About the Author: Linda K. Hubalek

In sixth grade we had to write a paper on what we wanted to do when we grew up. My mom had kept it and I found this paper while cleaning through my closet during my college days. According to my dreams back then, I wanted to be a farmer, but my last line was "but alas, girls can't be farmers."

Well, I got my Bachelors Degree in Agriculture/Horticulture from Kansas State University, did agronomy research for years before starting a wholesale horticulture business. My business, Prairie Flower Creations, grew and dried flowers, ornamental corn, and mini pumpkins for the florist trade.

In 1990 I was featured in Country Woman Magazine, but at the same time, my husband's job was transferred to California. I sold my business and tried to cope, growing corn and pumpkins in five-gallon buckets on our cement lawn. I started writing about the family and farmland I was homesick for and started a new career, writing about women ancestors who had moved to the new state of Kansas and farmed its land.

We eventually moved back to Kansas, bought land next to my family and now raise bison. And I'm growing corn and pumpkins again in our maze and pumpkin patch.

So guess what! Girls CAN be farmers and I'm proud to say "I am a Kansas farmer!"

Please read and enjoy my book series which are about the family that homestead our family farm, and my ancestors that homesteaded in Kansas in the 1800s. These autographed books can be ordered through this web site, or through our mail order catalog. Considered historical fiction, these quality paperback books are age appropriate for everyone from age 9 to 99. Book, quilt and Scandinavian gift shops sell them (or ask your local store to stock them for you) and schools use them in class studies to portray early pioneer history.

These days my time is spent visiting with people that stop by the Visitors Center, or planning our many farm events or activities. My writing time most days is now spent on the computer with marketing the businesses, instead of on another book series. But you can read my current postings on my Bison Farm Diary to keep in touch with me, the buffalo herd, and the Kansas farming seasons.

Just a note: Each book you order through the website is autographed by me, the author AND the shipping is free. 

Enjoy my books!