BIG NEWS: I’m Now an Author Accelerator Certified Book Coach! by Lynne Heinzmann

I am proud to announce that after completing over 100 hours of online classes and passing three rigorous practicum exams, I have earned a coveted book coach certification from Jennie Nash’s Author Accelerator Program. With fewer than 200 certified coaches worldwide, I have joined an elite group of professionals trained to coach authors through every phase of a book’s life—from conception to publication.

In the coming months, I will be revising this website to offer coaching packages focused on specific aspects of the book-writing process, making it easier for me to provide you with exactly the coaching you want. Do you need help in developing an idea for a book? I can do that. Or perhaps you need assistance writing the rough draft? Count me in. Or maybe you’ve written a draft and need help revising it? I’d be happy to help with that. Or maybe your book is written and polished but you’re confused about how to pitch it to literary agents? I know how to do that. Or perhaps you’d like someone to guide you through the whole book-writing process, beginning to end? I can do that, too. And I LOVE coaching! Helping another author write and publish a book is as rewarding to me as writing and publishing my own books—maybe even more so!

Thank you Willett Free Library! by Lynne Heinzmann

Thanks so much to all of the great folks at Willett Free Library in Saunderstown, Rhode Island, for making my Author Talk there last week so much fun. Everyone—especially Library Director Jennifer Shaker—was so kind and welcoming! The audience was attentive and then asked great questions about But Cats Don’t Talk, writing books, and being a book coach. What a wonderful experience! If you haven’t been to Willett Free Library yet, make sure to visit soon.

Author Spotlight: on Lisa Tener's How to Write a Book by Lynne Heinzmann

I am very excited to announce that Lisa Tener, a friend and fabulous book coach, has kindly featured me on her website, How to Write a Book. Today, Lisa posted an interview about But Cats Don’t Talk. In the interview, we talk about:

  • Inspirations for the book

  • Why one of the characters is a cat

  • Presentation tips for authors as they launch a book

  • Guidelines for writing YA fiction

  • The value of belonging to a writers' group

  • Editing and publishing multiple books simultaneously

  • Making the decision to edit out a character

  • Book promotion and shopping for a publisher

You can read the interview here:

I am so grateful to Lisa for featuring me—again!—on her website.

I hope you enjoy reading the interview!

Wonderful book launch for But Cats Don't Talk! by Lynne Heinzmann

This is a big shout out of THANKS to all of the wonderful folks who made this weekend’s book launch such a wonderful event:

Amanda and all of the fabulous folks at the Davisville Free Library—Thank you for hosting us. DFL is always such an incredibly inviting place to be because of you.

Friends, old and new—Thanks for taking time out of your busy Saturday afternoon to come out and celebrate with us. And thank you for buying so many books, too!

My extraordinary posse—Thanks for being so incredibly supportive and lending a helping hand—or two!—whenever asked. Your love inspires me.

I feel extremely blessed and very grateful to have all of you in my life.

But Cats Don't Talk - Book Launch! by Lynne Heinzmann

Please come help us celebrate the launch of my new book

But Cats Don’t Talk

A Young Adult Novel

Saturday, September 30, 2023 @ 2 p.m.

Davisville Free Library

481 Davisville Road

North Kingstown, RI 02852


Light refreshments will be served

Books will be available for signing and purchase

We hope you can join us!


Pre-order copies of But Cat’s Don’t Talk here:



 

FUMFA Poets & Writers Live! by Lynne Heinzmann

On Sunday, August 12, 2023, please tune in to FUMFA Poets & Writers Live at 8 p.m. when Beth Marie Reed, Antoinette Brim-Bell, and I will read and talk about our most recent books. I’ll be sharing my new young adult novel, But Cats Don’t Talk (Woodhall Press, October 2023), about Becca O’Sullivan, a young concert pianist with a talkative tuxedo cat.

We hope to see you then!

Facebook: www.facebook.com/fumfalive

YouTube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCHLHx6Q6zh3NYYHG2Ps7kLg

Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/fumfa_live

2023 DFL Ukraine Fundraiser Results by Lynne Heinzmann

Thank you to everyone who contributed to the Davisville Free Library Community’s 2023 Fundraiser for Ukraine. Because of you, we were able to add $881.00 to CARE’s A Year of War in Ukraine Fund, which is focused on providing fuel, emergency cash, quality shelter, and more to refugees and displaced families in Ukraine. Whether you paid to attend the Ukrainian egg workshop, purchased one of the eggs at the library, or made a direct donation to CARE, your generosity is greatly appreciated.

