedian and has been entertaining his family and friends since he was a toddler.

Grayson aka Deacon
Deacon is a fast-talking eight year old who thinks he can get the one up on his mom at all times. He also believes he's a lady magnet and seizes every opportunity to drop a pick up line on a cute girl. He is very protective of his siblings. He and Spoon often get into trouble together, with Deacon being the mastermind. Grayson is a funny mischievous character with a charming personality.

Grayson Thorne Kilpatrick became interested in acting after meeting a fellow actor Grayson Russell from Diary of a Wimpy Kid. Grayson was extra on Space Warriors that was filmed Space and Rocket Center. Since then Grayson had been taking Acting Classes at Hollywood Huntsville under Bill and Ayoka Billions. Grayson loves playing Mindcraft, playing football, riding his bike and taking Karate classes under Master Jay at Alexander Martial art. Grayson loves watching Disney XD and Nickelodon, in the fall he love watching SEC College football and a huge fan of Alabama Crimson Tide.


Ari plays Ari
Ari is a percocious five year old who loves playing the role of big sister to her baby sister Sonny. Ari has a bubbly personality and adorable smile. She takes pride in helping her baby sister and her mom. She has a unique style as most five years old do. She insists on dressing herself and often doesn't match her clothes. This five year old is destined to be a fashionista someday. You'll love her bubbly spirit and her stylish choices.

Ari Heuer is 6 years old and will be a second grader next year. This is Ari's first on screen debut and she is very excited to be part of the cast. Ari enjoys dancing, singing playing with her American Girl Dolls and Build a Bear stuffed animals. She also enjoys modeling with Alabama Fashion Alliance. She loves watching movies and spending time with her family and friends. Ari is certainly a spunky out going little sweetheart.


Morgan aka Sonny
Sonny is the baby of the family. She is four years old and has a peculiar way of deciding if she likes someone. She often trails behind Ari and tries to be a big girl. Wherever Ari goes, Sonny is not far behind. The two sisters are inseparable and together can create an adorable mess for their mom to clean up.

Morgan Hamilton is 4 years old. She enjoys dance, singing, school, helping mommy cook, and playing dress up. She has danced since the age of 2. She's funny, loves to talk with a bubbly personality. Also, she loves eating chicken. Lol!! This is Morgan's first time acting and she says, "she loves it!"









Ashley as Sarah
Sarah is Layla's best friend and sister-in-law. She is Layla's rational side when Layla gets a crazy idea. Sarah is a genetic scientist that teaches online classes in order to stay home with her kids. She is married to Marcel, Layla's brother, which often resorts in Layla giving Sarah advice on how to deal with Marcel. The two best friends come up with the craziest theories and often play them out to see who is right. Sarah is smart and intelligent but usually over analyzes most every situation. When Layla wants best friend advice, Sarah often gives medical explanations instead. And when Layla gives Sarah advice, it often backfires on Sarah, resulting in Sarah having to step out of her comfort zone. Sarah's character is the best friend we all have, the one that gets us out of trouble or gets in trouble with you.

Ashley Coughlin grew up in theater and enjoys writing. She studied acting with Ed Crick (Knight Rider) and Regina Moore. She published three books: one softcover under Ashley Hargrove called Beneath the Water's Calm and two Kindle editions under Ashley Coughlin: In the Hands of a Vampire and Just a Bit of a Christmas Miracle. She recently completed an reenactment project for the 700 Club, a couple of short films and continue to improve her craft of acting and writing.





Wednesday, March 19, 2014

Video Unplanned Motherhood Web Series "Sneak Peek"

Hi all,

Here's a sneak peak at my new web series, Unplanned Motherhood. It features myself as a wife and mother of five named Layla. As well as Stefani Colvin as my twelve year old daughter Brooke, Grayson Kilpatrick as my nine year old son Deacon, Aidan Heuer as ten year old Spoon, Ari Heuer as five year old daughter Ari and Morgan Hamilton as my four year old daughter, Sonny. It was truly an amazing blessing to work with these talented young actors. They did an awesome job. We plan to start working on Season 2 this summer. But we must get Season 1 out there for everyone to see. Please support us by watching the sneak peak below, by liking us on Youtube and by leaving a comment on  our Youtube channel.

The debut of Unplanned Motherhood is March 28th. It takes more than one person to create a web series worth watching. This web series is like my baby. And I need you my supporters, my village, to help me raise my baby.

Please support us. And hope you enjoy! Share this post, share the video, share the Facebook fan page. Stop by and tell us what you thought or just leave an encouraging word for these talented young stars.




Morgan Hamilton, Stefani Colvin, Grayson Kilpatrick, Aidan Heuer and Ari Heuer

Tuesday, February 26, 2013

Wordless Wednesday with Linky

Me (Lena Sledge) at the Art N Soul Box of Chocolates Poetry Event held Valentine's Day weekend.
Lena Sledge and Poet/Author Katina Walton
photos courtesy of Richie Carter Photography
Happy Wordless Wednesday!
Don't forget to add your Wordless Wednesday post to the linky list below!

