Lin Ryals's Blog, page 15

The Mighty Book Review by Whitney Rines

Word of mouth, platform, promotion and marketing in general. All of this is important to the success of any author, but none so important as the mighty Book Review. It sets the standard for what others think about our work, and gives them a bit of insight into us as writers. It draws or repels... Read More

Author Interview: Uday Mukerji

Uday Mukerji was born in India and had worked as a creative director in advertising agencies in Singapore for nearly twenty years. However, in 2009, he left his job to pursue a career in writing. His first literary fiction, a 2017 Readers’ Favorite Award Winner, Love, Life, and Logic was published by Harvard Square Editions,... Read More

Author Interview – Rhonda Smiley

I’m a writer and producer living in Glendale, California with a two-legged saint and a four-legged nut. Or a four-legged saint and a two-legged nut depending on the day.​After graduating from Concordia University in my native Montreal, Canada with a BFA in Film Production, I started as an assistant to filmmaker (and Academy Award winner)... Read More

Author Interview – Emilie Knight

I have always loved stories. They explore weird new ideas, and bring people together. After years of reading fantasy and horror I wanted to combine them together into my own dark fantasy. And given the BA in Classical Civilizations and fascination in Ancient Greek mythology I blended it well into my stories too. Other then reading in my spare time I love to play video... Read More

Author Interview: Raphael Collazo

Raphael Collazo is a life consultant living and working in Puerto Rico. He decided to help other young professionals who are trying to find their way in the world. The transition into professional life can be very difficult and learning how to adjust to your new lifestyle may seem daunting.  Performing well at work, maintaining a healthy lifestyle,... Read More

8 Limbs of Yoga or “Ashtanga”

Many claim to practice yoga, but do they really? There are actually eight parts to yoga, referred to as the eight limbs or ashtanga, and only one of those are the yoga poses or the exercise that everyone seems to do. Let’s go over these limbs, so you can say you practice yoga and not... Read More

Author Interview: Charlie Serabian

Born and raised in South Florida, Charlie has long had a love of two things – writing and drawing. He attended the Savannah College of Art & Design, graduating with a B.F.A. in Film & Television, with a focus in writing for the screen and stage. ​ As a self published author, ghost writer, and... Read More

Being a stay at home mom is not fulfilling to me, and that’s okay.

I am a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. I grew up in this church since I was four years old and love the Gospel it teaches. However, a big thing amongst the older generation of the LDS Church culture (not doctrine) is that women are encouraged be stay at home... Read More

Confessions of a Chronic People Pleaser

Let me start this post by saying that I am NOT a doctor or health professional in any way. This post comes from a place of experience and personal research. Hi. My name is Lin and I am a people pleaser. I didn’t realize I was a people pleaser. I just assumed my love language... Read More

Guest Post by Bernard Mansheim

Prior to enrolling in medical school, Bernard Mansheim received a B. A. in English Literature. After he completed medical school and post-graduate training, he began his career with academic appointments at Harvard Medical School and the University of Florida College of Medicine as an Infectious Disease Specialist. He left academic medicine for private practice, and then... Read More