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What if making abstract art wasn’t about technique or talent—but about finding yourself along the way? Unlocking Abstracts is a poetic and practical guide for creatives seeking meaning, play, and presence through the language of abstraction. No art degree required—just curiosity and a willingness to begin.

There are several aspects to writing fiction. Rendering what John Gardner in The Art of Fiction describes as a 'vivid and continuous dream' is a complicated affair. Story is created from the imagination of a writer, who in turn must translate it onto a page of symbols so that another person can read, absorb, and experience the story in a similar fashion. It's a remarkable process when you think about it. In On Creative Writing the process of writing fiction is demystified and cut in palatable bites to help any writer who has the passion and mad desire to tell a story. Reviews: Bitten by ...

Hattie Moon, a modern-day Miss Marple, is thrown into a mystery close to home when her son Howie, gets engaged. While his bride-to-be is charming, Hattie learns the woman is a widow who lives with her mother and sister, who are also widows. Naturally, Hattie becomes concerned...as she should.

Murder in the Pachysandra introduces Hattie Moon, an elderly widow, who steps out of her dusty world of cat hair, mixed-up days, and rambling conversations with her dead husband, to solve the murder of her paperboy Jason Meeks. She, along with her friend Muriel Manning, unravel clues the police have missed. Suddenly, the amateur sleuths find themselves swirling in a deceitful, troubling world of marital infidelity, drugs, the dark web, and a diabolical force that hovers, ready to pounce.

101 Ways to Meditate: Discover Your True Self is a primer to illuminate the landscapes within and beyond. Easily explained and specific, 101 Ways to Meditate, supplies a wide selection of processing, imagery, release, and inspirational meditations to make meditative practice life-affirming, insightful and fun. A 31-day journal is also included. Whether to explore metaphysical questions, experience higher awareness, or come to terms with the mystery within, meditation serves. This book was a finalist in the 2011 Global E-Book Awards.

What do a ladder and a cat have in common? Or grief and a slice of apple pie? Welcome to Weaving Metaphors, a soulful and surprising journey into the art of seeing meaning in the everyday. With warmth, wit, and a touch of midnight musing, author Linda A. Lavid invites you to explore unlikely pairings—two random nouns at a time—and discover how they connect, clash, or conspire to tell us something deeper about life. Part journal, part creative practice, and part spiritual whisper, this book is for thinkers, feelers, wanderers, and anyone who believes the world is more than it seems. Each...

Quigley Tree drops out of college. At age 23, she's been a complete failure. If she doesn't do something soon, her life will careen into a deep, dark, irrevocable void. Tick Tock. That soon is now. From the publisher: Five-Star Review from Readers' Favorite by Lorraine Cobcroft: Quigley Tree, the protagonist of Linda A. Lavid’s novel of the same name, is a young woman with an odd name. A college dropout from a dysfunctional home, and recently escaped from a relationship with a narcissist, Quigley needs to find a new place to live, quickly. A unique idea sets her on a path to find ...

Beneath every veneer, beneath the person who is you, there are secrets, never acknowledged, never told nor shared. It is your sexuality, and mine, a compendium of dark influences, of seeds sown, of lost fleeting moments that run us wild, ragged. Ever constant, we deny our nature of want, desire, guilt, shame. Ever constant, we succumb to the subterranean pull of pleasure and pain. It is here where the story begins. Welcome.

His name is Ed Mees. He's dying. He doesn't want to tell his story, but I'm here nevertheless. To write down what he says, to interpret what he means, to listen, to hold him if necessary. Although, I'm hoping it won't be necessary.

Writer Linda A Lavid reads excerpts from popular books published before 1930. Commentary follows on aspects of style that can be used, or duly forgotten, in today's writing world. For contemporary work, she reads her own stories and discusses her take on writing in today's world. Great Readers make Great Writers!

Writer, Opiner, Linda A Lavid, reads excerpts from successful books written before 1930 and comments on: historical aspects, writing style, and takeaways.

Embark on a transformative journey with "Personal Archetypes for Stress Relief: A Holistic Guide," where ancient wisdom meets modern life. This book introduces 52 archetypes, each embodying a unique aspect of the human experience, offering readers a rich tapestry of tools for managing stress and enhancing well-being. From the wisdom of the "Ancestral Guardian" to the tranquility of the "Restful Space," these archetypes guide you through life's challenges with clarity and purpose. The book goes beyond traditional stress management, delving into the spiritual and psychological depths of each ...

A life-long bachelor and company president takes the plunge with a company secretary.

In a lonely house on a desolate stretch of highway, an aging widow reflects on a life shaped by a volatile marriage, unfulfilled dreams, and buried secrets. Through poignant memories of fleeting love, betrayal, and moments of fragile connection—like the simple game of guessing the color of passing trucks—she confronts the guilt and heartbreak that have defined her existence. What Color the Truck is a haunting exploration of resilience, regret, and the quiet search for redemption in the face of life’s harshest truths.

A contemporary short story of three aging friends, two sisters and an ex husband, who continue to mess up and learn lessons.

Born next door to each other, cousins Rosie and Marie, are inseparable until after high school when their lives diverge. It's the sixties and each girl takes a different path. After decades, they meet disclosing the choices they made, the secrets they kept, and learn that unconditional love never ends, only detours.

This book was previously published as PALOMA by Linda A Lavid. Paloma, a woman with three identities, is running hard and fast. Someone wants her dead. But which identity is the killer after? Max Laurent, retired FBI agent, throws himself into the mix. Paloma must outwit the assassin. Max must outwit Paloma. Before coming to terms with past misunderstandings and a child long ago abandoned, they must, together or apart, unmask the killer before it's too late. From Roundtable Reviews Emotional and completely enthralling, FLY AWAY GIRL* is a rollercoaster ride of intrigue and deception. Paloma...

The Lure of Chianti & Fava Beans: How to Write a Killer Mystery is for writers. If you are a new writer (bravo!), this primer on mystery writing presents the basic building blocks that must be considered before your story is started. If you are a writer who wants to expand into mysteries or have a mystery subplot in your current work, this manual explains the critical details in fleshing out a great story. Also included are fiction writing basics.