by Linda S | Aug 22, 2024 | Carmel Writing Retreats
I have goosebumps. See—and hear about it all: The gorgeous space and place, views and vistas in my version of heaven on earth. I can’t wait for you to feel the what-do-you-mean-we-just-met sisterhood, the literary matchmaking, belly laughs, wish lists and big deals,...
by Linda S | Aug 16, 2024 | Book Mama Recommends
The Olympics were a great reminder that we fall hard for others when we know their stories. It makes me think of what Glennon Doyle says: People are hard to hate close up. Once you know someone’s story, try not to care about their journey, right? As Jenn Sutkowski...
by Linda S | Jul 24, 2024 | Favorites, Membership Group
I have a secret place I go to connect with writers. It’s my safe place, where I can be vulnerable and talk about everything related to writing and publishing, especially the hard stuff. It’s where I feel the most support, and other than my writing retreats, where I...
by Linda S | Jul 8, 2024 | Favorites, Media & Events
I can die happy now. My kid loves my book! Forgive me if this sounds hysterical. The stress has been weighing on me. As a mom, you want nothing more than to protect your kid, and I worried that I had hurt mine by publishing my story, which included scenes centered...
by Linda S | Jul 3, 2024 | Beautiful Writers Podcast, Favorites
The magical duo of Rhonda Byrne & Kelly Noonan Gores are rounding out a bucket list week here at the Beautiful Writers Podcast. After years of dreaming, writing, podcasting, and, more recently, recording my latest book, the audiobook for Beautiful Writers: A...
by Linda S | Jun 28, 2024 | Beautiful Writers Podcast
I LOVE giving gifts on my birthday + book birthdays—and I’ve never been so excited to do so! After what’s felt like forever, the AUDIOBOOK for Beautiful Writers drops next Tuesday, July 2nd. To celebrate, I’m doing an audiobook release raffle on July...
by Linda S | Jun 27, 2024 | Beautiful Writers Podcast
What a great couple of days in LA. For a gal who doesn’t get out much (eight horses + eight dogs will jack up a gal’s schedule), I always appreciate it when technology allows me to experience an event after the fact. If I say so myself, both signings last...
by Linda S | Jun 21, 2024 | Favorites, Media & Events
Hi! If you were planning on meeting Hollywood icon Tom Bergeron & me tonight at Zibby’s Bookshop in Santa Monica, you’re gonna want to see this video he made for the event. (Heck, Tom’s so adorable and funny, watch it even if you weren’t/aren’t coming.)...
by Linda S | Jun 15, 2024 | Beautiful Writers Podcast, Carmel Writing Retreats, Inspiration & Motivation
Are you in town? Can you meet me on June 20th and/or 21st (6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.) for a few rockin’ signings—Friday with a Hollywood icon you’ll flip to meet (he’s the most likable and will have just accepted the 1st Sam Rubin Critics Choice award...
by Linda S | Jun 8, 2024 | Carmel Writing Retreats, Favorites, Inspiration & Motivation
It’s that time again! I’ve raved about these titles on social media (following agent signings & inked deals, announcing pre-order campaigns & pub days). But I’m HOPELESSLY TARDY sharing these beautiful books with links to their author sites,...