On this episode, Levi Leland rejoins the podcast for the first time since his last appearance on episode 191. Levi catches us up on everything that has happened since episode 191 aired in August of 2024. He discusses the release of his book, Edgar Allan Poe The Master of the Macabre, which is apart of the Pocket Portraits series. Levi dives into how this opportunity came to be and walks us through how he actually wrote the book. We talk about the importance of preparation and how it's key to be ready for possible opportunities. Also, Levi explains how he's handled all of the publicity around the book and even dealing with some negative feedback. Join us in this authentic conversation on Poe, writing, and mental health. The Five Pillars to Create a Meaningful Life Available on Amazon: https://a.co/d/dxOr0Dn Levi Leland's "Edgar Allan Poe - The Master of the Macabre": https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Edgar-Allan-Poe/Levi-Lionel-Leland/Pocket-Portraits/9781507224137