Colter Sons Series

The Roaming Adventurer (Colter Sons Book 2) - Chapter 1 & 2

Chapter 1 I could tell you my name, but growing up at my house, I thought it was almost a curse word. If Mama said my name, Boone, with...

When Sam Meets Ellie Mae

Excerpt from The Reluctant Cattleman (Colter Sons Book 1) Sam “Incoming female rider,” Boone announced as he skidded his black stallion,...

When Ellie Mae Meets Sam

Excerpt from The Reluctant Cattleman (Colter Sons Book 1) Ellie Mae When I reined in the mare near the house, Mrs. Colter was the first...

NEW RELEASE: The Reluctant Cattleman (Colter Sons Book 1)

A heartwarming western romance and coming of age story set in Prescott, Arizona in 1887. As Sam Colter takes on more responsibilities at...

I’m Not Sorry If My Characters Offend You

Okay, that probably sounds harsh and even the title of this post may offend you, but I do hope you will persevere and read on anyway....

The Reluctant Cattleman (Colter Sons Book 1) - Chapter 1 & 2

Chapter 1 My name is Sam Colter. Samuel when Mama is about to take me to task, which is hardly ever. I am the second to oldest of the...

Historic Railroad Bridge in Prescott, AZ

My husband, Jim, and I celebrated our 22nd wedding anniversary with a three-day trip to my favorite Arizona town: Prescott. We stayed at...

Changes to My Writing Process

As I’ve started writing the Colter Sons Series, I’m making a few changes to my writing process and even my writing style. It’s important...

Unexpected Story Inspiration

Sometimes one simple sentence or thought creates a flurry of inspiration for me. One of the ways I approach writing and scene development...

First Arizona Territorial Governor Overlooked

In A Dream Unfolding (Prescott Pioneers Book 1) and in The Reluctant Cattleman (Colter Sons Book 1), I mention that Governor John Goodwin...