A Christmas Blessing
From my home to yours, may God bless you richly. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! In His grace, Carmen
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Ranch Roots and Artistic Dreams
I first met Butch at the Kettle Falls Historical Center in Kettle Falls, Washington. Soon after, I purchased a derby hat from her with Paint horses and Native décor on it. Yes, this lady did the artwork, and it’s fabulous. The next time I went in, I purchased a tote bag with the same themes….
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Me and Buffalo Bill
This month’s Women Honoring the West guest comes from Texas. She’s sweet, hilarious, and one heck of a writer. Let’s meet Karen Witemeyer. When Carmen asked me to write a post for Women Honoring the West, I was delighted since I love the history of the Old West. However, I feel like I should first…
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From Backwoods to Mail-Order Brides
This month’s Women Honoring the West guest hails from the Pacific Northwest and is one of the best storytellers. She’s a go-getter, kind, and inspiring. Let’s meet Kit Morgan! Hi, Kit Morgan here! I don’t have a ranching background. But I did grow up in a little log cabin in the woods. I guess you…
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Hearts of the West
KC LaCourse is a woman who honors the West through poetry and her online showcases, “Hearts of the West.” I met her through my book Lilian’s Legacy. She agreed to read and review for me and from there, a friendship was born. She’s a poet, a producer, and one heck of a woman. She’s been…
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WESTERN, HER OWN WAY
Happy July. God bless America! I met Micki last year at the Western Writers of America Convention in South Dakota. She’s a fabulous singer and musician and a very generous woman. I knew right away she would be someone you all would love to get to know. She’s definitely Western, her own way, which makes…
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Lady of the Law
Happy June! I’m so excited for you to meet this month’s guest. She’s the president of Western Writers of America and is a fabulous storyteller, as you’re about to see in her account of Finding Inspiration. So hang on, you’re about to travel back in time. . . with Melody Groves and the Lady of…
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Say YES! Remember, It’s Always A Great Day OutWest! Part 2
Happy May and Mother’s Day! It’s a great month to honor women and the west. Welcome back Bobbie Jean Bell for part two of Say YES! Remember, It’s Always A Great Day OutWest! and Women Honoring the West interview. If you missed or need a refresher on Part 1, click on the link below. Let’s…
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How the American West Grabbed Hold of Her Heart and Never Let Go
Welcome to the 2024 Women Honoring the West Series! My special guest today is a friend from Women Writing the West and Western Writers of America. What I love about this lady is she’s dedicated, spunky, and hardworking. She’s an award-winning author of historical fiction. Let’s meet this month’s Woman Honoring the West, Pamela Nowak. The call of…
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A Heart of Texas
Welcome to the 2024 Women Honoring the West Series! My special guest today is a friend from Women Writing the West and Western Writers of America. What I love about this lady is she’s honest, caring, and an exceptional writer. She speaks from her heart, which is as big as Texas. Let’s meet this month’s…
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11 Things You Must Know About Chad Davis
Welcome to the final segment of the Renewed Hope book release month-long celebration! Are you having fun? I hope so. I am!! It’s time to meet the hunky hero, Chad Davis. Fun Facts about Chad I had a ton of fun creating Chad’s character. He’s funny in his own way and doesn’t know how to…
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Why Renewed Hope is Set in Montana
The setting of a book can be magical. Who doesn’t like being transported to different places and worlds and even different eras? The setting for Renewed Hope is just as exciting. Montana is one of my favorite states to visit. It’s rich in cowboy and First American culture and traditions. Since the Seven Tine Ranch…
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Why Sophie is Obsessed with Her Art Project and How I recreated it.
Sophie is quite the artist! And she’s obsessed with her art project in Renewed Hope. Why? Because Sophie is a victim of domestic violence and abuse. She got help and got out, but not everyone does. You see, the art project helped her heal from her sister’s death. Her sister, Bria, was also a victim…
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Help Celebrate Renewed Hope and Meet Sophie Cayes!
It’s release day!! Happy Book Birthday, Renewed Hope! Welcome to the month-long blog series about various features of Renewed Hope. Each week, you’ll have a chance to win a copy of the book. To kick off the festivities, meet this month’s Women Honoring the West, or in this case, Indigenous Woman Honoring the West, Sophie…
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Why I Named the Seven Tine Ranch Romance Books the Way I Did?
As you might already know, the Seven Tine Ranch Romance is inspired by a family event that deals with domestic violence, abuse, and Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women/People. Abuse, no matter the form, is never love. Too often, abusers are victims of abuse themselves. And that trauma runs deep through generations. The victim feels alone….
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