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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
I’m thrilled to introduce to you this month’s Inspirational Western Woman. She’s my friend and 2024 Women Writing the West President. She’s one of the sweetest, caring, kindest gals you’ll ever meet and talented as a singer and musician too. Let’s meet Gayle Gresham! The West has captivated me since I was a child. My…
Welcome back to the 2022 Inspirational Western Women series! June is the midpoint of the growing season between planting and harvesting. Flowers are in full bloom, the air is warm, and the days are long. June is my favorite month. Want to know what else I favor? Amazing women. Like my featured gal for…
Welcome back! Incredible Western Women Series For those of you just joining us, here’s a little background… Born in the small town of Colville, WA, I was raised in the Spokane suburbs and moved to rural America with my husband a little over three decades ago. Country life is an amazing place to raise our…
Children grow up way to fast! The only thing on my fall schedule was writing. After a couple of hectic years, I looked forward to a new book, fresh characters, researching medicine, and adventurous settings. Until one of my grandson’s babysitter found out she had cancer. Even though doctors had caught it early, thank goodness,…
October 28, 2017, is a day that changed my life. It became a year that stretched me, grew me, and made me a better person. That morning, I became the 23rd President of Women Writing the West or WWW. I joined WWW in 2012 at the urging of new friends and fellow authors, Janet Chester…
Tucson, where cactus grows, cowboys live, and Diamondbacks are revered. You pack sunscreen and sandals. But it’s a blizzard outside your window. Rain. Snow. Howling wind. Plummeting temperatures. Do you pack your parka or a light sweater? Cool mornings and evenings. Hot days. When you return home it’s back to frigid temperatures. How do you…
The Marcus Whitman Hotel will host the 2018 Women Writing the West Conference. The grand hotel is in the heart of wine country in Walla Walla, Washington. It was named “Hotel of the Year” in 2015 by the Washington State Wine Commission. Originally opened in 2918, Marcus Whitman Hotel was renovated and restored in 2001…
Welcome to Maria Inés, an aboriginal woman who struggles to survive while she reclaims her family, her faith, and her ancestral identity by Anne Schroeder. Today I have the pleasure of introducing award-winning author and Women Writing the West member Anne Schroeder and her novel Maria Inés. I find the Salinan people from the…
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