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Fictions and Truths – Writing Assignment

April 26, 2016 By Linda Jo Martin Leave a Comment

Firefighters walking in front of the saloon.

I’ve never taken a class in fiction writing before. I’ve been wanting to, for a long time. Today I enrolled at FutureLearn.com in a free class – “Start Writing Fiction.”
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Art & Fear – Review of the Book by David Bayles & Ted Orland

March 13, 2016 By Linda Jo Martin 2 Comments

Art Fear Review

Welcome to my Art & Fear review. Art & Fear is a classic philosophical non-fiction art book by David Bayles and Ted Orland. It is deep enough to become ponderous at times, but readable enough to keep my attention from start to finish.
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When Things Don’t Go Right

February 2, 2016 By Linda Jo Martin 8 Comments

Bright red poppy in a field of white flowers.

Life isn’t predictable, and often things don’t go right, and don’t work out according to our plans. There are many reasons for people to be frustrated and distressed. When a loved one is hurting, I want to reach out and take away the pain, but I’m not that powerful, so I give it all to God.
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Book Lady’s Reading List, 2015

April 9, 2015 By Linda Jo Martin 5 Comments

Books

These are the books I’m hoping to read during the remainder of 2015, and on into 2016. As you’ll see they are mostly Christian non-fiction but I’m also planning to read books for novel research, and then there’s that video making book… I need to be able to make better videos.
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Art in Idaho – My Art Supplies

April 2, 2015 By Linda Jo Martin Leave a Comment

Cheap Acrylic Paints

I moved to Idaho in 2013 and haven’t created much art here. I’ve been busy doing other things. In the twenty-one months I’ve been in Idaho, I’ve attended a lot of meetings (mainly church and Bible studies), found a lot of new friends, and worked on my online writing business, which continues to present me with unexpected issues and new work to do. [Read more…]

A Visit to God’s Presence

March 23, 2015 By Linda Jo Martin 5 Comments

A Visit to God's Presence

God laid it on my heart to post this here… otherwise I would not be doing it. However I asked Him for inspiration on what to blog about this week, and when I get inspiration from Him I should do as suggested.
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From the Fishbowl to the Retreat

March 10, 2015 By Linda Jo Martin 6 Comments

Forgive

Life’s good here in Idaho. I’m sorry it was such a mild winter. I worry about the dry forests and drought… however it is nice to see sunshine. Today was the first day it was warm enough to enjoy sitting on the balcony of my new apartment.
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Treaty Rock by Bike – Post Falls, Idaho

October 1, 2014 By Linda Jo Martin 2 Comments

Treaty Rock at Post Falls, Idaho

I’m sitting on a park bench near Treaty Rock in Post Falls, writing this today. I love writing in nature. This place looks rocky, wooded and wild. I’m loving the environment.
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A Bicycle Ride to the Store

September 30, 2014 By Linda Jo Martin 6 Comments

My Bike

Today I woke up early to do housework. At 11 I decided I was hungry and didn’t have the food I wanted to eat, so I got on my bicycle, which is a cruiser, and rode to the store.
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Nominated For the Rising Star Accolade at HubPages

September 6, 2014 By Linda Jo Martin 1 Comment

Rising Star Accolade

My article about content curation tips has been nominated for an honor at HubPages. Since I’m considered a newbie there, my page was chosen for the Rising Star Accolade contest and the voting is on!
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Gearing Up For Lens-Hub Editing at HubPages

August 30, 2014 By Linda Jo Martin Leave a Comment

Linda Jo Martin the Book Lady

A few weeks ago I opened up my Squidoo dashboard to see a message telling me the “Big News” … that HubPages was aquiring “key content” from Squidoo, and that my beloved writing site, Squidoo, was going out of business.
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Open Letter of Thanks to Seth Godin

August 23, 2014 By Linda Jo Martin 11 Comments

Squidoo

Hi Seth, I’ve decided to write you an open letter on my blog today. I can’t tell you how sorry I am that the Squidoo site is ending. There’s a deep, sad place in my heart this week. But more than that, there’s gratitude for the effort you put into making Squidoo a good experience for so many of us.
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I’ve Been Interviewed for the Official Squidoo Headquarters Blog

May 8, 2014 By Linda Jo Martin 2 Comments

Linda Jo Martin

Today Robin Svedi of Squidoo HQ posted a short interview about my contributor niche, autobiographies and memoirs. As a contributor I post and promote reviews of books people write about themselves.
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About Me

Hi, I'm Linda, the Book Lady, and I'm excited about reading. A book is a gift you give yourself. It is so much fun to open that cover and discover what was hidden within. Books share the wisdom of the ages with us. Who wouldn't want that? So I read frequently and encourage reading. If you're a reader, let me know by becoming my friend on GoodReads.


My novel, River Girl, is about a girl living in the Klamath River Valley.

All about Linda's Life.

Here's a link to my prayer website:
Prayer Power.

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Sanctuary, by Linda Jo Martin
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Flowers Forever - art by Linda Jo Martin
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If you have a garden and a library, you have everything you need.” ? Cicero - Art by Linda Jo Martin http://lindajomartin.com
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Small Joys
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Watercolor sketchbook
Valley of decision.
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The Prayer by Linda Jo Martin
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California Reading

California Reading

California Reading
5 members

This group is for anyone wanting to read California based fiction or nonfiction.

Our recommended shelf

The World Rushed In: The California Gold Rush Experience
The World Rushed In: The California Gold Rush Experience
by J.S. Holliday


Hillinger's California: Stories from All 58 Counties
Hillinger’s California: Stories from All 58 Counties
by Charles Hillinger





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  • Shepherd's Notes: Ephesians
  • And the Shofar Blew
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