Author Archives: lindacovella

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About lindacovella

I am an author of fiction and nonfiction for kids and teens.

Motivation: Keep on Writing!

Webucator, an online technical and business educator, is celebrating the annual November NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month) by asking novelists about becoming a writer and staying motivated. Below are their questions and my answers. How do you stay motivated to keep … Continue reading

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Author Interview: J.J. DiBenedetto

I’m excited to welcome J.J. DiBenedetto to my blog. J.J. is the author of paranormal stories where “reality meets fantasy.” J.J., how long have you been a writer? J.J. I’ve been writing ever since high school. But I began writing … Continue reading

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A veteran teacher turned coach shadows 2 students for 2 days – a sobering lesson learned

Amazing insight here. Thanks to Sharon Levin BLOG: http://www.lifeliteraturelaughter.com for sharing. Granted, and… The following account comes from a veteran HS teacher who just became a Coach in her building. Because her experience is so vivid and sobering I have … Continue reading

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Clean Indie Reads Fall Sale Blog Hop

Falling leaves. Changing colors. Cooler weather. Well, not right now here in Santa Cruz: it is hot! Still, fall is in the air, and to celebrate, a wonderful group of authors I belong to, Clean Indie Reads, is having a … Continue reading

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“Meet My Character” Blog Tour

Thank you for stopping by to “Meet My Character”! And thanks to Sharon Skretting for inviting me. Through Sharon’s blog, Quest Teaching, she aims to integrate the art of story with technology and curriculum to enhance learning for the 21st century. My … Continue reading

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Fall Into Books!

Fall is in the air, and I and several other bloggers are celebrating books, and asking, where is that special place you like to read? What is that special book you love to fall back into over and over? My … Continue reading

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Author Interview: L.E. Fred

Today I’m very happy to welcome L.E. Fred to my blog. L.E. is a writer, traveler, and “perpetual dreamer.” Linda Covella: Welcome, L.E., and congratulations on your new release Lucid. How long have you been a writer? L.E. Fred: I … Continue reading

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Young Adult Book Event with Giveaways!

  To celebrate her release of Dragon Within, Kyra Dune is hosting a Facebook party featuring a slew of awesome young adult authors (including me :-D). The event starts Friday August 15, 2014 at 10am and goes all weekend until Sunday … Continue reading

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My Interview with Christina Lorenzen

Today, I’m visiting Christina Lorenzen in her “Wednesdays With…” series where I talk about Yakimali’s Gift. Please check it out here. From Christina: Today is Wednesday, and I’m pleased to have Linda Covella join us with her book, Yakimali’s Gift. … Continue reading

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Life Is Good

It’s been a whirlwind, and I haven’t had a chance to get to my blog. On July 19, I had a big surprise from my publisher Beau Coup Publishing that my middle-grade ghost story The Castle Blues Quake would be … Continue reading

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