Archives for May, 2009
Wow! Many thanks to everyone who stopped by this weekend and left a comment. Jill Marie Landis had an interesting topic for sure. Names were put in the hat and we have winners…….. Colleen Sherry Congratulations, ladies! Drop Jill an email with your mailing info at bchbums2@gte.net and she’ll get your autographed copy to you. Until next time………
Today we welcome Jill Marie Landis back to Wildflower Junction! Jill Marie is the NYT extended and USA Today bestselling author of over twenty novels. She’s the winner of the RWA Rita Award, the Golden Heart and Golden Medallion and a seven time Rita Finalist. She lives in Hawaii with her husband where she spends [...]
Tracy Garrett Last month, while attending the Romantic Times BookLovers Convention to promote my latest release, TOUCHED BY LOVE, I had the pleasure of participating as part of a panel on “Historical Romance Through the Ages.” The writers, five in all, covered the gamut of settings, from 1100s Scotland, through Georgian, Regency and Victorian [...]
Hello Darlings, You’ll be pleased to know that Miss Jill Marie Landis has again plotted a course for Wildflower Junction. She’ll arrive on the noon stage in time for her appearance here on Saturday. The Fillies have sprung into gear to have everything spic and span. Miss Jill Marie will be talking about lawmen of the old West [...]
One of my earliest memories is sitting on the floor in my bedroom with a children’s book of fairy tales. The book was tall and wide and about a half-inch thick. The cover showed Rapunzel with her hair flowing while a prince in a pointy hat gazed up at her. Red Riding Hood is looking up, and [...]
The winner of a signed copy of Nosy in Nebraska is Mare Fairchild! Email me at mary @ maryconnealy.com and tell me where to send it and I’ll get the book off to you. And for those of you who didn’t win … assuming you’re not just now swiping your arm across your brow, sweating [...]
Drawing today on Petticoats & Pistols for a signed copy of Nosy in Nebraska releasing June 1st. And I baby sat last Sunday for my granddaughter Elle. So, trying to pick which of those was most important to write about…….well, that’s a killer. Because while it is true that I worked thousands of hours, [...]
Good Morning! Hope you all had a terrific Memorial Day. Mine was spent touring bookstores, I’m afraid. But that’s only because I have a new book out, and I’m one of those people who think one should visit local bookstores when the book first comes out. I’d love to hear how you spent the day, [...]
As I was pondering what my topic for this blog would be it hit me that this particular post would be going up on Memorial Day. So I decided that a fitting observance would be to discuss a little about origins and history of this special day. In 1866, as the country was trying to [...]
What a weekend! I hope everyone enjoyed it. Terry Blain was wonderful. She does get a thrill out of talking about cowboys and westerns. The names were thrown in the hat and we have a winner….. Pat Cochran Yee-haw! Big congrats, Pat. You have your choice of Colorado Silver, Colorado Gold or Kentucky Green. Once you’ve [...]
Yes, I admit, my heroes have always been cowboys. My love of cowboys came from old western movies. Here were men who were larger than life, who stood up for what they believed in, who’s word was their bond, who were willing to do what had to be done. And when they fell in love, [...]
In exactly one year from today on May 22nd, I’ll be the mother of the groom! My son is getting married! The wedding will take place on a country club golf course and their vows will be spoken on the first tee. My son is an avid golfer, you see, and he wanted to get [...]
Hello Darlings, Ah do declare! Miss Terry Blain comes calling this weekend. The Fillies are plumb excited to have a chance to visit with the dear lady. Miss Terry shares our love for western romance and cowboy heroes. Not sure what subject Miss Terry will choose to talk about but she can’t go wrong with the handsome devils. [...]
When I start doing interviews for a new release, I’m always asked how I got started writing. Because the real story is a long one, I give a brief version or answer that I always wrote. Here’s the rest of the story…. The first story I ever wrote was called The [...]
I was thrilled recently to learn that my entry, Outlaw Bride, has finaled in the Romance Through the Ages Contest sponsored by RWA’s special interest chapter, Hearts Through History. This work-in-progress features a horse-thievin’ heroine who manages to escape getting strung up on a tree outside an Arizona town. This second chance at life [...]
Thanks to everyone who stopped by today to make Phyliss welcome. You sure made her happy. She wishes she had a book to send to every single commenter. But she can’t. She did draw a winner though from the names in the hat….. Cheryl C. Congratulations! Cheryl please email Phyliss at phylissmiranda@aol.com with your mailing [...]
I’m so excited about filling in for Linda Broday today. It’s great to be back at P&P, my favorite place to be. I always enjoy coming here and hanging out with the Fillies. In the Old West, the terms rustling and rustler had several meanings. Livestock who forged well were called rustlers by cowmen; meaning [...]
As you know I’m in the middle of a major relocation to the Lubbock, Texas area. I’ve arrived at my new house and really love it. The only problem is that I’m drowning in the sea of boxes that are packed full with my belongings. Phyliss Miranda has taken pity on me and is filling [...]
Oh the buzzin’ of the bees In the cigarette trees Near the soda water fountain At the lemonade springs Where the bluebird sings On the Big Rock Candy mountain If you’re anywhere near as old as I am, you may recognize this song, attributed to Harry “Haywire Mac” McClintock and made famous in a 1950s [...]
RobinL is the winner of the pair of sterling silver earrings from Heidi Thomas. You’ll look like a cowgirls for sure, darlin’. Email me your mailing address, Robin contact me at mary @ maryconnealy . com and I’ll get it to Heidi.
In a scrapbook I have from my grandmother is a clipping from the Sunburst Sun (Montana) newspaper, Aug. 26, 1922, that reads: Program 1:00 Parade of cowboys and cowgirls, headed by Cut Bank brass band 2:30 Tootsie Bailey will enter competition with entire field, riding wild steers with only one hand on cirsingle Another [...]
With the release of my June Love Inspired Historical The Preacher’s Wife, I’ve launched a new website! To promote it, I’m holding a few drawings for books and prizes. The first drawing ends June 1st, so stop in now and get your name in the fish bowl. Visit my new new website at: http://www.cherylstjohn.net/ [...]
This weekend we’re privileged to have not only Melinda Elmore on Saturday, but also Miss Heidi M. Thomas on Sunday. Miss Heidi is a brand new author who’s looking to meet readers. The Fillies told her this is the place to be for that and the dear lady took us at our word. Ah know [...]
Howdy! I dropped the names of everyone who posted into the cowboy hat and pulled out three slips of paper. The winners are . . . Martha E Colleen Roberta Harwell Drop me an email, ladies. My addy is VictoriaBylin@aol.com. You get your choice of my Love Inspired Historicals.
Right out of the chute, let me say how thrilled I am to be joining Petticoats & Pistols as a new Fillie! I’ve loved this site since the day it opened and now I get to be here among these fabulous western writers on a regular basis. I love history. That’s no surprise, of course, [...]
