Pam Crooks's Blog, page 91
October 3, 2023
Quilting Superstitions
Since my oldest son recently married, I intended to write a post on wedding traditions but as what happens, my plans went awry. The more I wrote, the more it sounded like a high school Home Ec report. However, when researching wedding traditions, I discovered single women in the 1800s stressed over whether they would ... Read more
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Do You Ever Keep Track of Book Quotes You Love?
I love sentences that make you pause for all the right reasons. When I’m reading a particularly savory sentence, I’ve been known to stop there in the story and just read it again, letting the meaning sink in. Now, slowing down your reading is generally the OPPOSITE of what authors are trying to do. We ... Read more
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October 1, 2023
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!! Karen Witemeyer My first short story releases next week on October 10. Yee-Haw! I’m ... Read more
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Charlene Raddon Has Winners!
Thank you so much for coming, Miss Charlene! We loved having you! Now for the drawing……… Winner of the ebook: AMI JACOBS Winner of the $5 Amazon Gift Card: LOIS IMEL Congratulations, Ladies!! Now watch for Miss Charlene’s email and check Spam if you don’t see it! Come back tomorrow for all the FILLY NEWS!
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Jeannie Watt has Winners!
Thank you for the lovely shoutouts from all over the country! I’m pleased to say the surgery went well and I appreciate the well wishes. I think they helped! And now for the winners of the $15 Amazon gift cards– Congratulations Ellie and Cathy T! Please email me at jeanniewrites @ gmail.com and I’ll make ... Read more
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September 28, 2023
Women Earning a Living in the 19th Century from Charlene Raddon
A big welcome to Charlene Raddon who is joining us today to talk about jobs women could have in the 1800s. Women in the 1800s could not make contracts, own property or vote. A woman was seen as a servant to her husband. However, by the 1830s and 1840, that began to change when they ... Read more
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The Longest Running US Mail Delivery
Surprisingly, the American pony express operated only a very short period of time — for eighteen months from April 3, 1860, to October 26, 1861, between Missouri and California. Yet, thanks to the popularity of books, movies and TV shows, most people have heard of it and believe it was in existence for many ... Read more
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September 27, 2023
Charlene Raddon Will Join Us Friday!
Miss Charlene Raddon will arrive Friday, September 29, 2023 to talk about the limited employment for women in the old West. It was a struggle for sure since men ruled everything. She’s also toting prizes to give away to two commenters so be sure to chat. Maisy’s Gamble looks like such a good story, one ... Read more
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September 26, 2023
Jeannie Watt New Release and Give Away!
I’m pleased to announce the release of my latest story, A Sweet Montana Christmas, which is the second book in my Cowgirls of Larkspur Valley series. To celebtrate, I’m giving away two $15 Amazon gift cards. 🙂 Bridal shop owner Maddie Kincaid used to believe in happy endings. After being jilted weeks before her wedding, she retreats ... Read more
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Kit Morgan has a Winner!
Lois ImelYou’re my Winner!You’ve won a free e-copy of The Christmas House that releases in October.Contact me at authorkitmorgan@gmail.com so I can get the book to you when it releases.
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