Pam Crooks's Blog, page 186
November 25, 2021
Fortune Hunting in the Old West
By Linda Shenton Matchett Thanks to the Homestead Act of 1862, the West was populated by farmers and ranchers who took their chances with 160 acres and a dream. But from 1828 in Georgia through the early 1900s in Alaska, thousands more flocked across the U.S. and its territories seeking their fortune. Have you seen ... Read more
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A Little About Wedding Traditions
HAPPY THANKSGIVING, EVERYONE! If you’ve found a moment to stop by today (or even a day or two later), I hope you have a wonderful holiday filled with friends, family, good cheer, and delicious food. One of things I’m most thankful for this year is to have become a part of Petticoats and Pistols. ... Read more
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November 24, 2021
Linda Shenton Matchett Returns Friday!
Miss Linda Shenton Matchett will visit us on Friday, November 26, 2021! How much have you heard about women gold miners? Now is your chance to learn about these brave, tenacious women. And….Miss Linda is giving away an e-copy of Gold Rush Brides: Hannah! You’ll probably be stuffed full of turkey and laying around so ... Read more
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November 23, 2021
Fearless Thanksgiving
It’s almost Thanksgiving! I love the holidays, even if they come with their own special brand of stress. Right now my stress is the question of will the turkey thaw in time? It’s been in the fridge since Saturday, and I swear it still has ice crystals. If it is thawed by tomorrow I’m going ... Read more
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Kit Morgan has a Winner!
Crystal! You’re my Winner! Contact me at authorkitmorgan@gmail.com
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November 22, 2021
Cowboy Ron and a Give Away!
As many of you know, my sister works in the horse industry. And, as such, I hear a lot about the hunter/jumper students she teaches and other people in that world. Then there’s the “racetrackers” as we call them. Those in the horse racing industry, of which she was a part of for many years ... Read more
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Pam’s Game Day Winner!
Since I had two winners whose cost of a Thanksgiving Dinner exactly matched mine, I’ll give away TWO Walmart gift cards! Which begs the question – does Walmart charge the same prices everywhere, in-store and on their website, even in high-cost-of-living areas? Of which my city in Nebraska is not?! If so, no wonder everyone ... Read more
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November 21, 2021
GAME DAY with Pam Crooks!
By the time you read this, I will have already celebrated Thanksgiving with my family . . . yesterday. But the rest of you are likely preparing for a big dinner on Thursday, which means – if you’re like me – you’re making multiple trips to the grocery store to get everything you need. Now ... Read more
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November 20, 2021
Cowboys & Mistletoe – Only 8 More Days!
It’s our 4th year featuring our heartwarming and bestselling Christmas novellas and books! To celebrate holiday love and happy endings, we’ve written a silly story, and YOU get to fill in the blanks, Mad-Lib style! (Don’t worry. We’ll make it easy, and we’ll tell you how.) Of course, we’re giving away LOTS ... Read more
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Kathleen Denly Has a Winner!
Miss Kathleen, thank you for coming to talk about the first teacher in San Diego. It was fun trying to guess what happened at to Mary Chase Walker. Now it’s time to draw for that fabulous giveaway bundle……. And the random winner is……………. LORI SMANSKI Woo-Hoo! Congratulations, Lori! I’m so happy. Watch for Miss Kathleen’s ... Read more
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