Writer...Blogger...Speaker
Linnie Frank Bailey is a writer and inspirational speaker whose style resonates with readers and listeners alike.
As a published author, and freelance writer, Bailey has developed a distinct writing ‘voice’ that readers find refreshing. Her articles have appeared in various publications, including magazines and newspapers, and she has appeared on television and radio.
Bailey is comfortable speaking to audiences both small and large. Her speaking, like her writing, is chock-full of anecdotes that people of all ages and backgrounds can relate to.
Short Bio
A native Californian, Linnie Frank Bailey graduated from UCLA and began her career as a Computer Programmer in Albany, New York, working for the state government. She continued her career in the Washington, D.C. area, working as a Computer Systems Analyst and Management Consultant with Unisys and Booz, Allen & Hamilton. It was during her stay in D.C. that Linnie first became involved in community service activities, in particular, computer training for minority youth.
Linnie returned to California in 1987 and accepted a position as an Area Manager with a division of General Electric. Upon the birth of her first child in 1990, she left her corporate career and became a non-profit consultant.
In 1998, Linnie co-authored the book This Far by Faith: How to Put God First in Everyday Living, which was published by Bantam, Doubleday, Dell. In 2001, she became a staff writer with a megachurch.
In 2006, Linnie started Holy Prose Press, a writing and publishing company. Currently, she provides ghostwriting, copywriting, and publishing services to organizations and individuals. In 2007, she self-published the book God on the Job: Salvation from the 9 to 5!, and has created on-line worker support groups.
In 2008, Linnie was a field organizer for the Obama campaign and was an elected delegate to the Democratic National Convention.
As a freelance writer, blogger, and journalist, Linnie writes for local and national publications, including The Black Voice News. She leads a diverse group of Inland Empire residents in the Obama Riverside grassroots community service group.
Currently, Linnie is establishing an online "Grayroots Movement" to provide voice for the issues concerning adults age 50 and over. Recently, she won an Irvine Foundation Fellowship, in conjunction with New America Media, for policy and political writing.
Linnie is married to Greg Bailey, a Computer Software Developer. The couple has one son (Gregory, 19) and one daughter (Kyra, 10).
Riverside Group at Inauguration
