Linda Lifewriting
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Linda Lifewriting
@moonbridgebooks.bsky.social
Works to encourage others to write their past for the future - you have a story. Loves history, cultures, poetry and cats. Books: Battlefield Doc (Korean War), Cherry Blossoms in Twilight (Japan WWII) memoirs. I blog at moonbridgebooks.com
This was the shuttle we watched from outside our house in FL each time it took to flight, so seeing "our" shuttle explode real time on TV when we moved to AL was like a violent death in the family. #lifestories #history #Challenger
January 28, 2026 at 5:05 PM
Silence is consent. "Our voices will not free the people that are suffering from their situation. But it’ll make it harder for their oppressors to hide their cruelty." #writingcommunity #history #writethestories
January 28, 2026 at 4:45 PM
Today is International Holocaust Remembrance Day. Remember the victims, and do not repeat the silence that implies consent. Do not let lies blind you from seeing. It didn't suddenly happen one day... it took time to groom the people. #history #holocaust #oppression #murder
January 27, 2026 at 6:14 PM
Minnesota people are tough - braving zero degrees, not including wind chill, to stand against US sponsored domestic terrorism and murder with no accountability, funded by our tax money. #Minnesota #libertyandjusticeforall #MeltICE
npr.org NPR @npr.org · 7d
Minnesota residents took to the streets of downtown Minneapolis to protest the federal government's immigration campaign in the state, after weeks of sustained resistance in their communities. Businesses across the region closed in solidarity.
Minnesotans turn out in the frigid cold to protest Trump's immigration crackdown
Minnesota residents took to the streets of downtown Minneapolis to protest the federal government's immigration campaign in the state, after weeks of sustained resistance in their communities. Businesses across the region closed in solidarity.
n.pr
January 24, 2026 at 10:47 PM
ln other news, I did not see the northern lights last night nor notice any shaking from the earthquake epicentered in Illinois not too far from us.
January 20, 2026 at 11:03 PM
Who wants to listen to his big head yak about how great he is, the best ever, so amazing... So many superlative lies - and threats.
January 20, 2026 at 10:54 PM
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You’ve worked endless hours #writing and #revising your manuscript. You’re so close to the project that it can be hard to know when your #book is ready to #query to literary agents or #selfpublish.

A manuscript evaluation can help.

carolinavonkampen.com/manuscript-e... #writingcommunity #amwriting
Determine If Your Book Is Ready With a Manuscript Evaluation
A manuscript evaluation can help you determine if your manuscript is ready for querying or self-publication and how it can be strengthened.
carolinavonkampen.com
January 20, 2026 at 10:10 PM
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Later this month: I'll be speaking at the IBPA and BookLife Boot Camp, where author @russellnohelty.com and I will discuss how authors can control their own destiny, leverage their intellectual property, and build their audiences.

