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Carmen Peone offers insight into the setting of her novel, “Broken Bondage” and I’m proud to share her perspective on the importance of setting in a writing… a fellow writer of western genre! She’d love to hear from you. Carmen…
Read MoreSusanna Lane “Imperfect Promise” Blog The town of Newton, Kansas has a nod and small part in my first novel, “Imperfect Promise”. The Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railroad extended it’s route from Emporia, making Newton an important cattle transport…
Read MoreWichita, Kansas Wichita plays a short but pivotal role in my first book, “Imperfect Promise.” Fictional story and characters, yet portraying the rough backdrop. Here’s a bit of trivia about the history and Wichita story. First settled in…
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Fort Kearny was established in 1848 to help accommodate overland commerce and settlements. Kearney City, also known as Dobytown, came about in 1859. Dobytown is a nod to the approximately fifteen adobe structures composing the town. Many historians refer to…
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It was time to take a break from working on my third book in a series. And what a joy to visit family so many miles away. (700+) Now that I’ve swept away the cobwebs, I’m about to restart my…
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Some of the towns used in the backdrops or plotting in my books include; Wichita, North Platte, Omaha, Ogallala, Green River, Bannack, and Fort Benton, Cozad, and Sidney. I emphasize that these are only a few. But they are filled…
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