Pam Crooks's Blog, page 68
May 12, 2024
LeAnne Bristow Has a Winner!
We thank Miss LeAnne for visiting and bringing an interesting subject for us to chat about. It was fun. Now for the drawing…………. One person will win a copy of Her Hometown Secret! And the winner is………… JACKIE WISHERD Woo-Hoo! Congratulations, Jackie! Now watch for Miss LeAnne’s email and check SPAM if you don’t see ... Read more
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May 9, 2024
The Wild West…Not Just Cactus! And a Giveaway!
Hi! LeAnne Bristow here. A few days ago, I was driving on the outskirts of Tucson and I saw a large sign that read. “Open Range. Watch for Cattle.” I was surrounded by housing developments and there was a school just down the street, but it wasn’t unusual for cattle to be seen grazing on ... Read more
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May 8, 2024
Why are Coins on Military Headstones? By Pam Crooks
Have you ever strolled through a cemetery and noticed a few (or a lot!) coins left on a monument? Of course, it’s not unusual for loved ones and friends to leave sentimental items like a can of Dr. Pepper, a travel-size bottle of spirits, stones, a cross, and of course, flowers. But money? When ... Read more
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Author LeAnne Bristow Will Visit Friday!
Sweet Romance Author LeAnne Bristow is winding her way to Wildflower Junction and will arrive Friday, May 10, 2024! Be thinking of what your favorite thing about the West is because Miss LeAnne wants to know. For me, it’s more of a feeling than something I can see. But I also love the wide open ... Read more
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Fan Fiction Contest
. One of the characters in my latest book – If the Boot Fits – is a young boy with a vivid imagination. Fergus Ellis is the hero’s youngest brother, and he never goes anywhere without his pencil and tablet. He names the animals around the house and dreams up adventures for them that he ... Read more
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May 7, 2024
The Delights of Cottagecore
As usual, I’m late to the party when it comes to trends. Are you familiar with the term Cottagecore? According to “What is Cottagecore? A Simple Guide” by Kristin Hohenadel via The Spruce, “Cottagecore is a social media hashtag and internet-based lifestyle trend inspired by a quaint vision of country life. Based on an idealized ... Read more
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May 5, 2024
It’s Yee-Haw Day!
Welcome to Yee-Haw Day, the once-a-month day we’ve reserved to share our news with you – all sorts of fun news! So check out the post below to get the details on the kinds of things that make us go Yee-Haw!! Sarah Lamb This week, my newest book, Iris, comes out! You can grab it ... Read more
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Kirsten Osbourne Has a Winner!
Wow, thank you for visiting, Miss Kirsten! It’s fun thinking about traveling the Oregon Trail from our airconditioned house. 🙂 Now for the drawing………. One commenter will win the audiobook of Hannah’s Hanky! And the winner is……… ELAINE KIEFER Yippee! Congratulations, Elaine! Miss Kristen will contact you about your prize.
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May 2, 2024
Nourishing the Journey: The Foods That Fueled the Oregon Trail and a Giveaway!
Hi! I’m Kirsten Osbourne, and today I’d like to talk about the foods that fueled the Oregon Trail. In the mid-19th century, at least 500,000 emigrants embarked on one of the arduous trails across the American Wester. The most popular of these being the Oregon Trail. Their hopes and dreams were on the promise of ... Read more
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May 1, 2024
Quilt Week 2024
“In the quilt of life, friends are the stitches that hold it together.” If you read any of my books, my blogs, or my posts, you know that next to creating sweet historical romance, quilting is near and dear to my heart. With that being said, I’m taking you on a virtual tour of ... Read more
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