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1800s Advice to Women and the Men that Lasso them!

"Give Little, Give Seldom, and Above All, Give Grudgingly" ~ Advice for the marriage-minded in the 1800s. Stop by Petticoats & Pistols and toss in some of your own advice today! Giveaway going on!
www.petticoatsandpistols.com

Who would play you?

Who would you cast to play you in the movie of your life? Come chat with me at petticoatsandpistols.com/today!

2015 Holt Medallion Award of Merit

The numbers are in and although I didn’t win I am still very proud to have been in the top five for the Holt Medallion for my novella Dance With a Cowboy in the Wild West Christmas Anthology! From what I hear from the contest coordinator, the competition was extremely stiff this year. I am looking forward to next year when I can submit The Gunslinger and the Heiress and see how it stacks up to other historical romances of the year. The one thing I love about writing is that there is always room to grow and improve. I think that is what keeps it so fascinating to me year after year.

Why I Read Historicals

Today is the day that readers and writers get to chime in on why they like historical novels!

~It made me think ~

For me historicals are an escape to a simpler time. Westerns especially tend to be morality plays and I like that. I love to think that the Code of the West really meant something. And that cowboys are the knights of America. (Okay – probably very much a fairytale, but hey – a gal can dream!) I also enjoy learning history and having it couched in a good story makes it all the more enjoyable.

How about you? Any thoughts?

Memorial Day Giveaway!

I'm at www.petticoatsandpistols.com this lovely (and very rainy) Memorial Day talking about...what else...heroes! Stop and chat for a chance to win a copy of The Rebel and the Lady which has one of my favorite types of heroes.

Holt Medallion Finalist!

I am excited to share the news with you, my readers, that Dance With A Cowboy, my novella in the Wild West Christmas Anthology has been selected as a 2015 finalist in the Holt Medallion Award contest! Winners will announced at the Virginia Romance Writers' Awards Luncheon on June 13th. This novella was my first attempt at writing a shorter story, so I am doubly happy it has made the final round of judging!

Inspiration from...My Readers!

I'm over at Petticoats and Pistols today blogging about how I was inspired by my readers to write my latest story. I'd love to have you stop by! Comment for a chance to win a copy of The Gunslinger and the Heiress. www.petticoatsandpistols.com

WisRWA Write Touch 2015 and Barbara Vey

Quickly approaching is the Wisconsin Romance Writers annual conference known as the Write Touch Conference. This year it will be in Milwaukee and dovetail with Barbara Vey’s Readers Luncheon! There will be lots of rubbing elbows with famous writers ~ Eloisa James, Mary Buckham, and of course, many agents and editors! If you are in the area April 24th, I hope you will stop by the Friday night book signing at the Clarion Hotel! It is from 8-10pm. I would love to meet you!

Pioneer Hearts Valentine's Day Event

I'm the featured author today at the Facebook Group Pioneer Hearts. Here's what Kirsten Osbourne has to say about this fabulous group: "If you haven't yet joined Pioneer Hearts, a group chock full of crazy historical Western romance writers and readers, then you're really missing out. Some awesome writers are in there as well as some crazy fun-loving fans. The group was started a year ago, and already has almost 900 members. We have contests, silliness and witty banter. Join us for some fun!"

www.facebook.com/PioneerHearts/

Lyn Horner's Corner

AFter 12" of the white stuff, I'm happy to stay indoors today! I'm doing an Author Spotlight over at Lyn Horner's Corner and talking about my current release - the Gunslinger and the Heiress. Stop by and learn a little bit more about my two favorite characters and also have a look at an excerpt! Early San Diego was an amazing place!
http://lynhorner.com/2015/02/02/monda...