Linda Joy Singleton -
and her latest success:
"Dead Girl Dancing"
(a series)
Publisher - Llewellyn Worldwide, LTD.
Praise for the Dead Girl series - YA.
"Amber is truly a teen heroine readers will identify with, who
brings new meaning to the word ‘dead.' A must-have for fans
of the supernatural and the occult." School Library Journal
Synopsis:
I can't believe I'm in the wrong body—again!
Apparently, this freaky phenomenon of stepping into someone's
life—and their body—has a name: Temp Lifer. And when my
dead grandmother heaped on the praise for a job well done last
time, I sort of let it happen again. (Grrr... thanks, Grammy.)
So now I'm hungover and gazing in the mirror at . . . my
boyfriend's older sister, who is getting ready to go wild on
spring break—while being pursued by a psycho stalker and
a Dark Lifer. Help!
the online CW list was newly hatched. At one time on the CW
list, there were so many successful writers named Linda, that
some if us considered changing our name to Linda, in hopes of
the good luck rubbing off on us.
Silly idea. It wasn't the name Linda that made all the difference
between rejections and acceptances, it was the burning drive
and talent of those Linda ladies. And Linda Joy Singleton
dug in her toes through great success, and through the long
barren times when publishers ignored her talent and ideas.
My friend Linda is a terrific writer who has earned every bit of
her success. She did it with talent, hard work, and her mastery
of the art of the series: the magical, ghostly, and creepy stuff
that promises young girls a delicious dose of goosebumps.
She Sent Out Manuscripts!
With plots involving twins, cheerleaders, ghosts, psychics and clones, Linda Joy Singleton has published over 25 midgrade and YA books.
When she's not writing, she enjoys life in the country with a barnyard of animals including horses, cats, dogs and pigs. She especially loves to hear from readers and speaking at schools and libraries. She collects vintage series books like Nancy Drew, Trixie Belden and Judy Bolton.
When Linda is asked why she'd rather write for kids than adults, she says, "I love seeing the world through the heart of a child, where magic is real and every day begins a new adventure. I hope to inspire them to reach for their dreams. Writing for kids is a gift, a responsibility, and an honor."
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Other Must-read Books
by
Linda Joy Singleton:
Dead Girl Walking - Shamrocked - Don't Die Dragonfly - Fatal Charm - Last Dance, and more. . .
BUY THEM ALL HERE
or
HERE
(scroll down to see the rest)
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Watch for IT. . .
"Ruthie and the Hippo's 
Fat Behind"
is . . . . C-O-M-I-N-G!
Margot, thanks so much for such a wonderful, kind post. I'm truly honored. I've enjoyed being on CW and reading your posts. You always do so much to encourage writers and celebrate successes.
With great thanks -- Linda
I have heard her name so often, but I've never read any of her books. I'm intrigued now so I'll add one of her titles to my TBR list.
Thanks for the spotlight, Margot.
Mayra
Mayra, you will love Linda's books.
She writes right up your alley, mate.
Margot Finke - Writing Help
Manuscript Critiques
www.margotfinke.com
WATCH FOR IT. . .
"Ruthie and the Hippo's Fat Behind" is . . . . C-O-M-I-N-G!
Terrific post...I'm adding Linda's book to my must read list...thanks!
BTW...thanks for taking the time out to read my interview at Suite101.com...much appreciated!
Warm regards,
Donna McDine
www.donna-mcdine.blogspot.com