by linda | Oct 21, 2024 | Carmel Writing Retreats, Virtual Writing Retreats
Love bugs! I wanted to share news of a random turn of events. Mama’s taking an indefinite break from hosting writing retreats—online and in person. This Tuesday’s Virtual Retreat and my Feb. 3rd Carmel Retreat at the gorgeous La Playa Hotel will be my last ones for...
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 | 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,...
by Linda S | Sep 28, 2023 | Carmel Writing Retreats
Is it just me, or has it been a SUMMER? Between freak horse injuries (two at once, unrelated), our four-year-old dog, Wild, waking up blind for no apparent reason (glaucoma at four… whaaat?!), followed by surgery to remove a tumor on her stomach (not cancerous, TG!),...
by Linda S | Apr 23, 2023 | Carmel Writing Retreats
People used to laugh when I told them I’d never plan a writing retreat without getting approval from my sister, Carol, a Vedic astrologer. I swear she’s got the cheat sheets to the Universe when it comes to dates, and the ONE time I went against her...