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"Melinda and the Wild West: A Family Saga in Bear Lake, Idaho" by
Linda Weaver Clarke is an instant classic!
"Melinda and the Wild West: A Family Saga in Bear Lake, Idaho" by
Linda Weaver Clarke
(ISBN-10: 1589823672)
is a tender and rare look into the lives of fictional characters set
in a period that was a more simple and less complex world of todays
airline security, IPods and personal computers.
The year is 1896 and Melinda Gamble, a schoolteacher, leaves Boston
for the adventure of a world that is untamed and uncivilized.
Recently interviewed, the author said, "She (Melinda) is an elegant
woman from Boston, but is naive to the Wild West and its rugged
atmosphere...It was fun to be able to take a “naive” city-woman and
help her to learn about the elements of the West, an area where I
grew up. Melinda is a very stubborn and headstrong woman. She is,
also, a very tender woman and wants to do some good in her life and
make a difference in the lives of these children. At the same time,
she finds that the people in this laid-back western community have
made a difference in her life as well."
"Melinda and the Wild West" is rich with historical settings and
provides as much of a 'historical' education as entertainment. This
story is set in Paris, Idaho -- Founded Sept. 26, 1863, "I dedicated
my novel to my great, great grandparents who were the first settlers
of Paris, Idaho: Gilbert and Sarah Weaver," the author says, "I
wanted to learn more about the area that my great grandparents loved
so much. That's what “historical-fiction” is all about: taking bits
of history and putting it into the lives of fictional characters."
Melinda Gamble takes the reader on her journey in the early days of
the 'Wild West' and experience a time and culture that was 'wild'
and 'primitive' but 'simple,' 'genuine' and
'true.' The plot/story blends memorable characters with Idaho's
Bear Lake history and is actually based on several true experiences.
At first, I created the most perfect 'rugged rancher' that I could
think of, not realizing I was actually creating my character after
the same man that I admired and loved, who was in my life for years
– my father," the author says. "It wasn't until my stepmother read
my book and mentioned how much Gilbert reminded her of my dad:
Marcus Gilbert Weaver. The build of Gilbert was like my father, a
tall hardworking farmer with bulging muscles. My dad had the
strength to lift a 130-pound sack of grain over and over again until
his truck was filled. The low soft chuckle of Gilbert was my fathers
but it didn't dawn on me until she mentioned each little aspect of
my rugged rancher. Yes, my character took on the personality and
build of my dad without me even realizing it. In a way, it touched
me because my father passed away in his 90’s in 2005."
Linda Weaver Clarke displays an easy and excellent style of writing
blending adventure/romance/history/humor and courage. "I hope that I
can uplift people by inviting them into my world of make believe,"
she says. "If I can make someone laugh as they read about Jenny
stomping around the house with pans tied to her feet, or sigh
breathlessly as Gilbert takes Melinda in his arms and expresses his
unconditional love to her, or gasp as the grizzly charges toward
Melinda, then I think it was all worth it to write this novel."
"Melinda and the Wild West: A Family Saga in Bear Lake, Idaho" is an
instant classic and should put this author on the literary map all
over the world. A MUST read!
Page One Literary Book Review
Linda Weaver Clarke was raised on a farm surrounded
by the rolling hills of southern
Idaho and have made my home in southern Utah among
the beautiful red mountains and desert heat. I have
been happily married for 33 years and am the mother
of six daughters and have four wonderful
grandchildren .
After my family began to leave the nest, I decided
it was time to finish what I had started long ago. I
decided to go back to college and get a degree. It
had been 30 years since I had been to college and it
was one of the most frightening things I had ever
done. I had to learn how to study and take tests all
over again. The first day of college, I was a
nervous wreck and wondered if I could do this, but
with the support of my husband and children I was
able to graduate. I received my Bachelor of Arts
Degree in Theatre and Music at Southern Utah
University and received the Outstanding
Non-Traditional Student Award for the College of
Performing Arts in 2002. During the meantime, I cut
a CD named "Romantic Love Songs of Sigmund Romberg
and Victor Herbert."
"I have enjoyed writing short stories and novels for
several years but it took a lot of courage to begin
submitting them. I'm happy to say that American Book
Publishing has been great and my editor has been
fantastic.
http://www.lindaweaverclarke.com
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