tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1822452633282744192.post3990427130313065018..comments2024-03-25T12:21:56.752-05:00Comments on Sweethearts Of The West: Annie Oakley, A Real Western HeroiineCaroline Clemmonshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14914658854159456335noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1822452633282744192.post-39535186363528343472014-01-19T13:53:43.517-06:002014-01-19T13:53:43.517-06:00Celia, thank you for mentioning my upcoming releas...Celia, thank you for mentioning my upcoming release that takes place in the Depression era. It was so much fun to write.<br />I didn't realize you were writing a WWI story. Now that is a favorite era of mine. I look forward to reading it. What is the title for it?<br />Thank you for coming here and leaving a comment. I appreciate it.Sarah J. McNealhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17749991094677728042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1822452633282744192.post-3093958260054493322014-01-19T13:50:06.212-06:002014-01-19T13:50:06.212-06:00Lyn, I wasn't even certain that Annie Oakley w...Lyn, I wasn't even certain that Annie Oakley was a real person until I researched her.<br />Thank you for coming.Sarah J. McNealhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17749991094677728042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1822452633282744192.post-50449346371764346772014-01-19T12:50:48.710-06:002014-01-19T12:50:48.710-06:00Now I see Annie Oakley in an entirely new light. M...Now I see Annie Oakley in an entirely new light. Much of the information about her growing up years I'd never heard, so thanks for writing this enlightening post. She was really something.<br />I saw the cover for your next release set during the Depression. Now, there's an era with many stories, I'm sure. Good for you to move into new territory. This makes me more determined to finish my WWI story--or rather, after the war.<br />Good job--I truly enjoyed it.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16272417114895975742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1822452633282744192.post-52175954533231028262014-01-19T10:26:22.191-06:002014-01-19T10:26:22.191-06:00Wonderful post, Sarah! Annie Oakley was indeed a g...Wonderful post, Sarah! Annie Oakley was indeed a great American and a model for women everywhere. I admire her tremendously.Lyn Hornerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05596495172490672271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1822452633282744192.post-61762073315301867092014-01-19T06:59:00.961-06:002014-01-19T06:59:00.961-06:00I was a manna-be cowgirl as a kid. Pop bought my s...I was a manna-be cowgirl as a kid. Pop bought my sister and me these really cool cowgirl boots when I was 3. I loved them so much I wore them to bed. <br />Until I did the research on Annie, I didn't know she went through all these hardships either. I guess that's part of the fun doing research.<br />Thank you so much for coming. You're always so supportive.Sarah J. McNealhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17749991094677728042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1822452633282744192.post-60768954831116520672014-01-18T21:56:01.626-06:002014-01-18T21:56:01.626-06:00What a great post, Sarah! That is amazing. I never...What a great post, Sarah! That is amazing. I never knew all that about Annie--especially about being a slave to that family like she was. AWFUL people! I used to practice shooting with my dad's pellet gun, too. I had it, but it got stolen out of my house. Loved that old thing! I really thought I was like Annie Oakley, and I had a little western outfit I called my "Annie Oakley outfit" when I was about 5. Thanks for a wonderful post, Sarah. Loved it!<br />Cheryl Cheryl Piersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18116526340220274282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1822452633282744192.post-91896936742756879762014-01-18T12:59:44.106-06:002014-01-18T12:59:44.106-06:00Tanya, I agree, Annie had a great husband. He was ...Tanya, I agree, Annie had a great husband. He was completely devoted and in love with her. <br />I didn't know you shot guns at all. When I was 13, my dad gave me a BB gun that looked like an old western peacemeaker. He had a pellet gun. We'd go into the backyard and shot at a tin can on a string that we'd swing back and forth. I still have that gun--and my dad's old pellet gun, but I never shoot them any more.<br />I really appreciate you dropping by and commenting.Sarah J. McNealhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17749991094677728042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1822452633282744192.post-31366398882862999732014-01-18T12:55:01.979-06:002014-01-18T12:55:01.979-06:00Linda, ya know, I didn't think about it soundi...Linda, ya know, I didn't think about it sounding like the Hunger Games having Annie shoot to provide for her family, but you're right--it does sound like it. She had such a strong sense of family she gave them so much. I hope they appreciated her.