Linda Ellis a successful professional writer, poet, and inspirational speaker. She is the author of the renowned, inspiring poem, “The Dash”. She has also had several inspirational books published and has sold hundreds of thousands of copies of her work. The success of her published work has allowed her to travel the country. Through her speeches, she delivers encouragement and motivation to all who attend.
These speeches allow Linda to communicate with her fans on a more intimate level. This type of communication has humbled Linda Ellis and has shown her the effect that writing from the heart can have on people.
Linda Ellis grew up in Miami, Florida but later moved to New York. Having spent a number of years in the Big Apple, Linda felt her southern roots calling her back. She moved to Georgia where she settled down and started a family.
In 1996 while working in the corporate world, Linda Ellis penned her now famous poem, "The Dash". She shared the poem with a local radio syndicate in Georgia who then recited the poem live to their listeners. The reception of the poem was incredible, and its popularity rose in time.
Since then the poem has been recited by public figures such as former Senator and Presidential Candidate Bob Dole as well as American Idol winner David Cook, who has a passage of the poem tattooed on his arm. Copies have been printed and framed by Hallmark and sold at their stores around the country. Linda Ellis now sells jewelry containing her trademarked phrase: “Live Your Dash,” inspiring people and reminding them to live their lives to the fullest.
These speeches allow Linda to communicate with her fans on a more intimate level. This type of communication has humbled Linda Ellis and has shown her the effect that writing from the heart can have on people.
Linda Ellis grew up in Miami, Florida but later moved to New York. Having spent a number of years in the Big Apple, Linda felt her southern roots calling her back. She moved to Georgia where she settled down and started a family.
In 1996 while working in the corporate world, Linda Ellis penned her now famous poem, "The Dash". She shared the poem with a local radio syndicate in Georgia who then recited the poem live to their listeners. The reception of the poem was incredible, and its popularity rose in time.
Since then the poem has been recited by public figures such as former Senator and Presidential Candidate Bob Dole as well as American Idol winner David Cook, who has a passage of the poem tattooed on his arm. Copies have been printed and framed by Hallmark and sold at their stores around the country. Linda Ellis now sells jewelry containing her trademarked phrase: “Live Your Dash,” inspiring people and reminding them to live their lives to the fullest.