Pam Crooks's Blog, page 174
January 19, 2022
I may have outsmarted myself
I’m just now finished with a fun but kinda strange writing experience. I wrote three geniuses. Brilliant sisters. They’re not only naturally intelligence but they are highly educated by a mother and father who know these girls are all the children they’ll ever have. And the father has a lumber dynasty. He owns a mountain, ... Read more
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Congrats to Shanna’s Winner
A big congratulations to Laura Porterfield! She is the winner of Shanna’s mystery giveaway. Thank you to all who entered the giveaway today and shared comments. You are so appreciated!
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Charlene Raddon Returns on Friday!
Miss Charlene Raddon is set to return Friday, January 21, 2022! How much do you know about early train travel? This will be so interesting and you’ll probably learn something new as she delves into the history. She’s also toting two books to give away! Yee-Haw! Mark your calendars and shake the wrinkles from your ... Read more
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Linda Broday Has Winners!
Deepest thanks to everyone who came to join the conversation yesterday about Nursery Songs. It seems we all sang most of these when we were young then with our children as they came along. Nothing sounds sweeter than children’s voices. I added one extra gift card because the overwhelming response. The random winners are………. LYNSAY ... Read more
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January 18, 2022
The Snowman’s Sweetheart
I can’t speak for other authors, but one of my favorite things about starting a new book series is developing the setting, especially if it involves a quirky small town. When I began working on ideas for my new Winter Wishes series, I used inspiration from two very different towns, and combined them into ... Read more
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January 17, 2022
The Origin of a Few Children’s Songs
We all grew up singing songs and some are quite old. Adam and Eve probably had some that they relied on if the truth was known. In my current work in progress, my heroine and her sister start an orphanage for kids left without parents during a frightening yellow fever epidemic. The year is the ... Read more
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January 16, 2022
SPECIAL NEEDS SCHOOL IN INDIAN TERRITORY–by Cheryl Pierson
What did people on the prairie do for their special needs children? It must have been so hard on families, trying to do the right thing for their children who were deaf, sight-impaired, or with other special needs that, at that time, the world was unequipped to deal with. This is an article about two ... Read more
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Caryl McAdoo Has a Winner!
Thank you so much for visiting, Miss Caryl! We enjoyed talking about the Fort Worth Stockyards! 🙂 Now for the drawing on this cold Sunday morning….. The ebook copy of Duplicity goes to………… BN100 Yippee! I’m so happy for you, BN! You’ll enjoy this. Watch for Miss Caryl’s email and check your Spam if you ... Read more
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January 13, 2022
Guest Author Caryl McAdoo and a Give Away
Hello, Petticoats & Pistols readers! I’m Caryl McAdoo, hybrid (traditional and independently published) author of several Christian genres, and I am so glad to be here with you today! I grew up in Dallas, Texas and only remember going to Fort Worth one time as a child when my parents took me to their zoo. ... Read more
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January 12, 2022
Why are Barns Red? by Pam Crooks
Who hasn’t seen a red barn before? They’re traditional, they stand out, and the color is practical. But there’s history as to how the red evolved on barns. Back in the 1700s, in the northeast part of the country, farmers covered them with thick vertical boards, allowing them to weather gray over time. Later, ... Read more
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