Although I write as Linda M. Au, I live my life as someone slightly different. When I’m not writing or proofreading, I’m playing adventure games on the computer or crocheting some poor soul an afghan she probably doesn't need. Or I’m meandering around Sam’s Club searching for huge vats of salsa. Or I’m buying office supplies and wondering why I'm not at my desk writing.

For several decades I've done office and freelance work as a proofreader, but I’m phasing out that part of my life in favor of writing. I’ve been on the wrong side of the publishing desk for too long.

Yeah, we’ll see how that works out. . . .

Archive for April, 2009

Featured Article: “E-vangelism”

Saturday, April 18th, 2009

Christianity Today’s magazine called Today’s Christian has published my article about being part of the online world for the past two decades. It’s called “E-vangelism” and it is their Featured Article this week. You can find it here:

 http://www.christianitytoday.com/tc/storiesofhope/sharingthefaith/onlineevangelism.html

The article’s been active since Friday, and I’ve been gratified to receive many e-mails from readers who have expressed appreciation for it. Apparently I’m not the only one who has turned online acquaintances into real-life friends (and more!). I’m so glad my experiences ring true to others.

Drop by the site and have a quick read—and don’t forget to click the link at the bottom of the first page and send a comment along if you enjoy the article. (If you don’t like it, then just slink away quietly, okay? No sense getting us both miffed.)

One minor nitpick of CT’s editing of my article: For some reason, an editor decided that “AOL” shouldn’t be capitalized. In fact, it should have stayed capped, as I originally sent it. Minor issue, but the proofreader in me felt I should mention it before you go read the article. I can’t help it. It’s a curse, I tell ya.

Side Note:  If you like the new logo and look of my site, hit the “Contact” link above and drop me a note. I’d love to know what’s working and what’s not, so I can drive my webmaster crazy with neverending tweaks and complaints. I know that always makes him feel loved.