Pam Crooks's Blog, page 123
March 16, 2023
How One Movie Scene Created a Fictional Family
Please welcome Tina Wheeler to the Petticoats and Pistols Corral today. I watched way too much television growing up. Okay, I still watch more than I should, but in my defense, I’m a visual learner and seeing characters in settings helps me build my fictional world. I come from a military/law enforcement family, so I ... Read more
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March 15, 2023
Here Comes the Judge–and a giveaway!
The original inspiration for this book series appears in book #2 of The Wyoming Sunrise Series. A woman justice of the peace. I read a biography of Esther Hobart Morris, the first woman justice of the peace in America…possibly in the world. Such a fun read. It’s full of the struggle for women’s suffrage and ... Read more
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Yee-Haw! Publisher’s Weekly Best Selling Author, Tina Wheeler, Is Riding Into Town
That’s Right! Publisher’s Weekly Best Selling Author, Tina Wheeler, is a comin’ into town on Friday, March 17, 2023! I reckon she’s got one heck of a lot to talk about seein’ as how she’s an Arizona gal, writin’ about all them Alpha Male Cowboys! Tina’s aimin’ to give away her book, Ranch Under Fire, too! So ... Read more
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Congrats to Shanna’s Winner
Congratulations to Shanna’s winner – Connie Lee! Thanks to all who commented and entered!
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March 14, 2023
Love on Target – Pink Pistol Sisterhood Book 2
Years ago, when I first inquired about being a guest author on the Petticoats & Pistols blog, I had a fan-girl moment when Karen Witemeyer replied to me. I’ve been a fan of her books since I first discovered them! She was so gracious and welcomed me with kindness. I admired the women who were ... Read more
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March 13, 2023
She Captures My Heart is on Sale!
Howy! It’s snowing! Well, it’s really raining, but on Tuesday it’s supposed to snow here most of the day. Don’t know what the weather is where you are, but whatever it is, I hope you are enjoying it. So, without further ado, let me give y’all a warm welcome! Welcome to a terrific Tuesday! My ... Read more
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Winnie’s Winners
Thanks to eveeryone who stopped by on Monday to discuss their love and hate for daylight saving time. It was fun reading through all of your responses. I threw all of your names in a cyber hat and randomly selected the following names: Ami Jacobs Dana Carrier Sharon Jennings Congratulations to each of you. ... Read more
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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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