Linda Noon
Hi - Welcome to My Suite 101 Profile where I get the chance to tell you a little about myself.
I'm from Birmingham in the UK where I've been residing for eighteen years. Before I was a student in London and prior to that I lived on the south coast in beautiful Dorset.
Along the way I have raised a son who is now a young man and created three homes with my husband and partner.
For paid employment I have followed a few diverse paths. Initially I was a qualified nurse and midwife - in the UK midwives are involved in all aspects of maternity care including delivery of the new born. Following on I was a dancer and choreographer and later dance teacher, community artist and college lecturer in performance arts. I gained a BA Hons in Dance Theatre at the Laban Dance college and a teachers' qualification to enable me to do all this. Recently I have worked as an administrator for a large hospital and for a short while as the marketing manager and press officer for one of Birmingham's largest choirs.
I guess that I missed the creative opportunities that I once had as a dancer, unfortunately getting older is not an advantage in the profession. Anyway, on the commute to my office job I drafted my first novel and caught the writing bug in the process. I believe that I may have gathered quite a lot to write about over the years and maybe a few more novels.
Like many writers I enjoy reading fiction, particularly contemporary fiction; Haruki Murakami, Iain Banks, Peter Carey, Joanne Harris, Nick Hornby, Monica Ali are some of my many, many favourite authors. I still enjoy dancing for pleasure, I also love home decorating and arts and crafts. I particularly miss the opportunities I once had when my son was young, to play with him, doing arty stuff.
For my particular take on life visit my blog: linswitter.blogspot.com/
Latest Articles
|
Homemade Candles Without Using a Candle Making Kit
Easy step by step instructions using recycled wax waste to make beautiful but very cheap new candles.
Apr 19, 2012
- Linda Noon
|
|
Rudolf Laban and his Insightful Effort Theory Explained
A brief history of Rudolf Laban, modern dance pioneer and an explanation of his theory on effort. A must for all artists who value creative insight.
May 23, 2011
- Linda Noon
|
|
Warm Up for Newcomers to Dance
General warm up activities for young adults that serve a dual purpose: to prevent physical injury and encourage a comfortable, creative group dynamic.
Apr 11, 2011
- Linda Noon
|
|
Flower Vases and Flower Pots for Spring Flower Arrangements
How to make striking and inexpensive flower vases and flower pots from common household items.
Mar 14, 2011
- Linda Noon
|
|
Bad Back Prevention
Basic advice on how to incorporate back care into daily living.
Feb 24, 2011
- Linda Noon
|
|
Mindfulness Meditation: an Alternative Cure for Depression
News of a natural remedy for depression that is being taken very seriously by the medical profession.
Feb 11, 2011
- Linda Noon
|
|
Find Romance in the Argentine Tango
How this wonderful dance can encourage another bond with your loved one.
Jan 31, 2011
- Linda Noon
|
|
Dance the Lindy Hop to Lose Weight
How the Lindy Hop could be a fun way to lose weight and make new friends into the bargain.
Jan 14, 2011
- Linda Noon
|
|
Homemade Christmas Ornaments with a Wow Factor
Step by step instructions with photos on how to make stunning Christmas decorations using recycled materials.
Dec 10, 2010
- Linda Noon
|
