Linsay has written a number of non-fiction titles including two volumes of THE DICTIONARY OF PERFORMING ARTS (with two other writers), VOLCANOES and UNDER THE SEA. She has edited various story collections, including 30 AUSTRALIAN STORIES FOR CHILDREN, 30 AUSTRALIAN GHOST STORIES FOR CHILDREN and STORIES FOR 6,7,8 & 9 YEAR OLDS.
In her spare time, Linsay enjoys playing the viola (she was the Principal Viola of the St Andrews Chamber Orchestra) and playing with her grandson, Ziggy.