
Meet Carmen
Carmen Peone loves to write inspirational stories of hope, healing, and horses. Sprinkled with a good helping of romance. She is one of the few authors who has not always dreamed of writing. It found her. Spupaleena, Carmen’s character in the True to Heart Trilogy hounded her until she told the story. Carmen soon learned…

Recent Posts
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Riding Shotgun and Embracing the Western Spirit
I’m thrilled to host my friend Debby Lee for this month’s “Indigenous Women Honoring the West.” She’s a member of the Yakima Nation in Central Washington State but lives on the “west side,” as we east siders of the state say. Wink. She’s kind, giving, and one hard-working woman. So, let’s get to it and…
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For the Love of a Grandmother
Welcome to Women Honoring the West! It’s my pleasure to introduce Tempe Javitz, a Western woman who hails from Southern California. She a creative not only with words but with photos, like her grandmother. Let’s meet Tempe! I grew up on a cattle ranch. What a childhood it was. My two older sisters monitored me…
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Farms, Freedom, and Films
Welcome to Women Honoring the West! This month, Leslee Breene is my guest author. She’s a multi-talented, award-winning writer with a heart of gold. We’re going Q&A style this month, and I’m excited to introduce you to my amazing friend. So let’s get a move on! CP: What is your ranching background? LB: I’m…
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From the Farm to the Page
Welcome to Women Honoring the West! I met Rhonda Lomeli in Deadwood, South Dakota, while shopping for my black Western Buckaroo hat featured in my novel Broken Bondage, Book 2, Seven Tine Ranch Romance. We had so much fun. Thanks Rhonda for helping me pick it out! Let’s go ahead and meet this amazing lady…
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A Legacy of the West
Welcome to Women Honoring the West! This month’s guest, Jane Little Botkin, hails from New Mexico, and boy does she have a story! But first, a quote from my review of her memoir, The Pink Dress, A Memoir of a Reluctant Beauty Queen. “This memoir enlivened me, angered me, and made me laugh and cheer for…
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Honoring Old West Women
Welcome to Women Honoring the West! I know, I know. Most of the women who guest blog are from Women Writing the West. It’s such an amazing writing organization with wonderful women! Kimberly Burns is no exception. She’s sweet, talented, gracious, and generous. So let’s get started and take a look at Kimberly’s story. I…