Pam Crooks's Blog, page 128
February 12, 2023
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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February 6, 2023
Kathleen Lawless Comes to Visit Wednesday!
Miss Kathleen Lawless has saddled up and will ride into the Junction Wednesday, February 8, 2023! How much do you know about bounty hunters? Were they good men or bad? Miss Kathleen is going to talk about that. She’s toting a giveaway too! I love this cover of Lila! Come and help us welcome her ... Read more
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February 5, 2023
It’s Yee-Haw Day!
Welcome to Yee-Haw Day, the once-a-month day we’ve reserved to share our news with you – all sorts of fun news! So check out the post below to get the details on the kinds of things that make us go Yee-Haw!! Mary Connealy A New Release! A New Series! Coming Soon Book #1 of ... Read more
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Lacy Williams Has a Winner!
Many happy thanks to Miss Lacy for coming to chat about covered wagons and road trips. We have another lovely drawing for you ……………. One lucky commenter will win a copy of her latest book plus a $10 Amazon gift card!! Exciting! And the winner is……… KATE SPARKS Woo-Hoo! I’m doing the happy dance for ... Read more
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