Author Fiona Linday

Fiona Linday -

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So, for twenty years, I supported literacy in schools and youth settings. I also volunteered in church and health settings.

Having always told stories, I took up the challenge of recording them a few years ago, embarking on a Certificate in Creative Writing at Lancaster University. I was a member of Melton’s Writers Club before joining the ACW Southwell meeting.

I create fiction for youth in a voice that reflects their value systems but adds hope around their issues. After volunteering in a day hospice and child bereavement centre, I wrote a teen novel covering family bereavement, called, ‘Get Over It.’ It's been published by Onwards and Upwards publishers.

To go to buy the book Get Over It click https://onwardsandupwards.org/product/get-over-it/ here

To buy the ebook go here: http://bit.ly/1RdnzT1

Also, I've had some success with life writing with short story Love appearing in an American anthology Spiritual Awakenings, on Amazon.http://amzn.to/1TdQF24

Thanks to Lancaster Uni! I was given Associate Membership at the Centre for Transcultural Writing: http://bit.ly/1KGUslH

They hosted a reading of 'the Real Me' included in the following anthology. Get a sneak preview

here http://bitly.com/1GcyZwM

I'm here with a short story touching on the thin veil between this life and the next- KLiKbait Volume 2 in 'The Real Me.'

download here http://bit.ly/1CiM8aL

Thanks to Mind & Soul Stories for having me.

Special thanks go to the Society of Authors who made me a member and the National Association of Writers in Education.

Welcome to Leicester, Dahlia Publishing

My Picasso poem is included in a Poetry anthology. See stories page.

Thanks go to the Society of Authors for allowing my membership.

In November 2019!

A showcase of incredible stories and poetry by local people, inspired by the work of Alan Sillitoe.

I read poetry at Nottingham City Arts as part of the Words Of Wisdom event with NottIngham Trent University.

Picture book collaborations- Dummies

Sofias Swan & Felcity Frog see Picture Book page

For more details of picture books please go to Picture Book page.

Poetry: The Last Post- Turning a New Leaf

I attended my first festival! Yay! Thanks to Nottm City Arts for their inspiration and Edgehill University for hosting my poetry at the Wow! Festival. https://bit.ly/2Xm44zG

Prose nonfiction I'm excited for my family tale about Cotgrave is in ' Coal in the Blood-An East Midlands Coalmining Anthology' by NatalieBraber & David Amos due for publication by Five Leaves Books, Nottingham in Autumn, 2021.

Listen to a first Christmas poem

here at 3 Minute Santa poetry with Hannah's Bookshelf, Manchester FM RADIO go to 15 MINUTES in, please.

https://bit.ly/3FTSUGh

Some Seasonal Short Radio broadcast listen here to Reflections-God's the same today tomorrow and forever

The Lammas Special on Saturday 29th July at 2-4pm, on 106.6FM and online. The broadcast details (including the link to listen online) are here:

https://www.mixcloud.com/Hannahs_Bookshelf/hannahs-bookshelf-lammas-special-29072023/

Now I'm drafting picture books & coaching. As a creative mentor I get to work with children & young people. It's great!

My short story about Ukraine was added to Leicester's 10th Annual Human Rights Festival site on Youtube.

"Love Hopes for The Best": a short story, by Fiona Linday - YouTube

Latest News 2024! See my Picture Book page.

Jo 'Starting Or' an ideal ant

Buy eBook short stories here:

http://bitly.com/1GcyZwM

From 2012! I was published with a mini ebook anthology of short stories for youth. It's called, 'The Heavenly Road Trip'. May launch on itunes with Apple the Amazon Kindle ebook is now out! Click below to see details

http://amzn.to/1HFgI0m

2016! From November a line of my poetry was included in a street light installation, in Nottingham.

For light poetry from Lawrence, Lord Byron and others see

http://jofairfax.blogspot.co.uk

2019! Publishing News! see Family Matters page

2018 has been about collecting submissions towards an anthology of poems and stories from Attenborough Arts learners. See "Family Matters" in the banner above for more details of this Arts Council funded project. The book is available to buy at Dahlia Publishing

News- 2019!

My poetry was featured here- The Studio, Nottingham Contemporary on Saturday 16th February, 11-3pm where you’ll be able to experience the Lace2Place immersive cube. Lace2Place was a heritage project with a difference - all the content has been created by the good people of Nottingham, with a little help from the School of English, University of Nottingham, and Mission Room. For more information, visit our website www.lace2place.com.'

Hear the Delicately Laced Fingerprint poem, thanks to Nottm City Arts here- https://city-arts.org.uk/choice-gossip-for-retail-later-2/

2021! LEICESTER Workshop news

Over 20 writers joined me online & in-person for some Making Our World Better creative writing workshops

celebrating our natural environment, and emerging out of lock-down. Go to the MOWB Project page to show your interest, please. Let's discuss and write out our recovery!

For a copy of 2021 'Count Our Blessings' go to Collection pageShort stories and poetry to lift your spirits.

Out Now-a community anthology- 'Making Our World Better' - page 3

This Remembrance Day I was interviewed on North Manchester FM RADIO by Hannah Kate on Saturday 11th November '23 @ Hannah's Bookshelf.

Thanks,Listen later is available here. Mixcloud

https://www.mixcloud.com/Hannahs_Bookshelf/hannahs-bookshelf-with-special-guest-fiona-linday-11112023/

14th August 2024

I'm reading my wildlife picture book stories with an interactive workshop for under 6's and their parent/carer. Join me at Central Library, Nottingham see Story picture books for young ones | Nottingham City Libraries