Tuesday, October 9, 2012

Happily Ever After Giveaway Hop

Thank you for stopping by for the Happily Ever After Giveaway Hop. This hop runs from October 9 -14, 2012. The theme of this giveaway is happily ever after. It was really hard trying to come up with a book that I love that had a happily ever after that I thought was believable. The most memorable for me would be The Story of Beautiful Girl by Rachel Simon. I truly enjoyed that book and it wrapped up nicely at the end, not over the top and not underwhelming. If you haven't read it, you should check it out.






What's up for grabs:
(1) Amazon gift card or up to $20 in purchases from the Book Depository. The holidays are nearing and I like to give readers a choice to choose what they like for themselves or for others as a gift. This giveaway is open to U.S. residents and international participants.


What are the rules: 
Just fill out the rafflecopter form. My blog has been nominated for (5) blog awards. Thanks to your votes last week, I made it to the finals (woohoo!), so I really need your votes now. The finalist voting began today. This is the last leg and I really need your votes. I'm truly grateful for all your support. So I'd appreciate it if you'd vote for me now in all five categories. Once you do you can add that entry as completed on the rafflecopter, it only takes a second to vote, but its optional. I want you to vote for me because you want to.

There are nearly 150 blogs participating in this hop. So make sure and stop by the other blogs to enter and increase your chances of winning some awesome prizes. For a complete list of the other blogs participating, click HERE. A special thank you to Murphy's Library and I'm A Reader, Not a Writer, for hosting this hop.

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Monday, October 1, 2012

I'm Now an Award Winning Author

Isaiah Washington, Victoria Christopher Murray, Me and Yvette Hayward
This past Thursday I embarked on a journey to the African American Literary Awards Show held in New York. It was a rocky start, beginning with my connecting flight that I missed due to inclement weather and my plane running out of fuel causing the plane to make a detour and refuel. After many delays, I finally made it to New York with two hours to prepare for the awards. I didn't have time for the mental break down I felt I deserved, instead I put on my big girl shoes and persevered.

I had the concierge send for a car to take me to the awards show, and again bad luck reared its ugly head. The concierge had written down the wrong address, writing the address numbers backward. By now the car that dropped me off was now gone and I was stranded. Next, I walked down the block in my five inch heels and hailed a taxi to take me to the correct address, which cost me an additional $10. Tired, frustrated and sleepy as hell, I walked in the building feeling slightly defeated. But by the time I stepped off the elevator, I had given myself a stern pep talk. I said, "Lena, you made this far in spite of the obstacles, just go a little further and claim what God has in store for you. You are already a winner, you just need to get your award." So I stepped out that elevator confident and assured. I was met by familiar faces that I admire, like authors Victoria Christopher Murray and Reshonda Tate Billingsley. Then I met new authors that I recognized through Facebook and the back of book covers, like Walter Mosley, Wahida Clark and K'Wan. I also met editors of Kensington Publishing and the founder of AALBC, Troy Johnson.

Me and Victoria Christopher Murray
The time finally arrived to have dinner and to announce the winners. My category was Anthologies/Short Stories and the presenter was none other than Victoria Christopher Murray, whom I sincerely adore. When she announced my name as the winner, she smiled so wide and said, "one of mine won. Yes!" She gave me a kiss and a hug and I felt overwhelmed with gratitude and appreciation. I became teary-eyed and thanked my blog followers and readers for their support. Because I knew without them, I couldn't have made it this far. I took photos with the AALAS founder Yvette Hayward, Victoria Christopher Murray and actor Isaiah Washington. 

I took my seat, stared at my award and exhaled. I was now ready to go home. I was elated to be there but I missed my husband who was back home in Alabama with our kids. Without him there to share in my joy, it just didn't feel complete. He has been my biggest cheerleader from day one. He bought me my first computer and told me to write. So without him, the moment felt imperfect. I needed to get home and show him our award. After the awards were over, I took lots of pictures and networked. I hailed a taxi back to my hotel room and packed my suitcase. I had to be at the airport in less than fours hours, I had no time to relax or decompress. Not wanting to wake up my husband with a late phone call, I texted him the words, "I did it." He texted me back, "We won?" I texted him back, "We sure did." Then I called him and told him all about my exhausting day, while he listened attentively. My heart and my award truly belonged in sweet home Alabama and I couldn't wait to get them both there.



Thursday, September 6, 2012

Reading Clean Giveaway Hop


As a mother of five children, I do love it when I can find books that are clean and suitable for my children's ages. There are times when I've had to read the book beforehand to make sure it was appropriate for my kids. Some of my favorites books that we all could enjoy were The Skin I'm In by Sharon Flake, The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins, The Red Pyramid and The Throne of Fire by Rick Riordan. So in honor of reading clean, I'm participating in the Reading Clean Giveaway Hop, hosted by Clean Teen Fiction, One Librarians Book Reviews and I Am a Reader Not a Writer.

