Carlson, Linda B.: - A self-claimed workaholic, Linda had no time for creative writing, but her interest in history never waned. She has had the good fortune to travel and walk on many ancient grounds, hoping to discover their secrets.When she met her husband, Wayne, she discovered the concept of two souls bound since the beginning of time. Linda realized they were two of the lucky few whose paths crossed at the right time. She wondered about less fortunate souls who were destined to align, be torn apart, and search for each other again and again. This launched the idea for The Journey of the Jade Ring, a series of historical fantasy fiction following two lovers across centuries.Linda is a member of the Palm Springs Writers Guild and the National League of American Pen Women.She and her soulmate live in Southern California . . . this incarnation.