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Linda Swift


Biography

Linda Swift divides her time between her native state of Kentucky and Florida. She is an award winning author of published poetry, articles, short stories, and a TV play. Linda holds an Education Specialist Degree from Murray State University with post-graduate work from U. of Alabama and was a teacher, counselor, and psychometrist in the public schools in three states. She credits her husband and adult children for providing encouragement and technical support necessary for survival in the cyberspace world.
Linda's first two books were published by Kensington. She currently has six e-books available (two also in print). Four books of fiction, a haiku collection, and three short stories are scheduled for 2011.

Where to find Linda Swift online

Website: http://www.lindaswift.net/

Where to buy in print

http://amazon.com

Books

That Special Summer    by Linda Swift
Price: $2.99 USD. 79570 words. Published by Publishing by Rebecca J. Vickery  on April 15, 2013. Fiction.
Paula's husband divorces her to find himself by joining a band and dating a young singer. Forced to start over, Paula returns to college. As she struggles to cope, she gains the attention of 2 handsome men. Toss in a mistaken Professor, her daughter's upcoming wedding, and a campus stalker and life gets complicated. When Paula finds herself and falls in love again, starting over is not so bad.
Mistress of Huntleigh Hall    by Linda Swift
Price: $2.99 USD. 55530 words. Published by Publishing by Rebecca J. Vickery  on September 13, 2012. Fiction.
~Sequel to Maid of the Midlands~ Alice waits ten years for Malcolm's return, but then must accept an arranged marriage. Malcolm, shipwrecked and with changed appearance, returns too late. He settles in Hull to be nearby, unknown to her. When Alice's sister Mary falls for his unsuitable employee, matters become complicated. Alice then discovers her husband's involvement in a plot against the king.
Take Five    by Linda Swift
Price: $2.99 USD. 37590 words. Published by Publishing by Rebecca J. Vickery  on September 6, 2012. Fiction.
An emotional and thought provoking mix of suspense, mild horror, and ironic twists... This collection includes: Give It All You've Got-a librarian's new job leads to tragedy; The Good News-a vacation goes awry; Winner Take All-reclaiming home turns ugly; Three to Make Ready-school busing brings unwanted changes; and Nathan, the Buttercups are Blooming-an elderly man tackles the inevitable.
Three to Make Ready    by Linda Swift
Price: $0.99 USD. 10860 words. Published by Publishing by Rebecca J. Vickery  on September 4, 2012. Fiction.
~ A Speculative Fiction short ~ Cassie is accepted into a ballet group and Debra is to be a cheerleader. But when chosen to exchange schools in the busing mandate, their dreams are shattered. Sammy wants to live with his dad but gets a bike instead. When his bike is stolen, his anger and frustration reach the boiling point. The outcome will touch the lives of Cassie, Debra, and an entire city.
Give It All You've Got    by Linda Swift
Price: Free! 14380 words. Published by Publishing by Rebecca J. Vickery  on August 13, 2012. Fiction.
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Back to School Bonus - FREE for limited time. ~A Speculative Fiction Short~ Naomi is the new school librarian. Danny, an overage senior, is her aid. Naomi has a secret she will not share. The presence of Jake, the alcoholic custodian, threatens her peace of mind with unwelcome advances. The friendship between Naomi and Danny becomes more and leads to tragedy. Help comes from an unexpected source.
Winner Take All    by Linda Swift
Price: $0.99 USD. 8840 words. Published by Publishing by Rebecca J. Vickery  on June 24, 2012. Fiction.
~ Speculative Fiction Short ~ Billy Ray Warren returns to claim the old family homestead, but first he'll have to destroy the intruder who's taken over. He comes armed, ready to battle his hated rival for possession of what is rightfully his. Then an accident leaves him a helpless prey for his ruthless enemy. With grim determination he fights for his life, knowing there can only be one winner.
Nathan, the Buttercups are Blooming    by Linda Swift
Price: $0.99 USD. 9900 words. Published by Publishing by Rebecca J. Vickery  on May 16, 2012. Fiction.
Short Story Speculative Fiction ~ Nathan Bradford is a prosperous man who always provided well for his wife Esther and their eight children. Now blind with glaucoma, he listens with helpless fury as his beloved wife lies dying while his children respond in their individual ways to the evolving crisis they all feel helpless to prevent. Will Nathan change the seemingly inevitable course of events?
Resurrection    by Linda Swift
Price: $2.99 USD. 30040 words. Published by Publishing by Rebecca J. Vickery  on April 1, 2012. Fiction.
Charlotte Timberlake wants to write a book about mental illness and persuades a doctor to have her admitted as a patient. When unforeseen events make it impossible for her to leave, she finds herself unable to convince those in charge, her children, or ex-husband that she doesn't belong here. Charlotte soon realizes it is up to her to find a means of escaping the nightmare of her prison.
Maid of the Midlands    by Linda Swift
Price: $2.99 USD. 45980 words. Published by Publishing by Rebecca J. Vickery  on March 4, 2012. Fiction.
In Matilda's sixteenth summer, two events change her life at Hafton Castle. She falls in love with the handsome guard Jondalar, and she is chosen to be waiting-lady for the Queen of Scots who is brought to the castle as a "guest". When Matilda learns that Jondalar has deceived her, as he plots against the queen, she must choose between her love and betrayal of the woman she is obliged to serve.
The Good News    by Linda Swift
Price: $0.99 USD. 8210 words. Published by Publishing by Rebecca J. Vickery  on September 27, 2011. Fiction.
A Speculative Fiction short... An elevator filled with tourists stops during a power failure and a small boy's life hangs in the balance when his arm becomes caught. Above ground, unaware of the consequences, a young man is trying to return power to the elevator while a man and woman race against time to stop him. Who will win? Who will lose?
Let Nothing You Dismay    by Linda Swift
Price: $2.99 USD. 19720 words. Published by Publishing by Rebecca J. Vickery  on July 8, 2011. Fiction.
Kala's job as tour guide isn't enough to cope with the debts left by her late husband, but she manages until she has car trouble. To save on future repairs, she takes an auto-care class. Rex is a part-time instructor whose broken heart needs repairing, too. Despite numerous disasters, she creates a holiday rich in the true spirit of Christmas. Will Kala and Rex discover the greatest gift of all?
The Twelve Days of Christmas    by Linda Swift
Price: $2.99 USD. 50750 words. Published by Publishing by Rebecca J. Vickery  on June 5, 2011. Fiction.
Leigh and Russell, former sweethearts, are maneuvered into spending time together during the Christmas holidays. Recovering from a tragedy, Leigh vows never to be responsible for a child again. Russell faces deciding custody of his two daughters after his ex-wife remarries. Even as their attraction flares once more, how can they possibly overcome the obstacles life has placed between them?

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