Lingua Ink Books
Lingua Ink Books is a Portland-based hybrid publisher dedicated to amplifying diverse voices.
05/04/2026
Congratulations to Lynn A. Haller, Author on her debut, The Hallway of Doorknobs! It's a wonderful children's book that helps them explain and work with the hard feelings we all have (yes, it's a good read for grown-ups too). Well done, Lynn!
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The Hallway of Doorknobs: A Journey to the Feelings Inside follows five children as they discover a magical hidden hallway. Behind each door lives a "part"—a cactus covered in protective spikes, a blazing fire that explodes before it can be hurt, an invisible figure hiding under a hoodie, a dazzling disco ball performing so no one looks too close, ...
05/04/2026
Got our hard cover copy of The Hallway of Doorknobs by Lynn A. Haller, Author!
Get your copy too: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GV7VDJ77
05/04/2026
Get your copy today!
Today is the day.
The Hallway of Doorknobs is here.
Behind every door lives a part. A cactus. A fire. A disco ball in cowboy boots. Each one with a job to do and a story to tell.
This book invites children to walk down the magical hallway and find out who lives there. To knock on the doors and meet what's inside. And discover that every part of them belongs.
And honestly? A lot of adults have been knocking on those same doors too.
Grab your copy today at lynnahaller.com/books/the-hallway-of-doorknobs
And if it means something to you, please share it. Every share helps this story find a child who needs it.
After you read it, I would be very happy if you could leave a review. Reviews are important so more kids and families can find the book!
A special thank you to Maya Bairey and Justyna Nowosadko. I have enjoyed every minute of our collaboration and cannot thank you enough for all of your hard work and support on The Hallway of Doorknobs.
04/22/2026
We're so proud to announce this one. 'The Hallway of Doorknobs: A Journey to the Feelings Inside' by Lynn A. Haller, Author is coming May 4.
It's a children's book grounded in Internal Family Systems, and it does something most emotional literacy books don't: instead of asking kids to name their feelings, it helps them meet the protective parts inside them. A cactus with softening spines. A disco ball that performs to keep vulnerability away. Characters a six-year-old can see, hold, and recognize in themselves.
Read about it:
Introducing The Hallway of Doorknobs - Lingua Ink Books A children's book grounded in IFS that helps kids recognize the protective parts inside them. Coming May 4, 2026. Preorder now!
04/14/2026
We're proud to share the cover reveal of Lynn A. Haller, Author's new book, The Hallway of Doorknobs. Read through for Lynn's thoughts, and don't forget to reserve your copy!
Cover Reveal - Lynn A. Haller The cover of The Hallway of Doorknobs is here. Five children, a magical hallway, and doorknobs that open into the feelings inside. Launching May 4. Pre-order now.
04/09/2026
Lingua Ink author Lynn A. Haller, Author has got a gorgeous book launching on May 4, and you are going to fall in love with this cover when you see it. Congrats, Lynn!
Something's been hiding under wraps for a long time now. In 5 days, I finally get to show you the cover of my children's book, The Hallway of Doorknobs: A Journey to the Feelings Inside.
This book has been a labor of love with my publishing partner Maya Bairey at Lingua Ink Books and illustrator Justyna Nowosadko.
Five days until you see what they helped bring to life.
I can't wait. Stay tuned.
03/09/2026
Lingua Ink author Lynn A. Haller, Author is writing a really interesting series of personal essays exploring the 8 Cs of Self from Internal Family Systems therapy, and she uses her own life stories to bring each concept to life. Concerts, solo travel, a prickly coworker, a daughter who stopped for groceries. It's warm, honest, and genuinely worth a read. Check out her latest post!
When Jean Valjean sang Bring Him Home, the theater fell silent. By the end, we were all on our feet, tears streaming. Mid-show.
That was my first taste of collective effervescence: the energy that emerges when strangers experience art together. Concerts, marching band competitions, my daughter's college band playing Amazing Grace. These moments taught me that creativity isn't just about what one person makes. It's about what we create together.
In IFS, creativity is one of the 8 Cs of Self. And it doesn't stay inside us. It ripples out.
Read about it: https://lynnahaller.com/creativity-ce/
Before you go, I’m curious…
Have you ever experienced a concert or live performance that seemed to reach a Part of you that words couldn’t?
What show or song was it?
01/05/2026
A new post from Lingua Ink author Maya Bairey!
Under the Wolf Moon: Here I Am » Maya Bairey What remains in the lean times is the bones of you.
12/29/2025
Has an editor ever told you your conflict feels manufactured? It means they can see the puppet strings. Maybe it's a secret your character keeps for no real reason, or an interruption that's just there to steal pages.
This post breaks down what the note actually means.
Read about it: https://linguaink.com/editors-on-manufactured-conflict/
What's a piece of feedback that stung at first but made your writing stronger?
What Editors Mean When They Say “Conflict Feels Manufactured” - Lingua Ink Books Learn why editors reject manuscripts for “manufactured conflict” and how to build obstacles that feel earned.
12/22/2025
Not Every Miscommunication Trope Is a Plot Device » Maya Bairey "They should just talk!" But sometimes the inability to communicate is the story.
12/11/2025
Enjoy the flattery, but don't send money!
AI Writes Me Fan Mail (It's a Scam, But I'm Enjoying It Anyway) » Maya Bairey Before I mark these emails as spam, I pause to savor the flattery.
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