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Linda Aksomitis
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Linda Aksomitis, February 28, 2014
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| Born | Linda Demyen 7 August 1954 Regina, Saskatchewan |
| Pen name | Sunflower Sue |
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| Nationality |  Canada |
| Education | Master Vocational/Technical Education |
| Period | 1964-present |
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| Spouse | David Aksomitis (1973-present) |
| Children | 3 |
Linda Aksomitis is a Canadian author. She writes exciting adventure stories for young adults and children. Linda also creates new versions of classic fairy tales and folk tales. She has written many books about travel and the history of snowmobiles.
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About Linda Aksomitis
Linda Aksomitis was born on August 7, 1954, in Regina, Saskatchewan. When she was a teenager, she wrote poetry. She used the pen name Sunflower Sue for some of her poems. These poems were sometimes published in The Western Producer magazine.
Her Work as a Writer
Linda Aksomitis has written more than 30 books. These books include both true stories (nonfiction) and made-up stories (fiction). Her books have been published in five different countries. She is now focusing on publishing her own books. One of her popular series is called Magic Forest Adventures. This series retells classic fairy tales and folk tales.
Teaching and Learning
Linda Aksomitis has taught many online courses. She taught people how to write for the internet. She also taught how to publish and sell e-books. She worked as an instructional designer at Saskatchewan Polytechnic. This means she helped create learning materials for students.
Linda also studied online education at the University of Regina. She earned a Master's degree in Vocational/Technical Education. After her studies, she helped coordinate a library training program. She also wrote a textbook called Guide to Becoming a Library Technician.
Travel and Museums
Linda Aksomitis loves to travel and write about it. She has given presentations about travel writing in different countries. These include the U.S., Sweden, and the Philippines. She now writes reviews of museums in Canada and the United States. You can find her reviews on her travel blog, guide2museums.com.
Being Part of a Writing Community
Linda is a member of a special group called the Saskatchewan Children's Writers' Round Robin. This group helps children's writers connect and share ideas. In 2024, the group celebrated its 40th anniversary. They held events and presentations for young readers.
Linda Aksomitis lives in Qu'Appelle, Saskatchewan.
