Welcome back, Regina . Why did you
become a historical author?
Because it gave me something to do with all the research I’ve
acquired over the years.
If you weren’t an
author, what would be your dream job?
Something that requires reading a lot of books and organizing
the information.
If you could have
lived at another time in history, what would it be and why?
That’s a difficult question, because the most interesting
times in history are also the most dangerous. Danger aside, I’d like to witness
the founding of our country and see the courage of the people and the genius of
the founders.
That would have been
awesome. What place in the United
States have you not visited that you would
like to?
How about a foreign
country you hope to visit?
What lesson has the
Lord taught you recently?
I’ve been memorizing the first chapter of James, and it
reminds me of the inevitably of trials and temptations in our life. We should
waste no time wondering why they happen, but instead should prepare and cling
to God so that we can endure.
Tell us about the
featured book.
Caroline Adams returns to Indian
Territory after tiring of confining society life. She wants
adventure, and when she and her friend Amber come across swaggering outlaw
Frisco Smith, they find his dreams for the new territory are very persuasive.
With the much-anticipated land run pending, they may just join the rush.
Growing up parentless, all Frisco Smith wanted was a place to call his own. It's no wonder that he fought to open the Unassigned Lands. After years of sneaking across the border, he's even managed to put in a dugout house on a hidden piece of property he's poised to claim.
When the gun sounds, everyone's best plans are thrown out the window in the chaos of the run. Caroline and Frisco soon find themselves battling over a claim—and both dig in their heels. Settling the rightful ownership will bring these two closer than they ever expected and change their ideas of what a true home looks like.
Growing up parentless, all Frisco Smith wanted was a place to call his own. It's no wonder that he fought to open the Unassigned Lands. After years of sneaking across the border, he's even managed to put in a dugout house on a hidden piece of property he's poised to claim.
When the gun sounds, everyone's best plans are thrown out the window in the chaos of the run. Caroline and Frisco soon find themselves battling over a claim—and both dig in their heels. Settling the rightful ownership will bring these two closer than they ever expected and change their ideas of what a true home looks like.
Please give us the
first page of the book.
April 16, 1889
Purcell, Chickasaw
Nation
“We're getting a town lot and it's purt near guaranteed. You
see, we ran into this man selling town lots in Fort Worth , so we've already put our money down
for a corner spot, but we're going to run anyway. I figure, why not? Make a
claim on a 160-acre homestead, and then we can decide whether we cotton to the
farm or the town. There'll be plenty of losers out there to sell out to when we
decide which one we want. Easy money. That's what I'm saying.”
The train from Garber, Texas , didn't need steam power. Caroline
Adams was of the opinion that it could be propelled solely on the hot air
provided by its passengers. She turned her face toward the window to squelch
the impulse to challenge the braggadocious man seated behind her. Did he not
understand the nature of the race? Why did he think someone in Texas could sell town
lots in the Unassigned Lands when no one was permitted in yet? And what town?
Besides some depot workers, no one lived in the region. There were no roads, no
houses, no neighbors. The whole idea was ludicrous.
Having grown up on the fort that protected the lands,
Caroline had insight that no one else on the train possessed, but they wouldn't
credit it to her. They’d believe her to be too fine a lady to know about the untamed
lands they were headed toward—just as the society people in Galveston thought she was too uncouth to know
her way around a drawing room.
A sharp jab on her leg and Caroline turned to see her friend
Ambrosia Herald wielding her parasol against her.
“You have that look on your face, Caroline.” Amber's blue
eyes twinkled. “Scowls can cause irreversible damage to your skin and once a
wrinkle appears on the surface, it will never completely disappear. It lurks
there waiting for fatigue or age to summon it and mar your complexion.”
“You and your faux facts,” Caroline retorted. “You're as
full of malarkey as every other speculator on this train.” But while Amber was
jesting, the passengers on the overcrowded train believed the tall tales they
were spouting.
“Do you think you’ll see him?” Amber asked. “Do you think
the infamous Frisco Smith will make the run?”
Caroline rubbed her nose. It’d been two years since she’d
seen the man, and his name still left her perplexed.
Frisco Smith—roguish frontiersman and boomer—spent more time
in the guard house at her father’s post than at the illegal homesteads he tried
to establish. She shouldn’t feel foolish about her youthful infatuation with
him. He was, after all, uncommonly handsome and debonair. But when she left the
isolated fort to move into society, she learned what her father had known all
along. Men like Mr. Smith had nothing to offer a lady. She had to think about
her future, which was exactly why she’d returned to Oklahoma Territory .
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you on the Internet?
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Thank you, Regina , for sharing this
new book with us. I always love your books. I know many of my readers do, too.
Readers, here are links to the book.
The Major's Daughter - Christianbook.comMajor's Daughter (The Fort Reno Series) - Amazon Paperback
The Major's Daughter (The Fort Reno Series Book 3) - Kindle
The Major’s Daughter: Fort Reno Series, Book 3 - Audio book
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25 comments:
This book sounds like something I would really enjoy! By the looks of the cover, she’s going to be quite entertaining. It was a bit nippy in Central Texas this morning, but is warming up into the 60’s.
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Perrianne Askew
I live in Kansas.
This book sounds really good! I live in Iowa.
I enjoyed the previous books in the series would love to read new one
Renea Pennsylvania
I live in Starkville, MS. I can’t wait to read this book.
This book is on my Christmas wish list! I live in Oklahoma very near the setting of the series.
I live in Michigan and can't wait to read more about Caroline!
I love Regina Scott's books, I have read many of them. Thank you for the chance to win a copy of this book that is on my wish list.
Wendy in Nebraska.
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Thank you for having me on, Lena. I'm honored to be here!
Regina’s book sounds like a must read!
Melanie Backus, TX
This book sounds like its spunky heroine will provide an entertaining read. Like Regina, I too like to write historicals so I can keep researching. :)
Sandy Q in TX
Thank you, Melanie! Sandy, it's a great excuse!
What a fun blog post, Lena and Regina! I'm reading this book now and loving it! I love Regina's sense of humor. Her books are such a treat! I already have a copy, so I don't need to be entered.
Winnie T from Utah
This book sounds fabulous and the cover is beautiful! Thank you for a chance to win! Beth Pugh, Pikeville, KY
All of Regina's books look awesome! I am looking forward to reading them!
Abigail in VA
Ohio... Thanks for the giveaway!
Love Regina's books! Thanks for the opportunity! :) Holly from Morehead, KY
I live in Michigan.
Thank you all for commenting! Good luck in the drawing! :)
Great interview! I'm looking forward to reading this book and series!
Heidi from San Diego, CA
Can’t wait to read this! I live in West Virginia.
Wonderful interview! This series sounds like an epic adventure!
Caryl K in TEXAS
Love the cover and the interview was great! Looking forward to this book.
Beth from IA
Thanks for sharing Regina's book, always a good read!
Patty in SC
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