 WelcomeMy name is Linda Lavid and I write. I
have won awards and teach extensively on writing and
publishing.
I'm
interested in characters who mess up but keep
going.
For mystery lovers, check out Rented Rooms and Paloma. For character-driven stories, consider: Thirst, Spots Blind For writing and publishing series: Composition On Creative Writing Weekly Strategies for Writers For English or Spanish students: Of the Dance/De la Danza For a short, metafiction read: The Simple Mechanic of Infinite Execution Thanks for visiting! |
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I
write, paint, and sell my work throughout Western New York. As
time goes by my writing has grown from telling stories to writing a
wide assortment of books, fiction and nonfiction. My artistic
pursuits include painting whimisical cats, colorful landscapes, and
still lifes that defy the laws of nature. In all my endeavors I do what
I enjoy and market what I produce. Toward this end, I have
a publishing company, Full Court Press, and give talks on
every aspect of writing, painting, publishing, and marketing. I have given seminars/classes/presentations at Just Buffalo, The
Chautauqua Instituition, Libraries, Writer's Groups, to name a few. For
a list of topics and/or if you'd like me to speak to your group, please email me. E-Mail You can't beat the price...FREE. My work has appeared in the following
publications: The
Southern Cross Review,Wilmington
Blues, Plots with Guns, Unlikely Stories, Ascent Aspirations,A
Cruel World,Zimmerzine, Cenotaph, Over Coffee, Tangents,
and published by the Haworth Press. A short story, "The Accident", was
a finalist
in Otto Penzler's Great Mystery Stories of 2003. "DMV",
another short story, received an award from Ascent Magazine. My recent book, 101 Ways to Meditate: Discover Your True Self, was a finalist in the 2011 Global E-Book Awards.
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464 Gallery in Buffalo, NY. (books and magnets, note cards, mousepads) Gale Street Studio in Westfield, NY |
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Spots
Blind is short
fiction.
The stories share a common theme of being blindsided - sometimes by family, friends, lovers; sometimes by our own refusalto see the truth. "You can’t always see what’s coming. The trajectory is misinterpreted, misconstrued, minimized. On the other hand someone could be blocking your view, on purpose, with malice. No matter what, that something is heading your way." Two awarding-winning stories are included. Latest Reviews |
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Composition,
A Fiction Writer's Guide for the 21st Century, welcomes
you into the tech world of the independent writer. Writing,
publishing, marketing tips abound to encourage and educate. The time is
now. Take the plunge and turn your creative work into a book that
sells. Reviews: "Composition: A Fiction Writer's Guide for the 21st Century is a brief but illuminating read about how to write a book from concept to creation,and then get it out there. It’s super easy to read, and for a non-fiction book, fast paced and fun..." The Compulsive Reader "Composition clears my bar for a to-do book... " BoggerNews "A priceless gem of a book..." Armchairinterviews Review. "A helpful guide for new writers..." ReserveBooks "A nice little book for any potential writers who just do not know how to get started." Curled up with a Good Book. More reviews . |
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Thirstis a collection of short
stories where jaunty, lusty, creepy,
quirky characters, all needful, discover what they want is not what
they get. A man obsessed with terrorism, a woman in an abusive
marriage, a secret forced into the open are a few of the dilemmas faced
by desperate characters reaching blind. Included in Thirst is the
award-winning story "DMV". More reviews.Reviews: "Composed of twelve short fiction stories about human desire and want, Thirst captured my attention from the moment I began reading it. Ranging from a story about a professor's unquenchable thirst for young undergrad women to the enticing read of two women playing off each other in a bar to attract men, Linda Lavid's writing is sophisticated, masterful, and full of desire."Great New Books "This short story collection is exquisite, exciting and a pleasurably fast read. Each story, although different in nature, is woven to the next with the common threads of infidelity, a multitude of flaws and the ever delicious...jealousy." Literary Lighthouse Reviews "I would recommend this book to book clubs. I think discussing which story is each person's favorite and why would be very interesting. And anybody can find the time to read "Jealousy". Especially for those who read during breakfast...Linda Lavid manages to write stories that are short and sweet, but branches out to the short and bitter, and manages to make them all short and startling." Reader Views |
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Rented
Rooms is
a collection of previously published short fiction.
