Books published by publisher Tandem Light Press

"I've learned to never give up, to follow my heart, and to share love no matter how big or small." Seven-year-old Portland experiences a new way to meet new friends on a cold and snowy day. She meets someone who understands that being different is a character trait of God's love inside of us. God can use anyone at any age to shine a light on any place. Come with Portland on her journey as she learns that there's nothing like meeting someone who accepts you and is excited to talk about God.

Children of all ages are constantly exposed to damaging sexual content in media and in life. As a parent you try to be vigilant, but it’s simply impossible to completely prevent. How do you protect your young children? How do you find the right words to start talking to them about healthy intimacy without frightening them or damaging their innocence? You start with this book. My Body is a Gift from God uses gentle language to teach parents and children how to begin protective, age-appropriate conversations in the emotionally safe setting of reading together. Notice how it helps you and your child easily converse about sexual topics, while fitting within and supporting your family’s values. Potentially difficult topics like body image, healthy relationships, sexual abuse, pornography, and sexual peer pressure become accessible for young ages. Start now to protect your child while preserving their childhood innocence and promoting a sense of security and joy in their miraculous, wonderful body. This book will give you the words.

Linda is a freelance author, editor, instructor, multimedia specialist, and photographer. While earning her Master of Fine Arts in Writing from Spalding University, she served as editor of The Louisville Review. Along with a BA from Rutgers University and MA in Anthropology (Binghamton University), she is a graduate of the Institute of Children’s Literature. Not only is she a Vermont Arts Council featured artist, but she also worked as the Council’s catalog Editor for its Art of Action Project. Her published work includes fiction, creative non-fiction, literary criticism, journalism, poetry, biography, and photography. Linda is a member of the League of Vermont Writers (having served twice on its Board of Directors), Phi Beta Kappa, SCBWI, and a former member of AWP. Linda lives in northern Vermont with her family and dog. She enjoys travel, nature, books, films, and sports, especially skiing and volleyball. More information can be found at her website: lindacruise.com.