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May 14, 2019

Landscape Architecture from the Past

Recently, I was eyeball deep in research for an upcoming historical release.  In the story, set in 1913, the heroine is a nanny and the hero is a landscape architect.  The hero, Flynn, runs a landscaping business with his sister. Not only does he design elaborate (or simple) gardens and yards, he also has a […]


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Published on May 14, 2019 23:57

May 13, 2019

Santa Fe, Where History Collides With the Present!

After writing two books without much of a break, I decided it was time to get away. Actually, a good friend of mine twisted my arm. She kept talking about making adobe bricks in Santa Fe, NM and before I knew it, I told her I’d go along…just to keep her out of trouble. *wink*  […]


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Published on May 13, 2019 22:20

Santa Fe Where History Collides With the Present!

After writing two books without much of a break, I decided it was time to get away. Actually, a good friend of mine twisted my arm. She kept talking about making adobe bricks in Santa Fe, NM and before I knew it, I told her I’d go along…just to keep her out of trouble. *wink*  […]


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Published on May 13, 2019 22:20

May 12, 2019

THE DEVIL’S IN THE DETAILS–SETTING by CHERYL PIERSON

Are you a reader who loves descriptions and details of settings? Glittering ballrooms, the bone-chilling cold of a winter in the Rockies…or maybe the oppressive, killing heat of the desert? What about something idyllic, like a river or creek babbling through the woods? A beautiful rose garden, or even the ugly side of description—such as […]


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Published on May 12, 2019 23:00

Jodi Thomas Has a Winner!

Happy Mother’s Day, Everyone! Especially to Miss Jodi. Have a relaxing, beautiful day ! Now for the drawing………… Winner of the signed copy of Little Teashop on Main is…… DENISE Woo-Hoo! You’re gonna love this. Someone will contact you for your mailing address so be watching!  


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Published on May 12, 2019 08:31

May 9, 2019

Jodi Thomas: The Power of Friendship

We’re so excited to have Jodi Thomas back to visit. We’re not sure what book this makes her but it’s over 50. Miss Jodi always has something interesting to talk about and this is no exception. We think you’ll enjoy it–and her giveaway at the end of the post. So make her welcome. When I […]


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Published on May 09, 2019 22:30

Caryl McAdoo’s Winners

  Circle the wagons! We have our winners for Caryl’s wagon train story – Remi. Congratulations go to: Quilt Lady Lori Smanski Patricia B. Be watching your inbox for an email from Caryl, ladies. Fun reading is headed your way!


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Published on May 09, 2019 21:00

Pam’s Winner!

    Stephanie Jenkins Ortiz Cerrillo   I’ll contact you and get your prize right out to you!


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Published on May 09, 2019 17:57

May 8, 2019

Rubbing Elbows with the Rich and Not-So-Famous ~ Pam Crooks

  Through the ages, savvy businessmen have earned their wealth with a vision and brilliance that others had yet to fathom. Some earned their money with ingenuity, some with skill, others with luck for being in the right place at the right time. For the vast majority of us who weren’t blessed with such fortune, […]


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Published on May 08, 2019 23:00

Ruthy’s Winners!

From Ruthy’s post last week, we have TWO COPIES of “Healing the Cowboy’s Heart” (she dug around some old totes and found another, then swiped the dust off… that’s our Ruthy, for ye’!) One is going to Lori Smanski, and the other to Janine! Gals, e-mail Ruthy at loganherne@gmail.com and give her your snail mail […]


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Published on May 08, 2019 21:55