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2026: Great First Lines, “First of all, we Were Drinkin'”

Posted on June 14, 2026 by peggylchambers

Every story needs a great first line. It is how you hook your reader. It tells them what the story will be about and makes them want to read it.  Some great examples are: House of Night – P. C. … Continue reading →

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2025: Smugglers of Sandhill Island

Posted on May 31, 2026 by peggylchambers

Dani, a stressed-out tour boat captain, attempts to save her brother, Cody, from the local drug dealers only to find she and her boat will be their next victim. This time, Cody owes some big money, and the only person … Continue reading →

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2026: Conference and Festival Season

Posted on March 15, 2026 by peggylchambers

It’s that time of year again. No, not tornado season, though that is always on our minds. It’s contest and conference season if you are a writer. I inventoried my books the other day and decided I needed to order … Continue reading →

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2025 – Vanessa Lillie – Tornado Alley SinC Speaker

Posted on March 8, 2026 by peggylchambers

This year’s annual 2026 Writers Conference Tornado Alley – Sisters In Crime will be a ​One-Day Writers Conference on Saturday, March 21, 2026, 9am to 4pm CST at St. Thomas More University Parish, 100 Stinson, Norman OK 73072, $40.00 for members, $50.00 … Continue reading →

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2025: Smugglers of Sandhill Island

Posted on March 1, 2026 by peggylchambers

Smugglers of Sandhill Island is the final in the Sandhill Island series. If you haven’t read them, they are available on Amazon at https://www.amazon.com/Smugglers-Sandhill-Island-Peggy-Chambers/dp/1509261788/ref=sr_1_1?crid=12FZU9RGL3USE&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.4iKLd_gxus4Ioyipwl6ANo3lmxO_iYFZEiJ4wNYYkpPGjHj071QN20LucGBJIEps.5lt6uvZjgQvI-S1ZpD-orpVdc2plFfI9ngjg71l6DYw&dib_tag=se&keywords=smugglers+of+sandhill+island+peggy+chambers&qid=1772372332&sprefix=smugglers+of+sandhill+island+peggy+chambers%2Caps%2C165&sr=8-1 or bookstores everywhere and online. I love the characters who live on this little island on … Continue reading →

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2026: Enid Author Fest

Posted on February 8, 2026 by peggylchambers

We’ve made it to February! You know how I feel about winter and spring is just a little more than a month away. The temperatures are beginning to feel like spring. My husband and I took a walk yesterday around … Continue reading →

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2026: Author, Susan Harris Howell

Posted on February 1, 2026 by peggylchambers

My guest blogger today is Susan Harris Howell. She is the author of The Spirit of Vanderlaan and writes cozy mysteries. Please welcome her. Susan, please give us a summary of The Spirit of Vanderlaan in thirty words or less: … Continue reading →

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2026: Interview with Author, Paula Benge

Posted on January 11, 2026 by peggylchambers

I talked to my friend and fellow writer Paula Benge this week because she had some exciting news!!! Her book, At the Heart of the Game, Amazon.com: At the Heart of the Game eBook : Benge, Paula: Kindle Store just … Continue reading →

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2026: Getting to Know You!

Posted on January 4, 2026 by peggylchambers

           It’s the first Sunday in the year 2026 and I wanted to try something different. I’d love some interaction on my blog. I keep telling you what I’m doing. I want to know what you are doing! Do you … Continue reading →

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2025: Rendezvous with a Writer

Posted on December 14, 2025 by peggylchambers

             I t’s Christmas and time to catch up with friends and family. And I’ll be catching up with Jim and Bobbi Jean Bell at Rendezvous with a Writer. I’ve known them for a while, and they’ve once again … Continue reading →

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