The newsletter survey results are in! Thank you for over a hundred (120) responses to my attempt to find out what you would like to see in this twice-a-month newsletter/email. One of the choices for "new content" (with over 65% of you choosing) was p...

I don’t want Jenny to look too “old,” but I like her dreamy expression in the first image. Which do you prefer? (Not that Kregel will use them anyway, but it’s fun to create just for fun!) Or . . . does she look young enough in #1 and I should keep t...

Maybe you thought this was another Jenny Grant cover. Nope, I will not burden you with yet another idea. You guys pretty much told me what you liked and I am satisfied and happy with your results. We’ll see what Kregel says. In the meantime . . . my...

Here are the Winners! Survey winners: HORSE-RELATED WINNER: Rebekah B. GOLD-RUSH-RELATED WINNER: Adeline I LOVED all of the responses and shared the results in next week’s newsletter. If you are a subscriber, you can see the results in the email that...

What Am I ➕ a Newsletter Survey GiveawayGuess this mystery object for a chance to win a Circle C Adventures writing journal or the ever-popular gold/fool's gold combo (especially for Goldtown readers, but Circle C fans can choose it too). Giveaway r...

Somebody really needs to tell me to GET BACK TO WRITING. I have finished chapter 12 of book 2 but it’s much more fun to create covers. LOL Okay, so I “get it.” Everybody (pretty much) like the Zoomed out version. My daughter said Jenny looked like sh...

Okay, this is really random. I should be working on book 2, but I got on a “cover thing” yesterday. Now, remember, Kregel will probably not use exactly what I send them, but I want to send them something SO FUN that they might say, “Hey, we can’t get...

Free Audio Short StoryEven if you already own the Circle C Adventures book 8, More Tales from the Circle C Ranch and have read "Roping Gone Wrong," audio stories are great fun! Note: Even Goldtown readers will enjoy this high-action and drama story....

👇🏼SCROLL DOWN TO SEE THE LOVELY ARTWORK FROM LAST MONTH’S RAINY-DAY ACTIVITY PACKET! THANKS TO ALL OF YOU! You can send your artwork any time, and I’ll include it in the next newsletter. No deadlines for artwork! 😀 Send to [email protected]...

👇🏼SCROLL DOWN TO SEE THE LOVELY ARTWORK FROM LAST MONTH'S RAINY-DAY ACTIVITY PACKET! THANKS TO ALL OF YOU!You can send your artwork any time, and I'll include it in the next newsletter. No deadlines for artwork! 😀 Send to [email protected]💖...

Sorry, I was delayed. The TX storm is horrible, plus we had four does kidding this past week, with two TODAY with 20 degrees and so cold in the barn, propane, heat lamps, etc. I’ll show you my new babies when I take a breath. Thanks for giving Lillia...

I spent some time awhile ago thinking up activities that your kids might enjoy on cold, dark, January afternoons after they have finished up their school for the day but it's too wet and cold to go outdoors. Or maybe for a Saturday morning and they'r...

I’m excited that other young authors have emailed me, interested in sharing their first (or new) works. This time, I’m happy to introduce you to Lillian Humphrey, an up-and-coming young author with her very first published work: The Lawman’s Daughter...

Welcome to 2026 and our monthly What Am I Guessing Game. Also, Kristel and I created a Facebook account so anybody who wants to can friend us and then see all of the happenings with our goats this year. Click the image to join the fun! Okay, now on t...

Mrs. M received this most amazing free verse “ballad” written by a Long Time Fan, and I wanted to share it with you all! Enjoy! I was very young when I met you–Just a bit older than you at the time.Then I grew, and you grew with me.You taught me to w...