Once long ago, I visited my son in Texas. That trip is memorable for many reasons, but I will never forget our visit to the Mustangs of Las Colinas. When I first saw the nine bronze mustangs running across the pink granite plaza of Williams Square, I realized … Continue reading
Ever since my February birthday, I’ve been reading my birthday gifts from my children. It’s a tradition in my family for the children to give me books for Christmas and my birthday, and sometimes on other occasions as well. Here’s what … Continue reading
When my former publisher told me it was closing its doors, I was writing my third Connie Holt novel, Cross of Gold Road. My readers were expecting a new adventure and I had signed a contract to produce one, knowing that the … Continue reading
Over twenty years ago, Jane Walentas saw a battered old carousel from the 1920s. It had 48 horses and two chariots. The horses’ bodies were covered with multiple layers of varnish that defaced their original bright colors. Jane was determined … Continue reading
I’m fond of sculpted horses, and have looked for them all my life as I travel, whether here in the United States or in Europe. Visiting Texas a few years back, I saw what is advertised as the world’s largest … Continue reading