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Margaret Daley | A Hero--a Texas Ranger
October 14, 2012
I'm a visual person and when I write, I visualize my plot. So when I began
planning my first book in the Men of the Texas Rangers
Series, it was important that I selected the right male to be cast in the
role of Wyatt Sheridan in SAVING HOPE. Then I
remembered seeing Australia with Hugh Jackman and I knew he was perfect
to be my Texas Ranger. He embodied everything I wanted: hunky, well built, handsome, rugged looking,
confident, protective--an alpha male. On top of those qualities he looked good on a horse. Cowboys are popular in romance books for a reason. Modern day cowboys remind us
of our past when the Wild West was conquered by those cowboys (risk takers,
fighters, protective, sometimes loners). I sometimes think of them as American's
knights. But it isn't just cowboys that give that persona but so do police
officers, firefighters and men in the military. Their job is to protect the
public--to keep evil at bay. When I began thinking about my second hero in the series for SHATTERED SILENCE, I saw
the commercials for Vegas with Dennis Quaid. I thought a young Dennis would be
perfect for Cody Jackson, my Texas Ranger in SHATTERED SILENCE. There is something about a man in a uniform that is sexy, appealing--whether a
firefighter, police officer or in the military. To me their uniform is like a
knight's armor.
A uniform commands our attention. Draws our attention to the man wearing it.  With my series about the Men of the Texas Rangers, I got to combine
the lure of the cowboy and a police officer. Texas Rangers are the state police
for Texas. There are only a few of them (around 140) to cover a big state. They
do have a uniform they wear that reflects their origins from the Wild West (when
they were formed in the nineteenth century in Texas) and their police duties.
 A
Texas Ranger's uniform is slacks (tan, dark blue, black or brown), dress shirt
(light solid color, often white), a conservative tie, boots, cowboy hat
(usually, tan, ivory or white) and their silver star worn on their shirt over
their heart. There can be slight variations depending on the captain of the
company. They wear their the silver star badge over their heart.
My series is about the modern day version of the Texas Rangers. I have four
books in the Men of the
Texas Rangers Series. SAVING HOPE came out in
March 2012. SHATTERED
SILENCE comes out in October 2012, SCORNED JUSTICE will be out in
March 2013 and SEVERED TRUST in October 2013. A serial killer is targeting illegal aliens in southern Texas. Texas Ranger Cody
Jackson is paired with a local police officer, Liliana Rodriguez, to investigate
the murders.
While the case brings Cody and Liliana ever closer,
the tension between Americans and Mexican Americans heightens. As Cody and Liliana race to discover who is behind the murders and bring peace
to the area, what they uncover isn't what they expected. Will Cody and Liliana's
faith and love be strong enough to survive the storm of violence?
Comments
48 comments posted.
Re: Margaret Daley | A Hero--a Texas Ranger
The Men of the Texas Rangers Series sounds great. We sure do love our men in uniform especially if they are good looking.
(Kathleen Yohanna 3:21am October 14, 2012)
I can just picture the rugged alpha male Texas Ranger in his slacks showing off his absolutely perfect tush. Now if he was just wearing his slacks, boots and cowboy hat......well that would be absolutely sublime.
(Beth Charette 5:22am October 14, 2012)
I enjoyed hearing how you go about creating your heroes.
Blessings,
Marjorie
(Marjorie Carmony 6:20am October 14, 2012)
I'm terribly excited for this next book! I can't wait to see
how it all turns out.
(Karin Anderson 8:19am October 14, 2012)
Sounds like a great series.
(Pam Howell 9:46am October 14, 2012)
Shattered Silence sounds like a fantastic read! I'm looking
forward to checking out this series...
(Elizabeth Hyatt 10:15am October 14, 2012)
Sounds wonderful! I think I need to look for book one in the
series.
(Robin Greene 11:51am October 14, 2012)
Since this book is much more than a book about cowboys, and more special, even more special than a police story, since they are a "force all their own," I am looking forward to reading your book. Knowing the inside loop of the book, and who you fashioned your characters after, makes it even more special. I've never read a book about the Texas Rangers, and know that this will be special. The series should be great, and after reading the first one, I know I'll have another one to look forward to. The photo was nice to look at. It gives you a personal facet of an officer "up close and personal." Thank you for taking the time to write their story, and I'll be looking forward to reading a new adventure.
(Peggy Roberson 12:00pm October 14, 2012)
The series sounds great!
(Kathy Fowler 12:21pm October 14, 2012)
I have been a fan of stories about Texas Rangers forever and nothing will get me to buy a book faster than a book starring one. I'll be looking forward to your series.
(Ellen McDaniel 12:24pm October 14, 2012)
I like reading stories about Texans and about the Rangers so this one should be
a winner! i like reading Margaret's stories.
(Joy Isley 2:35pm October 14, 2012)
A uniform and a gun,thats enough.
(MaryEllen Hanneman 2:37pm October 14, 2012)
I have been fascinated by the allure of the Texas Rangers. They're law enforcements yet they are not not local police. They have a legend that falls behind them: The Lone Ranger. That legend adds the mystique to them.
