Pam Crooks's Blog

When Jane Porter, my publisher at Tule Publishing asked me to switch settings and write sweet, small-town romance in Marietta, Montana, I have to confess, I was more than a little apprehensive. Right off, leaving safe, familiar River’s Edge, where “everybody knew my name…” was a little sad, although I’m not sure I’m done with ... Read more

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Welcome to Yee-Haw Day, the once-a-month day we’ve reserved to share our news with you – all sorts of fun news! So check out the post below to get the details on the kinds of things that make us go Yee-Haw!! Sarah Lamb I’ve got a new release!   She craves independence, not a gilded cage and ... Read more

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Congratulations, Ann! I will PM you to arrange for delivery of your ebook edition of “Caroline’s Challenge.  Thanks to the many readers who stopped by Petticoats and Pistols blog to leave a comment.

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What a fun guest! Thank you so much, Miss Nicole. We enjoyed talking about small towns. Are you ready for the Drawing? One person will win a $25 Amazon gift card! And the winner is………… ANITA ROHN Huge congrats, Anita!! You’ll enjoy spending that. Now watch for Miss Nicole’s email on how to claim your ... Read more

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Hi everyone! I’m Nicole Flockton and I’m excited to be with you all today. Let me tell you a little bit about myself. I write contemporary romances set in cities and small towns. I also write steamy protector romances with heroes that will do anything to keep you safe. I love watching sports, with my ... Read more

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  Happy October, friends! Though I no longer live in New England, I become nostalgic as summer turns to autumn, watching the leaves turn gold, russet, and red, the scent of chimney smoke, the starkness of the quarter moon, and the brilliance of the stars in the clear, dark skies. And, I suppose this is ... Read more

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On Friday, October 3, 2025, we’ll welcome contemporary romance author Nicole Flockton all the way from Australia! Miss Nicole will talk about small towns and the best things about them so be thinking about that so you can chat with her. She’ll also tell us about a new book called Headstrong Cowboy and that’s a ... Read more

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Thanks for stopping by my blog about hats from the 1800s! It was fun hearing your favorite hats or if you don’t care for wearing one!   I’ve got a winner for an ebook copy of The Gunslinger. Alice, you are my winner and this was your comment. Please send me an email, and I ... Read more

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    Have you ever wished for a lovely hat or two, like women wore in the 1800s? I know I have! There are some absolutely stunning creations, and it’s interesting how hats evolved over the years.  While hats were practical for reasons such as they’d protect the wearer from the sun or dust, hold ... Read more

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I was born in Omaha, Nebraska, and one of my earliest memories was going to visit my uncle at Boys Town where he was a young priest at the time. My parents would load us up in the car, and we would drive down the highway and into the country, past acres of corn fields, ... Read more

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