Author Archives: lindacovella

My theme for the Blogging from A to Z Challenge is Creativity. Today, I discuss Brainstorming! This is an interesting 2012 article from The New Yorker on brainstorming. According to the article, brainstorming is a concept created by Alex Osborn, … Continue reading →

My theme for this A to Z challenge is Creativity. By definition, creativity means having the ability or power to create. This ability is characterized by originality, expressiveness, and imagination. I believe we all have the ability to be creative. … Continue reading →

Silvia Villalobos, writer, prior critique partner, and online friend (we have yet to meet in person, and I look forward to that day!), invited me to join the “My Writing Process” blog hop. I’m always interested in hearing how other … Continue reading →

For the first time, I’ll be joining the Blogging from A to Z Challenge. The challenge takes place throughout the month of April, and each day (except Sunday), you write a blog focused on each letter of the alphabet in … Continue reading →

I told you recently about my new book contract with Astraea Press. Once the contract was signed, the next step was to do “pre-edits” and fill out forms from my “new author packet.” Wow, that sounds nice! Author Involvement I’m … Continue reading →

Welcome to the Book Tour & Giveaway for Constructing Marcus by Danielle DeVor. You can find Danielle’s complete tour schedule at MythBehaving Book Tours. I’m excited to be a part of Danielle DeVor’s book tour. She’s with us today to … Continue reading →

I’m very excited to announce that I have signed a contract with Astraea Press for publication of my young adult historical novel Yakimali’s Gift. Reminder: Never Give Up! As some of you might remember, I had a contract for Yakimali’s … Continue reading →

I have some favorite “how-to” books on writing: Story: Substance, Structure, Style, and the Principles of Screenwriting by Robert McKee; Wired for Story by Lisa Cron; Bird by Bird by Anne Lamott; Take Joy by Jane Yolen; and the Elements … Continue reading →

Boy-o-boy, it’s hard to believe that January 2014 is almost over! I had a tough beginning to the new year with a bad cold that lasted two weeks. I rarely get sick, and if I do, I’m usually over it … Continue reading →

It’s not too late to donate food, books, toys or your time this holiday season. Following is a list of charities that will be thrilled to receive your donations. The smallest gift can make the biggest difference to a child’s … Continue reading →