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Things Hoped For

September 4, 2024 by Derinda Babcock

Things Hoped For Book 2 in the Montana Cowboys collection is now available! Brian Morgan dreams of something more than cattle ranching. Ever since his brother, Colton, and sister-in-law, Belle, were rescued after their plane crashed in the Colorado Rockies seven months ago, Brian’s discontent flared. Their lives seem so much richer and more exciting than his. Dealing with ornery cattle and the other thousands of mundane things required to maintain a large ranch pained his soul. He must get away. But where would a cattleman go, and what would he do to support himself? Will he ever find the …

Travis W. Inman: an ordinary man on an extraordinary journey

May 12, 2023 by Derinda Babcock

Travis W. Inman: cattle rancher, missionary, soldier, law enforcement agent, author Travis grew up in West Texas on a cattle ranch, but he became a missionary and journeyed across Central and South America. He later joined the Army and then law enforcement, where he served for twenty years as a federal agent with the Department of Homeland Security. I know him as a funny, talented, multi-published author and Managing Editor for audiobooks for Elk Lake Publishing, Inc. Travis, how do you think your background experiences (cattle rancher, missionary, soldier, federal agent) shaped you into the person you are today? TWI: …

Betty J. Slade Follows Her Dream

May 1, 2023 by Derinda Babcock

Betty J. Slade Follows Her Dreams Betty J. Slade will tell you she is an everyday, regular person. Like the rest of us, she deals with the aches, pains, and heartaches life throws her way. But these ups and downs don’t stop her from following her dreams. Betty has big plans, and she bubbles with creativity, enthusiasm, and passion. If you tell her you’re too old to learn something new, Betty will suggest you reconsider and will use herself as the example. As a COLUMNIST for the Pagosa Springs SUN Newspaper, Betty J. Slade writes a weekly column called “The Artist’s Lane.” …

Luke Renner: Professor and yo-yo master

April 25, 2023 by Derinda Babcock

Professor by day, yo-yo slinger the rest of the time! Have you noticed many of those “everyday” kinds of people we meet often turn out to be not so everyday? Luke Renner is such a man. I first met him when I took graphics design classes at a local college. I know him as a kind, helpful person who is highly skilled in all things related to design and video production, but during my senior year, I discovered Luke is more than just a teacher and head of the Digital Media Arts and Design program. He’s a champion yo-yo slinger …

Jessica A. Tanner: Debut Author and World-Builder

April 24, 2023 by Derinda Babcock

Jessica A. Tanner is a young woman who uses words to build worlds. When she isn’t writing stories full of vivid characters and creatures, Jessica enjoys a view of the Rocky Mountains, takes long walks, and hangs with her many critters. What impresses me about Jessica is that she’s in her twenties and has invested the time and effort needed to become a published author. The writing, revising, editing, and publishing process requires determination and the willingness to learn and apply new skills. An Interview with a debut novelist and world-builder What motivated you to become an author? A love …