exploring
life,
chasing
meaning.
Feet on earth. Heart open. Head completely silent or buzzing with ideas. Spirit…homesick for another dimension. This is how it is to be me.
Through magical realism fiction, philosophical non-fiction, and impressionistic photography I reflect on self-discovery and finding meaning amidst the absurdity of life. My work explores the fascinating contrast between light and dark, head and heart, and male and female.
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CONTRAST; A NOVEL
A character-driven work of upmarket magical realism about a depressed ghost and the meaning of life. Readers will enjoy the story, the heart, the humor, and also find themselves pondering the philosophical questions the characters face alongside them.
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SPEAKING & WORKSHOPS
Experience profound insights and inspiration brought in a lighthearted tone of voice during captivating speaking engagements. Or dive into interactive workshops where we explore relevant topics through meaningful activities and discussions.
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IMPRESSIONISTIC ART PHOTOGRAPHY
A visual and artistic expression of meaning, contrast, and the balance between masculine and feminine. My photography portfolio consists of impressionistic self-portraits and interpretations of nature and city. Contact me for prints and collaborations.
“‘CONTRAST’ not only entertains but also inspires deep contemplation. This book is a journey of self-discovery, a meditation on the human experience, and a portal into a realm where the boundaries between present and past blur, revealing the interconnectedness of all life. It is a timeless gem that will captivate and challenge readers for generations to come.”
- Andy Chaleff, Author of The Connection Playbook: A Practical Guide to Building Deep, Meaningful, Harmonious Relationships
What people say about CONTRAST; a novel:
“Thoughtful, surprising existential adventure between life and death.
Coussement debuts with a searching speculative drama about the meaning of life and death and how emotional wounds from our past affect our future. [While] very much a novel of the mind, Coussement’s style allows readers to feel like they are hanging out with familiar friends,
somewhere between this world and the beyond.”
- Publishers Weekly Booklife Reviews
About Linda.
Linda Coussement has been exploring meaning and purpose for many years by intertwining an 18+ year-long career in corporate business consulting with travel, teaching yoga, cofounding a sustainability start-up, photography, and studying the metaphysical concept of meaningful relations. The latter included a yearlong journey across Europe to ask over a hundred people “How is it to be you?”
Through fiction, non-fiction, and artistic photography, she helps seekers of existential meaning find their inner compass and craft their own path. Linda has recently published her debut magical realism novel ‘CONTRAST’