2023 Fundraiser for Ukraine by Lynne Heinzmann

This year, the Davisville Free Library Community is once again running a fundraiser to benefit the people in Ukraine, who are now entering their second year of a devastating war. Since all the goods and services for the fundraiser are donated, every penny you donate goes directly to CARE’s A Year of War in Ukraine fund, a top-rated charity. Please consider contributing to this worthy cause. See the flyer below for information on three ways to donate to the fundraiser.

My family and I will be running the egg-making workshop at the Davisville Free Library on April 1, and I plan to bring a fresh-made batch of my famous chocolate chip cookies for everyone to munch on. Please join us!

Use this link to make a donation to CARE through Facebook (which does not charge a fundraising fee):

Thanks in advance for all of your assistance!

Thanks for your donations! by Lynne Heinzmann

Thank you to everyone who contributed to the Davisville Free Library Community’s Fundraiser for Ukraine. Because of you, we were able to add $1,367.35 to CARE’s Ukraine Crisis Fund, which is focused on rushing urgently needed water, food, hygiene kits, and ongoing support to Ukrainian families. Whether you paid to attend the Ukrainian egg workshop, purchased one of the eggs at the library, or made a direct donation to CARE, your generosity is greatly appreciated.

Davisville Free Library Community Fundraiser for Ukraine: Continues Until April 17, 2022 by Lynne Heinzmann

This weekend, we held our Ukrainian Egg Workshop at the Davisville Free Library. Over 25 people attended and everyone had a great time. Beginners and pros alike made dozens of beautiful eggs and raised over $500 for CARE’s Ukraine Emergency Appeal.

Now, the Davisville Free Library Community is trying to reach our goal of $2,000 for the Facebook portion of the fundraiser. Facebook takes care of the donation processing with no fees so 100% of your donation will go to CARE, a top-rated charity. Please consider making a donation using the button below. Thanks!

 

Boundaries for Women Physicians by Tammie Chang, MD by Lynne Heinzmann

I am very proud to announce the publication of an excellent book written by Tammie Chang, MD, one of my editing clients. Boundaries for Women Physicians: Love Your Life and Career in Medicine is now available in a Kindle edition. Here’s a brief description of this ground-breaking book:

Are you a woman physician who struggles to say “no”? Do you feel overwhelmed by the needs of your patients, staff, colleagues, family, and everyone else? Are you so exhausted and burned out that you are considering cutting back or quitting your medical career? If so, Boundaries for Women Physicians: Love Your Life and Career in Medicine, is written for you.

In this book, Dr. Tammie Chang, a practicing pediatric hematologist/oncologist, best-selling author, and certified leadership coach, shares valuable, practical advice on how to thrive as a woman physician. In brief and focused chapters, and through her own story and the examples of three relatable women physicians, Dr. Chang provides honest, loving insights into the universal struggles faced by female doctors today, and reveals how they can set boundaries to prioritize their own well-being. Dr. Chang shows how, from this place of strength, women physicians have the power to not only survive but also thrive and love their lives, creating joy from the inside out.

The book comes with a downloadable fillable PDF companion workbook, videos and reflection exercises to guide the reader step-by-step to create the boundaries needed for a joyful and sustainable life and career in medicine!

This book is a must-have for any woman in medicine. Click on the button below to order your Kindle Edition now.

Tuesday, November 2, 2021 by Lynne Heinzmann

Davisville Free Library Basket Raffle-Fall 2021

As many of you know, I LOVE our local library—the Davisville Free Library—and do everything I can to help support it. On Saturday, November 13, we will be having a Book/Craft/White Elephant Sale at the library from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Also on that day, we will be raffling off some awesome baskets that were assembled using items donated by Friends of the Library. (If you look closely at the photos below, you’ll even find a stained glass piece I designed and built!) The raffle tickets are available now for $5 each or 5 for $20 and the baskets range in value from $40 to over $300. To buy raffle tickets, please visit the library at 481 Davisville Road, North Kingstown, RI, or call the library: (401) 884-5524. Thanks for your support!

Tuesday, October 19, 2021 by Lynne Heinzmann

Book Trailer for The Island Adventures of Paul Stedman

I am incredibly fortunate to have two wonderful brothers. And one of these amazing men was kind enough to spend many hours creating an absolutely BEAUTIFUL book trailer for The Island Adventures of Paul Stedman. Phil Harris, thank you from the bottom of my heart!

Please check out his artistry:

Monday, October 11, 2021 by Lynne Heinzmann


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I am sending out a big “Thank you!” to the folks at the Providence Public Library and Books on the Pond for two fantastic events I participated in last week.

