Lynda Filler Novels and Novellas

Memoir: How much of a person’s life is sensationalized or true to his or her life?

LOVE The Beat Goes On is my first memoir. It was difficult to write at times. But when your doctor gives you a “6-months to live” diagnosis in 2008, I thought writing my memoir would be an inspiration to others. I felt compelled to share HOPE. The easy part was telling the story. But here … Continue reading Memoir: How much of a person’s life is sensationalized or true to his or her life?

Lynda Filler arts, culture, book reviews, books, Diary of a Creative Life

ALMOST EVERYTHING by Anne Lamott

I want to share this with you. I received an invite to listen to a Podcast, an interview with Anne Lamott. If you're unfamiliar with her work, she's predominantly and non-fiction author of the most memorable Bird By Bird, a must read if you have ever thought of writing a book or doing anything creative … Continue reading ALMOST EVERYTHING by Anne Lamott

Lynda Filler books, Novels and Novellas, Thoughts

How to deal with a broken heart…

Have you ever been in a position where someone was crying out for help with romantic issues and you didn't know how to save her? I was talking to a friend recently and I felt her sense of hopelessness. I did some research on the internet. I came across this super cynical quote, needless to … Continue reading How to deal with a broken heart…

Lynda Filler arts, culture, book reviews, books, Love The Beat Goes On

The Top Love Stories of the 21st Century.

Image may be subject to © I found this lovely article and thought I'd share TOP 10 LOVE Stories of the 21st Century.  Thanks, BookPage at Kobo Everyone has a different opinion of Valentine's Day. It's a groan-worthy Hallmark holiday. The most romantic day of the year. An occasion to watch bad romantic comedies with friends. … Continue reading The Top Love Stories of the 21st Century.

Lynda Filler book reviews, books, Motivation Inspiration, Novels and Novellas, Quora, Thoughts

On how to improve your writing skills

  I've been asked on Quora how I improve my writing skills. A good question don't you think?   Writing is learned by reading—and writing. So the first thing to do would be to read more. This month I will produce a 25000-word novella—I’m at 8000 words today, and I will probably have read 6 … Continue reading On how to improve your writing skills

Lynda Filler book reviews, books, Novels and Novellas

“Explode onto the page”

One of the best parts of my job as a professional book reviewer is discovering new indie talent, but even more importantly watching that writing talent grow and mature over the years and the books. This is very much the case with this author, Lynda Filler. I had read some of her earlier books and … Continue reading “Explode onto the page”