EP 42: Let's Get Writing with Ida Linehan Young

My guest is the perfect example of the rich storytelling culture of Newfoundland and Labrador. She says her love of the art of storytelling evolved from familial influences passed down to her from her father and her maternal grandfather. She’s doing an exceptional job of continuing the tradition.   Kathryn discusses with Ida her approach to writing a fictional series as well as how she finds inspiration for her books in historical documents. She shares writing tips and techniques that work well for her. This show is a delightful discussion with someone who truly loves every minute she is writing. In this show we will be focusing on her latest release The Liars.   First and foremost, Ida Linehan Young is a grandmother to the most precious little boys, Parker and Samuel, a mother to three adult children, Sharon, Stacey, and Shawna, and a wife to Thomas. In her busy daily life, Ida works in the information technology sector of the federal government of Canada, and she volunteers her time in the community of Conception Bay South with the Kiwanis Club of Kelligrews.   Ida had a fascination with writing in her high school days, when she dabbled in poetry and essays. In 2012, she became serious about her writing with a story to tell, and that led to her memoir, No Turning Back: Surviving the Linehan Family Tragedy, in 2014. Having found a passion for writing and with a love of local history and lore, she published several historical fiction novels, Being Mary Ro (2018), The Promise (2019), and The Liars (2020).   With strong influences of the familial art of storytelling passed down by her father, Ed Linehan, and her maternal grandfather, Frank Power, Ida writes stories about her beloved province, With strong influences of the familial art of storytelling passed down by her father, Ed Linehan, and her maternal grandfather, Frank Power, Ida writes stories about her beloved province, Newfoundland and Labrador. She enjoys researching events of the late nineteenth century and weaving fictional characters through historical tales that complement that cultural richness and renews and regenerates interest in our storied past.   Connects: * Visit: www.kathryntaylor.ca https://flankerpress.com/author/ida-l... * Follow Ida on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram: @idalinehanyoung or on her website: www.idalinehanyoung.ca

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