I love Texas
history, especially the 1870-1890 time period. THE TEXAN’S IRISH BRIDE is set
in Central Texas near Bandera and Medina, and also the Lost Maples State
Natural Area. That area appeals to me and is the location of many working
ranches and some fairly famous dude ranches. Years ago, my family and I stayed
at the Mayan Dude Ranch and loved it. I decided to write a book set in that
area.
My first
introduction to Irish Travelers was the character called the Tinker in a Louis
L’Amour book. After visiting Ireland and hearing more about Irish Travelers, I
was drawn to their quaint carts, strange cant [language], and their sad plight.
The more I studied about them, the more fascinated I became. Then I learned
that a huge group of Traveler families wintered in a Fort Worth suburb at an
RV/MH park owned by one of the Travelers, and some even lived there year around.
I decided to bring a group of Travelers from Ireland to Texas in 1885. Irishman
Sean O’Neill’s family has been traveling with the group, though not truly
absorbed by them.
I love this book and love the
cover. The couple is among my favorites about whom I’ve written. I hope you’ll
enjoy reading THE TEXAN’S IRISH BRIDE as much as I enjoyed researching and
writing Cenora and Dallas’s story.
Caroline Clemmons is an Amazon bestselling author of
historical and contemporary western romances whose books have garnered numerous
awards. Her most recent novel, BLUEBONNET BRIDE, is a poignant tale of tender
redemption. A frequent speaker at conferences and seminars, she has taught
workshops on characterization, point of view, and layering a novel.
Caroline and her husband live in the heart of Texas cowboy
country with their menagerie of rescued pets. When she’s not indulging her
passion for writing, Caroline enjoys reading, travel, antiquing, genealogy, painting,
and getting together with friends. Find
her on her blog, website, Facebook, Twitter, Goodreads, and Pinterest.
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