Tag Archives: Western

In Praise of Dressage

Posted on August 29, 2012 by Carol Buchanan

With the Summer Olympics now over and the political campaigns gearing up to dominate the country like a Category 5 hurricane, people are clinging hard to their surfboards to ride the whole thing out. In my case, I have a … Continue reading →

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Changing Direction

Posted on May 14, 2012 by Carol Buchanan

Last week I mentioned on Facebook that I would be announcing a change in my writing direction today. I hope no one thought I might decide not to write any more stories of courageous people forced to make dangerous choices … Continue reading →

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History vs Myth in the Western

Posted on January 11, 2012 by Carol Buchanan

Willy was a cowboy. His mother, Lou, homesteaded two half sections. His older brother, Steve, worked in a gold stamp mill, where their stepfather was foreman. His uncle Tom drove cattle up from Texas, established a ranch, and married Willy’s … Continue reading →

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Writing Sex Scenes — The Dirty Details

Posted on March 29, 2011 by Carol Buchanan

Making love is many things: the ultimate intimacy with another person and a lot of fun, to name two. It’s also messy. Some genres require messy details regarding moisture, fluids, saliva, and sweat. A great many readers like them, too. … Continue reading →

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What’s the Story?

Posted on February 7, 2011 by Carol Buchanan

In these days of diminished marketing budgets from publishing houses or no marketing budgets from self-publishers, it’s common to see both new and experienced authors announcing their novels in hopes people will read them. Few of these announcements, I think, … Continue reading →

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