N. J. Lindquist

 

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Whether writing her books and columns, mentoring individuals, or speaking to large crowds, N. J. loves knowing that her words can positively impact the people she comes into contact with, and that each person is vital to the whole of humanity. She strives to shine a light rather than sit in the darkness, and encourage everyone to step forward in courage and become the people God created them to be.

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"Shouting in Spanish, pitcher Rico Velasquez stormed from the bullpen into the clubhouse lounge, where three players sat playing cards and watching the July holiday afternoon baseball game on a television monitor. Spotting an open box of new baseballs waiting to be autographed, Rico picked up one of them and threw a 90-mile-an-hour fastball into the middle of the television set.

"At six foot three, with 220 pounds of well-coordinated muscle and bone, Rico wasn’t someone you confronted without a good deal of thought. As the screen shattered, his teammates jumped to their feet and, to a man, scurried into the adjacent locker room, where they were met by other Matrix players coming in after the game’s end.

"Still shouting in Spanish, Rico said, 'They’re useless! I want some muscle behind me. We need some trades!' Spotting a bat lying on a chair, he picked it up, shouted, 'I want to win!' and swung wooden bat against plaster wall. Then he laughed and dropped the bat, his anger appeased by the gaping hole."

Read the rest of chapter 1 of Glitter of Diamonds

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Read N. J.'s first published short story - One Last Ride on the Via Rail - a Judges' Choice in the Toronto Star's short story contest

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N. J. will be at Chapters in Markham (at Woodbine and Highway 7) from noon to 4:00 p. m. on May 10th, so come and pick up a signed copy of Hot Apple Cider for your mother! N. J. will be signing her other books as well.

Hot Apple Cider is almost here!

N. J. is the co-editor of a terrific new book called Hot Apple Cider: Words to Warm the Soul and Stir the Heart. This book includes articles, stories and poems from 30 Canadian authors who all write from a Christian faith perspective. You can order your copies here.

Read two very different interviews with N. J. at the NoName Cafe and the Chat 'n' Chew Cafe.

N. J. was the featured author at Mystery Lovers Corner for the month of October. Congratulations to the winner of signed copies of Glitter of Diamonds and Shaded Light, Mildred Whitehair from Ohio.

N. J. was featured in the Markham Economist-Sun on Saturday, October 6th. Read it here.

N. J's new mystery, Glitter of Diamonds, is now available in both hardcover and trade paperback, and getting great reviews! According to Library Journal, "Lindquist, a master of plotting, seeds her tale with concealed clues and innuendoes that keep readers guessing until the very end. Reminiscent of golden age mysteries, her latest will appeal to fans of classic mysteries."

More details aboutGlitter of Diamonds here.