Conventional wisdom says that childhood often reveals one’s life passion. Linda Tancs discovered that for herself when she opened a treasure chest full of childhood mementos. Among the artifacts was a book created in the second grade. The so-called book was fashioned out of a single sheet of construction paper, bearing the simple title Books of My Own, complete with a homemade Dewey decimal call number. The desire to create was apparently very strong, for what followed during those tender years was a script based on the book He’s Your Dog, Charlie Brown for a backyard production directed by the author. And then came the design of a flag and the writing of a national anthem for a fictional country as part of a sixth grade social studies project. But childhood interests have a tendency to bow to the rigors of adult life and ambition. Linda’s path was no different. In the end, though, the sirens of creativity lured her back. And that’s just fine with her. After all, a famous quote reminded Linda to go out on a limb because that’s where you’ll find the fruit.

She began her career as a creative in the book market, writing both fiction and nonfiction in both short and long formats for adults and children. Since then, she has entered the screenwriting field, garnering honors and awards in festivals such as the Garden State Film Festival, Austin Film Festival and others. Linda also indulges her passion for other cultures by writing a travel blog, Travelrific® Travel Journal, which is syndicated through Newstex.

Linda’s other projects include poetry, flash fiction, plays, lyric writing (country/Christian/worship/hip-hop) and photography.