The stories featured in Rented Rooms are an eclectic collection in both style and genre. Tales of mystery, love gone awry and characters who cross the line comprise the whole. Added to each story are author's notes. These commentaries range from the story's inspiration to its craft. Included in Rented Rooms is "The Accident", a finalist in Otto Penzler's Best Mystery Stories of 2003. Whether to entertain,inspire or educate,Rented Rooms is a primer for readers and writers alike. For an independent review, please visit: For more reviews click here. Presently only available in e-book formats. |
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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, find and eliminate the killer. Reviews:"Not only do I highly recommend reading this book, it is also a keeper." Lighthouse Literary Reviews "Heart-stopping, blood pressure rising book..." Road to Romance "As much about the relationship between two people as it is about the plot to kill one of them..." Rambles "Filled with blood-rushing excitement...." Coffee Time Romance "Completely enthralling, a roller coaster ride of intrigue and deception." Roundtable Reviews "Really rather clever narrative..." Tregolwyn Book Reviews "Face-paced. A recommended read." Online Reviews of Books and Current Affairs. "Stays in your head long after you've finished the book." The Romance Studio |
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On
Creative Writing
is an E-Book 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. So, are you up for the
challenge or is the writer's quintessential question nipping
away
inside: Do I have the talent? We imagine talent as some huge reservoir of subconscious knowledge that some lucky people are born with. We think of Shakespeare and Mozart and Einstein. But the truth is we all have talents of many kinds and measures. Talent is nothing more, or less, than an individual ability. And while there are gifted writers, I do not believe that having an innate talent is imperative to become an author. Fiction demands a working knowledge of many points of craft that can be taught and learned. And while mastering craft can be daunting, each one of us has the skills to meet the challenge. In fact, the quality most needed is neither talent nor knowledge, but the mad, unrelenting desire to tell a story. And with this passion, walk to the end of the diving board, loosen your shoulders, and take the plunge. Reviews: "User-friendly walk-through on Creative Writing." Learning the Learnable |
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Weekly Strategies for Writers: Tips on Writing, Editing, Publishing, Marketing & more is
a collection of timely tips for fiction and nonfiction writers that
discusses the changes, opportunities, and resources now available for
writers to make their writing and publishing goals a success. New or
veteran writers are are sure to find Weekly Strategies for Writers a quick, informative read. For ease of use, hyperlinks are included to make tips dynamic and accessible. If you enjoy Weekly Strategies for Writers: Tips on Writing, Editing, Publishing, Marketing & more, you may like other books in my Creative Writing and Publishing Series...Composition: A Fiction Writer's Guide for the 21 Century (paperback and e-book) or On Creative Writing (Free e-book). Also, both my short story collections,Rented Rooms and Thirst, include author's notes at the end of every story. Here I discuss points of craft or inspiration for that story. Fiction goes beyond flights of fancy. Like all art, it reflects, and tries to make sense of, who we are in this world. |
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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. Intro Video for 101 Ways to Meditate Reviews If you are interested in reviewing this book, please send me an email. Thanks. |
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Of the Dance/De la Danza
is a parallel text (Spanish/English) collection of six short stories by
award-winning author Linda A. Lavid. These stories are contemporary and
range in ease and difficulty from dialogue to literary passages. To
facilitate learning, text in both languages is provided in parallel
format to assure easy reference in either Spanish or English. The
narratives chosen for this book revolve around the relationships
between men and women with the conflicts and complications they cause.
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Of
the Dance/De la Danza es una colección de textos paralelos (Español /
Inglés) de seis cuentos de la galardonada autora Linda A. Lavid. Estas
historias son contemporáneas y varían en facilidad y dificultad del
diálogo a pasajes literarios. Para facilitar el aprendizaje, el texto
en ambos idiomas es proporcionado en formato paralelo para asegurar una
fácil referencia ya sea en Español o en Inglés. Los relatos
seleccionados para este libro giran en torno a las relaciones entre
hombres y mujeres con los conflictos y complicaciones que estas causan.
Tenga en cuenta que esta colección tiene un lenguaje explícito y es
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The Simple Mechanic of Infinite Execution is a novella of
characters real (writer and reader) and imagined (man and woman). The
narrative sets sail in a seventh-floor lunchroom. Shortly thereafter
the fictive romp evolves complicated by blurred boundaries where
everyone plays a part. Genre: Novella/Metafiction Main Characters: Michael, Kristin Plot: Strangers meet. Twenty-four hours pass. Theme: Sexuality & Flight Conclusion: Reader defined |
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