Linda Hamilton
@lhamiltonwriter.bsky.social
She/Her. Writer of Historical Fiction & Gothic Horror. Feminist Mormon history nerd. Grad student at SHSU. THE FOURTH WIFE coming March 2026 from Kensington. Rep: Rach Crawford @ Wolf Literary
Pinned
Screaming about this cover!! The vibes are perfection!! And it’s available now to preorder.
I wrote THE FOURTH WIFE to give a voice to my silent Mormon foremothers and to share the realities of polygamy. At its heart, this is a feminist tale of female rage and discovering your own power.
I wrote THE FOURTH WIFE to give a voice to my silent Mormon foremothers and to share the realities of polygamy. At its heart, this is a feminist tale of female rage and discovering your own power.
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And finally, Happy Valentine's Day from Mr. Thornton.
Personally, I'd have never looked away in the first place. 😂😘
Personally, I'd have never looked away in the first place. 😂😘
February 14, 2026 at 5:02 PM
And finally, Happy Valentine's Day from Mr. Thornton.
Personally, I'd have never looked away in the first place. 😂😘
Personally, I'd have never looked away in the first place. 😂😘
Utahns & Mormons, I’m researching spooky or unexplained experiences on Temple Square. If you know a missionary who served there or an employee at the Lion House, I would love to be connected with them.
February 11, 2026 at 8:56 PM
Utahns & Mormons, I’m researching spooky or unexplained experiences on Temple Square. If you know a missionary who served there or an employee at the Lion House, I would love to be connected with them.
Just registered for this year’s Mormon History Associatoon conference! I’ll be presenting on the Gothic and ghosts of polygamy.
February 11, 2026 at 4:56 AM
Just registered for this year’s Mormon History Associatoon conference! I’ll be presenting on the Gothic and ghosts of polygamy.
Join me tonight to chat about Mormon polygamy and my book, The Fourth Wife!
This week on RfRx: author & historian Linda Hamilton explores the history and lived realities of Mormon polygamy—through research, personal heritage, and her novel The Fourth Wife. Watch live on YouTube or join Zoom + hangout: https://www.youtube.com/@RecoveringfromReligion/streams
February 9, 2026 at 10:11 PM
Join me tonight to chat about Mormon polygamy and my book, The Fourth Wife!
My spooky Mormon Gothic is going on tour! Save the date!
February 4, 2026 at 5:32 PM
My spooky Mormon Gothic is going on tour! Save the date!
The historical note is currently the longest chapter in my historical fiction book… I might be a nerd (and a grad student).
January 28, 2026 at 3:59 AM
The historical note is currently the longest chapter in my historical fiction book… I might be a nerd (and a grad student).
I’m so excited to share that THE FOURTH WIFE is an @buzzbooksofficial selection! You can go download their official guide & read an excerpt from my book early! Go check it out: www.buzz.publishersmarketplace.com
January 20, 2026 at 7:25 PM
I’m so excited to share that THE FOURTH WIFE is an @buzzbooksofficial selection! You can go download their official guide & read an excerpt from my book early! Go check it out: www.buzz.publishersmarketplace.com
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“Dora” Lovina Young Dunford Hagan loved her father, Brigham Young, the Mormon Moses, but she ultimately rejected polygamy and embraced Catholicism, living in conflict with other family members and Latter-day Saints until the end of her life.
Commentary: Brigham Young’s Catholic daughter loved her father, loathed polygamy and lived amid conflict
“Dora” Lovina Young Dunford Hagan loved her father, Brigham Young, the Mormon Moses, but she ultimately rejected polygamy and embraced Catholicism, living in conflict with other family members and Latter-day Saints until the end of her life.
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January 6, 2026 at 12:13 AM
“Dora” Lovina Young Dunford Hagan loved her father, Brigham Young, the Mormon Moses, but she ultimately rejected polygamy and embraced Catholicism, living in conflict with other family members and Latter-day Saints until the end of her life.
Making the pronunciation guide for all the weird Mormon names in my book for the audiobook narrator. I’m debating if “Zion” should sound Utahn or not.
January 5, 2026 at 9:08 PM
Making the pronunciation guide for all the weird Mormon names in my book for the audiobook narrator. I’m debating if “Zion” should sound Utahn or not.
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Cheers! I couldn’t be happier to announce that my upmarket witchy romancery, my doofy but acrobatic golden retrievers, and I are all represented by the marvelous @elisasaphier.bsky.social at MacGregor & Luedeke Literary Collective. Let’s do this. ❤️❤️🔥
January 2, 2026 at 11:15 PM
Cheers! I couldn’t be happier to announce that my upmarket witchy romancery, my doofy but acrobatic golden retrievers, and I are all represented by the marvelous @elisasaphier.bsky.social at MacGregor & Luedeke Literary Collective. Let’s do this. ❤️❤️🔥
In 89 days, I’ll be a published author ❤️ Here’s to 2026!
