In the publishing world, a Kirkus review by an unbiased, professional reviewer gives a book more credibility than Amazon reviews from friends and family. In business since 1933, Kirkus has a reputation for independence and frankness. In 2005, Kirkus began reviewing self-published books, holding them to the same high standards as major publishing houses. A […]
Events
I sometimes review films or movies that inspire me. I also write about Dazzling Dayton Dames who exhibit being women of refinement.
December 21: Linda to visit The Plot Sisters
Linda to visit The Plot Sisters on December 21. I have a long history with The Plot Sisters. I first met this group of vibrant members of Dayton’s supportive writing community in Katrina Kittle’s Character Development Class. Then I met four of them again at the Mad Anthony Writer’s Conference (pictured here). Christina served as […]
The Wisdom of Sharing Our Experience in SCN 2017 Anthology
Once more my writing has been honored by inclusion in Story Circle Network’s anthology, Real Women Write: Sharing Our Stories, Sharing Our Lives. The topic of the 2017 anthology was “Difference.” My essay, which appears in the online version, is titled, “The Wisdom of Sharing Our Experience.” My essay was inspired by a request from […]
Reader’s Choice Book Award Nomination
Each year TCK Publishing sponsors an award for books in many categories. The award is granted to a book in each genre receiving the highest number of likes from readers, hence the “Reader’s Choice” award. A Long Awakening to Grace was nominated and I was pleased that my memoir, newly published, placed 11th in […]
November 18: Springboro Christmas Festival Author Event
What: Author Event and Book Signings at the Springboro Annual Christmas Festival Date: Friday, November 17-Sunday, November 19, 2017 Meet Linda: Saturday, November 18 from 4-5:30 pm Where: Springboro Historical Museum This annual festival is held to provide needy families in the community with a Christmas they might not otherwise be able to afford. Each year it has […]
November 10: Book Signing at Epic Book Shop
What: First A Long Awakening to Grace Book Signing Date: Friday, November 10, 2017 Time: 6:30-8 pm Where: Epic Book Shop, 229 Xenia Avenue, Yellow Springs, OH 45387 Click here for directions. I’m excited to announce that Gail Lichtenfels, owner of Epic Book Shop in Yellow Springs, has invited me to do a book signing. […]
