The oldest of seven children, I was born and raised in rural Northern California, about sixty miles north of San Francisco. I had a great childhood growing up in the country in the midst of prune orchards, pasture land, and redwood forests. My husband, daughter, and I currently reside in a remote mountain town in Shasta County on ten acres we share with our three cats, two dogs, and an abundance of wild creatures. I've been writing seriously for about 5 years and have one book published.
<p>In the second of the four-part series of novellas, teen assassin Shevata re-enters the city of Gastar two centuries later, seeking the evil boy Goldeon as he plots destruction of the city. The clash of the dangerous kids from the past affect the entire city, placing the people in danger. Shevata also reflects back on her past actions and decisions and takes steps to re-claim her own humanity. Kindle, ebook versions to follow.</p>
This story, ten years in the making, was inspired by my passion for American Indian culture and history, my desire to weave a story to inspire others, and above all, my faith in God.
<span style="font-size:12pt;color:#000000;"><span><strong><span style="font-size:10px;color:#ff00ff;font-family:Arial;"></span></strong></span></span><strong><span style="color:#ff00ff;font-family:Arial;"><span><font size="4">"</font></span><font size="4">Singing Winds" by Linda Strawn has brought about a beautiful and romantic setting in the historical 1800’s where romance, Indians, and ranch life take you on the most love filled adventures that you will absolutely love to read.<span> </span>If romance is what you are into then this is a must have in your library.<span> </span>I say to Linda Strawn this is a job well done.<span> </span>I enjoyed every adventure and every page.<span> </span>It kept me on my toes as to where this was going.<span> </span>Congratulations for bringing to life the romance in which I think everybody will be enthralled to read.</font></span></strong><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0pt;"><strong><span style="color:#ff00ff;font-family:Arial;"></span></strong></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0pt;"><strong><span style="color:#ff00ff;font-family:Arial;"><img src="http://heavenlytrinkets.com/5star.gif" alt="5star.gif" border="0" hspace="0" /></span></strong></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0pt;"><strong><span style="color:#ff00ff;font-family:Arial;"><font size="4">Reviewer: Anastasia, GhostWriter Literary Review</font></span></strong></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0pt;"><br /><strong><span style="color:#ff00ff;font-family:Arial;"></span></strong></p><p style="font-weight:bold;color:#0066cc;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Tahoma;"><font size="2" color="#000000" face="Arial, Helvetica, Verdana"><font size="2">SINGING WINDS, an appropriate title. I loved it! This amazing slow moving saga starts out on a sad note and tears at the heart strings. Emotions overflowed throughout the story. Devastated at what was happening in her young life, Katy still learned many ways to appreciate affection. One part in particular moved this reader to tears when a miracle happened with Jesse, our brave hero, who will always have a warm spot in my heart. The suspense held me like a magnet drawn to metal. </font></font></span></p><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, Verdana;"></span><p style="color:#0066cc;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Tahoma;"><font size="2" color="#000000" face="Arial, Helvetica, Verdana"><font size="2"><span style="font-weight:bold;">Linda Strawn’s unique style with the dialogue captured the warmth of the characters that lingered in my mind long after the heart moving story was read. The characters caused an overall reaction or impression on me that filled me with awe. I laughed with Katy. I cried with Madeline. I was filled with fear for Jesse. I will never forget them. Definitely a keeper!</span> </font></font></span></p><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, Verdana;"></span><p style="color:#0066cc;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, Verdana;"><strong><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Tahoma;"><font size="2">Overall rating</font></span></strong></span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Tahoma;"><font size="2">: <img src="http://lindastrawn.com///5hearts.gif" alt="5hearts.gif" align="bottom" /><br /><strong>Sensuality rating</strong>: Sweet </font></span></p><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, Verdana;"></span><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, Verdana;"><strong style="color:#0066cc;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Tahoma;"><font size="2">Reviewer:</font></span></strong></span><font style="color:#0066cc;" color="#ffffff"><font size="2"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Tahoma;"> <strong>Wanda Maynard, The Romance Studio<br /><br /><a href="http://lindastr.startlogic.com/reviews.html">For more reviews, click here.</a><br /></strong></span></font></font><pre style="font-size:10px;"><span></span></pre>