Archives for July, 2008
With the two hour time difference, and an incredibly busy day, I’m late adding a couple more pictures to share with you all. For those of you unfamiliar, we Harlequin Historical authors are edited out of London. The London editors, headed by Linda Fildew, arranged a lovely afternoon of tea, scones and delicate sandwiches for [...]
I’m finally able to take a few minutes to sit and upload some pictures from last night’s Literacy Signing from the RWA Conference here in San Francisco. I haven’t heard how much money was taken in to donate for literacy, but every year, it’s a huge success. Judging by the long lines, it’s gonna be a bunch. [...]
Hello from California! It’s absolutely gorgeous here! I’m driving up the Pacific Coast Highway on my way to San Francisco. We left Los Angeles Monday morning and missed the earthquake by a day. Luckily there were no major injuries or damage. We were in Napa Valley when it hit and didn’t feel a thing. I’ve got to show you these pictures. I [...]
Romance Writers of America proudly sponsors the romance-publishing industry’s highest award of distinction — the RITA Award. RITA awards are presented annually to the best published romance novels of the year. The award itself is a golden statuette named after RWA’s first president, Rita Clay Estrada, and has become the symbol for the best in [...]
It’s my fault the announcement for Sandi’s winner is a bit late. I’m in San Francisco and have been traveling a good part of the day. And now – drum roll! Sandi chose Mary for her winner from her Monday blog since Mary has a trail drive book coming out. So how’s that for being kindred [...]
Well I have another book coming out. Golden Days is a short sweet romantic comedy set against the Klondike Gold Rush. It is being re-released in an anthology. Golden Days is part of a three book series set in historical Alaska for Heartsong Presents. Here’s a short description of Golden Days: After a mishap [...]
Hi everyone, my name is Sandi Hampton, and I write western romances. This is my VERY FIRST BLOG, and I’m delighted it’s for Petticoats and Pistols, a fantastic site for readers, and writers, of western romances. I think we love our westerns because they epitomize the American spirit, full of emotions and passions, the sacrifice [...]
Hello Darlings! We’re going to do things a little differently this coming week. Once in a blue moon we end up with extra days at the end of the month and we scratch our heads about ways to fill ‘em. Tomorrow on Monday: Author SANDI HAMPTON will guest blog. She’ll keep us entertained with tidbits about cattle drives, some challenges and [...]
I live in Louisiana, about nine miles from the Texas line. So I have always had a big spot in my heart for all things Texas. But then, who wouldn’t? Tall cowboys wearing Stetsons and Wranglers and belt buckles that say “Let’s rodeo!” What woman wouldn’t love that? Okay, there’s more to Texas than cowboys [...]
In honor of National Day of the Cowboy, Fillies everywhere take their hats off to cowboys. Hats, Fillies, I said hats! Felicia, put your clothes back on! Can’t take that girl anyplace….
Tomorrow just happens to be National Cowboy Day. Yippee! Bet’cha didn’t know that. Well, it is. And the Fillies are celebrating. I’m gonna find my rope and get ready to lasso me one sexy hunk of man! Come and help us celebrate. The more the merrier. Just get your own cowboy because you ain’t gonna take mine! He’s spoken for. Before [...]
A Louisiana gal, Miss Lenora Worth, will arrive here tomorrow. Yippee! Miss Lenora will bring us the subject of a Texas helicopter pilot who’s a modern day cowboy. Instead of wrestling steers he wrestles a flying machine. You gotta have guts and nerves of steel for both. And a whole lot of love for our country. [...]
How many of you have stayed in a luxurious 4 or 5 star hotel? Though pricey, these hotels offer the utmost in comfort and amenities to their guests. As I flip through Vacation Home Magazine, edited and partly written by my daughter Nikki (proud mama am I) I’m often amazed at the height of extravagance [...]
“Oh, you push it up here, You pull it down there. You tighten up the middle till you’re gaspin’ for air. Oh, a corset can do a lot for a lady, Cause it helps to show a man what she’s got.” This little ditty, from a very old movie [...]
Saturdays with old friends…you can’t beat that with a stick. Miss Lenora Worth will come calling to talk about a subject near and dear to her heart. She’s enthralled with the U.S. military and the sacrifices our men and women make for their country. Miss Lenora’s other passion is the Hometown Heroes Series that her newest Steeple Hill book [...]
Ah, Research. It leads you down a twisting turning rabbit trail. I wanted my heroine, in 1880 Montana Territory to be impoverished by her worthless husband, who spends all her money, dies and leaves her alone in the merciless west. But I wanted her to still have some unknown valuable thing. I came up with [...]
Good Morning! In an ongoing series on survival, Native American style, I thought we would have another look at food. As you know there are three things that are needed for basic survival. Those are, food, clothing and shelter. In my last few blogs, we’ve been discussing the first requirement of survival, food. So far [...]
Maureen drew name for an autographed set of her trilogy! Wow, what an awesome drawing prize, eh? And the lucky wonner is…. Nathalie! Nathalie, send your address to Maureen at mmckade@yahoo.com. She’ll get those boks out to you asap! To everyone who visited Wildflower Junction this weekend, WE APPRECIATE YOU!
Next week, more than 2,000 of us will be attending the RWA writer’s conference in San Francisco. So, I got to thinking about job descriptions. Jobs are hard to explain. I’ve had all sorts, starting as a young teenager—tomato picker, waitress, prison volunteer, venetian blind salesperson, blueprint designer, RN, medical [...]
I had so many great replies to my Monday blog that I had to toss them all in a hat and pick one. The winner is Connie Lorenz. Connie, if you’ll send me your address at papotter@aol.com, I’ll send you a copy of “A Lady”s Life in The Rocky Mountains.” Thanks to all of you [...]
With my latest book, A Reason to Sin, I bring the Forrester brothers trilogy to an end, which was both exhilarating and incredibly sad. After spending two years with the Forresters, it was difficult to let them go but also wonderfully gratifying to give them each a woman who could love them and bring them [...]
In case you’ve forgotten, Missus Maureen McKade will be entertaining us tomorrow. The dear sweet lady will tell us why she reads western romance and why you should too. Do you have a list of reasons? Do you need a list? You’ll get a chance tomorrow to share your thoughts. Missus Maureen will also be talking [...]
With each book I write one prop tends to stand out as a research favorite. In THE GUNSLINGER’S UNTAMED BRIDE Lily’s chocolate pot led to my chocolate pot fetish. I was fascinated by these decorative chocolate servers of the 1800′s. The chocolate pot doesn’t have a huge role in the book and [...]
What a great time I had talking about our favorite movies today! Here’s the list with the rest of my favorite movies. Well, okay maybe not all the rest, but 100 is a lot, and a girl just has to stop somewhere…right? * Hope Floats * Sommersby * Return To Me * [...]
I love movies. Old movies, new movies, funny movies, romantic movies, suspenseful movies—okay you get the picture. Movies inspire me. I love the dialogue and the expressions. I study movies to learn how to make stories emotional and engaging. Every so often I hear someone say they don’t watch movies—or can’t stay awake through one, [...]
