Archives for October, 2010
Hope everyone learned some things about the rodeo. Miss Jodi is a great teacher. Ah put all the names in my floppy old hat that I wear to ride my mule. The winner of Jodi’s new book is…………. DINA Ah’m tuckered out from dancin’ so ah’m giving you the thumbs-up sign, Dina! Woo-Hoo! Please send your mailing [...]
A certain kind of man – Throughout history there has been that certain kind of man—the hero? The daredevil? The fool who risks death? — Who rushes in when other men would have hesitated. In my writing I often create heroes who fight for what is right, who win battles, who save the day, [...]
My stars! We have a passel of winners today. Ah know there’ll be some pleased ladies. MELINDA ELMORE – $20 gift card to either Amazon, B&N, or Borders JACKIE W – autographed copy of MY HEROES HAVE ALWAYS BEEN COWBOYS JANE – autographed copy of MY HEROES HAVE ALWAYS BEEN COWBOYS PATRICIA BARRACLOUGH – autographed copy of MY HEROES [...]
It’s such a treat to be back here in my old stomping grounds, visiting with the fillies again. I’ve missed you, ladies, and am thrilled to see your blog and your westerns thriving. I’m still writing the English-set novels but am excited that my earlier Texas-set novels which have been out of print for years [...]
Hello Darlings, Miss Jodi Thomas will return to the Junction once again come Saturday. The talented lady and dear friend has boarded the stage and will arrive in plenty of time for a get-together. Ah know you’ll want to give her a warm welcome. Miss Jodi has a new book out called SOMEWHERE ALONG [...]
Have you ever given a surprise party? Have you been the guest of honor at one? Several months ago my sister-in-law called me about a surprise party for my brother’s 50th birthday. They live in Denver, so it’s been awhile since we’ve all gotten together. No way would I miss it! But oh my goodness! [...]
Hello Darlings, Woo-Hoo! Ah’m so excited. Our old friend and former Filly Miss Lorraine Heath is making a return trip to visit with us. She’ll gallop into the Junction and spend the day on Friday. We’re happier than a dog with two tails! Miss Lorraine will catch us up on everything that’s been happening to her. One piece of news [...]
Location. Setting. Why is it so important to the stories we love to read and write? It seems obvious in some cases. In others, there could be a ‘hidden’ agenda. It can actually become another character. Fifty years ago, the choices were limited. Regencies and Westerns were prevalent sub-genres in the historical category, and mysteries and [...]
We have a winner! Actually we have two winners — two names came up at the same time. Those winners are: Beth and Joye. Beth and Joye I’m hoping that you will email me privately — karenkay.author@earthlink.net and let me know what books of mine you have and what book you’d like — I don’t [...]
In an age where youth is almost worshiped, I thought I’d do an about face and talk about those people I admire most — our elders. To that end, I thought I’d pass along some Native American wisdom that has been passed down from the ages. This is my mother-in-law, Joyce, who taught me patience [...]
Recently I was doing a bit of research into the early years of my hometown, which is situated along the Red River in Northwest Louisiana. One of the things I stumbled on was an interesting tidbit of Red River History, namely The Great Red River Raft. First off, the raft in question is not a [...]
Miss Alison sure found lots of inspiration for her book and it sounds like all you ladies are surrounded by places that inspire your imagination! Ah put all the names in an old coffee can and let my crotchety old mule chose a winner. CATSLADY Ah’m pleased as all get out for you, Catslady! [...]
Thank you all for popping in and saying nice things about my book. I wish I could send everyone a copy. We authors get a very limited number of books from our publishers. After those are gone, we have to buy our own. Last year I spent more money on my own books than I [...]
Those of us who love American history are acutely aware of the devastation the Civil War brought to the Southern states, but we don’t always remember the effects of the conflict on the Border States, where slaveholders rubbed shoulders with abolitionists and bloodshed often ensued. I grew up in Kansas City on the border of [...]
Have you ever felt like you’ve just spent a month on a bucking horse? That’s pretty much how I feel. Between writing, book promoting and dealing with two family crises, I don’t mind telling you I’m mighty saddle sore. So, when it came my turn to write a blog, I just didn’t have it in me. Instead, I decided to share the [...]
The winner of a signed copy of my OMNIBUS….that just does NOT sound that good…but it is…I promise…is KATHY I’ll contact you. If you don’t hear from me you can email me at mary @ maryconnealy . com And thank you all for the kind and encouraging words today. I’d send you all a book [...]
Hello Darlings, Draw a circle around Saturday on your calendar. That when Miss Alison Henderson is set to arrive at the Junction. The talented author will tell us about the places that inspire her imagination. She’ll also want to know if you have places that call to your soul so get on your thinking caps and put your [...]
I’ve got a book releasing November 1st that is different for me. It’s called an omnibus 3-in-1 novel. What that boils down to is BIG. it’s a BIG BOOK. It’s three books re-packaged into one, called Lassoed in Texas Trilogy. It’s got Petticoat Ranch, Calico Canyon and Gingham Mountain all in one books. Now, the [...]
Ah put all the names in my old washtub and one flew out. It was …………………………….. ESTELLA Woo-Hoo!! Ah’m dancin’ a jig for you. Now all you have to do is send Miss Paty your mailing particulars. You can reach her at patyjag@gmail.com and she’ll get the book on the next stage out. Miss [...]
My historical paranormal, Spirit of the Mountain is set among the Nez Perce (Or Nimiipuu as they call themselves) in the time before the White man encroaches on their land. To write this story I had to do a great deal of research into the way of life of this group of people. The more [...]
Before I bought a book about early railroad travel in order to research a Christmas story I’m writing for another anthology I never considered what life was like before a national standard time was implemented. Each community set their own time, usually by the position of the sun. The time of day was simply a [...]
Our old friend Miss Paty Jager will visit the Junction on Wednesday. The Fillies are always thrilled when she saddles up and heads this way. She’s such a dear lady. Miss Paty always has something interesting to say. This time around Miss Paty will share with us information about a little known Native American tribe [...]
South Pass is a bleak, sagebrush-dotted valley amid the high country of southwestern Wyoming. The place isn’t much to look at but it played a vital role in the history of the Westward migration. Here’s why. South Pass is the lowest point on the Continental Divide between the Central and Southern Rocky Mountains. At an [...]
Yippee! It’s time for another fun part. Ah do love my job! The winner of Miss Karen’s book is……….. CARA LYNN JAMES Ah’m dancing a jig for you, Cara! Ah’ll contact you for your mailing particulars. Ah know you can’t wait to get the book. Miss Karen thanks everyone who stopped by and left [...]
I love to read stories set in the American West, but I also enjoy a good Regency romance. So when I was dreaming up ideas for the book that would become Head in the Clouds, I thought it would be fun to mix the two and bring an English nobleman to Texas. But before I [...]
