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A Deep Dive into Brides of the Rio Grande
Exploring the Brides of the Rio Grande Series Set in the rugged beauty of the late 19th-century American frontier, the Brides of the Rio...

Peggy McKenzie
Oct 63 min read


Unveiling the Charm of Cowboy Romance Novels
The allure of western cowboy love stories has captivated readers for decades. These tales blend rugged landscapes, heartfelt emotions,...

Peggy McKenzie
Sep 293 min read


Would you uproot Your Life for Love?
Let’s get real for a minute, ladies. I’ve written about women brave enough to take on wild stallions, grumpy cowboys, and small-town scandals—

Peggy McKenzie
Jun 141 min read


The Cowboy Code: Why We Love Western Heroes
From outlaws and rugged cowboys to modern-day ranchers and billionaire oil barons, the Western hero has evolved—but at his core, he remains

Nikki Malone
Feb 274 min read


The Hunt for Your Next Book Boyfriend:
Why finding new authors feels like searching for buried treasure!?

Peggy McKenzie
Feb 122 min read


Are they truly my friends?
Friendships are funny things, aren’t they? They start with a spark,a shared laugh, a common interest, or maybe just being in the same place

Peggy McKenzie
Dec 11, 20242 min read


Romance of the Old West
Western historical romance is full of rugged cowboys and resilient women braving the challenges of life on the frontier.

Peggy McKenzie
Oct 9, 20244 min read


I'm not ready yet...
I'm not ready t say goodbye. A tribute to our beloved boy, Gus, who left us way too soon.

Peggy McKenzie
Sep 13, 20241 min read


The Dog Mom’s Morning Coffee Odyssey: From Brew to Buckling Down
As a dog mom of three and a Western romance author, my mornings aren’t exactly tranquil. It's chaos at best!

Peggy McKenzie
Aug 12, 20245 min read


Embracing Chaos: Working with My Three Amigos!
As an author, the process of writing is both a joy and a challenge. Add three dogs into the mix—Miki, Maddie, and Gus—and it becomes crazy!

Peggy McKenzie
Jul 31, 20244 min read


Family Gatherings: A Comedy of Drama and an Endless Well of Anxiety.
Family gatherings. Just those two words fill me with dread and I start reaching for the anxiety meds. It's not that I don't love my...

Peggy McKenzie
Mar 13, 20244 min read


What if famous Western historical figures had social media?
Sometimes when I'm trying to come up with an idea for a new book or just simmering on the plot I already have, my strange mind often...

Peggy McKenzie
Mar 8, 20243 min read


Inside Furry Minds: A whimsical peek into our pet's daily thoughts.
Ever wondered what your pet is thinking as they stare at you with those big, soulful eyes?

Peggy McKenzie
Mar 8, 20243 min read


Are you intuitive?
Listening to My Inner Voice: Now, figuring out whether to trust my intuition is like trying to solve a Rubik's Cube blindfolded – tricky,...

Peggy McKenzie
Mar 6, 20242 min read


Are we in high school?
Well, gather 'round, folks, because we've got a front-row seat to the circus that is Capitol Hill. It's like a soap opera, but with less...

Peggy McKenzie
Nov 15, 20232 min read


Visual or Audio?
If you're like me, everything you hear literally goes in one ear and out the other. Not kidding! When I was a youngster, my mom would...

Peggy McKenzie
Mar 6, 20232 min read


It wasn’t me…
I love Washi tape. That papery semi-sticky substance on a cardboard roll that comes in a huge variety of colors and patterns. And...

Peggy McKenzie
Jun 22, 20221 min read


Where am I going next?
Note From Peggy There’s been some pretty serious speculation among writers about what to write next. Western romance? Science fiction...
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Jun 9, 20222 min read


Goodbye Old Friend…
Note From Peggy Recently, I posted on Facebook that I had experienced a catastrophic loss. It was a tongue-in-cheek post, not meant to be...

Peggy McKenzie
Apr 28, 20224 min read


Marshal Dillon and Miss Who?
Note From Peggy I’m a western romance kind of girl. I love both contemporary and historical westerns where the hero is a strong,...

Peggy McKenzie
Mar 11, 20222 min read
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