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Books of many genres that are worth reading.

Writing Practice Exercises with “Take Ten For Writers”

January 20, 2012 By Linda Jo Martin Leave a Comment

Writing Practice Book

Our writing club members got tired of writing about our small town. For the last year or so we wrote articles on every Happy Camp topic we could think of. After a while it got repetitive because our experiences and opinions stayed the same. So I got the bright idea to buy a writing practice book for the club, for Christmas. As it turns out, everyone enjoys doing the exercises in the book and we’re going to stick with that for a while. The book is Take Ten for Writers: 1000 writing exercises to build momentum in just 10 minutes a day by Bonnie Neubauer.
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Book Review: The Sound and the Fury by William Faulkner

December 4, 2010 By Linda Jo Martin Leave a Comment

The Sound and the Fury

Have you read The Sound and the Fury by William Faulkner? If you’re still at the beginning and thinking of quitting, my recommendation is to bear with it! I know you’re probably wondering what in the world is going on! All will be clear, in a murky, foggy sort of way, before the novel ends. The true value of the book is in exploring the characters and the situation they’ve been born into. Forget about linear thinking – you won’t find a lot of that within this book. [Read more…]

Blogging Tips by Lorelle Van Fossen

July 1, 2007 By Linda Jo Martin 1 Comment

Blogging Tips

A post about Lorelle’s book, Blogging Tips. I originally posted this at LiveJournal in 2007, then transferred it to this blog in 2012 when I closed the LiveJournal account.
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Blogging Tips: Help For Writers Who Blog

July 1, 2007 By Linda Jo Martin 6 Comments

Blogging Tips

Blogging is hot. So hot that hundreds of writers with websites have blogs. Many of these websites are nothing more than a blog, and others link to their blogs which are elsewhere on the site. Chances are, if you’re a writer, you either have a blog or have considered creating one. Either way you’ll find that Lorelle Van Fossen is an expert blogger who can help anyone wanting to blog. [Read more…]

Book Review: Education and the Significance of Life by J. Krishnamurti

February 20, 2007 By Linda Jo Martin 5 Comments

Kirshnamurti With Annie Bessant

A few personal observations about a book, Education and the Significance of Life by J. Krishamurti.
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Travels With Charley: In Search of America – By John Steinbeck

January 14, 2007 By Linda Jo Martin Leave a Comment

Travels With Charley - John Steinbeck

I enjoyed reading Travels With Charley: In Search of America, by John Steinbeck. Though I’ve read many of his novels and short stories, this was the first time I’d read any non-fiction by him. I was pleasantly impressed with his humor and easy-to-read, friendly writing style.
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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.

My childhood memoirs: ljm memoirs.

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My Art

Water Girl - by Linda Jo
Acrylic Ink / Sketchbook
Sanctuary, by Linda Jo Martin
Acrylic Ink / Sketchbook
Ready to Sail, by Linda Jo Martin
Acrylic Ink / Sketchbook

Flowers Forever - art by Linda Jo Martin
Acrylic Ink / Sketchbook
Mother-Daughter Dance, by Linda Jo Martin
Acrylic Ink / Sketchbook
Mary and Jesus - art by Linda Jo Martin
Acrylic / Junk Journal

Watercolor
Bird Art by Linda Jo Martin - http://lindajomartin.com
Acrylic
Wild and Precious - art by Linda Jo Martin
Watercolor / pen

Summer Afternoon - art by Linda Jo Martin
Pen / Watercolor
If you have a garden and a library, you have everything you need.” ? Cicero - Art by Linda Jo Martin http://lindajomartin.com
Acrylic
Angel art by Linda Jo Martin
Sketchbook

Psalm 91:9-11 - Angel art by Linda Jo Martin http://lindajomartin.com
Sketchbook
Art: Idaho Hills, by Linda Jo Martin
Acrylic / Junk Journal
March Mystery Madness 2020, art by Linda Jo Martin
Gouache journal

Plan A to Z - lettering by Linda Jo Martin
Lettering class project
A daring adventure - art by Linda Jo Martin
Fountain pen ink journal
Small Joys
Watercolor sketchbook

Watercolor sketchbook
Valley of decision.
Bible journaling
Mount Glittery by Linda Jo Martin - mountain climbing quote by John Muir
Acrylic painting

Watercolor sketchbook
“Live in the sunshine, swim the sea, drink the wild air.” ? Ralph Waldo Emerson ... watercolor painting by Linda Jo Martin
Watercolor sketchbook
Imagination Soars, by Linda Jo Martin - http://lindajomartin.com
Watercolor sketchbook

Plant Seeds
Watercolor sketchbook
The Prayer by Linda Jo Martin
Acrylic painting
A basket of flowers, by Linda Jo Martin - http://lindajomartin.com/writing/art
Fountain pen ink journal

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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  • Agnes Grey
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RSS Goodreads Status Updates

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