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Winnie’s Winners!!

      Thanks to everyone who came by on Monday to discuss all things mistletoe!  I really enjoyed reading about everyone’s experiences – so much so that I decided to select two winner rather than just one! So I tossed all the names in a cyber hat and out popped out Trudy C. and ... Read more

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Merry Christmas! And Winners for Karen Kay’s e-book

Howdy! Gosh, I can’t tell y’all enough about how much I enjoyed our conversations yesterday!  Thank you all for coming to the blog. Now, because it is Christmas and it is the season of giving, I am giving everyone who came to the blog yesterday, and who left a message a free e-book of my ... Read more

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Jodie Wolfe Returns Friday!

Old friend Jodie Wolfe returns Friday, December 15, 2023 and that’s a big Yee-Haw! She tackles the subject of mail order husbands. Now that’s interesting? Were they a thing back in the 1800s? I guess we’ll see what she’s found. Miss Jodie is also toting a book to bestow on one lucky commenter! Wow! Stop ... Read more

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The Oldest Continuously Run Library in Texas

Last weekend, my family and I traveled to Lockhart, Texas for my niece’s wedding. My sister-in-law, who knows what a book nerd I am, encouraged me to visit the library downtown, giving me a hint at the historical significance of the building. I couldn’t resist! The library in Lockhart, named in honor of Dr. Eugene ... Read more

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Music! Music! The Gift of Christmas Music!

Howdy!  Howdy! Since it is the season of giving, I’ll be giving away two e-books of the new release of the 25th year anniversary edition of WAR CLOUD’S PASSION.  Just leave a comment to enter into the drawing. Because one of my favorite memories of the Christmas season is story telling, I thought I’d tell ... Read more

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Kissing Under The Mistletoe

Hello everyone, Winnie Griggs here. One of the many signs of the season is the appearance of mistletoe – on the trees, in holiday movies, on Christmas cards and hanging in homes. And being the curious person I am I thought I’d dig a bit into the traditions around this plant and how it became ... Read more

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Kara O’Neal Has a Winner!

We had so much fun with Miss Kara this weekend! Love talking books and western romance. Now for her drawing………. One person wins The Inventor’s Heart and Welcome Home!! The lucky commenter is………. MJ SCHILLER Woo-Hoo!! We’re doing the happy dance for you, M.J! Now watch for Miss Kara’s email.

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Jo-Ann Roberts Has a Winner!

Friends, Thanks to everyone who commented on how they might have celebrated Christmas on the prairie. Congratulations to Lori Smanski! Look for an email from me on how to claim your giveaway, either “Lefse by Linnea” Old Timey Holiday Kitchen series or “Hope” – Christmas Quilt Brides series (digital copy only). Thank you again to everyone ... Read more

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Kara O’Neal Has Unearthed a Research Gem!

Hello! I’m so excited to be here today! I adore talking about books, and Petticoats and Pistols always offers such wonderful content. Hopefully, I only add to it! I’ve been a published author for 10 years now – my anniversary was in September – and I’ve completed two series. The Texas Brides of Pike’s Run ... Read more

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Christmas on the Prairie

It’s easy to romanticize the Currier & Ives yuletide days of long ago, with families gathered around warm fireplaces, children marveling at their stockings hanging from the mantle, and warmly dressed folks merrily bringing in the Christmas tree or arms full of presents. But what about celebrating the yuletide season on the prairie or in ... Read more

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