Karen BaneyAug 22, 20223 minExcerptsWhen Ellie Mae Meets SamExcerpt from The Reluctant Cattleman (Colter Sons Book 1) Ellie Mae When I reined in the mare near the house, Mrs. Colter was the first...
Karen BaneyAug 19, 20221 minNew ReleasesNEW 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...
Karen BaneyJul 14, 20229 minColter Sons SeriesThe Reluctant Cattleman (Colter Sons Book 1) - Chapter 1 & 2Chapter 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...
Karen BaneyJun 4, 20221 minColter Sons SeriesHistoric Railroad Bridge in Prescott, AZMy husband, Jim, and I celebrated our 22nd wedding anniversary with a three-day trip to my favorite Arizona town: Prescott. We stayed at...
Karen BaneyMay 14, 20222 minGet to Know MeChanges to My Writing ProcessAs 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...
Karen BaneyMay 5, 20222 minGet to Know MeUnexpected Story InspirationSometimes one simple sentence or thought creates a flurry of inspiration for me. One of the ways I approach writing and scene development...
Karen BaneyApr 11, 20222 minhistoryFirst Arizona Territorial Governor OverlookedIn A Dream Unfolding (Prescott Pioneers Book 1) and in The Reluctant Cattleman (Colter Sons Book 1), I mention that Governor John Goodwin...