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The fillies are riding in with news fit for sharing! Sarah Lamb It’s November! That means it’s time for me to raise money for Toys for Tots! You can help, AND enjoy a new book! For the whole month of November, each book of mine that you buy, or each page you read in KU, ... Read more

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Thank you to all who shared fascinating facts about their states as well as the date they entered statehood. I truly enjoyed reading little tidbits that I didn’t know. And now, the winners are … Elizabeth Litton Joannie Sico I will be in touch!

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Oh my goodness, we loved talking about bridges! Thank you, Miss Tanya for visiting. Now, it’s time for the DRAWING……….. One commenter gets a digital copy of The Hometown Hero’s Fourth of July and a $10 gift card! And the WINNER is…………….. CONNIE LEE Yippee! Congrats, Connie. Now watch for Miss Tanya’s email.     ... Read more

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One of my favorite memories of my daughter’s childhood involved her Girl Scout troop’s advancement ceremony at a historic covered bridge in a neighboring town. Each girl started crossing the bridge as a Brownie and became a Junior after completing her walk. It was a special moment for everyone as there were many hugs and ... Read more

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How Fun! My thanks to everyone who dropped by to play the game! Now for the Winner of the $10 Amazon gift card……….. KIM HANSEN Congratulations, Kim! Now watch for my email.

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Oh my goodness! This traveling is flat wearing me out but I’ve seen some amazing things as I visit each Filly but this is the last one. It’s been a lot of fun seeing where they live. This time, I’m bringing Jasper’s little buddy Casper with me this time. This mule threw a walleyed fit ... Read more

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We’re thrilled to have small town contemporary author Tanya Agler on Friday, October 30, 2026! She’s been researching bridges for her new book and wants to tell us about that. Bridges are really necessary when it comes to crossing something to get where you need to go. Be thinking about that so you can chat ... Read more

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What’s celebrated on October 31? Nevada Day, of course! Nevada became the 36 state on October 31, 1864, during the  height of the Civil War. For that reason it is known as the Battle Born State. Nevada’s statehood occurred due to politics as was fast-tracked. The war was not going well, and Abraham Lincoln needed ... Read more

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Email Kit at authorkitmorgan@gmail.com so she can get your ebook to you. 

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Have you ever seen or driven through a tiny ghost town in the American West and wondered what happened to it? Maybe there’s an old mercantile with boarded-up windows, a church that’s seen better days, and a handful of houses scattered along a dusty street. Maybe there’s even an abandoned hotel that once welcomed travelers ... Read more

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