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On Thursday, October 7, I was fortunate enough to be the first author of the season to be featured in PPL’s Lunch with a Local Author Series. During lunchtime, I joined Information Services Librarian Lanham Bundy and others for a lively Zoom discussion of my historical fiction novel, Frozen Voices. I thank them all for a wonderful event! Please consider joining Lanham as she chats via Zoom with other authors during the next three Thursdays. Register at: www.provlib.org/calendar/

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And then on Saturday, October 9, Alexandra Lehmann, the proprietor of Books on the Pond, an innovative bookstore in Charlestown, RI, invited me to teach the seminar, “Fact vs. Fiction: Writing Historical Fiction.” Around a dozen of us got together in BoP’s Gallery Barn for a fantastic exploration of the many facets of writing in this genre. If you haven’t had the chance to visit Books on the Pond yet, check out their website here: read@booksonthepond.com and then go visit Alexandra at the bookstore at 289 Narrow Lane, Charlestown, RI 02813. It truly is a unique book-buying experience.

Thank you, thank you, thank you to Lanham Bundy, Alexandra Lehmann, and everyone who made both of these events so much fun!

Tuesday, October 5, 2021 by Lynne Heinzmann

Providence Public Library: Lunch with a Local Author Series

I hope you can join me this Thursday, October 7 from 12:15 to 1 p.m. for a free online/virtual event via Zoom when I will discuss my historical fiction novel, Frozen Voices, with Providence Public Library staff and guests. I am very excited to be the first author of the season to participate in this series of lunchtime talks. Make sure to register to get your Zoom link for the event: https://provlib.libcal.com/event/8325475. And please sign up to hear the other fabulous authors in subsequent weeks, too. Rhode Islanders write!

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Monday, September 20, 2021 by Lynne Heinzmann

Picking Corn at Harry Here Farm

This weekend, I was thrilled to join the folks at Harry Here Farm in Exeter, Rhode Island, to help pick some corn. Recent storms bent the stalks of their blue corn, making it difficult to harvest using farm machinery, so for a few hours, I got the chance to help pick it by hand—channeling my inner pioneer gal. We had a lot of fun picking and talking and were rewarded with Snickers Bars when we reached the end of our rows!

Jayna, Carol, and me at the ends of our rows

Jayna, Carol, and me at the ends of our rows

A few ears of blue corn—Isn’t it pretty?

A few ears of blue corn—Isn’t it pretty?

Wednesday, September 1, 2021 by Lynne Heinzmann

Rose Island Lighthouse Bluegrass Benefit Concert

This is a huge thank-you to the folks at the Rose Island Lighthouse and Fort Hamilton Trust for hosting a fantastic Bluegrass Benefit Concert on Rose Island this Sunday. About sixty people came over on the ferry to hear two excellent bluegrass bands: Three Sheets to the Wind—featuring RILFHT Executive Director Brian Tefft on guitar/lead vocals—and The South County Rounders—starring my husband Chris on the fiddle. Everyone sat out on the lush lighthouse lawn, munched juicy burgers made by Brian’s lovely wife Veronica, and listened as the talented musicians performed such old-time classics as Jerusalem Ridge, Dark Hollow, and Red-Haired Boy. The Lighthouse Trust invited me to sell my books at the event so I was fortunate enough to be able to join in on the all-day festivities and got to meet some fascinating people in the process.

Thanks to the bands, Lighthouse Trust staff, and volunteers who truly made this a wonderful day enjoyed by all!

A selfie of the South County Rounders featuring musicians Judy & Matt Bolles, Phil Smith, Chris Heinzmann, and their #1 groupie—me!

A selfie of the South County Rounders featuring musicians Judy & Matt Bolles, Phil Smith, Chris Heinzmann, and their #1 groupie—me!

Wednesday, August 25, 2021 by Lynne Heinzmann

Book Launch Party for Lisa Tener's The Joy of Writing Journal

If you have been looking for a way to spark your creative writing powers, please join me at Lisa Tener’s Book Launch Party for her new publication, The Joy of Writing Journal, to be held outdoors at the Willett Free Library in Saunderstown, Rhode Island on Friday, September 24 at 4 p.m. (Rain date is Thursday, September 30.) This wonderful workbook—which I was honored to edit for Lisa—provides the writer with 30 days of prompts, exercises, and information that will give you all of the inspiration you need to get to work on your next writing project. Come meet Lisa, participate in a journaling exercise, and buy a copy of her book. You might even win a prize for attending!

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