Pam Crooks's Blog, page 44

Learning to Write Westerns When I Had No Clue

Please welcome special guest author Lisa Jordan to the Junction! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Several years ago, I had a wonderful conversation with my editor at Love Inspired, asking her input about what I could do to increase my readership. She said, “Write Amish or cowboy stories. That’s what’s really selling right now.” At that time, my husband ... Read more

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My Visit to Western Author Zane Grey’s Cabin

Back in August, my husband and I spent a week in Payson, Arizona. The trip was basically a get-out-of-the heat excursion for us as it was sweltering that time of year in the Phoenix area. While there, we decided to do a little sightseeing. Last month, I told you about our visit to the Payson ... Read more

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Lisa Jordan Will Visit Friday!

On Friday, September 27, 2024,  we’ll welcome Love Inspired author Lisa Jordan! Miss Lisa found a home for her contemporary Christian romance books in 2011 and is a constant at Harlequin’s Love Inspired. You’ve probably read some. She’ll be here to talk about how she came to write and love western romance. Be thinking of ... Read more

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Turpentine as a Medicine–Yes, Really

When I was in 4-H many years ago, I took a Veterinary Science project. As part of the project, I had to write about the way various equine ailments were treated. I had a great source–or so I thought. It was my great-grandmother’s old veterinary book, published in the late 1800s. I found out that ... Read more

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Nicole Neiswanger, You’re Kit Morgan’s Winner!

Congratulations, you’ve won a free e-copy of Cowboys & Debutantes Historicals!Email Kit at authorkitmorgan@gmail.com so she can get your prize to you.

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An Old Country Mercantile and a Giveaway!

Since I’ve been caregiving for someone in California, I haven’t been able to get out much. But a couple of weekends ago, I managed a day trip to Columbia. The town is a historical area and state park that encompasses the main part of downtown. Everything is still as it was back in the mid ... Read more

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Linda Has a Winner!

This is a little late and I’m very sorry. But I really appreciated everyone who came to read my post about top hats. The winner of Love’s First Light is……….. DEB VOLKMAN Congratulations, Deb. I’ll contact you for your choice of ebook or print.

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Cowgirls in the Kitchen – Karen Witemeyer

With Thanksgiving coming around the corner, I thought I’d share one of my favorite Thanksgiving recipes–Candied Yams. This is a tradition handed down from my grandma to my mom to me. They aren’t exactly quick, but there are only three ingredients, so they are pretty easy, and absolutely delicious! Candied Yams 5 large red garnet ... Read more

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Misty Beller Has a Winner!

Thank you so much for the fun, Miss Misty! We really enjoyed your visit discussing women’s professions in the old West. It’s time for the Drawing! One commenter will win an autographed copy of Winning the Mountain Man’s Love! And the lucky winner is……….. DENISE HUNTER Woo-hoo! Congratulations, Denise! Now watch for Miss Misty’s email ... Read more

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Mary Connealy’s Winner

  The Winner of a signed copy of Into the Sunset is Joannie Sico   Joannie, I’ll contact you to get your mailing info.

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