Tag Archives: writing

At Last

Posted on September 3, 2014 by Linda Andrews

I had been waiting for this day for three years. Knowing it was coming and preparing for it in so many ways. And like all things that happen in my family, what could have been a trickle is actually a … Continue reading →

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From Left to Right

Posted on July 30, 2014 by Linda Andrews

The human brain is divided into two halves. The left side is the center for logic and the right deals with creativity.  Traditionally, males are seen as left-brained and women right-brained. Of course this is a bunch of hooey.  While … Continue reading →

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Grooving with the ‘Zon

Posted on July 2, 2014 by Linda Andrews

Just to be clear, I don’t make any money by pitching about Amazon Prime. But since I received that little email in my inbox a few weeks ago, I’ve been signing a new tune. Seems, the great ‘Zon has decided … Continue reading →

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A Pain in My…

Posted on March 5, 2014 by Linda Andrews

Head. Yes, I woke up with a flaming migraine. Flaming you ask? Yep, I get lightning bolts. In my peripheral vision. Jagged lines of blue and yellow that appear as i get tunnel vision. Then there’s the nausea and fever. … Continue reading →

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The Damage is (mostly) unDone

Posted on February 12, 2014 by Linda Andrews

Next to parents, teachers have the hardest job in the world. They’re underpaid, under appreciated and under valued. And before power was switched into the hands of child (a la the Salem Witch trials), they were held the most influence … Continue reading →

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It Ain’t Easy

Posted on February 5, 2014 by Linda Andrews

One question I get asked a lot is how many books I’ve written. I usually have to take off my shoes and borrow someone else’s hand to finish my tally, so I know it’s a lot. I also know it … Continue reading →

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A Good Idea Gone Bad

Posted on January 27, 2014 by Linda Andrews

I had a thought not too long ago. An idea for a series of books. One featuring the same 6-10 characters but centered around a different disaster. One that doesn’t occur sequentially but simultaneously like in parallel worlds. My husband … Continue reading →

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How do you shop for books?

Posted on June 26, 2013 by Linda Andrews

I suppose as an author that it is only natural that I read articles on how readers find their reading material. After all, I could target my promotion efforts (if I actually did promo) based on this enlightening knowledge. The … Continue reading →

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Procrastination—It’s Making Me Wait

Posted on June 21, 2013 by Linda Andrews

Every time I hear that saying I hear Carly Simon singing about ketchup/catsup (or however you wish to spell it). Of course she sang anticipation but for me the two are now twisted together and there ain’t no separating ’em. … Continue reading →

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They like me. They really do

Posted on April 17, 2013 by Linda Andrews

You know the saying, if you want to hear God laugh, tell him your plans. Well, I posted my goals for the new year, including my agressive writing schedule and giggles erupted in Heaven. Last month, two of my publishers … Continue reading →

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