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Books & MoreScroll down for webpages on Linda's books and many other topics
Where in the World Is Linda M. Hasselstrom?
Learn where Linda will be giving talks, workshops and booksignings this year. Read about the magazines and journals-- paper and electronic-- that include work by or about Linda. This page includes information on how you can invite Linda to speak to your group. Linda's Non-Fiction Books
Read Linda's stories from her early ranch days, through her move to the city, and back home to the ranch: Windbreak -- Going Over East -- Land Circle -- Feels Like Far -- Between Grass and Sky No Place Like Home Linda writes about community. This is Linda's newest book, published 2009, paper edition in 2010. WINNER! of the 2010 WILLA book award in creative nonfiction from Women Writing the West. The coffee-table Bison book with glorious photos Roadside History of South Dakota and Journal of a Mountain Man, edited by Linda The Poetry Page
Information about Linda's books of poetry: Dakota Bones; the award-winning Bitter Creek Junction, and the new Dirt Songs, just released October, 2011. The Special Edition Poetry Books: When a Poet Dies, and a limited-edition hardcover of Bitter Creek Junction. Other Odds and Ends: Poems and their stories; essays about poetry and operating a letter-press; links to audio-clips. The Wind Anthologies
Leaning into the Wind -- Woven on the Wind -- Crazy Woman Creek Three anthologies of true stories and poems by contemporary western women. Edited by Linda M. Hasselstrom, Nancy Curtis, and Gaydell Collier. Books That Include Work By or About Linda
Here is a list of various anthologies in which work by Linda appears. In some cases these are original pieces by Linda that are not included in her own books --- read some on this page. This page also has information on books that include material about or interviews with Linda. Purchase Books from Linda
Here's how to purchase a book-- with an autographed bookplate-- directly from Linda. Other Books Offered by Linda
Includes Growing Trees on the Great Plains and more "See What You Read"
Some photos illustrating the actual people, places, or things mentioned in Linda's writing. What would you like to see? Linda's Biography
With stories, photos, and suggested reading to learn more about her. Linda's Memberships, Awards and Honors
Description of some of the organizations Linda has joined, and information about awards she has received. Windbreak House Writing Retreats
Why should you come to Windbreak House? Read what others have written about the writing retreats. Learn about some retreat participants. See photos. Homestead House
If you come for a retreat, here's where you'll stay. Read the history of the house; Take a photo-tour of the House and surroundings. Writing Conversations by eMail
Why is it called a Writing Conversation? This page explains Linda's philosophy on working with writers through e-mail. A few Handout excerpts are presented to whet your appetite for writing instruction. The Claude A. Barr Memorial Great Plains Garden
Linda's ranch hosts a botanic garden dedicated to preserving and displaying plants of the Great Plains. Learn more about the Garden and some of the plants found on Linda's ranch. Bird & Wildlife Habitat Improvement at Linda's Ranch
Linda worked with the Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory to improve bird habitat on her ranch. Lists of birds and wildlife seen at the ranch may be found here. Critter Stories -- read stories and view photos of wildlife at the ranch. Study Guides for Linda's Books
Formal Study Guides for some of Linda's books are posted here. Also posted are links to where you can find further information about some of her books: questions and answers, stories about the book covers, essays on writing the books, and a book index so you can look up key words. Bibliography of Individual Essays & Poems
A list of periodicals and anthologies with stories, essays, and poems by Linda. Iowa State University
Information about Linda's work with Iowa State University's MFA Program in Creative Writing and the Environment. See photos of the students' annual field trips to Linda's ranch. Lame Johnny Press and Sunday Clothes
Learn about Linda's successful but now long-closed publishing house. Includes information about and some cover photos of Sunday Clothes, an arts magazine. Dog Stories
News and stories about the various dogs at Windbreak House. Non-doggy people are excused from reading this. The Gallimaufry Page
A jumble of essays, poems, stories and photos that don't fit elsewhere in this website. Enjoy! Home Page Essay Archives
Read that "Message from Linda" that was posted on the Home Page earlier this year. Many of these essays have writing advice. All have photos, some have recipes, a few have poems. Cow Stories
Linda is a cattle rancher at heart. Read stories about "Winston" the friendly bull and others. We'll include a bovine bibliography. Coming soon . . . Rendezvous, Muzzle Loading, and Black Powder
Linda and her husband George used to participate in mountain man re-enactment camping. See photos, read more . . . Windbreak
Previously Featured Book Windbreak: Journal of a Ranch Year. Linda answers some questions about this book and its cover. An original essay about writing this book is included. Index of Windbreak
Want to find that particular story about Rebel the horse? Or Linda's description of her father? Look here to find the page number. Land Circle
Previously Featured Book Land Circle: Writings Collected from the Land was re-published in an "Anniversary Edition" in 2008 with new material. Learn about Red Wing boots, rock-mulching juniper trees, Readers Digest excerpts, and more. Roadside History of South Dakota
Corrections to the Text and More An index of corrections to the text and an essay by Linda about writing this book as well as why these corrections have never been printed No Place Like Home
Featured Book! In this 2009 award-winning book, Linda ponders the changing nature of community in the modern West. Linda offers some stories about the writing of the book, answers some questions, and gives information about a poem/painting collaboration. This page also includes some reviews from professionals and comments from readers. |
