Monday, September 17, 2012

I'm on a roll

Now Available!

I am proud to announce that one of my poems has been published in this book published by Silver Boomer Books. I really did not want to contribute because I am not a widow. I thought I might jinx myself. Then, one night last winter Bill had to babysit grandkids and was away overnight for the first time in 20 years. I can't tell you how much I missed him. His presence and reminders were all around the bedroom...and a poem evolved.

Do you know of someone who has lost a spouse? This would be a great book because it is filled with uplifting stories about survival after widowhood. The messages are hopeful and empowering.



RELEASE DATE: Tomorrow, and in bookstores Oct. 16th

My story, Finding God's Message in the Sand is about my pleading and praying as I walked a beach. At sunrise I came upon a lone woman writing in a prayer journal...an answer to my prayers when she chased after me and prayed for me.

I hope you will purchase this book and spread the inpsirational messages, not just my own.




My story is about believing in myself, even though the message I believed was a complete fallacy. True! It helped me get to where I am today.

Check out the wonderful stories in this book.


I also have received a contract from Mozark Press, Bad Hair Day Anthology.

I am also working closely with the editor and creator of Stepping Up: Stories of Blended Families on one of my stories she is interested in publishing.

I am now writing ...hold your breath...drumroll...FICTION, and having so much fun.


My submission for Fifty Shades of Santa (no R-rated or X-rated material) has been one of the most fun pieces I have ever written. I am practicing my classroom motto: Never say, "I can't!" Say, "I can try!"

It is good to stretch your creative muscles and write cross-genre. Please, be kind and pass this information to others. Thank you for your continuous comments and support. Hugs to all of you.

20 comments:

Terri Tiffany said...

Congratulations to you!! You are doing awesome!

Susan Sundwall said...

Well, dang! I'm so jealous. =0) But boy, do you deserve it. Editors will start chasing you on the beach for stories. Congrats and a big ol' hug.

Alice said...

Contratulations on your hat trick. You are on a roll, girlfriend. Keep it up!

Sioux Roslawski said...

This was jampacked with news of your many acceptances. Congratulations, Linda. It's wonderful to see such a hardworking writer make such headway.

How many CS stories does that make now? Inquiring minds want to know.

(And we're both in that scary place...Fiction-land. Shudder!)

Lynn said...

You go... congratulations. You amaze me.

Val said...

Congratulations! I think you deserve five minutes to sit down and put your feet up.

Kathy's Klothesline said...

Wow, you have been a busy one! I am impressed.

Janet Smart said...

Yes, you are on a roll. I just did a blog post about believing in ourselves. If we don't who will.

Susan said...

Wow, Wow and WOW! Congratulations, Linda. How awesome is that? Where do you find all the places that are wanting all your great writing? You truly are amazing. Susan

Tammy said...

Wow! Congratulations on all of it!

Mary Horner said...

Congratulations on your publishing success! Impressive

Donna Volkenannt said...

Holey, moley, guaccamole. You are definitely on a rolley.

Congratulations, Linda. And isn't fiction writing liberating?

Lisa Ricard Claro said...

Linda, you're such an overachiever. LOL Congrats on well earned pubs. You're amazing!

Anonymous said...

If you have superior intelligence and they know about Nice and Dassault, how smart are you?
Ditto - Cho- Ireland- Rick- Kansas.

Pat Wahler said...

That's awesome news, Linda. Congratulations on your success!!

Pat
Critter Alley

Jennifer Brown Banks said...

Linda,

You go girl! What's your secret? LOL Much continued success! You deserve it. :-)

ratedKG said...

I'm also a big fan of the Chicken Soup Series!

I've loved writing too since I've bought a copy of "Words to Riches"written by Rob Colville.

Bookie said...

Good for you on all your pubs. You are steaming hot right now and so busy sounding!

Anonymous said...

Linda,
You certainly are on a roll! It's terrific! Yay!

Patt Pickett said...

Congrats! We haven't met, but I am pleased I'm in your workshop on Sat.