Pam Crooks's Blog, page 16
July 2, 2025
The Legend of Uncle Sam
Happy Independence Day! I’m going to share the history behind the term “Uncle Sam” and how it came to be a nickname for the U.S.A. Believe it or not, Uncle Sam was not a politician, a celebrity, or anything of that nature. He was a regular businessman and worker. As a young man, ... Read more
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Paulette D. Marshall Will Arrive Friday!
Historical western writer, Paulette D. Marshall, will arrive for a visit on Friday, July 4, 2025! Miss Paulette will talk about freighters in the old west and what kind of things they hauled. I wonder if they used mules to pull the wagons. Guess we’ll find out. She’s also giving away a copy of Mail ... Read more
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July 1, 2025
Dandelion Jelly
What so many of us consider weeds were an important plant in early days. While we know that dandelions can be eaten (if for sure, we know they’ve not been sprayed with poison!) what some of you might not know are the many ways they could have been used for! From jelly to coffee and ... Read more
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Fictional Wyoming Town in His New Companion
My new book released today! His New Companion is the final book in my Wyoming Legacies series, and it’s a Love Inspired K-9 Companions novel, too. I’ve written six books set in the fictional Wyoming town of Jewel River. The first book, The Cowboy’s Christmas Compromise, sets up the premise of the series. Jewel River ... Read more
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June 29, 2025
Hometown Hoedown – Sarah Lamb
Welcome to Rockingham County, Virginia! Today, I’m going to be sharing a bit of history, and some photos taken from a book of the area’s history published in 1976 by the county’s extension office, for the Bicentennial, called The Heartland. So, please excuse if the pictures aren’t perfect. It’s hard to even find ... Read more
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Kylee Woodley Has a Winner!
Miss Kylee, we sure do thank you for coming and remembering the songs and books we grew up with that shaped us. That was fun. Now for the Drawing………. One commenter will win a copy of The Bounty Hunter’s Surrender! YAY! And the Winner is……….. LORI SMANSKI Yippee! You’ll love this, Lori. Now watch for ... Read more
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June 27, 2025
Yay! We Have a Winner for Karen Kay’s Giveaway!
Howdy! And Good Evening! Hope y’all have had a lovely day! As usual, I held a drawing from those who had left a post and we have a WINNER! And the winner is: JUDY SEXTON Congratulations Judy! I remember your comment that you already had these two books. If you will please contact me at karenkay.author@startmail.com, ... Read more
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Campfire Ballads and Cowboy Truths + Giveaway
We have a guest at the junction today! Let’s give a warm welcome to KyLee Woodley, author of The Bounty Hunter’s Surrender. KyLee’s giving away a copy of her book! * Campfire Ballads and Cowboy Truths This next song is dear to my heart. I’ll forever remember my mom singing “The Streets of Laredo”—likely the Johnny ... Read more
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June 25, 2025
Recent Interview for She Belongs In My World & Giveaway
Howdy! Hope y’all are doin’ well on this lazy Thursday, the last one in the month of June this year. Cathy has kindly given her blog spot to me today and I only hope I can fill her shoes. The big news in my part of the world is that I have a new release ... Read more
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Kylee Woodley Coming to Visit!
Historical western writer, Kylee Woodley, will visit with us on Friday, June 27, 2025! She’ll talk about how songs, poetry, and ballads shaped her as a child growing up. Be thinking about what shaped you from childhood. For dear Felicia, it was Marty Robbins and his ballad songs. I knew all the words. AND, Miss ... Read more
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