She never felt safe at home as a young girl, and didn't understand why when she finally escaped she wasn't safe in the big wide world either ...effectively jumping out of the frying pan into the fire!
Linda Daly--Author/Screenwriter/Publisher. Creating a holiday for the mind.
Background
Information
Linda Daly is living her dream! A decade or so ago, Daly did what many dare to imagine, but few have the guts to actually do. She stepped back, took a long look at her life and then inhaled deeply as she plunged headfirst into a writing career.
A venture in which she had no practical training in-- no creative writing classes, no seminars or workshops under her belt on how to be a writer, no insider connections to the book publishing world to give her an edge. All she had was determination, a dream and a background in Printing, as the Sales Director for a midsized printing company located in LA .
Relying on her past, her passion, and faith that she could do this, Daly followed her heart and went after her dreams. And so began Daly’s writing career. Eventually her story came to life on paper, not as one story as she had thought, but as two novels, set during the same time, running simutanisly, "Virtuous Dove and Rebel Dove".
“It’s funny how your dreams evolve…When I began writing, I had an idea for a little story…” the blonde, green-eyed native Michigander pauses to hold up her thumb and index finger a fraction of an inch apart.
“And now, that little story has progressed into an epic series titled, “Doves Collect” that will eventually span over a century.
In addition, her writing career evolved into writing mysteries, the first, “Sea of Lies” is published, and she has completed several screenplays. And if that wasn’t gratifying enough, Daly is now a publisher too! CEO of LSP Digital. Daly is proud to represent 31 unique books from various authors who she claims needed someone to believe in their dreams too.”
“And who says dreams don’t come true? Mine sure have -- 7 wonderful children, 13 amazing grandchildren, a rewarding career in writing, and now I’m able to assist others by making their dreams come true. Now how can it possibly get better than this?”
Daly’s eyes sparkle summarizing her writing career to date, stating, “I haven’t a clue what the universe has in store for me tomorrow, but I can tell you this much for certain; whatever it is, I’m truly a blessed woman to be able to live my dream!”
http://www.lspdigital.com
http://www.lindadaly.net
Accomplishments
Linda Daly – wife, mother of seven, grandmother, founder and CEO of LSP Digital , retired V.P. of ‘Barefoot Productions’, (local theatre group, Plymouth MI) believes firmly that all things are possible with faith, determination, and, above all - imagination.
Now, in her early 60's, Linda continues her quest and passion for life by working on several manuscripts and screenplays; holding on to her beliefs that without the guidance and direction from above, none of this would be possible.
Completed projects are:
Gift Book
• "The Gift, A Journey of Acceptance" - a personal glimpse at how spiritual enlightenment has affected Linda’s life and those that she loves.
Self Help - Aspiring Writers Guide - While hosting a weekly chat for LSP Digital’s
stable of authors and various other writers,
Linda handed out weekly assignments. Those
assignments are now the, “Aspiring Writers
Guide.”
The Chat was called, "Marketing Your Wares".
and my goal was for everyone to build a solid
foundation for their project.
As crucial as it is to market your work, no
marketing campaign will replace good writing
techniques. Every writer while perfecting
their craft must not only polish their work but
realize that without creating a buzz you might
as well just consider your writing a lovely
hobby.
Historical Romance - DOVES COLLECT
• "Virtuous Dove" - Abolitionist, Felicity Phelps witnessing her mother and father’s gruesome death; aiding runners in the Underground Railroad, flees America to Victoria England, the land of her ancestors. Discover with Felicity that not all appears as it is on the surface of the elite of society and those of the unfortunate forced to live in workhouses. Both classes are equally vulnerable when wealth and power are at stake. Can her virtues be altered when greed, power, and the suppression of the truth test her own belief system; and those of others around her?
• "Rebel Dove" - This epic novel set in Northern Virginia, weaves the lives and times of a spirited, headstrong woman who believes she is just in continuing to aid the "cause" as a Southern Spy, despite her attraction to a Union major that suspects her of espionage.
• "Doves Migration" - Post Civil War, finds Miranda Brown coming to terms with the demons of her past and in the midst of a sinister plot. Choosing between the love of a man or the life of wealth and privilege, Miranda discovers she is more like her father than she had ever dreamt possible.
• "Soiled Doves" - Along with the rich cast of characters from the three previous books in the series, new characters are introduced while other favorites are tragically lost; proving that life isn't always as we expect. The past and the evil that lurks in the hearts of some will dramatically change the future forever, especially the innocent.
• "Doves Flight"- (currently editing) As the children and grandchildren of Elise, Felicity, and Miranda try to build a life of their own, will it be necessary for our heroines, of the Doves Collect series to disclose the lies and indiscretions of the past to protect their loved ones future? From New York to San Francisco, lives can be altered if the shocking truth is discovered.
Suspenseful Romance – Steamy ‘WHODUNIT’
• "Sea of Lies" - "A super-spy solves another treat to world security, or is it deadly greed by a man shamed into giving up his heritage."
• "Paper Hanger" – (currently writing) Saucy, intelligent, and beautiful, Sharon Walker, a seasoned agent for the Department of Homeland Security, accepts the challenges and dangers surrounding her work, that is, until it reaches her own private world.
Screenplays, adapted from novels:
• "Rebel Dove" - 3 part, Mini-series (also converted to an 11 episode weekly series)
• "Sea of Lies" - Feature Film