Pam Crooks's Blog, page 231
October 29, 2020
Yellowstone Calls in the Cavalry
By Regina Scott My father was a big John Wayne fan, so I grew up watching Westerns that featured the iconic actor. In them, the US Cavalry always rides to the rescue, no matter the odds. When I was researching for my second book in the American Wonders Collection, Nothing Short of Wondrous, I was ... Read more
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October 28, 2020
When Halloween Meant Scaring Up a Little Romance
It seems to me that Halloween has grown darker over the years. Growing up in Michigan, we dressed up as beggars and yelled “Help the poor.” I don’t remember anyone wearing scary costumes. Another place where you probably wouldn’t have seen werewolves or zombies is in the Old West. During the 1800s it was ... Read more
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October 27, 2020
A Home for the Holidays and a Give Away!
Hi Everyone! I’m excited to announce that I have a new sweet holiday release. A Home for the Holidays is the story of a world-traveling engineer who has never had a place to call home, except for during the four years he spent in Holly, Idaho, living with his aunt while attending high school. Jason ... Read more
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Vaqueros!
Not long after the Spanish arrived in the Americas, (right around 1519) they got busy building ranches to raise cattle and other livestock. The ranchers imported horses from Spain to work these ranches, and the rest is history. Mexico’s native cowboys were called vaqueros. The word comes from the Spanish word vaca (cow). Yeah, cowboys. ... Read more
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October 26, 2020
Pam’s Halloween Game WINNER!!
Winner! Cheryl C (Cheryl, I love that you loved the game! I’ll email you for your $10 Amazon Gift Card) Happy Halloween, everyone! Have fun and be safe!
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October 25, 2020
Let’s Play a HALLOWEEN Game! ~ Pam Crooks
The This ‘n That Game! I’ve played this game with my readers in numerous Facebook parties, and it’s always a hit. The game is limited only by the participants’ responses. To allow for more of those responses, let’s include FALL with HALLOWEEN, okay? Just respond to the comment above you with your preference, ... Read more
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Andrea Downing Has a Winner!
Huge thanks for coming to visit, Miss Andrea! Your post was fascinating. Now it’s time for the drawing……….Who’s lucky? And the winner is…………… LAURIEG72 Woo-Hoo! Congratulations, LaugieG72! Watch for Miss Andrea’s email. Tomorrow’s Game Day everyone! Come over and play to win.
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October 22, 2020
LORDS AND OUTLAWS: THE PARKS OF COLORADO
Andrea Downing In my recent release, Shot through the Heart, my hero, Shiloh Coltrane, goes in search of outlaws in the Colorado Rocky Mts. through both Estes Park and Brown’s Hole (later named Park). This mountain area was once called the ‘Switzerland of America’ because of its beauty, and within its domain at around 8,000 ... Read more
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October 21, 2020
THE BOOK IS OUT!!!
I probably talked about this last time I did a post for Petticoats and Pistols. But THIS TIME it’s official. Her Secret Song Book #3 of the Brides of Hope Mountain Series is in bookstores now. Shipping now! A woman who’s afraid of everything is falling for the scariest man in the world. WHAT COULD ... Read more
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We Welcome Andrea Downing Back on Friday!
Historical Western author Andrea Downing will return on Friday, October 23, 2020! She’ll talk about outlaws and the beautiful parks of Colorado. It’ll be fun. Of course, there’s a giveaway too! So come to get your name in the pot. All you have to do is show up and leave a comment. Very easy. So ... Read more
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