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Alexie Linn — Award‑Winning Author of Heartfelt, Humorous, and Family‑Friendly Books

Discover stories that make you laugh, think, remember, and feel. At Alexie Linn Author, we create fun, uplifting, and thought‑provoking books—fiction and nonfiction—for readers of all ages who love cozy adventures, relatable characters, and tales that stay with you long after the last page.

Whether you’re in Arizona, across the Southwest, or anywhere in the world, these stories are crafted to spark connection, curiosity, and joy.


Stories Rooted in Heart, Humor, and Real Life

From a young girl spinning imaginative tales to her feline companions…
To a woman who found healing and purpose through writing after deep loss…

Alexie Linn’s books celebrate:

  • Family and friendship
  • Resilience and hope
  • Animals, nature, and small‑town charm
  • Cozy mysteries and lighthearted adventures
  • Moments that make you giggle—and moments that make you reach for a tissue

With award‑winning titles, 5‑star reviews, and 40+ family‑friendly stories, Alexie continues to enchant readers who crave warmth, nostalgia, and a touch of whimsy.


⭐ What Readers Across Arizona and Beyond Are Saying

“Wonderfully written and thought‑provoking.” — GU

“The large print… the short chapters… I can be interrupted and not lose the story line!”
Rita L., Apache Junction, Arizona

“There’s just one problem… When we start a book, we can’t put it down until we’ve read the whole story! Keep ’em coming!”
Earl Pat Hickey & Friends


For Fans of Cozy Mysteries, Ma Kettle, Adventure, and Feel‑Good Reads

If you love:

  • Page‑turning cozy mysteries
  • Ma Kettle‑style humor
  • Heartfelt family stories
  • Light adventure with emotional depth
  • Books that expand your curiosity and imagination

…you’re in the right place.


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Fiction Series

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The Joan Freed Life-Changing Mystery/Adventure Series

Joan Freed is a rebel life coach. A rebel because she does not keep a regular storefront office. She, instead, travels to where she is needed, getting herself and her cohorts into a myriad of life changing adventures.

 *…I have loved this book so much!  The characters are fantastic and such a fun and enjoyable read!  Now I want to go on a road trip to Alaska!!!   Laura C. Saunders (Narrator)… The Aurora Borealis Affair

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Mary Linn, Gravestone Hunter

Mary Linn Hassenpfeffer is a teenager with normal teen angst — but copes in an extraordinary way.

*My kiddo loved this book! It’s a cozy mystery about a 15 year old girl, Mary Linn. … a teenager becomes a gravestone hunter. This is someone who locates and photographs gravestones for families wanting closure about a loved one. Nancy Drew in graveyards. Read along… Amber C.

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Sally the Loner Mysterious Misadventures

Under the dingy, tattered overalls and threadbare red flannel shirt. Within the gray head that sports a wash-n-wear perky haircut. Inside the barn boots … two pair of fluffy socks, … She is a magnet for….

*..Hilarious; Poignant; Insighful... Molly H.

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Rodney Mankin, Fur & Feather Whisperer

Aliwicius Rodney Christopher Sally Mankin entered Sally’s life as a life-size man doll. Then a couple of odd things happened…

*…just finished the prequel. What fun! Debbie M., ARC reader

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Scarecrow is more than a sentinel…

He is a friend, a confidant, and a playmate…

*My grandson loves this book! He wants it read every day… Caroline C., Grandma

Nonfiction Series

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Nature on the Move Series

The earth moves! Here’s what’s happening, how to choose where to live, or how to protect yourself if you can’t move.

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Desert Treasure Word Search Puzzles

Learn fun facts about the desert while you sharpen your brain. For the whole family, including dementia patients.

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The Family Legacy Series

Collecting, compiling, writing and telling your story. Autobiography, Family history, or Memoirs… Here’s where to hop onto this mind-boggling, always entertaining journey of what makes us who we are.

These Stand Alone

Book cover for The Skinny on Sourdough

Where did sourdough come from? How does it work? Is it really good for you? Do you need extra yeast? What do you do with it when it’s ready to use?

Book cover of Adventures in Retort Canning -- 2nd Edition

Canning my own yummy food in foil packets? How is that possible? What you need, how to do it, and what not to do.

book cover for the True Secret Shopper Diaries

What is secret shopping all about? Can I make a living at it? How is it done?