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Go-Carts and Baby Carriages

Recently, I was diving deep into research for a story set in 1913.  Among the resource books piled on my desk was my trusty reproduction copy of a 1908 Sears, Roebuck & Co Catalog. I love all the little everyday details I can unearth in its many pages!  I was searching for baby gear that […]

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Left Foot, Right Foot

  Do you remember what it was like to put your foot into the wrong shoe? Young children do this all the time. I still remember how uncomfortable it felt when I got in a hurry and wasn’t paying attention. Shoot, sometimes I still do this! It feels horrible. But did you know that up […]

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THE DEVIL’S IN THE DETAILS–MAIN CHARACTERS! by Cheryl Pierson

Are you the kind of reader who likes to have a detailed description of the hero or heroine in romance books? What about other secondary characters? And do you feel the same way about characters in books of genres other than western historical romance, or romance in general? To me, there is a big difference […]

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Heidi Peltier Has Winners!

  I loved Miss Heidi’s visit! Talking about Texas Rangers is so much fun! Now for the drawing…………… Three people won a digital version of The Rangers Purpose. They are…………… PATRICIA B. CAROL LUCIANO CARYL KANE Woo-Hoo! I’m so happy for you ladies! You’ll love this.                   […]

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Welcome Guest Heidi Peltier!

  “No man in the wrong can stand up against a fellow that’s in the right and keeps on a-coming.” – Captain Bill McDonald, Texas Ranger   Almost since their inception, the name Texas Rangers has called up a romantic image of the men who valiantly stood against any and all enemies. Brave, noble, and […]

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STAMPEDE! ~ Pam Crooks

  In UNTAMED COWBOY, my heroine, Carina Lockett, is a cattle woman who owns the C Bar C Ranch. Unfortunately, she is blackmailed by the father of her precious daughter for a huge sum of money, her entire herd of cattle. To get  her daughter back after she’s been kidnapped, Carina must drive the herd […]

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Heidi Peltier Comes to the Junction!

Join us on Friday, April 12, 2019 and help welcome Miss Heidi Peltier! She does love the Texas Rangers and has an interesting blog planned for you. Plus, she’s toting books to give away–3 ecopies of The Ranger’s Purpose. Yee-Haw! I thought that would catch your attention. All you have to do is come over […]

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Spring in Texas Means Bluebonnets (Plus a Giveaway!)

One of my favorite parts of spring is watching the roadsides for Texas bluebonnets. They cover entire hillsides in the area around Austin, but up in northwestern Texas, they are more of a rare find. There are certain places that I know to look each year, and about a week ago, I noticed the first […]

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Good-bye Grandfather George

Howdy! It’s been two weeks and two days since Grandfather George — George Randall — passed away.  He was five weeks short of turning 99 years old. I thought I’d dedicate this post to George and tell you a little about his adventurous life. This picture off to the left was taken at our house […]

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Winnie’s Winners!!

  I threw the names in a hat and accidentally pulled out two so I decided we’d have two winners this time. And those winners are: QUILT LADY CAROL LUCIANO Congratulations ladies. Decide which book from my backlist you’d like to have – you can find a complete list HERE – and email me with […]

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