Archives for May, 2011
My hero in our first Anthology “Give Me a Texan” was newspaperman Quinten Corbett who wasn’t exactly expecting his new apprentice to be a female. Quin has to find something for the Boston-born Kaira Renaulde to do since she was much too sophisticated for the rough-and-tumble frontier town of Amarillo. He gives her assignments that [...]
I loved Mary’s pictures yesterday and her blog about Memorial Day yesterday. I wanted to add a few thoughts. I can’t tell you how many people this weekend said, ‘Happy Memorial Day.’ And I wondered each time why. “Happy” doesn’t seem to fit what the day is meant to be. I, like everyone else, plan [...]
Listed below are the upcoming releases from our talented writers here at the junction. To purchase any of these fine books, just click on the book covers. And to learn more about the authors, click on thier names. A Vision Of Lucy By Margaret Brownley Trouble may follow Lucy wherever she goes, but [...]
Memorial Day, originally called Decoration Day, is a day of remembrance for those who have died in our nation’s service. For those who have, in the words of Abraham Lincoln in the Gettysburgh address, given the last full measure of devotion to their country. Memorial Day was first officially proclaimed on 5 May 1868. It [...]
. “Hang ‘em first, try ‘em later” Photo by DesertUSA.com “Doffing his saloon apron, the grizzled barkeep dons a dirty alpaca coat, sits himself down behind the bar, draws a pistol and bangs for silence using the butt as a gavel. “Order, by Gobs! This honorable court is now in session, and if any galoot [...]
Season Ten of American Idol ended last night, and Scotty McCreery was crowned the winner. I had a good time this season. I also learned a few things as a writer. Here’s my list . . . Dude! You are IN IT TO WIN IT! Can’t you just hear Randy saying those words for, say, [...]
Actually we have two — once again! My sincere thanks to all who came and left comments today. Some very stirring and heartwrenching comments. You made me think. :) And now to the winners! They are Mary J. and Anita Mae Draper. CONGRATULATIONS! Mary and Anita, I would very much like it if you would [...]
Good Morning, Afternoon or Evening (depending on when you’re joining us today)! Before we begin, I need to let you know that I’ve been up all night working on a project, so I won’t be on the blog until later in the day. To make up for this, I will be giving away a book [...]
June 23rd is National Penny Day (some calendars have it listed as National Lucky Penny Day). In honor of the occasion I looked up a few interesting facts about that ubiquitous copper coin to share with you: Pennies are normally considered lucky. Remember the old jingle “See a penny, pick it up, all the day [...]
Thank you for having me here today. I enjoy my visits here at Petticoats and Pistols. My May release is the second book of the spirit trilogy, Spirit of the Lake. It’s set among the Nez Perce Indians as the Whiteman is encroaching on their beloved Wallowa Valley. The hero Wewukiye (Way-woo-key-ya), the spirit of [...]
Love and Laughter in the Old West Margaret Brownley One of my favorite research tools is old newspapers. I used to make myself sick going through microfiche at the library, but thanks to the Internet many old newspapers are now available on line. Reading some of these newspapers [...]
Hello Darlings, Woo-Hoo! I’m thrilled and delighted to announce Miss Paty Jager’s return to the Junction on Saturday. Miss Paty always brings some interesting things to talk about and this is no exception. This time she’ll teach us the names of the seasons in the Nez Perce language. Very interesting. And of course she [...]
The Man Who Walked Through Time by Colin Fletcher I owe my thanks for my book Deep Trouble to three books that I scoured for details about the Grand Canyon. (Read on to find out how to get a chance to get into Deep Trouble….or at least win a copy of it. ) Those [...]
A couple days a month, I’m a muckraker at the local horse rescue in the foothills here in Central California. Each critter has his/her own story, always heartrending and inspiring both. Recently, a mommy horse from Nevada allegedly rescued from a slaughterhouse gave birth to a little colt at the comfortable, lovely sanctuary. Although I’ll [...]
There’s a town just a short distance from where I live in West Texas called Hale Center. It’s the home of an early rancher by the name of James Franklin Norfleet. He has such an amazing story that I had to share it with you. James was born in 1865 to a Texas Ranger father [...]
The crusading journalist known as Nellie Bly was a real-life heroine in every sense of the word. Born Elizabeth Jane Cochran in 1864, she was the third child of a wealthy Pennsylvania judge and his second wife. She was raised in comfort until the age of six, when her father died. Unfortunately he left no [...]
Let’s all say woo-hoo for Carolyn Brown! She’s such a talented lady. I just hope she keeps those books coming. I put all the names in my floppy hat and Jasper, my ornery mule, drew two out……………………….. PATRICIA B LAURIE G I’m doing the two-step for you ladies. Congratulations! Just sit steady in the boat. Someone [...]
Break out the jug and pass it around! Miss Donna has some celebratin’ to do. I’m happier than a dog with two tails to break her big news…… HER LONE COWBOY is a finalist in: Bookseller’s Best Awards Golden Quill Colorado Award of Excellence Whew, and that’s not all! Her previous book PROUD RANCHER, PRECIOUS [...]
Howdy folks! It’s a pure delight to be here again! Love Drunk Cowboy hit the ground running a couple of weeks ago and I’m so excited about it. It’s the first book in the brand spanking new wild Spikes & Spurs series and it’s already garnering some awesome reviews. It will be followed by Red’s [...]
A Bowie knife is a style of fixed-blade knife first popularized by Colonel James “Jim” Bowie in the early 19th Century. Much like the owner with whom this blade is synonymous, the “Bowie” knife is shrouded in myths, legends and questionable facts. Even the experts are still arguing over what is truth and what is [...]
Hello Darlings, Good news! Miss Carolyn Brown returns to the Junction on Saturday. Miss Carolyn has a brand spanking new book out called LOVE DRUNK COWBOY. She’ll tell us a thing or two about that and maybe we can pick her brain and find out what else she’s working on. Whatever it is, it’ll include [...]
There’s something humbling about standing in a place where history was made. I’ve had that experience a few times, but nothing has ever compared to standing in San Francisquito Canyon in the exact spot where the St. Francis Dam catastrophically failed at three minutes to midnight on March 12, 1928. San Francisquito Canyon is located [...]
Writing a short story or a novel is a “journey” from beginning to end in many ways. Hopefully, our main characters will learn something about themselves and grow emotionally and in their personal values of not only each other, but the world around them. They must become more aware of their place in the world [...]
I’m a little late in getting this posted tonight — please forgive. Anyway, I want to thank each and every one of you today who came and chatted with us. It was great and I really learned a lot from you all. But we do have a winner and that winner is: Quilt Lady. CONGRATULATIONS!! [...]
