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Linda Strawn

Linda Strawn

About

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.

Godwine Kingmaker: Part One of The Last Great Saxon Earls

Godwine Kingmaker: Part One of The Last Great Saxon Earls

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<p><span><span>Harold Godwineson, the Last Anglo-Saxon King, owed everything to his father. Who was this Godwine, first Earl of Wessex and known as the Kingmaker? Was he an unscrupulous schemer, using King and Witan to gain power? Or was he the greatest of all Saxon Earls, protector of the English against the hated Normans? The answer depends on who you ask. He was befriended by the Danes, raised up by Canute the Great, given an Earldom and a wife from the highest Danish ranks. He sired nine children, among them four Earls, a Queen and a future King. Along with his power came a struggle to keep his enemies at bay, and Godwine's best efforts were brought down by the misdeeds of his eldest son Swegn. Although he became father-in-law to a reluctant Edward the Confessor, his fortunes dwindled as the Normans gained prominence at court. Driven into exile, Godwine regathered his forces and came back even stronger, only to discover that his second son Harold was destined to surpass him in renown and glory.</span></span></p>

Story Behind The Book

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.

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<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">&quot;</font></span><font size="4">Singing Winds&quot; 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>