January 1, 2026 at 10:40 PM
In 89 days, I’ll be a published author ❤️ Here’s to 2026!
Many people ask what’s the best way they can support my writing and debut book. The answer is preorders! They’re essential to a book’s early success. They show retailers that readers are excited about what I have coming and that my book is worth investing in.
December 30, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Many people ask what’s the best way they can support my writing and debut book. The answer is preorders! They’re essential to a book’s early success. They show retailers that readers are excited about what I have coming and that my book is worth investing in.
TURNED IN MY FINAL GRAD SCHOOL PAPER. (Next year I write my thesis)
December 10, 2025 at 6:15 PM
TURNED IN MY FINAL GRAD SCHOOL PAPER. (Next year I write my thesis)
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“Wade should have been reported to police by someone in the long chain of church hierarchical authorities when the abuse first came to light. Their failure is a systemic issue that continues to place white men, their "repentance" and "good name," above child victims.”
- @lhamiltonwriter.bsky.social
- @lhamiltonwriter.bsky.social
Does Jesus Love White Men More than Child Victims? - Exponent II Blog
If the church is literally Jesus and this is how abuse is handled systemically throughout the church, then Jesus cares more about white men than he does about children and victims.
exponentii.org
November 27, 2025 at 7:52 PM
“Wade should have been reported to police by someone in the long chain of church hierarchical authorities when the abuse first came to light. Their failure is a systemic issue that continues to place white men, their "repentance" and "good name," above child victims.”
- @lhamiltonwriter.bsky.social
- @lhamiltonwriter.bsky.social
Me, watching the Ken Burns American Revolution documentary and seeing a historian I recognize from grad school reading:
a man in a yellow shirt is sitting on a couch holding a bottle and saying i know that guy .
ALT: a man in a yellow shirt is sitting on a couch holding a bottle and saying i know that guy .
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November 27, 2025 at 4:50 AM
Me, watching the Ken Burns American Revolution documentary and seeing a historian I recognize from grad school reading:
Fun fact about me: if there’s an opportunity to dress on theme, I’m taking it!
November 22, 2025 at 3:54 AM
Fun fact about me: if there’s an opportunity to dress on theme, I’m taking it!
New post. It’s long past time to de-canonize D&C 132.
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De-Canonize Doctrine & Covenants 132
Why is relegating women into sexual objects to be possessed under threat of destruction still canonized scripture in 2025?
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November 13, 2025 at 5:22 PM
New post. It’s long past time to de-canonize D&C 132.
lindahamiltonwriter.substack.com/p/de-canoniz...
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Doctrine and Covenants Section 132 this week. IYKYK
Verses not covered in the manual:
3-4
6-12
24-28
Everything past 40
Verses not covered in the manual:
3-4
6-12
24-28
Everything past 40
November 13, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Doctrine and Covenants Section 132 this week. IYKYK
Verses not covered in the manual:
3-4
6-12
24-28
Everything past 40
Verses not covered in the manual:
3-4
6-12
24-28
Everything past 40
Few things are more humbling than a reformer Pilates class.
November 11, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Few things are more humbling than a reformer Pilates class.
Never did I think that the hardest question I’d ever try to answer in grad school would be “when did the American civil war end.”
November 10, 2025 at 9:59 PM
Never did I think that the hardest question I’d ever try to answer in grad school would be “when did the American civil war end.”
Submitted my paper proposal for next year’s Mormon History Association conference! I’m taking the theme of “specters” very literally 👀
October 30, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Submitted my paper proposal for next year’s Mormon History Association conference! I’m taking the theme of “specters” very literally 👀
A mediocre Mormon man commented on my recent blog post that “thankfully” only a couple hundred people saw my “sophomoric drivel.” Today’s IG stats for said post. It’s a few more than 200.
October 23, 2025 at 11:19 PM
A mediocre Mormon man commented on my recent blog post that “thankfully” only a couple hundred people saw my “sophomoric drivel.” Today’s IG stats for said post. It’s a few more than 200.
Any Mormon History Association scholars out there thinking about submitting a paper for MHA 2026 on a topic related to polygamy? We’re looking for someone to round out our proposed panel!
October 9, 2025 at 10:47 PM
Any Mormon History Association scholars out there thinking about submitting a paper for MHA 2026 on a topic related to polygamy? We’re looking for someone to round out our proposed panel!
Life of a Show Girl is the perfect album for the vibes I want right now—fun, happy, and a woman in her 30s ready to just speak her truth loudly.
October 3, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Life of a Show Girl is the perfect album for the vibes I want right now—fun, happy, and a woman in her 30s ready to just speak her truth loudly.