Linda
Watkins
Born:
01/23/1948
Norwich
Parents: Arthur Scott and Patricia Palmer Watkins
Address(es):
430 W. Circle Drive
Muskegon, MI 49445
Contact Information:
Phone: 207-415-7322
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.lindawatkins.biz
Website: http://www.mateguasisland.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Splatland
Parents: Arthur Scott and Patricia Palmer Watkins
Address(es):
430 W. Circle Drive
Muskegon, MI 49445
Contact Information:
Phone: 207-415-7322
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.lindawatkins.biz
Website: http://www.mateguasisland.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Splatland
Writings
| Image | Title | Genre | Audience | Publisher | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Ghosts of Mateguas, A Mateguas Island Novel - Review: Readers Favorite, February 26, 2016 https://readersfavorite.com/book-review/ghosts-of-mateguas |
Fiction, Supernatural/Paranormal | Adult | Muskegon, MI, Argon Press | 2016 | |
|
Mateguas Island, A Novel of Terror and Suspense
- Review: MATEGUAS ISLAND, Midwest Book Review, May,2014 http://www.midwestbookreview.com/mbw/may_14.htm#donovan |
Fiction, Horror, Supernatural/Paranormal | Adult | Muskegon, MI, Argon Press | 2014 | |
|
Return to Mateguas Island, A Tale of Supernatural Suspense - Review: Publishers Weekly, September 21, 2015 http://www.publishersweekly.com/978-0-9908831-0-4 |
Fiction, Supernatural/Paranormal, Suspense/Thriller | Adult | Muskegon, MI, Argon Press | 2014 | |
| Secrets, A Story of Love and Betrayal | Fiction, Romance | Adult | Muskegon, MI, Argon Press | 2014 |
What is the aim or goal of your writing:
I write because I enjoy it. My success can be attributed to hard work promoting my work.
May inquiries be sent to you about doing workshops, readings: Yes
Donated books to the Authors & Illustrators database project: No
Skills:
Author
Poet
Awards:
| Name | Date |
|---|---|
| Chanticleer Book Award, Paranormal Awards: First Place, Contemporary Gothic Fiction for Return to Mateguas Island | 2015 |
| Readers Favorite International Book Awards: Finalist in Horror category for Return to Mateguas Island | 2015 |
| IAN Book of the Year Awards: Outstanding Novel in Horror/Suspense for Mateguas Island | 2015 |
| Readers Favorite International Book Award Contest: Gold Medal, Supernatural Fiction for Mateguas Island | 2014 |
| Chanticleer Book Award, Paranormal Awards: First Place, Contemporary Gothic Fiction for Mateguas Island | 2014 |
| Halloween Book Festival: Honorary Mention in General Fiction for Mateguas Island | 2014 |
Memberships:
| Name | Date |
|---|---|
| Horror Writers Association | |
| Great Lakes Association of Horror Writers | |
| International Association of Crime Writers (North America) |
Education:
| Degree | Institution | Location | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduate studies | Wayne State University | Detroit, MI | 1971 |
| Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) | Carnegie Mellon University | Pittsburgh, PA | 1970 |
Career:
| Position | Organization | Location | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Novelist | 2014 | ||
| Senior Clinical Financial Analyst/Acting Business Manager | Department of Pediatrics, Stanford University School of Medicine | Stanford | 1990-1997 |
| Administrative Assistant | Department of Pediatrics, Stanford University School of Medicine | Stanford | 1984-1990 |
| Senior Secretary | Division of Pediatric Surgery, Stanford University School of Medicine | Stanford | 1977-1984 |
| Senior Secretary | Syntex | Palo Alto | 1975-1977 |
| Senior Secretary | Eldorado Insurance Company | Palo Alto | 1973-1975 |
| Wire Operator | Blyth, Eastman, Dillon & Company | Palo Alto | 1971-1973 |
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