Hi, my name is Linda Frances Lein. I am an author and writing coach. I’ve published four books: Mother to Mother: Letters about Being a Mom (1999), Country Reflections (2000), Hannah Kempfer: An Immigrant Girl (2002), The Making of a Small Town: Carlisle, Minnesota (2008).
From 1999-2003, I wrote a bimonthly column called “A Day in the Life of a Farm Wife” for AGRI-GUIDE. The stories were set on the Lein Farm where I live with my husband and two sons.
In 2007, I earned a Masters of Fine Arts in Creative Writing from Minnesota State University Moorhead. I have ten years of experience as a middle school English teacher and an additional fifteen years as a university professor. Over the years, I’ve helped numerous writers get their work published.
This website, Writing Lessons, is a place where you will find writing exercises, revision techniques, publishing opportunities, book reviews, and so much more. It’s designed to be an interactive site. I want you to ask questions, post comments, and write with me.