by Linda Phillips | Nov 10, 2014 | Blog, Mental health, Writing
Today I’m lingering over a second cup of coffee, savoring the memories of the past three weeks. It started with release day (October 20) and a whirlwind tour in the Pacific Northwest, culminating in the launch that saw twelve events over twelve days, and over...
by Linda Phillips | Nov 4, 2014 | Blog, Teens
Today I am pleased to welcome Rema Kodaimati, a Junior at Independence High in Mint Hill. Her former teacher and fellow author Melissa Carpenter recommended her as a Teen-acious Teen. LP: Rema, you have a unique story. Fill us in on some of the details. RK: I was...
by Linda Phillips | Oct 27, 2014 | Blog
This whirlwind book launch tour is winding down, with two more events and a few days of R & R on the Oregon coast before heading home. What a learning and stretching experience it has been, so full of wonderful people and places! Thanksgiving dinner in October...
by Linda Phillips | Oct 20, 2014 | Blog, Teens, Writing
Last week Phillip Shabazz shared a bit about his family background and early life, and I’m pleased to have him back today to talk more specifically about his novel in verse, “When the Grass Was Blue.” If you leave a comment or indicate you will...
by Linda Phillips | Oct 13, 2014 | Blog, Teens, Writing
In an earlier post (TABLE ROCK WRITERS WORKSHOP)I shared a bit of the wisdom that I gleaned from Phillip Shabazz’s poetry workshop at Table Rock. Today I am pleased to welcome Phillip to the first of a two-part interview, where he will shed more light on the...
