Pam Crooks's Blog, page 122
February 14, 2023
Alabastine Wall Coloring
I’ve been working on a super secret writing project, like some of the other Fillies, and the research has been so fun. In one scene in my story, I wanted to have a character paint a room pink. Before I whipped out the paintbrush in the story, I decided I better do some research about ... Read more
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February 13, 2023
The Legacy of John Trudell and a Special Valentine E-Book Give-away
Howdy! Welcome, welcome to Valentine’s Day Tuesday! Just to remind you, today I’ll be giving away eight (8) different e-books to eight (8) different bloggers. This give-away was announced earlier this month, and here’s the post: Valentine’s Day Give-Away. Come to my blog (Karen Kay) February 14th, and enter the drawing for a chance to ... Read more
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February 12, 2023
King Cakes
Hello everyone, Winnie Griggs here. February is one of my favorite months of the year. Not only does its calendar contain the most romantic of all holidays, Valentine’s Day, down here in Louisiana it is also Mardi Gras season. And along with parades, beads and revelry, Mardi Gras season also brings with it King Cake ... Read more
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E.E. Burke Has a Winner!
Wow! Thank you so much for visiting, Elisabeth! This is really such a treat. We love Tom Sawyer! And now it’s time for the drawing…….. The winner will get a copy of Tom Sawyer Returns!! And the lucky commenter is………. C.D. Woo-Hoo! Congratulations, C.D! Now watch for Miss Elisabeth’s email and check Spam if you ... Read more
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February 9, 2023
Romancing Mark Twain and a Give Away!
The Fillies welcome back Miss E.E. Burke to talk about her big Laramie award and other interesting things. * * * * * On Valentine’s Day in 2022, E.E. was featured by the Mark Twain House & Museum in the author spotlight, Romancing Mark Twain. Since then, E.E.’s novel Tom Sawyer Returns won the Laramie ... Read more
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Kathleen Lawless Has a Winner!
We sure enjoyed having Ms. Lawless join us this week, and I’m dancing like a June bug with excitement to announce that one of our readers done got herself a new book. Congratulations go to: Joye Better get the rocking chair ready and put the kettle on. You’re gonna have a grand time readin’ the ... Read more
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February 8, 2023
Modern-Day Outlaws – Yikes! by Pam Crooks
I’ve lived in the same house in a rather affluent part of my city for 35 years. In that time, I’ve seen the area grow and thrive. We have lots of restaurants and shopping, banks and office buildings. Good schools and churches. Neighborhoods are well-kept and safe. Safe, most of all. Until recently, that is. ... Read more
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E.E. Burke Returns to Visit!
Miss E.E. Burke returns to talk about her big Laramie award and other interesting things on Friday, February 10, 2023! She’s written a fascinating love story between Tom Sawyer and Becky after they’ve grown up. She’ll tell us what led her to write this book that has everyone talking. She also toting a copy of ... Read more
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Welcome Guest – Kathleen Lawless
One of the many reasons I find the Wild West fun to write about is the opportunity afforded women during the time. With a ten-men-to-every-woman ratio in many of the territories, women were more concerned about suitability than availability. As someone who lives on an island where there are eight single women to every available ... Read more
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February 7, 2023
Researching a Historically Accurate Shooting Competition
Good Morning Filly Aficionados! I’m working on a super-secret historical novella right now and the main part of the story revolves around a shooting contest. Well, I needed to find out what, exactly, that would’ve looked like. Interestingly enough, there are groups today that do live reenactments and some even allow people to enter and ... Read more
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