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We recently purchased a new television and, at the urging of our children, moved into the 21st century (25 years late!), dropped cable and picked up Netflix, YouTube, and Amazon Prime. Admittedly, I’ve become addicted to reruns of “Downton Abbey”. Recently, I watched the episode where Cora contracted the Spanish Flu, which renewed my interest ... Read more

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Thanks for stopping by my post today everyone. It was fun getting to hear how many of you loved some of my favorite games!   My ebook winner of a copy of Mail-Order Gambler goes to… Denise! denise September 3, 2025 at 1:05 am | Edit Yahtzee is my favorite. Denise, please send me an email at: ... Read more

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When you think of the old West, cowboys, horses, folks settling new towns on the prairies and small dusty towns emerging out of sod or clay come to mind. One of the buildings many of those towns had back then was a saloon. For many men, the saloon, even if they didn’t partake of the ... Read more

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No one wants to write a farewell post, but sometimes we must. This will be my final blog post as a filly. I’ve enjoyed my time at the junction meeting all you fabulous readers! Unfortunately, life pulls you in every direction during some seasons, and that’s a season I’m in. Having multiple book contracts is ... Read more

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Labor Day serves as a poignant reminder of the strength, resilience, and significance of work in our lives.  Here’s to the dreamers, the doers, and the everyday heroes who make our world a better place through their hard work and commitment.  Happy Labor Day to all!

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We sure thank you for visiting, Miss Tanya! We love talking about Fall and and farmer’s markets. So fun. Let’s go pick some apples! Now for the Drawing………. One commenter will win an ebook copy of A Family For the Cowboy Cop plus a $10 Amazon gift card! And the lucky winner is………. ELLIE Woo-Hoo! ... Read more

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I had a lot of fun reading these captions, and let me tell you, it was difficult to chose winners. Captions and winner’s names are under the photos. “Hey, Charlie, you’re suppose to ride it not kiss it.” Thank you, Patricia B! *** “Now, dear, you promised you wouldn’t be late for dinner, so hurry ... Read more

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  Thank you so much to the fillies of Petticoats and Pistols for having me back as a guest blogger, following the release of my latest Harlequin Heartwarming, A Family for the Cowboy Cop, set in Violet Ridge, Colorado.    Autumn might be my favorite season. I love the cooler weather and the blaze of ... Read more

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I’m sure some of us here remember the song that line is from or the TV show from the 1960s of the same name. Well, the longest remaining stretch of that famous (or perhaps infamous) route John Stienbeck once called the “Mother Road” can be found in my home state of Arizona. There are fascinating ... Read more

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Contemporary author Tanya Agler will be our guest this Friday, August 29, 2025! She’s going to talk about fall — corn mazes, fall harvests, county fairs, and other activities. Do you enjoy getting out and having fun trying to get through the corn maze? Have you ever gotten lost and had to be rescued? Think ... Read more

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