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Historical Western Romance author Christie Williams will be our guest May 1, 2026! What is the most random thing you’ve Googled lately? Be thinking about that so you can chat with Miss Christie. Mine are looking up the word “hackneyed” and the best poisons. She’ll also tell us about her brand new book Winning Cora! ... Read more

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  Thank you everyone for responding! The winner of the $10 Amazon gift card is: Joannie Sico Congratulations!

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  Howdy, y’all. Felicia here. Well now, I’ve gone and wandered clear across the country again, and this stop? Ohhh, it’s been somethin’ special. First thing this Filly did was set me down at the table with a plate piled high with cookies. I reckon she was tryin’ to sweeten me up… and I ain’t ... Read more

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  Howdy, y’all. Felicia here. Well now, I’ve gone and wandered clear across the country again, and this stop? Ohhh, it’s been somethin’ special. First thing this Filly did was set me down at the table with a plate piled high with cookies. I reckon she was tryin’ to sweeten me up… and I ain’t ... Read more

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What is a hope chest? (Or rather, what was a hope chest?) The term tends to connotate a lot of different ideas and notions (it’s that “old thing” from the 19th century, right?), but have you ever thought about the actual history of the design, what it means and why it once flourished and is now all but ... Read more

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Howdy! I love to bake and often experiment with ideas to come up with new cookie recipes. Or try out unusual ingredients. Root beer is a well-liked flavor at our house, so when I saw a recipe for Root Beer Cookies, I knew I had to give them a whirl! Root Beer Cookies 1 cup packed brown ... Read more

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Thank you for visiting, Miss Jill. We had a ball seeing you again. Nice to catch up. Now for the Drawing………. One commenter will win a copy of Miss Jill’s new book! And the winner is…………. JACKIE WISHERD Yippee! We’re doing a happy dance for you, Jackie. Watch for Miss Jill’s email and get ready ... Read more

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Howdy, fillies! It’s wonderful to be back at the junction! Welcome to Tumbleweed, Texas, where love is in bloom and broken hearts heal in the most surprising circumstances. Embrace the small-town community, juicy storylines, and faith-filled romance in this four-book continuity published by Love Inspired. Today I’m sharing about my new book, The Rancher’s Unlikely ... Read more

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If you’re anything like me, you grew up watching TV westerns. As a family, we’d sit down together every Sunday evening to catch the latest episode of Bonanza. My brother’s favorite shows were F Troop and The Wild, Wild West ­— which, while not exactly accurate portrayals of life in the old west, were highly ... Read more

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Woo-Hoo! Former Filly Jill Kemerer is returning Friday, April 24, 2026 to talk about her new book. We’ll have a regular gab session and find out what all she’s been doing since she left. Bet it’s interesting. This new book looks like a humdinger. She’s wanting to talk about what fun events or activities does ... Read more

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