AUTHOR • POET • CONSERVATIONIST • ARTIST
Despite her difficult upbringing, Linda discovered comfort in the outdoors and nurtured a lifelong dream of becoming an author. She knew she wanted to merge these two passions—writing and the wild—to share the beauty of our natural world with others. The wilderness became her home, and its creatures became her family.
Alongside her love of nature, Linda found solace in books. Their pages ignited her imagination, driving her forward despite the challenges she faced in her youth. Her deep connection to the natural world and its wild inhabitants brought her healing and renewed strength, fueling her determination to follow her dream no matter the obstacles.
As Linda journeyed across the globe—through the Middle East, Europe, and the United States—she eventually found a sense of belonging in the lush, rolling hills of Middle Tennessee. There, she established a private conservation park to protect and care for the animals she cherished, and she settled into her home with her family. Yet, she still holds onto a dream of one day creating a similar haven in Scotland, her favorite place in the world.
Out of her passion for nature and writing, Linda launched the conservation brand Caledonia Forest. Dedicated to preserving and restoring forest lands, Caledonia Forest focuses on bringing back old-growth areas and protecting mature trees and established wildlife habitats. Proceeds from Linda’s books also help support these efforts, both personally and through her brand.
Born and raised in the Mediterranean city of Adana, Turkey, Linda moved to the United States at a young age, where she quickly had to learn English to adapt. She traveled from state to state and even lived in European countries, experiencing the stunning wilderness found around the world. Never feeling like she truly had a permanent home, she came to know the wild and its vibrant creatures as her only constant and true refuge.
Growing up with an absent mother, Linda was raised in extreme poverty. At sixteen, she ran away to escape traumatic childhood abuse and was homeless throughout her late teens. She lived in tents in the woods, storage lockers, and out of cars, finding solace in nature’s quiet strength even when her circumstances left her with very little.
Living now with her family, rescued wildlife, and farm animals on her conservation park, Linda has finally begun to pursue the author’s life she’d always imagined. In her prose, whether poetry, fiction, or educational work, she transports readers into the wild spaces that so profoundly shaped her own life. Every word carries her devotion to the environment and her wish to share nature’s transformative power.
Linda’s story is one of resilience, hope, and a deep, abiding love for the natural world. Through her writing and the sanctuary she has created, she encourages others to rediscover the profound bond we share with the Earth—a source of solace and healing for the mind and soul. Nothing, she believes, can mend our spirits quite like a close, personal relationship with the wild.
Among all the animals residing in her conservation park, Linda’s dearest companion is Olive, her red fox. She long dreamed of creating a refuge especially for foxes and ravens, and Olive was the first step toward that goal. Now, Olive serves as an ambassador, educating people about the cruelty of fox fur farms and the harmful effects of human encroachment on natural habitats.