Welcome to Author Naton Leslie’s Website

“A collection of open verse sonnets on the theme of mothers and children in art, religion, literature, history, and in the life of the writer. A foray into formalism with a twist.”

“As she says herself, ‘Live long enough...and anyone has a story to tell,’ but Emma, from a culture of hard fact, where nothing goes to waste, nothing is thrown away, has hundreds. Constantly reaffirming, preserving what is human and most vulnerable from being lost to memory; more importantly, she marvelously restores it.”

"Leslie’s stories focus on uncertain relationships between characters with questionable futures. Their dialogue is as raw as real speech, filling the air with authentic awkwardness until the next seemingly inevitable event occurs....It’s clear that Marconi’s Dream broadcasts on a unique frequency."

flowing narrative and Leslie’s mischievous sense of humor make That Might Be Useful a delight to read. The author shares his knowledge, insight and passion for secondhand goods and the culture it has created with such enthusiasm you’ll be hard-pressed not to stop at the next yard sale or flea market you pass.”