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Kara O’Neal Has a Winner

Sorry for the delay. Thank you so much for coming to visit, Miss Kara. We enjoyed it. Now for the Drawing………. One commenter wins a copy of His Feisty Firewheel! And the winner is…….. JOYE Yippee! Congratulations, Joye! Now watch for Miss Kara’s email.

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Kara O’Neal and His Feisty Firewheel

Hello, book friends! I’m Kara O’Neal and I’m so glad to be here with y’all today. I’m coming to you from East Texas, the piney woods region, and I’d like to share my newest release with y’all. HIS FEISTY FIREWHEEL takes place in Austin, Texas, during the Edwardian period, my most favorite era for fashion. ... Read more

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An Archetype for a Hero by Pam Crooks

Whenever I start a new book, I need some serious inspiration.  A roadmap, so to speak.  I get out my favorite writer handbooks, start thumbing through the pages, and wait for inspiration to hit. One of those handbooks is “The Complete Writer’s Guide to Heroes & Heroines – Sixteen Master Archetypes” by Tami Cowden, Caro ... Read more

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Kara O’Neal Returns To Visit!

We’re so happy to welcome Miss Kara O’Neal back on Friday, September 12, 2025! She dearly loves the women’s fashions around the turn of the century and will talk a little about that. You might want to check that out to refresh your memory so you can chat about it. But, most of all, she’ll ... Read more

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We have a Winner in Karen Kay’s Giveaway!

Howdy! I want to thank every one of you who came to the blog yesterday and left a post.  I loved each and every one of your posts.  And we do have a winner! Just so you know, I write down all your names on little sheets of paper and do a drawing. The winner ... Read more

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A New Christmas Novella

As much as I love rugged cowboy heroes, I also have a soft spot in my heart for nerdy Texas heroes. Probably because I’ve been married to one for over 33 years. I’ve slowly transformed my computer nerd husband into a cowboy, though. Over the last few years, he’s started wearing boots and driving a ... Read more

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American Indian Jewelry & Other Fashions Plus Giveaway

Howdy! Hope you are having a terrific summer!  Did any of you go on vacation this last August?  If so, where did you go?  And most of all, did you have fun? Well, to start off September, I thought I’d tell you a bit about the American Indian style of jewelry, Plains style specifically.  All ... Read more

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Winnie’s Winners

Hello everyone – thanks to all who came by and joined the conversation on Satisfying Endings for Romance novels this week. I truly enjoyed reading over all of your thoughts on the subject. I took all the names and randomly selected three as this month’s winners. And they are: Judy Sexton Janice Cole Hopkins Barbara ... Read more

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The Power of a Satisfying Ending

Hi, Winnie Griggs here. Today I thought I’d spend a little time talking about giving stories a truly satisfying ending and a time when I got it wrong. First, let’s discuss what makes for a truly satisfying ending in a romance? It’s not just about getting the hero and heroine over their story hurdles and ... Read more

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Nan Reinhardt Has a Winner!

Wow, wasn’t Miss Nan great! And how wonderful that she’s our new Filly. I love it! Now for the drawing………. One commenter will get an autographed copy of Nan’s upcoming book plus a whole passel of other prizes. And the lucky person is………. RACHEL Yippee! Congratulations, Rachel. Now watch for Miss Nan’s email.

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