Pam Crooks's Blog, page 52
July 28, 2024
Kristy McCaffrey Has a Winner!
Thank you for coming, Miss Kristy! Now I want to saddle my mule Jasper and take off. Very interesting. Now for the Drawing………. One commenter will win an ebook copy of The Canary! Yee-Haw! And the lucky person just happens to be…….. KARIN Huge Congrats, Karin! Now, watch for Miss Kristy’s email with instructions.
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July 25, 2024
SPANISH CONQUISTADOR GOLD IN THE AMERICAN SOUTHWEST (AND A GIVEAWAY!)–by Kristy McCaffrey
At the end of the 15th century, gold had become rare in Europe and therefore coveted by many monarchies, especially the Spanish Crown. The conquistadors (Spanish and Portuguese colonists) began to spread into the New World, and while some were trained military warriors, many were artisans, lesser nobility, and farmers seeking new opportunities. The Americas ... Read more
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What Fishing Was Like in the Early 1900s
Good morning, everyone. And I’m sorry to be late with this blog. I admit, my calendar failed me (which is better than saying I forgot). You may remember from a previous blog post of mine, I’m working on a new historical story. That means, for me, I have to stop every few pages and research ... Read more
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July 24, 2024
Kristy McCaffrey Comes to Wildflower Junction!
Join the Fillies on Friday, July 28, 2024, to welcome Kristy McCaffrey back! We’re so happy. Miss Kristy will talk about Spanish gold and buried treasure. We can hardly wait. I have a million questions waiting to ask. Maybe me and my mule, Jasper, will go treasure hunting. This comes from her new book, The ... Read more
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July 23, 2024
Winter Warmth
Our winter wood arrived a couple weeks ago, and we’re set for the next two years. The fun thing about this wood delivery was I discovered that I was the logger’s aunt’s junior high science teacher over thirty years ago in a completely different state. How’s that for small world? My husband likes to take ... Read more
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Crystal Stewart is Kit Morgan’s Winner!
Crystal, you’ve won one, free e-book of mine of your choice!Contact me at authorkitmorgan@gmail.com so I can get your ebook to you!
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July 22, 2024
A History of Cotton Candy and a Giveaway!
It’s Fair Time! It’s fair season, and right now, the California State Fair is happening. My son is here for a visit from New York City, and he’d like nothing more than to go to the fair. Me? I’m hoping I don’t melt if we do! It’s going to be in the triple digits most ... Read more
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July 21, 2024
Cowgirls in the Kitchen – Cathy McDavid
My daughter recently sent me a picture of her in her garden. She’s very excited about the zucchini which are nearly ready to be picked and asked me what she can do with such a bountiful harvest. I told her to make zucchini bread (which can be frozen). As she loves to bake, this ... Read more
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Mary Connealy’s Winner
The winner of a $25 Amazon gift card is Sabrina Maryconnealy.com
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Nancy Fraser Has Winners!
Miss Nancy, thank you so much for coming to visit. We loved talking about mail order brides. Now for the drawing……… Four commenters will win an autographed copy of a book from Miss Nancy’s series. Here they are: RHONDA MCDERMITT BECKY NELSON MARY ELLEN COX CONNIE LEE Woo-Hoo! Congratulations, ladies! Now watch for Miss Nancy’s ... Read more
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