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"I wasn't sure of my own expectations going into this course, but I can say that I am 'blown-away' by how much I learned in six weeks. Clearly,[Cruise] is very knowledgeable and passionate about writing. But what I appreciated most was how comfortable she made me feel, even with my lack of knowledge, so that I could take full advantage of the class."

--Kim Jennings, Creative Writing Student, Williston, VT (Feb. 2009)

"[Cruise's] approachable style makes her a great instructor, one you are not afraid to ask questions. She provided great, useful comments on assignments. And the lectures and PowerPoint presentations were very well explained, with great examples and very conversational. The reading selections were great! Hand-outs were also very clear, making it easier to follow the lecture. Classes were always well-prepared and ready to start; and the instructor knew great examples for each topic discussed."

--Mariana Sears, Creative Writing Student, Williston, VT (Feb. 2009)

Cruise's "[critical] argument and writing are smart, sophisticated, and graceful; the large amount of initial research she did is evident in the complexity and wisdom of every line, and I was impressed at her awareness of audience in the final product. I appreciated the way she made our work together into an ongoing dialogue."

--Nancy McCabe, Ph. D. , Pushcart Prize Winner (Meeting Sophie: A Memoir of Adoption); Faculty and Director of Writing Programs (U. of Pittsburgh-Bradford); MFA Faculty, Spalding U.

     Linda Cruise's "writing has both humor and deep philosophical insight; I found myself remembering the
     characters long after I had put down the page. Cruise's "writing has both humor and deep philosophical
     insight; I found myself remembering the characters long after I had put down the page. Linda's dedication,
     enthusiasm, and intellectual curiosity made the semester very enjoyable for me. Her attitude was all (and
     more) I could have expected, her packets were timely and fully executed."

--Mary Yukari Waters, MFA, Author, Winner of the O. Henry Award and Pushcart Prize

"Linda Cruise gave an all-around excellent lecture that was professional and full of information. Her lecture, entitled 'Preparing the Ultimate Curriculum Vitae,' covered all the bases, offering a practical and important lesson in how students could better promote themselves in the job market. Cruise offered a step-by-step guide in her handout and also presented a well-done PowerPoint presentation that made the lecture easier to follow and added a visual element to the presentation. She stated her information with confidence and credibility. I was especially impressed by Linda's ability to be firm and serious while balancing that with a keen sense of humor that made the lecture feel more conversational and therefore more resonant. This lecture was excellent in all regards and I learned a lot from it myself."

--Silas House,Nationally-bestselling & Award-winning Author

     "I enjoyed working with Cristina [Trapani-Scott] in her first semester a great deal. The variety in her work, her willingness to approach revision
     in both her poetry and prose with an open attitude, and her innate talent combined with a true poetic voice were a real pleasure for me to
     experience. I feel confident Cristina will make a significant contribution to the poetry program at Spalding.

--Jeanie Thompson, MFA Poetry Faculty, Spalding U.; Executive Director at the Alabama Writers' Forum

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T E S T I M O N I A L S

Just how qualified are Nor'easter professionals?

Time for clients and colleagues to weigh in on the matter.

--Kim Jennings, Creative Writing Student, Williston, VT (Feb. 2009)

--Mariana Sears, Creative Writing Student, Williston, VT (Feb. 2009)

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