
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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Here It Comes—The Modrite Wildfire Heads Our Way
In June, a lightning-sparked wildfire changed life on our Eastern Washington ranch. What began fifteen miles away slowly crept closer until the Modrite Wildland Fire was across the road and we were under a Level 3 evacuation. With my husband recovering from surgery, our sons and friends fighting to protect our ranch, and flames bearing…
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My 9 Favorite Devotions
Rooted and Blooming by Dalyn Weller Feeling discouraged? Spiritually dry? We all experience difficulties, but we don’t all flourish in those times. Using metaphoric language and plenty of scripture, this book is meant to sustain the weary soul and encourage us to root down in the truths of the Bible and bloom with faith. For…
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A Portrait of Everyday Western Life
I’m excited for you to meet my friend Vicki Rose. She’s a member of Western Writers of America and a sweet, sweet gal. She’s quite the talented writer, too, and a lover of the West. Let’s open the gate and get to know Vicki. I grew up in a time and place where if someone…
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My 6 Favorite Inspirational Romance Books
The Rancher’s Stolen Past by Tabitha Bouldin https://amzn.to/4x42Kjs Coming home isn’t easy for cowboy Zane Kingsley—but he’s eager to earn back the trust of the woman he never stopped loving. Single mom Molly Jacobs is still grieving the husband she lost six years ago, and the last person she wants to see is the man…
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Raised by Wood Smoke and Creek Water
Welcome to Women Honoring the West! This month’s guest is a hoot! I’ve yet to meet her, but I’ll tell ya, her books make me laugh. She’s witty and filled with humor. Let’s open the gate and meet Kit Morgan. I didn’t grow up on a sprawling cattle ranch, but I did grow up in…
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The Words That Made Me Tough
Welcome to Women Honoring the West! This month’s guest is a working cowgirl and an award-winning poet. She’s a mixture of grit, savvy, and lady. I had the pleasure of meeting her last year during the Western Writers of America Convention in Amarillo, Texas. Let’s open the gate and meet Betty Lynne McCarthy. I spent…


