<br />Thank you for coming by and commenting.Sarah J. McNealhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17749991094677728042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1822452633282744192.post-35642209283923495382014-01-18T12:51:56.758-06:002014-01-18T12:51:56.758-06:00Hey Tracy. Boy that sounds like such a bad idea to...Hey Tracy. Boy that sounds like such a bad idea to put kids out of the family. I felt sorry for Annie that it happened to her. Do you ever write about that happening back in your family history? It must have been emotionally very traumatizing to these displaced kids.<br />Thank you so much for coming by, Tracy. I really appreciate it and thank you for the compliment. Sarah J. McNealhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17749991094677728042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1822452633282744192.post-40320147756232663542014-01-18T12:40:49.794-06:002014-01-18T12:40:49.794-06:00What terrific insight into Annie Oakley, Sarah. Wo...What terrific insight into Annie Oakley, Sarah. Wow,what a life she led. I am not into guns but did some shooting at the gun range in Bandera TX while on the Wild Rose Press retreat, and was terrible with the rifle. The Colt, I did several kill shots LOL on my little green poster man.<br />Sounds like her hubby was super devoted. I like that about a man!<br /><br />Best wishes with your writings! You are so talented.<br /> Tanya Hansonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08580821680629254085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1822452633282744192.post-57303455177527005942014-01-18T10:46:06.162-06:002014-01-18T10:46:06.162-06:00Amazing information, Sarah. I knew some of it but ...Amazing information, Sarah. I knew some of it but certainly not all. She was an amazing woman. You know, he shooting game to provide for her family reminds me somewhat of the Hunger Games.<br /><br />Thanks for all the info.Linda LaRoquehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16672522522233696282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1822452633282744192.post-3081940749351406962014-01-18T10:05:10.156-06:002014-01-18T10:05:10.156-06:00Hi Sarah! Excellent blog.
The practice of placin...Hi Sarah! Excellent blog. <br /><br />The practice of placing children outside the family after the death of a parent was common. If the surviving parent had to be out working a farm all day, they couldn't care for children too young or sick to be out there with them. These children were "given" to other families to raise, or hired out until the parent remarried. It happened in my family a few generations back.TracyGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03432297803219920111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1822452633282744192.post-69451883981675946152014-01-18T09:34:31.447-06:002014-01-18T09:34:31.447-06:00I am so glad to find that you're going to be i...I am so glad to find that you're going to be in the summer anthology. I better look at Cheryl's message because I didn't realize there were 2 of them. Yes, I'm going to have a story in it. I'm working up the outline for Juliet Wilding's story. When last I saw her, Harry hadn't shown up at the Valentine Ball. Her feelings were hurt.So now I have to figure out what the heck happened to Harry. He better have a good excuse and an apology.Sarah J. McNealhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17749991094677728042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1822452633282744192.post-20713951930796661682014-01-18T09:15:27.306-06:002014-01-18T09:15:27.306-06:00Sarah, I am neither gracious nor kind. Am truthful...Sarah, I am neither gracious nor kind. Am truthful, though. :-)<br /><br />Unless a posse catches up with me between now and then, I plan to have a story in at least one of the summer anthos. (Darn posses. I only BORROWED the horse. Sheesh.) You will, too, right?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05740371055384281988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1822452633282744192.post-76253460548080033222014-01-18T09:04:42.679-06:002014-01-18T09:04:42.679-06:00Kathleen, you are so gracious and kind. I really a...Kathleen, you are so gracious and kind. I really appreciate all your supportive words. You make me feel so wonderful. I love your stories and your quirky sense of humor. I haven't begun reading the stories in HEARTS AND SPURS yet, but I'm looking forward to it. I hope you're going to submit a story in the summer anthology.<br />Thank you so much for coming by and commenting so I wouldn't be lonesome.Sarah J. McNealhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17749991094677728042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1822452633282744192.post-80072990292223262562014-01-18T08:46:35.716-06:002014-01-18T08:46:35.716-06:00Sarah, I didn't know all this about Annie Oakl...Sarah, I didn't know all this about Annie Oakley. Your post brought tears to my eyes. What an astounding woman she was! Thank you so much for sharing her inspiring story with us. The story should be told more often.<br /><br />And speaking of stories... I'm completely enthralled with your Wilding series. I believe I enjoyed "Hollow Heart" in HEARTS AND SPURS even more than I enjoyed your story in WISHING FOR A COWBOY. Can't wait to read Robin's story, which is due for publication soon, right?<br /><br />HUGS!!!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05740371055384281988noreply@blogger.com