by Linda Sivertsen | May 1, 2018 | Beautiful Writers Podcast
Welcome to Part 2 of our “Best Of” episode! Notice the “quotes” here; it’s not remotely possible to pick favorites amongst favorites. “Best Of” is just easier than typing, “a-sampling-of-some-of-my-beloved-booky-conversations-of-many-such-favorite-convos” on an album...
by Linda Sivertsen | Apr 25, 2018 | Inspiration & Motivation
Ever feel like this gal? I have, like a million times, only without the clean hair (smiley). But these days, those days are mostly a bad memory. Even though I thrive on creating and stretching myself—for instance, I’m working on THREE books right now while...
by Linda Sivertsen | Apr 17, 2018 | Inspiration & Motivation
Ever feel caught in the Distraction Vortex? What if you could have the time to do everything on your to-do list, and STILL enjoy the things you want to do, see the people who matter most, and do so without compromising your health, your money, or your relationships?...
by Linda Sivertsen | Apr 1, 2018 | Beautiful Writers Podcast
Chocolate eggs. Jelly Beans. Ham. A little Hawaiian bread with your butter. Or, a LOT of Hawaiian bread with your butter… plus gravy. I mean you’ve tried that, right? Gravybutter? Good God. Whether you celebrate Easter today or not (if so, HAPPY EASTER BUNNY!, as my...
by Linda Sivertsen | Mar 22, 2018 | Carmel Writing Retreats
Change and spring are in the air! After nine happy years renting a tree house in the Carmel Highlands for my writing retreats, the owner recently sold the home. February’s retreat was our last one. Since Merry, my toy poodle—who always accompanied me—died in January,...
by Linda Sivertsen | Feb 27, 2018 | Beautiful Writers Podcast
You’ve watched Maria Shriver on TV for decades. Read her many bestsellers. Cheered as she and her family founded and championed some of humanity’s greatest causes. Now’s your chance to get to know her more intimately than perhaps ever before. Maria’s here, on...
by Linda Sivertsen | Feb 11, 2018 | Book Mama Recommends
Writing takes TIME, in case you haven’t noticed. And energy. Clearing out the mind- and body-cobwebs is key to getting your best words down on the page. I grew up with a health-freak mama who used to drag me to funky health food stores on the outskirts of town before...
by Linda Sivertsen | Feb 1, 2018 | Beautiful Writers Podcast
The late Debbie Ford has a new book out and is on today’s Beautiful Writers Podcast, via her sister, Arielle Ford! In a kind of tribute to sisters, joining us as my guest co-host is my sister, Carol Allen. The four of us—Debbie, Arielle, Carol, and I—have a long...
by Linda Sivertsen | Jan 27, 2018 | Inspiration & Motivation
“How can anyone be so cute?” I must have said that to sweet Merry five million times over our eleven years together. I never got over it or used to it—how beautiful and perfect and easy and joyful she was, wherever she was. I’d giggle every time she’d bound through...
by Linda Sivertsen | Jan 18, 2018 | Media & Events
Inner. Peace. Yeah, I know. Sounds like a dream. But aren’t dreams meant to come true? My dear friend, TV producer Norma Rubio (that’s her sunny self in the center of our group photo), has spent years trying to figure out how to live a balanced life. 🌸 I’m...
