by Linda Phillips | Dec 2, 2013 | Blog, Mental health, Writing
Three generations: Grandmother, Mother, Daughter As we approach 2014, I spend too much time every day trying to imagine what it will be like to have my debut book in hand. Ah, the exciting great unknown! Which brings me to the driving force behind my book in the...
by Linda Phillips | Nov 25, 2013 | Blog, Mental health, Writing
Eternal flame at John F. Kennedy’s gravesite This past week many news articles and TV specials have featured memories of President Kennedy on the fiftieth anniversary of his death. My debut book, CRAZY, being released by Eerdmans in Fall 2014, is set in...
by Linda Phillips | Nov 18, 2013 | Blog, Mental health, Writing
LP: I am pleased to welcome my good friend, Lynn Jerabek, here today to talk with us about her book, How Many Me’s. I met Lynn in 2009 when we both attended the Highlights Foundation Writers Workshop at Chautauqua. We formed an immediate bond when we...
by Linda Phillips | Nov 11, 2013 | Blog, Writing
November is National Novel Writing Month, better known as NaNoWriMo in writerly circles. You can officially sign a commitment online to churn out a 50,000 word novel or you can modify the plan, like I have, and use the framework to challenge yourself unofficially....
by Linda Phillips | Nov 4, 2013 | Blog, Mental health
I’m an advocate of good mental health, and good mental health is often closely related to good physical health. Danielle Dooley is my 22-year-old Great Niece who has made some choices in her life that have impacted her physical and mental well...
by Linda Phillips | Oct 28, 2013 | Blog, Writing
Photo by Brandon Lee Congratulations to Heather Raglin who won the giveaway drawing for Lisa Kline’s book, SEASON OF CHANGE. I’d like to welcome our featured guest today,Chris Woodworth, who will talk to us about her writing journey and leave a copy of...
by Linda Phillips | Oct 21, 2013 | Blog, Writing
Congratulations to Laurie Cramer for winning a copy of WHEN CHRISTMAS FEELS LIKE HOME. Leave a comment (and your email if I don’t have it) and win a copy of Lisa Kline’s book, SEASON OF CHANGE. Today I am pleased to welcome award-winning author Lisa...
by Linda Phillips | Oct 14, 2013 | Blog, Writing
Today I am privileged to feature Gretchen Griffith, author of the recently released picture book, When Christmas Feels Like Home. I first met Gretchen some years ago when we were both in the same critique group in Charlotte. Recently we reconnected at the SCBWI...
by Linda Phillips | Oct 7, 2013 | Blog, Writing
Highlights Foundation Writers Workshop at Chautauqua Today I am honored to be invited on a blog tour by fellow writer, Gretchen Griffith, who will be a guest on this blog next week. Writers (and hopefully our readers) can gain from exchanging ideas and...
by Linda Phillips | Sep 30, 2013 | Blog, Mental health, Writing
In celebratory anticipation of the release of my debut book, CRAZY, about one year from now, I offer this second excerpt. (See Excerpts tab for the first one) ART EXHIBITION First thing inside the door I smell turpentine. I nearly trip over a wet...
