Pam Crooks's Blog, page 108
May 28, 2023
Honoring our Heroes
“America without her soldiers would be like God without His angels.” —Claudia Pemberton May God Bless America, today and always.
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May 27, 2023
Jeannie Watt has a Winner!
I really enjoyed reading about the people in your family who inspired you! Thank you to everyone who shared. If you haven’t had a chance to read the comments on my May 24 post, please do. There are some inspirational stories there. And now, down to business–the winner is Ruth! Congratulations. Please email me at ... Read more
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May 25, 2023
How visual are you when you read a book?
By Lacy Williams I can still remember being about twelve and realizing that I had visualized Frank and Joe Hardy as opposites when reading (countless) Hardy Boys books. I was devastated because I liked Joe better and now my vision of him was ruined. I think that’s why I don’t write in-depth descriptions of my ... Read more
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Two Astounding Women and their Sidesaddle Jumping Records
When I first started riding as a youngster in Arizona, like so many, I began with a good old Western saddle. But that didn’t last long. I had a fascination with the English style of hunter/jumper. My mom was surprised hut decided to indulge this temporary fad of mine — which wound up lasting a ... Read more
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May 24, 2023
Lacy Williams Is our Friday Guest!
There’s going to be a lot of happy people! Miss Lacy Williams will visit us on Friday, May 26, 2023! How detailed do you want your characters? That is her topic of discussion. She’s arrive with a book under her arm and a gift card in hand. It’s gonna be fun, y’all! So shake the ... Read more
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May 23, 2023
Homesteads. Grandmothers, and a Give Away
My latest book, Cowboy Meets Cowgirl features a homestead house on the family ranch, which the heroine wants to renovate. The house in the story has four-rooms—a kitchen, living room, bedroom and a bathroom that was added on in the 1940s. Most homestead houses, however, were not that grand. This is a photo of my ... Read more
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May 22, 2023
A little Father’s Day History…
Spring has sprung and so have the spring and early summer holidays. In May alone we’ve had May day, National Teachers Day, Star Wars Day, Cinco de Mayo, Kentucky Derby Day, VE Day for World War II, Mother’s Day of course, Lilacs Sunday, Armed Forces Day, and we have Memorial day coming up on Monday ... Read more
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May 21, 2023
Cowgirls in the Kitchen – Cathy McDavid
Good Morning Everyone. I’m going to let you all in on a well kept secret. I’m not much of a cook. I manage in that you won’t starve. And my homemade soups are actually pretty good. But I just don’t have the touch. Not like my mother did. She was a wonderful cook, which is ... Read more
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Charlene Raddon Has a Winner!
Thank you for visiting, Miss Charlene! I learned a lot about dugouts–enough to know I don’t want to live in one! Now for the drawing…….. One person will get a copy of the book and a $5 Amazon gift card! And the lucky winner is…….. LINDSAY Yippee! I’m so happy for you, Lindsay! Now watch ... Read more
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May 19, 2023
Linda Broday Has Winners!
Oh my goodness! Thank you all for coming to read my blog post on Tuesday about hats. I really had fun. Now for the drawing……. Winners of my $10 Amazon gift card are…….. ALISA B LINDA R Congratulations, ladies! Watch for my email!
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