This hop runs from September 6-12, 2012. It's open to U.S. residents and International participants.

Rules: No rules. Just fill out as many or as few options as you like on the Rafflecopter form. I would love for you to join my blog if you're not already a follower though. That would be great!
If you decide to Tweet about the giveaway, there is no need to copy and paste the url of the tweet. I will get a notification once you tweet it. I think it's a huge hassle to copy and paste the url..

What's up for grabs for this giveaway? 
(1) $20 Amazon gift card or up to $20 in purchases from the Book Depository.

Also stop by and enter my other giveaway, The Love Pour Over Me Giveaway for a chance to win another Amazon gift card, value for $25 or up to $25 in purchases from the Book Depository
There are over a 100 other blogs participating in the Reading Clean Giveaway hop as well, please take time to hop on over to their blogs and enter their giveaways too when you get a chance. That's more opportunities for you to win something great. Click here for a list of other blogs participating in this hop.

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Wednesday, August 29, 2012

Wordless Wednesday with Linky




Monday, August 20, 2012

Sizzling Summer Reads Giveaway

Welcome to the Sizzling Summer Reads hosted by Literary Addicts. This giveaway takes place August 20 – Sept 2 and is open to U.S. residents and International participants.



The rules of giveaway:
~ Fill out the Rafflecopter form
~ Mandatory: Be a follower of my blog via GFC, RSS, Email
~ Mandatory: Vote for me.  For what you say? Well, I've been nominated for an African American Literary Award for my book, If I Had My Way. 
    I need your help though. I need you all to cast a vote for my book, If I Had My Way by Lena Sledge by going here to vote. I'm #11 on the list categories for short stories/anthologies. There are other authors to vote for in other categories and I urge you to vote for them if you have time. Some other authors up for awards in other categories include Walter Mosley, Eric Jerome Dickey, Jay-Z, Common, Francis Ray and Toni Morrison.
~ All other options on the Rafflecopter are optional. If you decide to Tweet about the giveaway, you do not need to copy and paste the tweet URL back into the rafflecopter form. It's a hassle for people to do. And I'll get a notification once you tweet it anyway. 
What's up for grabs? 
~ $30 Gift Card to Amazon.com or up to $30 in purchases from the Book Depository.


There are over 60 blogs participating in this giveaway hop, and each blog participating will have a book related giveaway worth at least $10. Stop by the other blogs and enter their giveaways as well, you could win lots of goodies. For a list of the other blogs participating click here.

Happy Hopping and Good Luck!
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Thursday, August 16, 2012

Last Days of Freedom Hop Giveaway

Hey all! I'm so happy to have some time to blog. I have some great news! I've also been nominated for an African American Literary Award for my book, If I Had My Way. *happy dance!*

I need your help though. I need you all to cast a vote for my book, If I Had My Way by Lena Sledge by going here to vote. I'm #11 on the list categories for short stories/anthologies. There are other authors to vote for in other categories and I urge you to vote for them if you have time. Some other authors up for awards in other categories include Walter Mosley, Eric Jerome Dickey, Jay-Z and Toni Morrison.

Now on to my giveaway, since I have so many things to be happy for and a little more time in my schedule finally, I'm participating in the Last Days of Freedom Blog Hop Giveaway, hosted by I Am A Reader, Not A Writer and The Elliot Review. The giveaway runs from August 17th to August 22, 2012.



The rules are as follows:
Mandatory: Cast your vote at the African American Literary Awards Show.

  • All other options on the Rafflecopter are optional. 
  • If you decide to tweet about the giveaway, you do not have to copy and past the Twitter URL, it's time consuming and I will get a notification once you tweet it anyway. :-)
  • Giveaway is open to U.S. residents and International participants.


What's up for grabs?
(1) $25 Amazon gift card or up to $25 in purchases from the Book Depository.
AND
(1) Copy of my book, If I Had My Way (ebook for Kindle or Nook)

There are over 150 blogs participating in this hop, so stop on by and enter to win their giveaways as well.    Click here for a list of participating blogs.

Enjoy your week, happy blog hopping and thank you for your vote!!! Please help me spread the word. :-)a Rafflecopter giveaway

Wednesday, July 25, 2012

Wordless Wednesday with Linky

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I am a writer, filmmaker, wife and a mom of five beautiful, intelligent, quirky kids. This blog is for writers, aspiring writers, filmmakers and movie lovers. Bringing you my favorite books, films and photos, as well as giveaways and updates on my journey. I'm currently in the process of producing my first short film from my collection of short stories titled, If I Had My Way. The first story to be filmed will be Tandarin Drive. My award winning book, If I Had My Way, is available now. You can purchase a copy at Amazon.com and BN.com. You may contact me via email at: blog@lenasledge.com

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