Tell us about your book.
In 1884, Maggie Porter returns to the Rocking P Ranch. The sanatorium was not able to save her mother, and now her father’s health is failing. When the cowboys walk off the job leaving no one to drive the cattle to market, ranch foreman Alex Bright cannot convince the men to stay. Maggie is desperate to save the ranch, and she turns to the town’s women for help. The new cowgirls must herd, rope, and drive the cattle to market. Unfortunately, some of the strikers resent their actions and want to liven up things on the cattle drive. Maggie can’t believe Alex, whom she always admired, would cause trouble for her family. Can she forgive him and accept his offer of help when trouble comes?
What inspired this book?
In reading about Texas history, I learned about a cowboy strike in the Panhandle region in 1883. I wondered what the ranchers did when their cowpunchers wouldn’t work. And then I wondered what would happen if the women stepped up to take on the job. I set my story a year later. The cowboys have heard about that other strike. Even though it wasn’t very successful, they think it’s worth a try.
Are you a panster or do you outline?
I usually do a very detailed outline. It saves me a lot of headaches in the writing process.
How long have you been writing?
I’ve been seriously writing fiction since 1999.
What was the first book you ever wrote?
The first one published was Protecting Amy, about a young woman whose father was commanding officer at Fort Bridger in 1858.
If you could travel back in time when and where would you go?
I’d love to visit England in the 1500s, but I don’t think I’d want to stay there permanently. I just want to get a good look at it!
What project are you currently working on?
I’m starting work on a new Morgan family story, but I’m also writing a new mystery.
What are your hobbies (besides writing)?
I like needlework, genealogy, and logic puzzles.
Susan has offered to giveaway one copy of Cowgirl Trail to a lucky winner. At least 10 people need to leave comments WITH email addresses for there to be a contest OR you can email me at srstormo@yahoo.com and put "contest-cowgirl" in the subject line. Winner announced April 29th.
20 comments:
I really want to read this book! Thanks for the opportunity
ksucindy@excite.com
I'd love to read this book, too!
reneeyancy@reneeyancy.com
Having ridden on a horse for several days in a row, I know how painful and tiring it can be. I can't imagine trying to do it in the 1800's without hot water to sooth the achy muscles. :)
I look forward to reading this book.
Ginger
ginger dot solomon at gmail dot com
This book sounds like a must read!
ecriggs1990(at)aol(dot)com
Would love to read this book! Sounds like a great story.
Thanks,
Tyra
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would enjoy reading this story...thanks for the chance ;)
karenk
kmkuka at yahoo dot com
I've recently discovered cowboy books again and love them. (What do you expect from a born and raised Texas girl?) Can't wait to read the cowgirl side of things.
Oh forgot to leave my email fldevine1440@gmail.com
What a great idea for a book. I love the concept! I'd love the opportunity to read it. Thanks for the opportunity!
Rebecca
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Your book sounds great! I would love to win a copy.
mafinnegan(at)yahoo(dot)com
I'd love to be entered for this book. Thanks!
pbclark(at)netins(dot)net
I love reading books by Susan Page Davis! Please enter me in the drawing for Cowgirl Trail! Thanks!
seventysevensusieq[at]yahoo[com]
Susan is a rather new author for me. I think I have only read one of her books. Would love to add this one to my collection!
Patty
pattymh2000(at)yahoo(dot)com
I love cowgirl/cowboy stories - it is the time in history I love the most and I am a huge horse lover too. I would love to read this book - thank you for the opportunity to enter your giveaway. Thank you for a good interview!
Blessings,
Lori
triplel(at)evertek(dot)net
Thanks for the opportunity. I would love to read this book.
Blessings,
Jo
ladijo40(at)aol(dot)com
Thanks for all your lovely comments. I enjoyed reading about your love of horses (and cowboys)! This book was great fun to write, and I hope you enjoy the cattle drive as much as I did.
Looking forward to reading this book..it sounds great!! angadair@nwcable.net
I love cowboy stories so a good cowgirl story should be great! Pam at rnpbarry@juno.com
I love cowboy/girl type stories!! Would really love to read this book.
Thanks for the giveaway and a chance to win!!
I also enjoy cowboy stories. There is always something relaxing about them. Thanks for the giveaway.
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