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CHRISTMAS IN CROOKED CREEK is Coming

It is Clara Stowe's first Christmas in Crooked Creek! That's right, it's time to return to post-Civil War Montana Territory with Emma, Hattie, Briley, and Clara for an adventure filled with hope, faith, family, and of course, a long-awaited romance.

Christmas in Crooked Creek will arrive December 13, 2022.

It's up for preorder, which means you can click now and the story will then magically (with the help of a little tech) appear on your e-reader the day of release.

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A HOME FOR CHRISTMAS Book Birthday and Christmas Movies

It's still officially the birthday for A Home for Christmas as I write this, and it wouldn't be a birthday without a gift giveaway! Scroll to the end of the post for the entry form.

And my first roundup of delightful Christmas movie recommendations of 2022. I know, it's only the first days of November, but our corner of Montana has been blessed with a lot of snow, a fire burns low in the hearth, and I'm so excited for Christmas this year.

If you haven't seen these yet, I highly recommend the...

A HOME FOR CHRISTMAS Book Birthday and Christmas Movie Time

It's still officially the birthday for A Home for Christmas as I write this, and it wouldn't be a birthday without a gift giveaway! Scroll to the end of the post for the entry form.

And my first roundup of delightful Christmas movie recommendations of 2022. I know, it's only the first days of November, but our corner of Montana has been blessed with a lot of snow, a fire burns low in the hearth, and I'm so excited for Christmas this year.

If you haven't seen these yet, I highly recommend the...

Spiced Apple Bread with Cream Cheese Glaze

Autumn is in the air and winter is close—like, really close—and I'm excited for it's arrival. I've emerged from a long stay in my writing cave for a breather before I head back in for edits and more writing. And what better way than a delicious quick bread sure to be enjoyed by the whole family.

Apples, spice, and rich cream cheese glaze come together to make this a perfect autumn treat. I modified my family's favorite banana bread recipe into this scrumptious, soft, and moist apple bread.

Thi...

Peach-Pecan Muffins and the Irish Country Series

Peaches, pecans, and spice come together in this delicious muffin that has become one of my favorite go-to breakfast treats. Of course, what are baked goods without tea and books? Just a lot of tasty calories we don't need. Hence, the tea and books to nourish the body and the mind.

I'm partial to muffins without butter or other spread, especially if they have a perfect crumble topping like this recipe has. There are a lot of fabulous peach muffin recipes out there, and so I can't pinpoint why I ...

7-Grain Honey Peasant Bread and Great Books to Read

Since I've been writing and researching more than baking during this hot summer, my kitchen has been used more for testing recipes rather than creating new or modifying existing. However, this one I could not resist. I previously shared the amazing peasant bread recipe by Alexandra Stafford of alexandracooks.com. This is a minor modification packed with a lot of deliciousness.

This bread is great for toast, sandwiches, as a salad side, or freshly sliced with a drizzle of honey.

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August Book Birthdays Giveaway

Three books are celebrating birthdays this month! Gallagher's Choice, Emma of Crooked Creek, and Unchained Courage.

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Since the last two are part of collections, one lucky winner can select from among Gallagher's Choice, The Women of Crooked Creek, and Hopes & Dreams in Whitcomb Springs. If the form below doesn't appear on your device, click here for the entry form.

Book Birthday! Celebrating 10 Years of Romance and Adventure with GALLAGHER'S HOPE

10 years ago today, Gallagher's Hope entered the world to delight and entertain readers with romance and adventure set in the beautiful landscape of nineteenth-century Montana Territory.

Celebrate this occasion by entering the birthday giveaway! If you really want to celebrate, I hope you'll share with your friends.

Book Birthday Giveaway

Limited time only! Ends August 3, 2022.

Complete the entry form for a chance to win an e-book edition of Gallagher's Hope plus a little something extra. If ...

Crowd Pleasing Cowboy Cookies - Writer in the Kitchen

As I sit here looking at the latest chapters from my beta reader in need of review (she wrote "Excellent" on the top :)), I keep thinking that I want a cookie. My mind jumped to the new mixer that is taking too long get here (the mixer that is replacing my beloved kitchen companion of 15 years, and whose repair would cost almost as much as the new mixer), and how much fun it would be to make Cowboy Cookies, but I can't until the mixer gets here.

These are the important things I'm thinking about...

Book Birthday Giveaway Winner - Gallagher's Pride

Thank you to all those who entered the giveaway and answered the question: If given the opportunity, would you travel back in time to live, as the people lived, for one month in 1880s Montana or Scotland? The responses were overwhelming for, "Only if I could live with the Gallaghers on their ranch, or stay with Brenna in Cameron Manor." I agree with all of you! :)

Congratulations to Carole K. (who answered with, "You bet! I'm ready for a great adventure."). Me, too! Carole won a copy of Gallaghe...