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June 3, 2020

Jodi Thomas Will Be Here Friday!

Dear friend, Miss Jodi Thomas. will visit here on Friday, June 5, 2020! Yippee! I’m so excited and really looking forward to chatting. Fun times. She has a brand spanking new book, the first of a new series… And…she’s giving one away to some lucky person who comments. Don’t you dare miss this or you’ll […]


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Published on June 03, 2020 12:55

June 2, 2020

Nature’s Meteorologists

As I’ve said a time or six dozen, my maternal grandparents were Iowa dairy farmers. My grandfather was a short, stoic German man who possessed a loud voice and strong opinions. Getting to know him and earn his respect wasn’t always easy, as my husband, Kevin discovered. My Grandpa Walter saw my husband as a […]


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Published on June 02, 2020 16:30

Tuesday’s Winner

    Congratulations to my winner of an eBook copy of my  latest contemporary “Out of a Texas Night” or a Bath and Bodyworks gift certificate … ALICIA!   Alicia, watch for an email from me on how to claim your prize. Again, congratulations!    


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Published on June 02, 2020 15:17

June 1, 2020

Cattle Rustlin’ and Hangin’

  In the Old West, the terms rustling, and rustler had several meanings. Livestock who forged well were called rustlers by cowmen; meaning the animals could graze or “rustle up” nourishment on marginal land. A horse wrangler or camp cook was also a rustler, but the most widespread and notorious use of the word referred […]


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Published on June 01, 2020 18:02

May 31, 2020

It’s Yee-Haw Day!

Welcome to Yee-Haw Day, the once-a-month day we’ve reserved to share our news with you – all sorts of fun news! So check out the post below to get the details on the kinds of things that make us go Yee-Haw!! Linda Broday My Texas Heroes series (digital only) sale ends tomorrow. Get these cheap […]


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Published on May 31, 2020 17:39

Julia Ridgmont Has a Winner!

Thank you so much for visiting, Miss Julia! We sure enjoyed chatting with you. Now for the drawing……….. Winner of the signed copy of Hope Springs Eternal …… TERESA F. Woo-Hoo!! I’m doing the happy dance for you, Teresa!  Watch for Miss Julia’s email and have your mailing address ready. Everyone please come back tomorrow […]


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Published on May 31, 2020 03:02

May 28, 2020

Why do we Love Mail-Order Bride Stories so Much? Julie Ridgmont explains …

Mail-order brides who came west to marry suitors whom they had only corresponded with on paper are a popular subject among Western-themed blogs like this one, and among readers of Western romance. Why are we so fascinated with them? Perhaps because of the mystery and drama that must have ensued when a union was formed […]


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Published on May 28, 2020 19:18

Why do we Love Mail-Order Bride Stories so Much? Julie Ridgemont explains …

Mail-order brides who came west to marry suitors whom they had only corresponded with on paper are a popular subject among Western-themed blogs like this one, and among readers of Western romance. Why are we so fascinated with them? Perhaps because of the mystery and drama that must have ensued when a union was formed […]


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Published on May 28, 2020 19:18

The Outlaw’s Daughter Goes to…

Thank you so much for sharing the launch of my new book.   The Outlaw’s Daughter goes to… Valri L. Western Congratulations, Valri.  You have a choice of eBook or print.  Send me an email with your preference.  If you want a print book, I’ll need your mailing addie.  margaretbrownley1@gmail.com.


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Published on May 28, 2020 15:00

May 27, 2020

The Outlaw’s Daughter & Giveaway

He may be a Texas Ranger, but he only has eyes for the outlaw’s beautiful daughter… I’m happy to announce that my new book has just been released!  This is book three in my Haywire Brides series, but each book stands alone.  I’m giving away a book today to one of you.  So be sure […]


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Published on May 27, 2020 18:00