Pam Crooks's Blog, page 55

Melinda Curtis Has A Winner!

Miss Melinda, we had a wonderful time talking about horses. Come back soon. Wishing you much success. It’s DRAWING time! One commenter will win a copy of A Cowgirl Never Forgets! Yee-Haw! And the Winner is……… GINNI SHELBY Woo-Hoo! Congratulations, Ginni! Now watch for Miss Melinda’s email and check Spam if you don’t see it ... Read more

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A “Heart” Horse Influences Melinda Curtis’s Writing

Hello, I’m Melinda Curtis and I write lighthearted sweet romance and romcoms. Today, I’m talking about my “heart” horse (a horse you love more than you might need) and how she influenced how I include horses in my western romances. When I was a teenager, I owned a seven-year-old, red roan, appaloosa mare. Misty was ... Read more

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Filly Name Game WINNERS!

  We are so glad you enjoyed our birthday game, and we loved seeing so many of you visit our site (you helped us set a record!) and share your filly name.     And now, for the proverbial frosting on the birthday cake – our WINNERS! GRAND PRIZE – $70 Amazon Gift Card Charlene Whitehouse ...

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Over-ruled!!!

In my upcoming book Into the Sunset, which is such a cool name for grand finale in a series!!! I wrote my first courtroom drama….not the whole book is a courtroom drama of course…and I think I’ve touched on judges and juries before…but this time it’s ON TRIAL!!! I don’t always manage it, but I ... Read more

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Melinda Curtis Will Be Here on Friday!

We’ll get a real treat Friday, August 16, 2024 as Melinda Curtis drops by to visit! Have you ever had an animal that seemed so human and taught you things about life? Miss Melinda is going to tell us about a wonderful horse she grew up with that taught her things that no one else ... Read more

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Reading Olympics

I love the Olympics. The amazing athletes, the human interest stories, and the spirit of sportsmanship and patriotism. Every two years, my daughter and I get together to watch either the summer or winter games. She geeks out about it as much as I do, which makes it that much more fun. We love wathcing ... Read more

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It’s our 17th Birthday TODAY!

  We love to play games, and this one is special because, well, we love fillies! Use your birthdate to discover what kind of filly you are. Please respond with a three-part answer, and you’ll be eligible to win one of EIGHT prizes! Grand Prize – $70 Amazon Gift Card 7 Additional $10 Amazon Gift ... Read more

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Winnie’s Winners

Thanks to everyone who came by to share their memories and thoughts about Animal Crackers.  I gathered up all the names and randomly selected the following three: Bonnie Colleen Jane Squires Congratulations! You’ve won your choice of any of my books – you can find a complete list HERE Just send me the title and ... Read more

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Lions and Tigers and Bears, Oh Yum!

Hello everyone, Winnie Griggs here. I’m working on a new Western historical set in 1897 (More on that in a future post!) In one of the scenes I was writing I needed to come up with a treat for a two-year-old that could be bought at a general store. Thinking of my own grandson, his ... Read more

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We’re Celebrating our 17th Birthday!

  Happy birthday to us!  Happy birthday to us! We’re going to have a party, and we’d love to have you there. Join us on Tuesday for a game and prizes as we celebrate another great year with you, our dear readers. Only two more days. Happy birthday to us!

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