
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…

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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…
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…
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…
Rooted in the Canadian West
Welcome to Women Honoring the West. Women Writing the West is where I first met Ann Edall-Robson, a talented writer and a valued member of the group. Her first conference, when I was President, took place in the quaint and historic town of Walla Walla, Washington. Imagine her excitement. All that way from Canada, a…
Ranching, Westerns, and Writing
Welcome to Women Honoring the West! I met Sarah Elisabeth Sawyer through a mutual friend a few years ago. One thing I’ve learned about this young woman is she is a literary force to be reckoned with. She’s creative, entrepreneurial, and oh, so sweet. I can’t wait for you to meet her. So let’s get…
IN SEARCH OF THE COWGIRL SPIRIT
Welcome to Women Honoring the West 2025! I’m thrilled to start the year with my Women Writing the West sister writer Josephine (Jeanie) Young. She’s filled with the Cowgirl Spirit, joy, smiles, and blesses everyone around her. Let’s giddy up and meet Josephine! What is the cowgirl spirit, and why am I in search of…