writing as Angela Raines
I am thrilled "The Outlaw's Letter", the story of Grant and Hetty, is now live and joining the stories of the other authors in the Lockets and Lace series. This story is set in Colorado in 1880, one of my favorite time periods to write about.
Let's take care of the business part first.
One: I am giving away a surpise gift box. I will be picking a winner from those who comment on this post.
Two, As authors, we want to keep sharing our stories with you, but we also need you to share how you feel about what you have read. Please, even an 'I liked this story' on a review helps all of us continue to provide the stories you enjoy. For that we thank you ahead of time. I personally appreciate it so much.
Colorado became a state in 1876, hence the title 'Centennial' State. From 1859 when gold was found near what is now the Denver metro area, Colorado became a place where change, growth and all types of people made this place their home.
There were resort tows, such as Colorado Springs, and wild mountain towns like Leadville and Virginia City in the Tin Cup mining district. Railroads, stage lines, and Indian Trails moved from the plains with cities like Pueblo, Denver and Canon City, to the mountain towns of Georgetown and Leadville, to carry the gold and silver ore to the rest of the world.
Into this mix I placed Grant Davis and Harriett 'Hetty' Osgood. They meet and interact with the mix of outlaws, miners, lawmen and good people, to find their place in life and with each other.
Excerpt: "THE OUTLAW'S LETTER"
Hetty had been so focused on following Grant, hoping they would soon
arrive at the place he spoke about, she didn't realize she was
swaying in the saddle. When she realized what was happening, she
grabbed the saddle horn in a death grip. Just as she thought she was
okay, everything went blurry then black. She fell from Odysseus,
cracking her head against a rock.
Grant
heard Hetty's horse stop, glancing back he saw her on the ground.
"Blasted woman, why didn't she say something?" he grumbled
as he rode back.
All
complaints left him when he saw blood spreading out from the rock
under Hetty's head. Grant didn't remember dismounting as he rushed to
Hetty's side, feeling for a pulse, and using his kerchief to try and
stop the flow of blood, but nothing he did helped.
"Hetty,
Harriet," Grant repeated over and over. Finally he heard a soft
moan as Hetty moved her fingers. Letting go a sigh of relief, Grant
continued working to revive Hetty. Kneeling on the gravel, Grant
didn't notice the pain from the cuts to his knees.
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*** Winner will be chosen Tuesday morning April 9, 2019***
*** Winner will be chosen Tuesday morning April 9, 2019***
Doris Gardner-McCraw - writing as Angela Raines
Author, Speaker, Historian-specializing in
Colorado and Women's History
Colorado and Women's History
Angela Raines - author: Where Love & History Meet
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