Pam Crooks's Blog, page 154
June 23, 2022
Regina Walker Insists Genealogy Isn’t Such a Bore After All!
The Fillies give a big welcome to Regina Walker. Regina crafts interesting characters facing some of life’s hardest challenges. Her heart’s desire is to always point toward Jesus through the way her characters face challenges, relationships, and adversity. Regina is an Oklahoma import, although she was born and raised in the beautiful state of Colorado. ... Read more
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A Little Bit About Some Big Horses
I recently finished writing a book that will be out April of 2023. In it, there are a pair of elderly Haflinger draft horse brothers who are mostly pets but used occasionally for pulling a carriage. One of my critique partners, when she first read about the horses in my book, named Elvis and ... Read more
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June 22, 2022
Linda Broday Has a Winner!
Deepest thanks to everyone who came over to my post and left a comment. I enjoyed chatting. The winner of my $10 Amazon gift card is…………… JESS ELLIOTT I’m so happy for you, Jess! Congratulations! Watch for my email. ~~~~~~~~~
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Regina Walker Will Visit Friday!
Miss Regina Walker is heading this way and will arrive Friday, June 24, 2022! This dear lady has developed an appreciation for genealogy and uncovering family history and she’ll touch on some of that. She’s also bringing some ebook copies of A Maid For Mason to give away! We’re so happy to welcome her and ... Read more
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June 21, 2022
Mining Superstitions
I grew up in a hard rock mining world, knew a lot of miners, and eventually worked underground myself. One memory I have is of a time in Alaska when one of my dad’s miners said that he wouldn’t work on Friday the 13th. The guy flat out refused. What happened? My dad didn’t make ... Read more
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June 20, 2022
What on Earth is a Foundling Wheel?
I love watching Finding Your Roots on the PBS channel. Here in my town it’s broadcast on Tuesdays. I just love to watch a family ancestral history unfold and see where genealogy can take these celebrities. On the last show, Henry Louis Gates told one woman that her great grandmother came by way of a ... Read more
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June 19, 2022
THE TOP MOST PATRIOTIC COUNTRY SONGS–WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE? by CHERYL PIERSON
Summer seems like the most patriotic time of the year in general, doesn’t it? We kick off the summer months with Memorial Day in May. Poppies are worn in remembrance of veterans on Memorial Day and on Veterans Day in November. On June 6, we are reminded of the sacrifices made on a faraway beach ... Read more
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Heather Blanton Has Winners!
Wow, thank you for visiting, Miss Heather! We had a great discussion on helping our community. Now for the drawing………. Five people will get a copy of Miss Heather’s PENELOPE!! And the winners are……… TIA BN100 JULIE BUTLER DEBBIE PRUSS KATHLEEN MATTINGLY Congratulations, ladies! You’re in for some good reading. Watch for Miss Heather’s email ... Read more
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June 16, 2022
Heather Blanton Finds An Angel on the Loose
In my new book releasing today, Penelope, Book 6 in the Love Train series, my heroine has to pretend to be a nun. This is, of course, a substantial obstacle to the hero who fights falling in love with her. He has to wonder, though, what kind of a nun can’t keep her veil on ... Read more
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June 15, 2022
Lewis and Clark Festival
I went to a Lewis and Clark Festival last Saturday. Like the history nerd I am, I LOVED IT. First say hello to Seaman. This first picture is a Newfoundland, the same breed as Seaman, the dog that went along on with the Corp of Discovery. There was a crew of men dressed up like ... Read more
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