• Welcome to My Creative Haven

    Yesterday my manuscript for "NEXT FOOT FORWARD" was sent to the publishers.

  • This is the cover that I am working on. I will have three birds. Any comments appreciated.

    Here, we celebrate the art of storytelling through memoir, poetry, and painting, inviting you to explore the beauty of resilience and the power of belonging.

  • My Blog

    Reflections and Revelations

    September 25, 2025
    Author Bio Lina Basile is a teacher,artist, and poetic memoirist whose work transforms...
    July 19, 2025
    I awoke after a night of horrible dreams. The pages...
    July 11, 2025
    I am back again at this laptop with an eye shield on my left eye due to a cateract removal. These...
    July 9, 2025
    Rain Upon theSea Oh, this day, with music sweet Of rain upon the sea That softest...
    June 28, 2025
    This website will forever be under construction.. I come here to visit words when I have run word...
    June 19, 2025
    The Mullet Run The air and sea have made a deal to soothe the sweet Pacific. Awareness is...
    June 18, 2025
    I thnk I have just finished my rough draft. Writing a memoir is compelling. I remain focussed for...
    June 18, 2025 · Poetry Excerpts
    Light carries weight—a gentle burden that illuminates our paths. In moments of darkness, it...
  • Daily Blog

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    The Power of Connection

    The way the tide reaches up like it’s trying to remember me, and the sky... that hush of cloud and light that feels stitched by hand. Even the sand carries its own story, softened and scattered, like the ends of a prayer whispered through beach grass.

    I call it “Where Solitude Blooms.”

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    Greetings

    “Welcome to the meeting place of tide and light. Here, stories drift ashore—weathered, luminous, and always reaching toward the next wave.”

  • Our Creative Portfolio

    Dive into a curated collection of works that embody the spirit of resilience and healing. Each piece represents a unique journey, inviting you to witness the beauty of the human experience.

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    Whispers of the Ocean

    Whispers of the Ocean

    This piece reflects the gentle ebb and flow of memories, intertwining the essence of the sea with the artist's personal narrative. Each brushstroke captures a fleeting moment, a whisper of the ocean that speaks to the soul.
    Fragments of Light

    Fragments of Light

    A poetry collection that navigates themes of hope and recovery, 'Fragments of Light' invites readers to find solace in the power of words. Each poem dances between the realms of sorrow and joy, illuminating the path to healing.
    Fragments of Light

    Fragments of Light

    An exploration of light and shadow, this artwork invites viewers to consider the interplay between hope and despair. The artist uses vibrant colors to convey a sense of warmth, creating a sanctuary in the midst of chaos.
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