Please meet Sarah Hegger So, it’s my turn to dump the contents of my purse and tell you all about them. I must say, this feels akin to opening my underwear drawer and letting everyone poke about. My purse functions as the mobile command center for my family. I see my sunglasses are missing from the picture, but I never go… Read More
What’s blooming?
Greetings! This is the official welcome to Linda Joyce Contemplates. Mostly it’s about books. The physical book. The eBook. The story about the inspiration for a book. Sometimes, it’s a peek behind the curtain at an authors life or their writing process. Soon, I’ll be hosting a plethora of authors and bringing their books to you. So many new things… Read More
Moving Soon
Greetings! What’s on Your Bookshelf? Recently, on Facebook, there was a post about a quote from Holbrook Jackson, “Your library is your portrait.” I asked friends to post 10 titles. I, of course, did the same. In no particular order: Prince of Tides, Pat Conroy A Duke of Her Own, Eloisa James I’ll Be Home For Christmas, Julie L. Cannon… Read More
Have you seen the Man in the Moon?
A fresh face in children’s fiction: Kelly Silverman. She’s a fascinating woman. Author. Screen Writer. Film Producer. Wife…and new mother. Please meet Kelly Silverman. Memories Are Stories: Why I Read To My Baby My daughter Evelyn is eleven months old. My husband, David, and I have been reading to her since before she was born, before we even knew whether… Read More
Linda’s Lovelies. What’s that?
Hey there! How’s your fall getting started? In Georgia, it’s 74 degrees. 46% humidity (which is low for us). Sunny. A few wispy white clouds. The squirrels are out in full force burying things in my garden. In other words, things are a changin’. Me, too. I’m making the leap. Taking the risk. Opening myself up to a new adventure…. Read More
Thank you! Thank you!
Life is still stirring the pot and has kicked my butt for months in ways I never imagined. However, now and again, something good rains in. I’m thrilled to announce that Bayou Born, book one in my Fleur de Lis series. is now a 2014 RONE Award Finalist. Thank you! “It is now being read and rated by a panel… Read More