(Kai Wong 2:38pm October 14, 2012)
Last Texas Ranger I read about was written by JT Edson...
That's a great photo of a modern officer and I also liked the cover of your book. The tale has a lot of very interesting elements and should be a great read.
(Clare O'Beara 2:38pm October 14, 2012)
I absolutely love cowboy stories, but I've never read one with Texas Rangers. This sounds like a very interesting series. Margaret, the cover art for Shattered Silence is really gorgeous and unlike any other I've seen!! You must be so proud of this book. I look forward to reading all of them!
(Linda Luinstra 2:51pm October 14, 2012)
It takes a special person to be a Texas Ranger. I always enjoy reading about a hero who is one.
(Anna Speed 2:53pm October 14, 2012)
Love the cowboys; young or old--always a gentleman.....sounds like a great series
(Barbara Studer 2:55pm October 14, 2012)
Love Margarets books and really enjoy cowboy books. Can't wait to read this new one.
(Mary Branham 2:56pm October 14, 2012)
I LOVE READING ABOUT TEXAS RANGERS AND COWBOYS. THEY ARE THE
BEST BOOKS TO READ. LOVE TO WIN THIS CONTEST.
(Shelly Caggiano 3:00pm October 14, 2012)
This sounds like a good suspense, with a sexy hero:)
(Connie Schultz 3:00pm October 14, 2012)
Looks like a good western series and the uniforms always bring me to attention.
(Alyson Widen 3:03pm October 14, 2012)
At 74, I still thrill to a man with a badge and uniform, so this sounds as though I need to start collecting this series...a great way would be to win this drawing, wouldn't it?
(Mary Lou Loyanich 3:10pm October 14, 2012)
Hi Margaret,I can't wait to read Shattered Silence!! It is my favorite line of reading!!
(Charlotte Zimmerman 3:22pm October 14, 2012)
(Charlotte Zimmerman 3:23pm October 14, 2012)
I love Texas Ranger stories.
(Susie Kerner 3:25pm October 14, 2012)
Texas Rangers represent what is vital and important. Men who
are principled and have an inner strength. Shattered Silence
sounds compelling.
(Sharon Berger 3:44pm October 14, 2012)
Would love to read your Texas Ranger stories (modern day cowboys) and just as interesting as those of the old wild west days. Shattered Silence sounds great!
(Rich Cook 4:00pm October 14, 2012)
There is just something about Texas - and Texas men!
(Felicia Ciaudelli 4:51pm October 14, 2012)
Texas Rangers are a real special breed---lawman and cowboy---and irresistable combo for me.
(Sue Farrell 5:06pm October 14, 2012)
I love your books - awesome
(Susan Atkins 6:48pm October 14, 2012)
Think this series would be great, just like the rest
(Nancy Gallagher 7:31pm October 14, 2012)
Thank you for sharing with us! I will have to keep this series in mind... sounds like one I would enjoy!
(Colleen Conklin 7:56pm October 14, 2012)
Sounds like a great series, looking forward to reading your work.
Good luck and happy writing!
(Tracie Travis 8:51pm October 14, 2012)
Texas Ranger series sounds like one I could really get into, just my type of read.
(Sheila True 8:53pm October 14, 2012)
Can't wait to check out Shattered Silence!
(Tara Burkhart 9:04pm October 14, 2012)
This is a series I'd love to read!
(Bonnie Capuano 9:32pm October 14, 2012)
Living in Texas, it's always fun to read about local heroes, including the Rangers. So glad you're written a series about them.
(Sara Reyes 9:49pm October 14, 2012)
Did you visit the Texas Rangers museum in Waco? Museum off the Brazos
It always looks interesting
(Sara Reyes 9:51pm October 14, 2012)
i would love to read this book, like this kind of stories...
(Kimberly Hoefs 9:59pm October 14, 2012)
Your books sound awesome! Thanks for the chance to win!
(Christine Mead 10:02pm October 14, 2012)
Sounds like a wonderful series!
(Mary C 10:08pm October 14, 2012)
Just the thought of a Texas Ranger conjures up an image. I wonder why there are so few for such a large state?
(Mary Preston 10:43pm October 14, 2012)
I love books about cowboys.
(Helen Livermore 9:59am October 15, 2012)
I enjoy your books very much. This sounds like a great series!
(Mary Perry 7:00pm October 15, 2012)
Sounds like a great series I think I need to get cracking and find book one :)
(Danielle McDonald 7:17am October 16, 2012)
Hi Margaret! I love your books and this one sounds like another winner.
(Cathy Phillips 10:50am October 16, 2012)
Looking good is a great quality along with the uniform and badge. I like learning more about cowboys and how they wrassle around with their emotions and with members of the opposite sex.
(Alyson Widen 3:37pm October 19, 2012)
Thanks everyone. I hope you get a chance to read the series. The first book was
Saving Hope out last March. I have a third one coming next March called Scorned
Justice set around San Antonio.
(Margaret Daley 12:24pm October 22, 2012)
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