by Linda Sivertsen | Jun 24, 2011 | Carmel Writing Retreats
“Sticks in a bundle are unbreakable.” ~Kenyan Proverb “None of us is as smart as all of us.” ~Ken Blanchard A client recently asked me: “Who comes to your writing retreats? And, are they always good groups?” Maybe you’ve wondered the same thing… It used to shock me...
by Linda Sivertsen | Jun 15, 2011 | Book Mama Recommends
I was recently introduced to the funniest dang children’s book I’ve ever read. Maybe you’ve heard of it; it’s called Go the F**K to Sleep. Actually it’s not a children’s book at all; it just looks like one. This beautifully illustrated, outrageous bedtime story is...
by Linda Sivertsen | Jun 1, 2011 | Favorites, Inspiration & Motivation
It’s 2 am and my squinty eyes can hardy see the road ahead. “It’s Memorial Day weekend. Traveling without reservations will be tricky,” Larry warned this morning. This happens a lot. He offers up a sane tidbit. I listen. And then think he’s being too conservative....
by Linda Sivertsen | Apr 13, 2011 | Carmel Writing Retreats
It’s getting late and we just finished our second evening together in our Carmel writing retreat. We meant to stop at dinnertime tonight, but kept going because the juju was so juicy. Exhausted, I just asked a few of the ladies (who were still around picking at the...
by Linda Sivertsen | Apr 7, 2011 | Carmel Writing Retreats
Nearly every day, I get asked for more details about my Carmel writing retreats. People read my website devoted to the retreats and watch the videos and still want more. I was thinking about my favorite part (beyond the pine-fresh air, enchanting beauty, and stunning...