Favorite Writers

Here are a few of my favorite writers - readers, you might enjoy some of these, also.

• Charlotte Dillon - "helping writers write for over a decade".
• DeWanna Pace - one of my co-authors on Give Me A Texan, Give Me A Cowboy, Give Me A Ranger, Give Me A Texas Outlaw, A Texas Christmas, & Be My Texas Valentine anthologies 
• Harvey Stanbrough - editor, poet, writer.
• Janet K. Brown-Writing God's Message of Hope
• Jodi Thomas - one of my co-authors on the Give Me A Texan , Give Me A Cowboy, Give Me A Texas Ranger, Give Me A Texas Outlaw, A Texas Christmas, & Be My Texas Valentine anthologies
• Linda Broday - another of my co-authors on Give Me A Texan, Give Me A Cowboy, Give Me A Texas Ranger, Give Me A Texas Outlaw, A Texas Christmas, & Be My Texas Valentine anthologies
• Natalie Bright - award-winning children's author and docent for Panhandle Plains Historical Museum
• Petticoats and Pistols - a shared blog by some of my favorite authors

Publishers and Writing Associations

• Doubleday Book Club - escape the everyday with a great book
• Kensington - my publisher.
• Oklahoma Writer's Federation, Inc. - a multi-genre writers organization.
• Panhandle Professional Writers - the oldest continual writing organization in the United States founded April 20, 1920, providing resources & networking for professional and aspiring writers. 
• Rhapsody Book Club - romances! A book club members can purchase Give Me A Texan, Give Me A Cowboy, Give Me a Texas Ranger, Give me an Outlaw, A Texas Christmas, and Be My Texas Valentine  
• RWA - "Romance Writers of America is dedicated to advancing the professional interests of career-focused romance writers through networking and advocacy."

Personal Inspirations

• Ambassador Hotel in Amarillo
• The Big Texan Steak Ranch - Home of the free 72 oz. steak
• Relay for Life - every effort counts

Other Essentials

• Books and Crannies - located in an old movie theatre in the historic downtown of Terrell, Texas, this place is a must for any book junkie.
• Buffalo Bookstore - "The pessimist sees difficulty in every opportunity. The optimist sees opportunity in every difficulty."
• Cactus Book Shop - "Or just come on by--I think you'll be glad you did."
• Cornette Library, West Texas A&M University - where would writers be without libraries?
• Covey Trailer Awards - award winning trailers (including Give Me A Texan
• Famous Love Stories Around the World- Sent to me by the students of Valley Charter School in Northern California.
• Fresh Fiction - ...for today's reader
• Goodreads-Goodreads' mission is to help people find and share books they love. Along the way, we plan to improve the process of reading and learning throughout the world.
• Googlefight.com - have you ever wondered which spelling or word is more common........try it!
• Love Western Romances - The best place to find the latest western romances
• Nathan Kamp Book Covers - lots of folks are asking about the model for Give Me A Texan & Give Me A Cowboy!
• Night Owl Reviews -a must review site!
• Reader Hook Productions - terrific web trailers.
• Romance Junkies “A fun place for both voracious readers and authors to come together to discuss their favorite books and authors.”
• True Cowboy Magazine - an all around great magazine and resource.