Pam Crooks's Blog, page 118
March 13, 2023
Daylight Saving Time Trivia
Hello everyone, Winnie Griggs here. This past weekend most of us here in the United States experienced the ‘spring forward’ that hails the beginning of daylight saving time. In honor of that event I thought I’d share a little bit of trivia associated with the event. Though often credited as the inventor of DST, ... Read more
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March 12, 2023
Linda Shenton Matchett has a winner!
Howdy, folks! We’re mighty happy that Miss Linda Shenton Matchett could stop by this week with her fun blog about strong women and our country’s Centennial. Linda is handing out a copy of her book, Maeve’s Pledge, to one happy winner, and that winner is: Janice Cole Hopkins Congratulations, Janice! What a lovely surprise ... Read more
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March 9, 2023
Women and the Philadelphia Centennial Exposition
Today we welcome Linda Shenton Matchett to the Petticoats and Pistols Corral. In December 1866, the American Civil War had been only been over for a little more than eighteen months. Tensions still ran high in many areas of the country. But one man was already looking toward the future. In ten years, the country ... Read more
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Five FOUR ACES Winners!
Thanks to all of you for giving Miss April a right proper Petticoats & Pistols welcome. We loved how many Facebook shares went out to promote her new western. Yee-Haw! And now, here are her winners: karijean217 Tracy Delegan Denise Teresa F Quilt Lady Ladies, please contact Miss April at april.holthaus-author@outlook.com and she’ll make ... Read more
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Kari Trumbo has a Winner!
My winner of an ebook copy of Operation: Restoration is… Desiree Luhnow! Watch your email for your prize.
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March 8, 2023
FOUR ACES by A. K. Holthaus
My latest work, FOUR ACES, is my first ever American Western Romance featuring my newest hero, U.S. Marshal Jameson “Jake” Reid in my new series, The 1880 Deadwood Diaries. From the dusty trails of the West Wild to a timeless tale of redemption and hope, this captivating story will leave you wanting more. What I ... Read more
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Linda Shenton Matchett is rolling into our corral this Friday!
Howdy Folks! Felicia Filly here wanting to put a bug in your ear about our next guest – Linda Shenton Matchett. Linda’s coming on Friday, March 10th and will be chatting up a storm about a brave woman and the Centennial celebration of our great country! Let’s be sure to give her a cowgirl welcome! ... Read more
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Bringing Annie Oakley to Texas
When we were first brainstorming ideas for what would become the Pink Pistol Sisterhood series, it seemed only natural to look to a 19th century woman famous for both her marksmanship and her femininity as inspiration. When we learned of Annie Oakley’s passion for teaching other ladies how to defend themselves, we knew we had ... Read more
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March 7, 2023
Let’s Welcome A. K. Holthaus!
It’s April Holthaus’ first visit to Petticoats & Pistols, and we’re mighty honored to have her! She’s written her first western, too, as A. K. Holthaus. The title is FOUR ACES, and it’s the first book in her new American Western Historical Romance series, 1880 Deadwood Diaries. It’s mighty generous of her to give away ... Read more
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Therapy Horses Make a Tough Situation Better
I released a book last week in a new genre I’ve been writing romantic suspense for a few years, but until recently it was only for my agent. Things changed with her when she became her own agency, allowing me to write romantic suspense both as an independent publisher and traditionally, which led to this ... Read more
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