by Linda Phillips | Aug 11, 2014 | Blog, Writing
Today marks the first of monthly conversations I will be having with teens who are TEEN-ACIOUS. In a word, tenacious is determined, and if you stick around for the following interview, and all those to follow, you will see that our world is full of Young Adults...
by Linda Phillips | Aug 4, 2014 | Blog, Writing
Jean Matthew Hall, Director of Write 2 Ignite I’m happy to welcome Jean Matthew Hall today to talk about writing, particularly the inception of a wonderful group called Write 2 Ignite!. Wherever you are on the writing journey–seasoned, newbie or...
by Linda Phillips | Jul 28, 2014 | Blog, Writing
It’s summertime, and the livin’ is easy! It’s the time when regular routines are broken by intentional fun and games. So last week, our granddaughter, Anna, came to visit and all things writerly took a break (sort of). Imagine being ready to pop climbing all...
by Linda Phillips | Jul 14, 2014 | Blog, Mental health, Writing
It’s just about a week short of three months to launch day for CRAZY and, well, things are cranking up! First, the really exciting news. This very morning Eerdmans is revealing the trailer on their website. I know, I know, some of you already saw it on Face...
by Linda Phillips | Jul 7, 2014 | Blog, Mental health, Writing
I departed from my YA reading list last week to read a fascinating adult book that struck a chord for more than one reason. It’s called The Seventh Angel: a memoir by Alex McKeithen. It’s McKeithen’s no holds barred, very honest and frank account of his break with...
by Linda Phillips | Jun 30, 2014 | Blog, Writing
On both March 24 and April 26, 2014 I wrote about Batten disease, because it figures heavily in my WIP. I’m returning to it today as the release time for CRAZY fast approaches (Oct. 20), and I become increasingly aware that the proverbial second book is not...
