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July 30, 2023
Kristy McCaffrey Has a Winner!
Thank you so much for visiting, Miss Kristy! We sure enjoyed having you. Now for the drawing….. Are you ready? Some commenter will get an ebook copy of THE STARLING. And the lucky winner is…… DENISE Woo-Hoo! Congratulations, Denise. Watch for Miss Kristy’s email. Thank you all for coming.
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July 27, 2023
PALEONTOLGY IN THE AMERICAN SOUTHWEST–by Kristy McCaffrey
Paleontology is the branch of science focused on fossilized animals and plants, or the study of ancient life. It lies on the border between biology and geology, and in the 19th and early 20th centuries, it was usually part of the geology department at many universities because fossils were important for dating rocks. ... Read more
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A Little Lesson in Voice Commands for Livestock
I recently read a wonderful book I couldn’t put down and that has stayed with me since turning the last page. As I often do when I’ve finished a book I loved (or one I hated), I go online and read reviews to see if people agree with me and if they don’t, why. Most ... Read more
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July 26, 2023
Kristy McCaffrey Is Coming Friday!!!
We’re so happy to welcome Miss Kristy McCaffrey back on Friday, July 28, 2023! She’s written a story around the discovery of dinosaur bones in 1899 and a pretend marriage. I can’t wait to hear more! This sounds good! Miss Kristy is also bringing an ebook copy of The Starling to give away! Oh my ... Read more
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A Writer in Her Natural Habitat
What does a writer in her natural habitat look like? Well, I’m sure that each of us fillies has a different office space than the others. Some can work in busy coffee shops, others of us need ear plugs just to get a scene in. Some of us pace back and forth while we ... Read more
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July 24, 2023
The Oregon Trail and a Give Away!
I was at a on line writer’s conference recently and one of the authors doing a round table discussion writes historical western and has an Oregon Trail series. Rachel Wesson is her name. and if you’ve never read her books, they’re fantastic! Anyway, she mentioned that researching the topic was a bit depressing as she ... Read more
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July 23, 2023
Cowgirls in the Kitchen – Kari Trumbo
Hey everyone! I’ve got a super easy recipe for you today. In the Trumbo house, we would usually use venison, but we’re almost out for the year, so we used beef this time. This recipe feeds 6 with lots left over. Ingredients: 2 lbs beef or venison 1 lb crinkle sliced carrots 1 lb med ... Read more
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Janice Cole Hopkins Has a Winner!
Thank you for an interesting post, Miss Janice! The pictures were so gorgeous. I’ve always loved Montana. It’s time for the drawing…… Someone will get an ebook copy of Inman’s Impersonation! Yippee! And the winner is………. KIM OSBORNE Yee-Haw!! Congratulations, Kim! Now watch for Miss Janice’s email.
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July 20, 2023
GOING TO MONTANA by Janice Cole Hopkins
I am thrilled to be with you again and to introduce my third book in the Hers to Redeem series. As some of you have heard me say, this is my favorite multiple-author series. I love the premise where something happens in the hero’s life that causes him to change and withdraw. However, the heroine ... Read more
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July 19, 2023
Mount Rushmore–and me
We had a Petticoats & Pistols Fillies Retreat in Deadwood, South Dakota. Then a huge book signing called Wild Deadwood Reads. It was epic. And speaking of EPIC! I went to Mount Rushmore. Some interesting facts about Mount Rushmore. They were supposed to carve the presidents down to waist length…but settled on just ... Read more
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