What would life be like if you were an Abecedarian (a child learning their ABCs) in the 1800s? Let’s tackle the subject together. I’m sure we all have ideas about what we think school would look like based largely on Little House on the Prairie. They got some things right, and some…not so much. The … Read more
I have always loved going to school. Even now, when I walk into WalMart or Target and the school supplies are displayed (in JULY!) I have to stop and look at them. My husband laughs at me, but I just keep on picking up post-it notes and pencils, thinking “I will need these at some … Read more
Marshaling Her Heart, book #3 of the Wyoming Sunrise Series is coming October 17. It seems ridiculous to start talking about it now but that’s only one more blog post until it’s here. So it’s time! The heroine of book #3 Becky Pruitt is my favorite type of heroine. A feisty lady rancher. I … Read more
Howdy! Welcome, Welcome to a terrific Tuesday! Deep breath. The first draft of SHE PAINTS MY SOUL is done! (Another deep breath) Now the book goes into edits, which are usually quite intense as we get the book ready to release. Although the book won’t be on the market for another couple of months — … Read more
My next release, Cowboy Meets Cowgirl, comes out in May and I’m excited about the third book in my Return to the Keller Ranch series. Set in Montana, it’s the story of four siblings who eventually find their way back home. This is the story of Em, the only girl in a family of rambunctious … Read more
Howdy! Welcome, welcome to another truly terrific Tuesday. (Say that a couple of time.) Before I go into the heart of the blog today, let me mention I’ll be giving away a paperback of the book, SHE CAPTURES MY HEART, my latest book. Also, let me encourage y’all to get the free Pink Pistols magazine, … Read more
Howdy! Welcome, welcome to Valentine’s Day Tuesday! Just to remind you, today I’ll be giving away eight (8) different e-books to eight (8) different bloggers. This give-away was announced earlier this month, and here’s the post: Valentine’s Day Give-Away. Come to my blog (Karen Kay) February 14th, and enter the drawing for a chance to … Read more
One of the many reasons I find the Wild West fun to write about is the opportunity afforded women during the time. With a ten-men-to-every-woman ratio in many of the territories, women were more concerned about suitability than availability. As someone who lives on an island where there are eight single women to every available … Read more
Let me say a big Howdy to you all! Like Linda said in her blog yesterday, I thought for a long time about what I might blog concerning this. My favorite things. Hmmm…. Finally I decided to blog about some of the heroes of the stories I write and to tell you a personal … Read more
Hey, y’all! I’m super excited to be with you today. Not only is this one of my favorite blogs, but two of my favorite people are here – Karen Witemeyer and Mary Connealy. (Waving at you two!) Today, I’d love to share an excerpt from A Mark of Grace, book three in my Secrets of … Read more
