Member Profile

Please note: All profiles are member-generated.

N. J. Lindquist

N. J. Lindquist is an award-winning-author, a motivational speaker, and an empowering teacher who loves helping people tap into their creativity and become all they can be.

Her published work includes five YA novels (the 4-book Circle of Friends series and the standalone In Time of Trouble), five Hot Apple Cider anthologies, and numerous short stories, columns, and articles. She is currently blogging a memoir. 

As J. A. Menzies, she writes the Manziuk and Ryan mysteries.

Her most recent book is a middle grade fantasy (as J. Alana Menzies).

In 1999, N. J. and her husband Les created That's Life! Communications, an indie publishing company.

N. J. co-founded The Word Guild in 2002 and served in a leadership capacity for eleven years.

Originally from the prairies, N. J. and Les have lived in Markham, Ontario, since 1986.

E-mail: c/o Writers' Union of Canada
Phone number:
c/o Writers' Union of Canada

Publications

Shaded Light: A Manziuk and Ryan Mystery (as J. A. Menzies). MurderWillOut Mysteries, 2014
In Time of Trouble. Markham, ON: That's Life! Communications, 2015
Glitter of Diamonds: A Manziuk and Ryan Mystery (as J. A. Menzies) . MurderWillOut Mysteries, 2007
Hot Apple Cider: Words to Stir the Heart and Warm the Soul. That's Life! Communications, 2008
A Second Cup of Hot Apple Cider. That's Life! Communications, 2011
A Taste of Hot Apple CIder. That's Life! Communications, 2014
Shadow of a Butterfly: A Manziuk and Ryan Mystery (as J. A. Menzies). MurderWillOutMysteries, 2015
The Case of the Homeless Pup. MurderWillOutMysteries, 2016
Hot Apple Cider with Cinnamon. That's Life! Communications, 2015
Christmas with Hot Apple Cider. That's Life! Communications, 2017
The Misadventures and Tribulations of Princess Persnickety and Stefan the Stableboy (as J. Alana Menzies). That's Life! Communications, 2020

Awards

Judges' Choice, Toronto Star short story contest, 1989.
Teacher of the Year, Roblin Collegiate Institute, 1972.
Silver medal in English from Brandon University, 1969.
Gwynfred J. Griffith Memorial Scholarship in English, Brandon University, 1967.
Canadian Church Press Award of Merit - Feature Article for Faith Today magazine, 2003
The Word Guild Best Young Adult Book for More Than Friends, 2005
The Word Guild Best Suspense/Mystery Novel for Shaded Light, 2005
The Word Guild Best Best Regular Column for "The Inside Story" in ChristianWeek, 2005
Award for Excellence in Communications and Media for Leading Women, 2006
Deeds Speak Award from the York Region Police for InTime of Trouble, 2006
Read for Life Award for InTime of Trouble, 2006
Finalist, The Word Guild Best Suspense/Mystery Novel for Glitter of Diamonds, 2008
Award of Merit, The Word Guild Inspirational/Devotional Article for "My Letter to the Editor" in Hot Apple Cider, 2009
The Word Guild Best Inspirational/Devotional Article for "The Diamond Ring" in Hot Apple Cider, 2009
The Word Guild Best General Readership Article for "The Diamond Ring" in Hot Apple Cider, 2009
The Word Guild Award for a Blog Series for "The movement to re-engineer writers:" & "Listening with your heart & your mind", 2010
The Word Award for a Suspense Book for Shadow of a Butterfly (as J. A. Menzies), 2016
The Word Award for a short story for "Mary's Dream" in Hot Apple Cider with Cinnamon, 2016
The Word Award for a short story for "Power Play" in The Whole She Bang 3 , 2017
The Word Award for a Blog for Mammograms, Breast Cancer, and Me - Part 1, 2019
Links:
Main Site
https://NJLindquist.com
,
Mysteries
https://jamenzies.com
,
For Writers
https://writewithexcellence.com
,
Fantasy Series
https://realmofthekingdoms.com
Eligible for National Public Readings Program :
Yes

WITS

Presentation Description

Presentation Length:
45-60 min
Genre:
mystery, teen fiction, fantasy, journalism
Audience size:
negotiable
Workshop Description:

Northern OAC WITS:
No
One session:
$200
Two sessions:
$300
Three sessions:
$500
Four sessions:
$600
GST:
GST not applicable