Archives for August, 2012
When working on a new book, I would make a collage of snippets from magazine pictures to give me a quick visual of scenery and the different terrain in my stories. Anyone who’s read my books knows I like my scene setting, I don’t spend pages describing the flora but I like clear images cut [...]
Hello Darlin’s, I’m happy to announce that Miss Darlene Franklin will arrive at the Junction on Saturday, September 1st. Miss Darlene is always a delight. We love when she visits. This time the dear lady will share some tidbits about steamships on the Rio Grande River in Texas. I certainly didn’t know anything about [...]
There are an awful lot of modern conveniences I wouldn’t want to do without. Showers come to mind. Coffee pots. Washing machines. I can’t even fathom a day in the kitchen without electricity. Most of us have heard of the Ben Franklin stove, but it wasn’t really what we think of as [...]
Well, I dozed off bigger than Georgia and ‘pert near forgot to draw a winner. Now that I’m awake…….. The Winner of the $10 Amazon gift card is…. ANON1001 Woo-Hoo!! I’m grinning up a storm. Miss Suzanne will contact you, Anon1001, so be watching. That’s it for now. We’ll have more fun down the road.
Years ago, okay decades ago, when I started reading romances I fell in love with the mail-order bride books. Mind you I had just finished reading a series of Dame Barbara Cartland’s books where the young virgin married the dashing rake because he needed a wife and she needed protection. So a shift to the [...]
My winner today is … JANET Janet, if you will contact me at PhylissMiranda.com and give me your snail mail address and your choice of an anthology, I’ll get an autographed copy in the mail to you right away! Major congratulations, Phyliss
In my last blog, I talked about the Weatherford Hotel in Flagstaff, Arizona, and its connection to Weatherford, in North Central Texas. One of my writer buddies who read the blog gave me some research on Texas Ranger Captain John Baylor, who headed up the last Indian battle on Texas soil with the help of [...]
Miss Suzanne Ferrell is all set to ride range with us on Wednesday, August 29th. Miss Suzanne dearly loves her cowboys and the women who can make them sit up and mind their manners so I know she’ll fit right here. She has a new western romance called CANTRELL’S BRIDE. It looks like a [...]
In 1856, a New Orleans doctor, Jean LeMat designed and created a truly unique weapon: a pistol that was both revolver and buckshot weapon in one. The original LeMat revolver was 13¼” long with a 6 ¾” barrel, weighed 3 pounds-8 ounces, and sported a .44 caliber nine-shot revolver. Other calibers were later produced, primarily [...]
Sit down and pour yourself a little coffee and take a deep breath on this bee-u-tiful Sunday. And if you get a chance, smell the roses. Miss Kat thanks everyone who rode the trail with her yesterday. The winner of DEEP BLUE is……… CATE S. Woo-Hoo and pass the cider! I’m toasting you, Cate [...]
Listed below are the upcoming releases from our talented writers here at Wildflower 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. IN THE LINE OF DUTY (Book 2 in the First Responders Series) By Donna Alward When it [...]
I’m missing my annual trip to New York City this year. Which means I’m missing my city fix. When you live twenty five miles away from the nearest town, you start to get a people-itch and nothing but being in a big, crowded, fast-moving city will cure it. New York is my favorite. Broadway, Times [...]
I recently turned in my fifth manuscript, and in this latest story, my heroine’s father is a reformed outlaw. His colorful past made for some great dialogue and a couple crazy scenes. So when I was browsing the web and came across the account of an actual reformed outlaw named Texas Jack, I just had to learn [...]
Hello Darlin’s, Kat Martin has climbed back in the saddle and will ride into the Junction on Saturday, August 25th. The Fillies are happier than a dog with two bones. We do enjoy it when Miss Kat pays us a call. Not exactly sure what she’ll chat about but it’ll be fun. She always [...]
I had great fun reading all the comments that came through on my post. I put everyone’s name in a hat and the one I pulled out was BRANDY Congratulations Brandy! If you’ll send me a note via my website (www.winniegriggs.com) with your mailing info, I’ll get a copy of Handpicked Husband out to [...]
Hi, Winnie Griggs here. I have a new book coming out next month, Handpicked Husband, and I thought I’d give you just a small peek into what goes through my mind as I flesh out a character for my books Regina Nash, the heroine of the book, is , a maiden aunt and a woman with [...]
We have a winner for a free book and that winner is…drum roll… Nat. Nat, if you could please contact me at my email address which is karenkay(dot)author(at)earthlink(dot)net — insert (.) for (dot) and @ for (at). Congratulations Nat! And many thanks for all those who came to the blog today to chat. I loved [...]
Good Morning (or afternoon or evening) and welcome to another wonderful Tuesday edition of “The Story Behind the Story.” Because LAKOTA SURRENDER is being featured on Amazon for free right now (I think that promotion is still happening) and because LAKOTA SURRENDER is the book of choice that is being discussed on my publisher’s (Samhain Publishing) [...]
My birthday was last week. I’m floating in Starbuck’s gift cards (hooray!) and the UPS guy will be delivering Amazon boxes for many weeks to come. My family knows me–Starbuck’s and Amazon are my two favorite things and I like gift cards. Add in Half Price Books and I’m all set for a while. . My [...]
Woo-Hoo! Miss Lori toted a saddlebag full of books to give away and that’s exactly what we’ll do. The Winners of THE COWBOY TAKES A BRIDE are……. CRYSTAL GB MARY J CINDY WOOLARD ELLIE PEARL BROOKLYN SHOE BABE PATRICIA B COLLEEN KIRSTEN LYNN CHRISTINA L. I’m dancin’ a jig for you, ladies! Please send your [...]
Throughout my life, cowboys have surrounded me. I took them for granted, believing that everyone grew up familiar with men dressed in sharply creased Wranglers that snuggly hugged their behinds, dusty cowboy boots, belt buckles big as saucers and jauntily cocked Stetsons. I thought all men opened doors for women, said ‘yes, ma’am” and “no, [...]
A recent study by Anytime Fitness showed that more than 70 percent of Americans would rather go to the dentist, do taxes, sit in the middle aisle of an airplane or visit in-laws than go shopping for a swimsuit. Agree or disagree? I just got back from Laguna Beach, California, which explains why bathing [...]
Hello Darlin’s, The Fillies are fair to bustin’ with the news that Lori Wilde will be here Saturday, August 18. Miss Lori has already taken to the trail that leads this way. She’s ready to talk about whatever your heart desires. Especially cowboys. Seems she took them for granted in her growing up years [...]
Over the Edge by Mary Connealy | Nook Color Giveaway, Facebook Party and Blog Tour Welcome to the campaign launch for my latest book, Over the Edge. I’m celebrating the release of the newest Kincaid Brides series by giving away a Nook Color and hosting an “Over the Edge” Author Chat Party on Facebook (Save the [...]
