Linda Fisher
Author Bio
Linda Fisher collected and edited the stories for Alzheimer’s Anthology of Unconditional Love: The 110,000 Missourians with Alzheimer’s. She won first place in the 2006 Sedalia Book and Toy Short Story Contest, honorable mention in Bylines for flash fiction, and two honorable mentions in the 74th Annual Writer’s Digest Contest in the feature articles category. Her short stories and essays have been published in Alzheimer’s Anthology, Early Onset Blog: Essays from an Online Journal, Chicken Soup for the Soul: What I Learned From the Cat, A Cup of Comfort for Families Touched by Alzheimer’s,Well Versed, Echoes of the Ozarks II and III. Linda has a BS in Business Management from William Woods University and is the office manager of an electric cooperative. She enjoys traveling, writing, and spending time with family. She is a dedicated volunteer for the Alzheimer’s Association.
Four members of the Columbia Chapter of the Missouri Writers’ Guild have works included in Alzheimer’s Anthology of Unconditional Love: “It Wasn’t All Bad” by Ida Fogle, “Losing the Layers” by Shawnna Matteson, and “Sharing a Song” by Karen Heywood. The stories were collected and edited by CCMWG member, Linda Fisher, who wrote several informational articles and three stories, “The Watch,” “Gone in the Night” and “The Aftermath.” This is Fisher’s first book project.
Thirty-seven true stories give a voice to the 110,000 Missourians who have embarked upon an unwilling journey into an uncharted world toward a future different than the one they envisioned. It is the death of their dreams and plans, and the birth of unconditional love.
The stories capture the effect Alzheimer’s has on caregivers, sons, daughters, in-laws, friends, children, grandchildren, and healthcare workers. The collection includes two stories from persons diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer’s. The writers range from a Pulitzer Prize nominee to unpublished authors.
Sponsors paid for the printing and cover design. All profits from the book will be donated to the Alzheimer’s Association. Books will be available at the Mid-Missouri Chapter Memory Walks. For information about the Memory Walks or to order the book, call the Chapter office at 573-443-8665. Ordering information can be found at www.lsfisher.com.