by Linda Phillips | May 18, 2015 | Book festivals
Book festivals are a fascinating part of the writing life and each one I’ve participated in so far has had its own flavor and personality. This past weekend I took part in Durham, NC’s inaugural READ LOCAL festival, and here following are a few pictures,...
by Linda Phillips | May 11, 2015 | Blog, Mental health, Uncategorized
May is Mental Health Month. Maybe you are one who feels uncomfortable around anyone who appears to have a mental problem. Maybe you are even afraid that they might try to harm you or themselves if you try to interact. Maybe you are the one with a diagnosed mental...
by Linda Phillips | May 4, 2015 | Interview, Writing
Today I am thrilled to feature a fellow writer and long-time friend, Miriam Franklin, whose debut book (Extraordinary/Sky Pony Press) will enter the world on May 5th! Leave a comment to enter the drawing to win the last ARC of this truly extraordinary book, and if...
by Linda Phillips | Apr 27, 2015 | Blog, Teens, Writing
I recently got one of those letters that makes this journey one of the most rewarding of my life. It was from a high school English teacher in a small, rural town. She told me how she recently assigned an independent reading project shortly after the school librarian...
by Linda Phillips | Apr 13, 2015 | Blog, Conferences, Mental health, Teens
The more I get into this book-promoting world, the more I appreciate it for what it’s worth. And it’s worth this: meeting adults and youth who connect with Crazy in some way, and making a pitch for more open, honest communication about mental health...
