N. J. Lindquist is a dynamic speaker with an amazing true story of how an ugly duckling realized she was actually a swan; and the award-winning creator of the Manziuk and Ryan mystery series, five coming-of-age novels for teens, three nonfiction books for teens, and a myriad of other items including columns, profiles, articles and a Christmas play.
An only child who was so quiet her grade 11 homeroom teacher advised her parents to talk her out of her dream of being a teacher, she became a high school teacher (and a Teacher of the Year) in Roblin, Manitoba.
After her first novel was published by Moody Press in 1991, she began teaching writing to various groups in Canada and the United States.
In September of 2001, N. J. realized that because of the American domination for the Christian publishing industry, there was a very real need for a Canadian association for writers with a Christian world view. Her vision led to the founding of The Word Guild in December of 2001. She served as Executive Director until December 31, 2008. She continues as Director of Write! Canada.
N. J. is also a member of numerous other writers and speakers associations, including the Writers Union of Canada, Sister in Crime, Crime Writers of Canada, and Advanced Writers and Speakers Association.
For the last two years, she has been one of the fiction judges for the Best New Canadian Author Contest.
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