Pam Crooks's Blog, page 17

Goldie Griffith, One of a Kind

I love colorful women who push boundaries and Goldie Griffith was just such a woman. Born in Illinois in 1893, she perhaps had a head start in the boundary pushing game, her father being a medicine showman and her mother an entertainer. After leaving home, Goldie joined Blanche Whitney’s Athletic Show, comprised of women wrestlers, ... Read more

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Eating out in the Old West…

When we think of the Old West, our minds usually jump to dusty trails, saloon brawls, and heroes riding off into the sunset. But sooner or later, even the toughest cowboy had to eat, and he didn’t always want to cook over a campfire.The truth is, eating out was a regular part of Western life, ... Read more

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Cowgirls in the Kitchen – Kit Morgan – June 23

  Cowgirls, Cast Iron, and Cold Taters: The Storied Scoop on Potato Salad! Whether you’re wrangling cattle or wrangling kids to the picnic table, no summer gathering is complete without that humble hero of the side dish world: potato salad. Creamy or tangy, warm or cold, dressed up with dill or spiced with mustard, this ... Read more

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Tracy Garrett Has a Winner!

Miss Tracy, we had a blast! The Fillies hope you don’t wait so long to come back. Now for the Drawing……… One commenter will win an ebook copy of Clint! Yippee! And the Winner is……….. ALISA BOISCLAIR Congratulations, Alisa! We’re so  happy for you. Please watch for Miss Tracy’s email.

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Riding Shotgun on the Express Stage and Mail + Giveaway

We have a guest at the junction today! Let’s give a warm welcome to Tracy Garrett, author of Clint! * Riding Shotgun on the Express Stage and Mail For the safety of passengers and cargo—such as payroll for the Army stationed in remote forts across the Plains—stage coach companies began using hired guns. Referred to as ... Read more

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Mary Connealy’s TWO winners

The winners of a signed copy of  Legends of Gold are Vicki J and Trudy C and a bonus prize to celebrate a NEW GRANDBABY TO Denise I will email each of you to get your mailing address to be on the lookout

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Legends of Gold is OUT! There are prizes!

Legends of Gold Book #2 in the Golden State Treasure Series Released on Tuesday To Celebrate I’m giving away two copies of Legends of Gold A book launch is a hectic thing. I’m amazed, as I’ve been at this a while now, that it seems to be MORE hectic than it used to be. Or ... Read more

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Tracy Garrett Returns to Visit Friday!

Former Filly and good friend Tracy Garrett will return to visit us on Friday, June 20, 2025! Miss Tracy is going to talk about traveling by stagecoach. How much do you know? A little? A lot? Nothing? Be sure to stop by to chat with her. She’s bringing a copy of Clint to give away! ... Read more

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The Women of Tenacity Anniversary

Fourteen years ago today, I sat with trembling fingers, terrified to push the button that was going to change my life. Of course, at the time I had no idea how clicking “submit” would begin a whole new chapter I’d only dreamed was possible. Fourteen years ago today, I published my first three books and ... Read more

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Dr. Grace Danforth, a Remarkable Woman

Here where I live, it used to be rural only now, the town has grown up around it. That’s a long way around what I wanted to say. My power is supplied by an electric co-op company and each month they put out a short little magazine that often has very interesting articles. This month, ... Read more

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