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So this time he’s an inventor………..

Coming soon Toward the Dawn The era I’m writing in was the Industrial Revolution and there was just this EXPLOSION of innovation. Trains. Iron. Oil. This is the 1860s-1890s. Cars were coming. The internal combustion engine. Everything was about power, how to harness it, how to use it. They wanted an engine that could be ... Read more

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Linda Broday Has a Winner!

Thanks to everyone who joined my pillow talk yesterday. That was fun and I had a blast. Now for the drawing. The random winner of the gift card is……… LORI COLE Yippee! Congratulations, Lori. I’ll contact you so be watching for my email.

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Jodi Thomas Will Be Here Friday!

Our very talented friend Jodi Thomas will peek in on Friday, April 19, 2024 to update us on her Netflix series Ransom Canyon! This series is going to be totally awesome. I loved it in book form and now it’ll be even better with actors bringing the characters to life. She’s also going to talk ... Read more

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Lilac Bride Sale

  I don’t know about you, but I love it when the lilacs bloom. I mean, really LOVE it! The flowers, from the deep purples, to the creamiest whites, make me so happy. They make me think of spring, and bring to mind memories of picking them for my mom for Mother’s Day, and gathering ... Read more

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What’s A Little Pillow Talk?

Hi everyone, are you a picky pillow person? Ha, say that fast three times! Do you have a Mr. Pillow? I’m kinda picky and like the flatter kind, but not filled with feathers. Nope. And not one that makes a noise in my ear when I move. Good heavens! Some sell for enormous sums. I ... Read more

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WHAT’S ON YOUR READING SHELF? by Cheryl Pierson

Hi everyone! Like most everyone I know, I’m always on the lookout for good reads (even thought I’ve got a huge stack of books on my nightstand, and I’m a VERY slow reader!) From time to time, I like to blog about some favorite books, and hopefully you all will comment about some of your ... Read more

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Misty M. Beller Has a Winner!

Thank you for coming, Miss Misty! We enjoyed your visit and look forward to the next one. She was so generous with her giveaway. One person will win the first three books in her series and that’s a big YeeHaw! The random selector chose………. KARIJEAN Yippee, Congratulations, Karijean! Now watch for Miss Misty’s email. Check ... Read more

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Misty M. Beller – Storytelling vs. Historical Authenticity

It’s such an honor to sit around the campfire with ya’ll again! The Petticoats and Pistols family is one of my favorite places to hang out. I’ve been a fan of historical fiction for as long as I can remember, all the way back to the Mandie books by Lois Gladys Leppard and the Sadie ... Read more

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The Gypsy Life – Then and Now ~ by Pam Crooks

When I wrote LADY GYPSY a number of years ago, I–as always–surrounded myself with a pile of research books. It’s always been important to me to write a book as historically accurate as possible, not only to give the story realism but to teach my readers a little something, too. After all, if one reads ... Read more

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Winner! Winner! For Karen Kay’s E-book Giveaway

Good Evening! Hope y’all had a wonderful Wednesday. Yes, we have a winner for the e-book IRON WOLF’S BRIDE, the 2nd book in the Wild West series. The winner is: Colleen   Congratulations Colleen.  I’ll be sending you the book in email, so stay tuned. Thank you very much for everyone who came to the ... Read more

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