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It’s Raining eBooks!

Howdy!  Welcome to a terribly terrific Tuesday! Okay, so it’s not exactly raining books, but do you remember old pop song, “It’s Raining Men”?  I loved that song and it popped into my head while I was writing this blog. What I mean by it’s raining books is that I intend to give an ebook ... Read more

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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!! Sarah Lamb I’m so excited to share my brand new release with you! You’ll find it ... Read more

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Charlene Raddon Has Winners!

Thank you so much for coming, Miss Charlene! We’re always so excited to have you. Best of luck with KIRK! Now for the drawing………. Two commenters will get their own copy of Kirk! And the winners are………. KIM HAMPTON LYNN MULHERN Congratulations, ladies! You’ll love this. Now watch for Miss Charlene’s email and don’t forget ... Read more

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The HANGMAN – Charlene Raddon – And a giveaway

The Hangman You’ve already heard of the series Gun for Hire. My book is the next due out on April 15. In the Old West, for some reason, people hated hangmen. They threw garbage and rocks at them, ran them out of town, sometimes on a rail, and in rare cases, even tarred and feathered ... Read more

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From Lambs to Lilies – Eight Symbols of Easter

Happy Spring! Happy April! Here in our neck of the woods, the vernal equinox (Spring) is in full bloom…literally. Along with the Bradford pear trees, Eastern Redbud, daffodils, and tulips, a sticky, hazy green pollen sticks to everything! However, that aside, Easter will arrive in seventeen days. While many people list Christmas and Thanksgiving as ... Read more

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Charlene Raddon Returns to Visit!

Good news! Miss Charlene Raddon put her feet in the stirrups and will arrive Friday, April 4, 2025! She’ll tell us about her new book that features a hangman in the old west who takes the place of his brother. She’s also bringing two copies of KIRK to give away to some lucky commenters! Yee-Haw! ... Read more

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It’s Tea Time! Come Join Me!

5 O’Clock Tea by David Comba Adamson (1859-1926), n.d. (© Dundee Art Gallery and Museum)   Have you ever thought about the many types of tea? And how, during a Victorian tea, the rules were a bit more strict than simply getting a tea you like the taste of and drinking it? And did you know ... Read more

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Best April Fools’ Pranks?

April Fools’ Day is here, and some of you are pranksters. You know who you are! While I have a juvenile sense of humor, I’ve never been good at April Fools’ pranks. Sure, I put a few raw potatoes in my kids’ lunches one year (don’t worry–they still had their regular lunches), and I’m sure ... Read more

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Hometown Hoedown – The Heart of the Berkshires

Welcome to my hometown! But to be perfectly honest with you, I haven’t lived there for more than fifty years…and I’ve never really given much thought to the history of Pittsfield, Massachusetts until the Fillies suggested doing a blog about our hometown towns. So, here goes… Pittsfield, Massachusetts, located in western Massachusetts, is a city ... Read more

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P&P is Safe Again!

With heartfelt thanks to our webmistress, Lori Soard, Petticoats & Pistols is even more secure than before. It’s an unfortunate reality that some folks use their talents for something other than good, but we persevered, and we’re so happy to be back on track.  We look forward to bringing you a new blog every day, ... Read more

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