Episode 2: "Actions Speak Louder Than Words"
Out on the ranch, your word only means something if you back it up. In this episode, romance author Ann Dunbar explores how this classic cowboy wisdom applies to love, loss, and the craft of writing romance that readers can feel in their bones.
From the soft touches and unprompted hugs she misses most about her late family to the way her cowboys Gabriel and Jeb show love in quiet, steady ways, Ann shares why the "show, don't tell" rule matters both on the page and in real life.
If you've ever wondered how to write love that feels authentic, or you just want to hear some heartfelt cowboy wisdom on a Saturday morning, this one's for you.
Books mentioned: Starting Over in Montana , Áine's Salvation (Reader's Favorite Award Winner), and Bet's Christmas Gamble (out November 17th)
Perfect for: Romance readers, aspiring authors, anyone who appreciates authentic love stories
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One poem, one promise, and a father’s faith that sparked a writer’s courage.
In this first episode of Cowboy Logic, author Ann Dunbar shares the deeply personal story of how her father kept a poem she wrote for 27 years—and how his belief in her changed everything. After his passing, that poem became the spark that led Ann to write her very first novel.
This episode explores facing fear, finding courage, and realizing that sometimes the biggest fool you’ll meet is the voice in your own head saying you can’t.
From the Appalachian Mountains to Calgary, Alberta, Ann uses timeless cowboy wisdom to talk about life, grief, creativity, and the strength it takes to follow a dream when it feels too late to start.
Books mentioned: Starting Over in Montana, Áine’s Salvation, Bet’s Christmas Gamble.