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THE 19TH CENTURY BRIDE: FROM THE MAILBOX TO THE CHURCH (AND A GIVEAWAY!)–by Nancy Fraser

As a reader (and author) of sweet, historical western romance, nothing gets me more excited than seeing a new mail-order bride story. While I can’t begin to imagine what these women went through, I can certainly create a scenario that seems plausible to me. When I wrote my first mail-order bride romance, I did a ... Read more

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Where do you get your ideas?

It’s strange what little thing will spark an idea. I’m driving along, minding my own business…well…on a trip…looking out the window I have, several times now, had hidden canyons in my books. I’m not sure why the idea appeals to me, but it does. Hidden Canyons or high mountain meadows that no one realized were ... Read more

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Congrats to Shanna’s Winner

Thank you to everyone who entered Shanna’s giveaway today. The winner is Mary G! Congrats, Mary!

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Nancy Fraser Returns For a Visit!

We’re so happy to welcome back Miss Nancy Fraser on Friday, July 19, 2024! She’s going to talk about mail order brides and why some women chose that path. It wouldn’t have been easy but if you were desperate enough for a husband, you’d probably do it. Not me though. I’m chicken. Miss Nancy is ... Read more

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Linda Broday Has Winners!

Thank you  all so much for coming to read my Tuesday post and comment. I loved reading each one. The random winners are: VICKIE J DEBBY236 Huge congrats! I’ll contact you so hang tight.

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Molly and the Hello Girls

My latest release, a wholesome historical romance set in World War I, just released July 11. Molly is the story of an American Expeditionary Forces Signal Corps switchboard operator (also known as a Hello Girl) and a soldier who is tough yet tender. When I was researching information for Sadie’s story,  the first WWI book ... Read more

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Communication, a New Book, and a Giveaway!

During Hurricane Beryl recently, a lot of people in Houston had no way of calling unless they could somehow keep their cell phones charged. My brother in Houston has had a time. But communication seems to have been a problem for decades. Though it’s hard to believe now in this fast-paced world, the telegraph was ... Read more

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FAVORITE WESTERN MOVIES PART 2 by Cheryl Pierson

Hi everyone! I’m back to talk about MORE western movies–faves, and not-so-faves. This is Part 2 of this blog series, so if you missed Part 1 last month, here’s the link! https://petticoatsandpistols.com/2024... Last month, we talked about The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance, Purgatory, The Magnificent Seven, and El Dorado–all favorites! And…the not-so-favorite, which was ... Read more

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Krystal Anderson Has a Winner!

Thank you so much for visiting, Miss Krystal! It was fun talking about outlaws and their women. Time for the drawing! The random winner of an ebook copy of The Widow’s Match is……. LORI SMANSKI Woo-Hoo! I’m so happy for you, Lori! Now watch for Miss Krystal’s email and check Spam if you don’t see ... Read more

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TO HAVE AND TO HIDE–AND A GIVEAWAY! –by Krystal M. Anderson

As long as there have been outlaws dogging American economy, there have been outlaw women. One of the traits that draws my fascination to western outlaw women is their handy capability. Many, like Laura Bullion and Belle Starr, could outride and outshoot most men and often had a mean streak, to boot. But other women ... Read more

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