Learn more: www.ibpa-online.org/store/viewpr...
January 19, 2026 at 3:43 PM
For most author's it's not worth the big $$$$ to hire a publicist, OTOH most authors fail at marketing. However, it's long-tail marketing so you don't have to be everything, everywhere, all at once. #writingcommunity #authors #bookmarketing
Should you hire a book publicist? There's no one right answer for all. I tell every author: don't expect the investment to come back to you in the form of sales. But it can be a worthwhile investment that delivers a career-long boost.
@heathersweeney.bsky.social offers pros & cons.
The Pros and Cons of Launching a Book Without a Publicist | Jane Friedman
A publicist can be an invaluable part of your launch team when your book is published, but it’s also possible to do it on your own.
janefriedman.com
January 20, 2026 at 10:16 PM
History is happening now. What will you leave your future generations to learn from your thoughts and lived experiences? moonbridgebooks.com/2026/01/18/m... #lifewriting #historymatters #MLKDay2026 #MondayBlogs
Martin Luther King Jr’s quotes for the day – and always
As Monday is Martin Luther King Jr. Day, it’s a good time to remember and think about a few of his quotes. His words are eternal for an ever-troubled world. “Injustice anywhere is a threat to justi…
moonbridgebooks.com
January 19, 2026 at 6:56 PM
In other news, this is grotesque, and yet of course. This, too, shall pass, but thank goodness I have a lifetime senior pass.
store.usgs.gov/2026-residen... #nationalparks
January 6, 2026 at 7:59 PM
The plaque is hidden in storage somewhere but about 100 lawmakers have replicas posted outside their offices. #backtheblue #January6
January 6, 2026 at 7:56 PM
Watched "Fireworks Around the World" last night, Sydney AU was amazing! #happynewyear
January 1, 2026 at 6:43 PM
Getting over a messy cold but still doing the Japanese tradition of osoji - the big clean to get rid of old dirt for a clean start to the new year. #traditions #japanculture #HappyNewYear
www.japanlivingguide.com/housing/hous...
What's Osoji? Japan's Year-End Cleaning Tradition
Explore the rich history and practices of Japan's "Osoji," a cultural equivalent to Western Spring Cleaning. Discover the significance and areas of focus in this article, shedding light on a unique tr...
www.japanlivingguide.com
December 31, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Good stories - lights in the darkness! #hope #inspiration
December 31, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Be safe out there! My family members (incl me) have caught bad colds, friends have had flu or Covid recently. Discovered the home Covid tests now also test for Flu A and Flu B. No fun for the holidays, or ever. #flu #happyholidays
December 31, 2025 at 5:31 PM
New memoir of reality TV and a "search for joy 'in a world that equates fun with alcohol.'" Fun cover design!
www.brooklynpaper.com/carl-radke-c... #memoir
‘Cake Eater’: Carl Radke, owner of Greenpoint’s Soft Bar and ‘Summer House’ star, gears up for memoir release and nationwide tour • Brooklyn Paper
'Cake Eater' by Brooklyn entrepreneur and Summer House star Carl Radke launches with a national book tour beginning in Greenpoint on Jan. 4.
www.brooklynpaper.com
December 31, 2025 at 5:26 PM
It's not too late to start life writing ... unless your time to leave is coming right up. Get busy, save your stories for the family! www.timminstoday.com/local-news/a... #lifewriting #memoir #amwriting
At 83, northern Ontario author publishes her 29th book
Audrey Austin may have started writing later in life, but she has more than made up for lost time. With nearly three decades of storytelling behind her, the Elliot Lake-based writer has just published...
www.timminstoday.com
December 30, 2025 at 6:34 PM
There is light in the darkness. Be the reflection. #MerryChristmas
December 25, 2025 at 2:27 AM
My mini 2026 haiku-art (haiga) calendar arrived. I get one every year from @annettemakino.bsky.social . She writes traditional #haiku with the cutting line - not easy! www.makinostudios.com #haiku #poetry #collage #artcalendar #greetingcards
December 22, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Enjoying the neighbor's Christmas octopus and Beach Santa. #MerryChristmas
December 21, 2025 at 4:29 AM
Congrats to these researchers studying T-cells and how they prevent the body from attacking itself, giving more hope to the many who suffer from auto-immune disorders like MS, rheumatoid arthritis, type-1 diabetes, cancer. www.statnews.com/2025/10/06/n...
2025 Nobel Prize in medicine goes to Mary Brunkow, Fred Ramsdell, and Shimon Sakaguchi for immune system discoveries
Three scientists who uncovered how our body keeps our immune system in check — enabling it to fight off dangerous invaders while recognizing our own tissues as a friend — won the Nobel Prize in physio...
www.statnews.com
December 14, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Friend posted about the difficulty of caring for a family member with dementia... so understood, and they are not alone. Find little moments of joy and even laughter. #dementia #Alzheimers #caregiving www.amazon.com/Poems-That-C...
December 12, 2025 at 6:55 PM
When a new recipe for Christmas cookies to share doesn't turn out well and you have to eat all the cookies yourself. Oatmeal Cranberry Choco Chip sounded better than this. #christmascookiefail
December 11, 2025 at 4:23 AM