Pam Crooks's Blog, page 36

Jeannie Watt has a Winner!

Thanks everyone for sharing your holiday meal plans with me. I totally enjoyed reading your comments. Now for the big news. The winner of the $20 Amazon gift certificate is: Trixi O Congratulations and Happy Holidays!

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Charlene Raddon Has Winners!

Wow! Thank you so much for coming, Miss Charlene! We had a great time and learned something too. Now for the drawing………. Two commenters will win an ebook copy of The Outlaw and the Bounty Hunter! And the winners are………… QUILT LADY PATRICIA BARRACLOUGH            Yippee! You ladies have gotten a ... Read more

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Charlene Raddon & Friction Matches

We’re pleased to have Charlene Raddon join us today with some fascinating historical tidbits. Take it away, Charlene! *** Friction matches allowed people to light fires quickly and efficiently, changing domestic arrangements and reducing the hours spent trying to light fires using more primitive means. But they also created horrific suffering for match-makers: White phosphorus ... Read more

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Happy Thanksgiving to You and Yours

      Hoping you have a wonderful day celebrating in a way that brings you joy and contentment.  May you be surrounded by love and loved ones and food you love.  May you eat too much, laugh too much, hug too much, and just plain have too much fun. Take a moment to count ... Read more

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Charlene Raddon Will Visit Friday!

Charlene Raddon will visit Friday, November 29, 2024 to talk about the fascinating history of friction matches and how necessary they became when someone needed a fire built. She’s also going to tell us about her new western romance and giving two copies away! Be sure to come over Friday and sit around the campfire. ... Read more

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Let’s Talk Turkey…and have a Give Away!

Turkeys are native to North America and there are two species–the wild turkey, which is native to what is now the eastern and central regions of the United States, and the Ocellated turkey which is native to southern Mexico. Surprisingly, the domestic turkeys in the United States probably originated not from our native birds, but ... Read more

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Danielle B, You’re Kit Morgan’s Winner!

You’ve won a free ebook of Kit’s of your choice. Email Kit at authorkitmorgan@gmail.com so she can get you your prize!

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Christmas Bazaars and a Giveaway!

It’s that time of year when the holiday bazaars begin to pop up in churches, high school gymnasiums, granges halls, and any number of other places. I love them, and have gone to quite a few. I love the Christmas bazaars and have gone to a few fall themed and Halloween themed events. But this ... Read more

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Cowgirls in the Kitchen – Sarah Lamb

        In the mood for a sweet, fruit treat, or have unexpected company dropping by? Maybe it’s HOT and you just don’t want to heat up the oven but need dessert. I’ve got the perfect and most versatile thing for you.  Before I got married, my mother in law had what she ... Read more

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Mary Connealy’s Winner

  The winner of Mary Connealy’s Thanksgiving Book Thankful for the Cowboy                                                                                                  is Bridget I will email you to find out if you want the novella in print on as an ebook.

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