Pam Crooks's Blog

Whenever I start a new book, I need some serious inspiration.  A roadmap, so to speak.  I get out my favorite writer handbooks, start thumbing through the pages, and wait for inspiration to hit. One of those handbooks is “The Complete Writer’s Guide to Heroes & Heroines – Sixteen Master Archetypes” by Tami Cowden, Caro ... Read more

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We’re so happy to welcome Miss Kara O’Neal back on Friday, September 12, 2025! She dearly loves the women’s fashions around the turn of the century and will talk a little about that. You might want to check that out to refresh your memory so you can chat about it. But, most of all, she’ll ... Read more

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Howdy! I want to thank every one of you who came to the blog yesterday and left a post.  I loved each and every one of your posts.  And we do have a winner! Just so you know, I write down all your names on little sheets of paper and do a drawing. The winner ... Read more

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As much as I love rugged cowboy heroes, I also have a soft spot in my heart for nerdy Texas heroes. Probably because I’ve been married to one for over 33 years. I’ve slowly transformed my computer nerd husband into a cowboy, though. Over the last few years, he’s started wearing boots and driving a ... Read more

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Howdy! Hope you are having a terrific summer!  Did any of you go on vacation this last August?  If so, where did you go?  And most of all, did you have fun? Well, to start off September, I thought I’d tell you a bit about the American Indian style of jewelry, Plains style specifically.  All ... Read more

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Hello everyone – thanks to all who came by and joined the conversation on Satisfying Endings for Romance novels this week. I truly enjoyed reading over all of your thoughts on the subject. I took all the names and randomly selected three as this month’s winners. And they are: Judy Sexton Janice Cole Hopkins Barbara ... Read more

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Hi, Winnie Griggs here. Today I thought I’d spend a little time talking about giving stories a truly satisfying ending and a time when I got it wrong. First, let’s discuss what makes for a truly satisfying ending in a romance? It’s not just about getting the hero and heroine over their story hurdles and ... Read more

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Wow, wasn’t Miss Nan great! And how wonderful that she’s our new Filly. I love it! Now for the drawing………. One commenter will get an autographed copy of Nan’s upcoming book plus a whole passel of other prizes. And the lucky person is………. RACHEL Yippee! Congratulations, Rachel. Now watch for Miss Nan’s email.

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Hi. I’m Nan Reinhardt and I’m the new kid in town here at Petticoats and Pistols. It’s a scary thing being the new kid, don’t you think? My earliest memory of awkward new kid-ness is starting first grade, where I was older than most of my classmates and thus, taller and bigger. It made me ... Read more

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Have you ever heard the saying, “The more things change, the more they stay the same?” Maybe this is one such time. We’ve had a turnover here in the corral again. Oh Lordy, how we hated saying goodbye to Jill Kemerer! She was always such an absolute delight and her posts reflected happiness. However, Miss ... Read more

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