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The History Behind the Story

by Kathleen Denly My upcoming release, Harmony on the Horizon, book three in my Chaparral Hearts series, was inspired by the true life story of San Diego’s first teacher to teach in their first schoolhouse.     The wooden structure was originally built in 1865 from the scavenged pieces of abandoned homes and businesses left ... Read more

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The Mother of Invention

I’m making one of the three sisters in my upcoming new series an inventor. It’s 1870-ish California. The three girls are the daughters of a wealthy man who owns a mountain full of forests and he’s raised his daughters to take over. In my research into a new area…I’ve never set a book in California ... Read more

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Linda Broday Has a Winner!

Deepest thanks to everyone who came to chat about mavericks on Tuesday. There were some great examples of maverick men and women. Now for the drawing…… One person will get an e-copy of The Cowboy Who Saved Christmas! And the winner is……… CARYL KANE Yee-Haw! Congratulations, Caryl! Be watching for my email. There are lots ... Read more

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Congrats to Shanna’s Winner!

Congratulations to Karen R – the winner of Shanna’s mystery giveaway! And thank you to all who entered. It was wonderful to read about what inspires you.

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Kathleen Denly Will Visit Friday!

Miss Kathleen Denly has saddled up and will visit on Friday, November 19, 2021! She’ll tell us about the first teacher and first schoolhouse in San Diego, California. My, she faced some trouble! Join us. Talk about a bundle of goodies she’s giving away!! Quite a haul for one person. To enter the drawing, all ... Read more

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Holiday Express

One questions authors are frequently asked is “where do you get your inspiration?” My typical answer is “EVERYWHERE!” It’s true. I find ideas for stories while flipping through magazine ads, standing in line at the grocery store, wandering through the mall (when we used to wander through the mall), even when I’m doing super exciting ... Read more

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What Exactly is a Maverick? Are You One?

I know you’ve all heard of the word Maverick. Politicians are fond of saying they’re one. What does the term that was first used in 1867 mean? Independent minded happens to be the definition. But do you know the origin? I didn’t until I recently got an Electric Co-Op magazine out of my mailbox and ... Read more

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CHRISTMAS CRACKER CANDY–EVER HEARD OF IT? by Cheryl Pierson

Something interesting popped up in my inbox the other day—something I’d never heard of before. And believe me, I thought I’d heard of just about every kind of Christmas candy known to man! This was a recipe for Christmas Cracker Candy—also known as Christmas Crack–for short (and I am sure with that kind of name ... Read more

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Cowboys & Mistletoe is Coming 11/29 – 12/2!

  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 ... Read more

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Heather Blanton Has Winners!

Thank you for presenting such an interesting story, Miss Heather! We’ll long remember Cattle Kate. Now for the drawing……….. Winners of Grace Be a Lady are………. ANXIOUS 58 SUSAN P Yippee! I’m tickled to death for you ladies. Watch for Miss Heather’s email. Everyone, come back for more at P&P, the place where the old ... Read more

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