S. E. Linn is a two-time International Impact Book Award winner and Canadian author whose works span creative fiction, travel guides, children's literature, and cookbooks—each infused with humor, heart, and real-world wisdom.
Her creative fiction includes the racy 90's memoir "Pinky Swear" and the bestselling "Adventures in Online Dating: True Stories from the Shallow End of the Dating Pool." Young readers delight in her award-winning children's book "The Marmot in My Culvert," which teaches wildlife safety through engaging storytelling. Her acclaimed travel guides—"The Premier Family Travel Guide: Banff National Park & The Canadian Rockies" (International Impact Book Award winner) and "10 Days Around Iceland"—offer practical, family-friendly insights drawn from personal adventures. Food lovers savor her cookbook trilogy: "Boozy Bacon Cocktails," "Creative Charcuterie," and "Tasty Tapas."
With a background in Women's Contemporary Literature, ESL teaching, travel writing, psychology, and business supporting women, S. E. Linn brings an empathetic and insightful voice to every genre she explores. Her work has been featured in Women's Weekly, Women's Reporter, and Bar Chart Online Magazines, and she maintains an active blog on Vocal Media.
Beyond writing, her specialties include editing, graphic design, and publishing—skills she uses to craft each book from concept to finished product. Passionate about exploring the world, she treasures traveling with her two humans, curling up with a good book and her beloved dog Jackson, practicing yoga, skiing, and immersing herself in diverse cultures. She finds fulfillment in being of service to others through her work and life experiences.
S. E. Linn resides in the scenic interior of beautiful British Columbia, where the natural beauty of the Canadian Rockies inspires her creative endeavors and adventurous spirit.
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S. E. Linn is a two-time International Impact Book Award winner and Canadian author whose works span creative fiction, travel guides, children's literature, and cookbooks—each infused with humor, heart, and real-world wisdom.
Her creative fiction includes the racy 90's memoir "Pinky Swear" and the bestselling "Adventures in Online Dating: True Stories from the Shallow End of the Dating Pool." Young readers delight in her award-winning...
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Banff Family Travel Guide: Plan Your Perfect Canadian Rockies Vacation with Kids
Discover how to explore Banff National Park with your family using the ultimate family travel guide to Banff and Lake Louise. This comprehensive guide answers common concerns and helps you plan an unforgettable Canadian Rockies adventure.
October's Top Story Winner on Vocal Media (New York)
“After He Drove Away” is a poetic reflection on loss, memory, and the quiet ache of moving forward. Chosen as a Top Story on Vocal Media, this piece captures that tender moment when goodbye echoes louder than words.
In Kamloops, there’s only one name you need to know when dogs, drama, and mild chaos collide: Brenda Barkley.
She’s a dog walker with a booming laugh, a van that rattles like a carnival ride, and a talent for turning everyday disasters into local legends.
When a routine walk at Riverside Park takes a wild turn, Brenda’s quick thinking (and questionable footwear) make her an accidental hero — and a small-town sensation.
A poignant and evocative poem about loving someone whose heart belongs to something — or someone — else. In “My Lover Has a Mistress,” the speaker reveals the quiet ache of sharing her beloved with his muse: the radiant, all-consuming mistress of art. Through lyrical imagery and emotional precision, she captures the beauty and pain of competing with creation itself — the colors, the canvas, and the irresistible pull of inspiration.
This is not a poem of jealousy, but of understanding. “My...
There's a reason Iceland is called the land of fire and ice. I didn't fully understand that until the day the wind tried to throw my daughter off a waterfall.
Volcanic Fields and Tipped-Over Motorhomes
We were navigating the south tip of Iceland, heading toward Dettifoss through endless fields of volcanic lava that stretched as far as the eye could see - in a Go Campervan. The landscape was otherworldly—like driving on Mars, except Mars probably has better weather.
I've learned something over my years of family travel: the best stories never come from the itinerary. They come from the moments when everything falls apart and you discover you're stronger—and luckier—than you thought.
This is one of those stories.
The Electrical Gremlin Nobody Expected
We'd just arrived in Northern Ireland after driving through Scotland in a brand-new 7-meter motorhome. I say "brand-new" like it was a blessing.
We've all been there. You leave yoga class feeling inspired, mentally refreshed, and absolutely certain you'll remember that one brilliant idea that struck you mid-downward dog. Fast forward three days, and... it's gone. Vanished into the mental fog like steam off a hot cup of tea.
But here's what I noticed this week: the people who actually made changes were the ones who wrote things down.
The Magic Isn't in Your Memory—It's in the Writing
Our brains are incredible storytellers, but terrible...
