Linda Crew

In 1903 Oregon, Joshua Creffield is a charismatic preacher, and all the young women attend his fiery revivals. At Joshua's insistence, these women burn their worldly possessions and follow him to a remote island to devote themselves to his teachings. But when Joshua announces which of his "brides of Eden" will be the Second Mother of Christ, events take a frightening turn. Based on a true story. Joy Stuart.

For 17-year-old Lovisa King, Oregon holds the promise of a new life. As she leaves Missouri with three generations of her family. Lovisa is bold, eager, headstrong, and sure that none of the tragedies suffered by earlier families will befall hers. it is going to be a fantastic adventure heading to what will become Kings Valley, Oregon.
By Linda Crew

I taught middle school English for a year!

Family Trees is a story of the ways in which people who are stuck find the means to break free and move on. It examines the value as well as the limits of family ties, celebrating, above all, the courage it takes to recognize the power of the present moment, the power of now.
By Linda Crew