Why subscribe?
Have you ever dared to dream and then try to make that dream come true? I’ve done it several times and while it’s scary, daring and sometimes crazy, when I let my heart lead, I usually end up happy. In this Substack, I’ll share those experiences with you on a path to helping others make their lives their own. We’ll talk about identity, belonging and building confidence, and I’ll show how listening to others never led to the satisfaction I now find as a career author and independent entrepreneur. Plus, I’ll tell a really good story. Writing is a lonely pursuit, and I’m glad you’re here with me. Paid Subscribers will be invited for occasional meetups and coaching calls, receive a perpetual 10% discount on all my programs, and feel good about supporting a working writer.
Hi, I’m Lynne!
I’ve been writing since I was old enough to hold a pen. I live in Detroit and am the mother of four young adults, award-winning author of 11 books (2 poetry, 6 nonfiction, 2 novels and 1 essay collection), and I’m married to a wonderful guy named Dan who is my second husband, the love of my life, and my biggest cheerleader, drowning out all the voices that told me over the years that writing is a nice hobby but not a professional pursuit.
All I’ve ever done is write and get paid for it because I’m scrappy, and I believe that writing is the BEST thing I can do with my time. But it wasn’t all creative writing, like I’m doing now. I spent 15 years as a journalist in New York, Washington, D.C., and Detroit, launched a marketing company which I’ve run since 2007. In 2019, I rearranged my life and work to write full-time. It was scary, but I’ve never looked back. Oh, and I teach writing, coach writers on brand-building and publishing, and lead 2 retreats annually.
Visit my website! And it would mean the world if you’d consider buying my recently released novels, WOMAN OF VALOR and CAVE OF SECRETS, and my collection of personal essays, FOREST WALK ON A FRIDAY. I speak regularly to universities, women’s groups and Jewish communities around the world. Find my upcoming events here.
In 2023, I launched Scotia Road Books, the publishing imprint for women over 40 with strong voices that need to be heard. I believe in doing things my way, instead of jumping through hoops to please others. What would be different for you if you let your voice lead?
Oh, and for 5 years, I hosted the Make Meaning Podcast.
Can’t wait to talk more with you about all things writing and daring to be fully who you are!
