Linda Blackmoor

Conservationist, Poet, & Author In the Mediterranean city of Adana, Turkey, Linda Blackmoor discovered solace amidst the pages of books, her imagination ignited by the worlds they revealed. Through these literary adventures, she nurtured a lifelong dream of becoming an author, even as she faced the daunting challenges of growing up in extreme poverty, spending her young teenage years homeless, and running away from home at 16 to escape traumatic childhood abuse. Linda's heart was deeply connected to the wild natural world and her wild vibrant beasts, and it was through this spiritual bond that she found healing and strength. As she journeyed across the globe, living and travelling throughout the Middle East, Europe, and the U.S., she eventually found home in the lush, rolling hills of Middle Tennessee. There, she established a private 500-acre conservation park, cultivating a refuge for the wild animals she cherished and protected, and resides in her private home with her family. Among her many conservation animals and her farm animals, Olive, her red fox, holds a unique and profound significance to Linda. Olive's playful spirit and untamed grace serve as a constant reminder of the beauty that our wild world has to offer, and of the importance of preserving and nurturing our planet's diverse inhabitants. Of all of the animals on the conservation, that Linda adores, Olive has a special place in her heart. Now, living secluded with her family and animals on her private forest park, she began pursuing her dream of becoming an author. Something she knew she'd pursue since early childhood. Through her enchanting prose, she weaves tales of poetry, fiction, and educational works that transport her readers to the wild spaces that have so deeply impacted her own life. Each word is imbued with her passion for the environment and a desire to share the transformative power of nature with others. 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 invites others to discover the profound connection to the Earth that has shaped her life, and to find their own solace and healing in the embrace of the wild.