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Anita Waggoner

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Born

in omak, The United States

August 07

Website

http://www.freedommovieproject.com

Twitter

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Anita Waggoner is a spirited and award-winning author whose stories are deeply rooted in the American West. With a sharp eye for detail and a heart for the untamed, Anita draws inspiration from her own life—thirteen years spent on a remote Oklahoma ranch raising rodeo bulls and living the cowboy way. Her novels, including Freedom, Dakota Wells, Vivid Dreams and Dusty Memories, The Gambler, and The Ranch at Huckleberry Ridge, explore themes of love, resilience, independence, and the raw truths of rural life.

Anita blends memoir and fiction with a style that’s honest, emotional, and cinematic. She is also an executive producer and screenwriter, bringing her stories to life on the page and the screen. When she’s not writing, Anita enjoys the pe ...more

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	Freedom: "It Begins in Vegas and Ends in Freedom." 3.71 avg rating — 7 ratings — published 2010 — 12 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	COWGIRL LOGIC: If you climb in the saddle be ready for the ride! really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 3 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Ranch at Coyote Springs: Another Wild Western Saga Written By A Woman Who Lived It 4.50 avg rating — 2 ratings — published 2012 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	THE RANCH AT HUCKLEBERRY RIDGE: Time Changes Old Friends When The Reunite at a Montana Guest Ranch it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Gambler: Know When to Walk Away it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	DAKOTA WELLS: A Texas Legacy Spanning Generations it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	THE WAY OF THE WEST: From a Cowgirl Who Lived It it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	THE MOOMAW LEGACY: RANCH LIFE, RODEO, A WESTERN FAMILY STORY it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	HUCKLEBERRY RIDGE did not like it 1.00 avg rating — 1 rating — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	THE ROMANCE: WHAT BEGINS IN LAS VEGAS ENDS IN FREEDOM, OKLAHOMA did not like it 1.00 avg rating — 1 rating	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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THE VALENTINE CARDS IN THE TRUNK - Anita Waggoner

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and tonight I found myself sitting on the floor beside that old cedar trunk I swore I wouldn’t open again. Inside are the cards he gave me… my Freedom cowboy, Rowdy… my Marvin in the real world… tucked between faded ribbons and a pressed wildflower that still smells faintly of dust and sunshine. He was never a man of big speeches, but he spoke fluent hear Read more of this blog post »

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A Timeless Tribute to the Values That Built the American West The Way of the West is a thoughtful and inspiring book that captures the enduring principles of integrity, hard work, faith, and perseverance that have long defined the Western way of life. ...more
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A Fascinating Journey Through One Family's Western Heritage The Moomaw Legacy is more than a family history, it's a remarkable tribute to the pioneers, ranchers, and visionaries whose determination helped shape the American West. Anita Waggoner has wov ...more
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A Fascinating Journey Through One Family's Western Heritage The Moomaw Legacy is more than a family history, it's a remarkable tribute to the pioneers, ranchers, and visionaries whose determination helped shape the American West. Anita Waggoner has wov ...more
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A Heartwarming Story That Feels Like Coming Home The Ranch at Huckleberry Ridge is a beautifully written novel that reminds readers of the healing power of family, friendship, and the simple rhythms of ranch life. Anita Waggoner paints a vivid picture ...more
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A Beautiful Western Filled with Heart, Hope, and Resilience Dakota Wells is a moving story that captures the timeless spirit of the American West while exploring the universal themes of courage, redemption, and finding where you truly belong. Anita Wag ...more
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A Compelling Story About the Risks We Take in Life and Love The Gambler is a captivating novel that explores far more than cards or chance, it's about the decisions that define us and the courage it takes to face the consequences. Anita Waggoner create ...more
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A Compelling Story About the Risks We Take in Life and Love The Gambler is a captivating novel that explores far more than cards or chance, it's about the decisions that define us and the courage it takes to face the consequences. Anita Waggoner create ...more
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A Powerful Story of Courage, Love, and Second Chances Freedom is much more than a Western romance it's an emotional journey about finding the courage to start over when life doesn't go as planned. Set against the backdrop of ranch life and rodeo cultur ...more
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A Delightful Celebration of Western Wisdom Cowgirl Logic is one of those books that makes you smile, nod your head, and occasionally laugh out loud because there's so much truth packed into its pages. Anita Waggoner captures the grit, humor, and common ...more
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“To dream by night is to escape your life. To dream by day is to make it happen.”
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“In three words I can sum up everything I've learned about life: it goes on.”
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“And so I wait. I wait for time to heal the pain and raise me to me feet once again - so that I can start a new path, my own path, the one that will make me whole again.”
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