The foundation of Linda’s success is her ability to weave various areas of expertise into a tapestry of community and collective learning.
She has published a mystery novel, a business book, numerous magazine articles, a monthly newspaper column, and hundreds of educational texts in the insurance industry. Today, she uses that professional writing experience to focus on writer collaboration with authors all types (including novelists, essayists, and technical writers) to help strengthen their craft and build their own publishing careers.
Linda’s extensive background in the insurance industry as an agency owner and licensed producer allows her to bring real-life experience to her writing, teaching, and consulting. Through her specialized insurance career mentoring, she helps the next generation of professionals navigate the complexities of the industry and transition toward independence.
In all she does, Linda tells stories–she doesn’t lecture–and enjoys a reputation for actively engaging her audience, whether in a live or virtual setting.
Linda’s current writing memberships include the Author’s Guild, Mystery Writers of America, Mystery Writers of America/New England, Romance Writers of America, and Rhode Island Romance Writers. In the past, Linda has held membership and board member positions in several other writer’s organizations.
Linda is currently licensed as a resident producer in Massachusetts with lines of authority in Life, Health, Property, and Casualty. In the past, she has held registration with FINRA after passing her Series 6 and 63 exams and was also licensed as a Property and Casualty Consultant in Montana.