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Ranch Girl Reads: Western Book ReviewsDallas Doc by Dr. David CarltonJoin me as we chat about Dallas Doc by Dr. David Carlton.Tear jerking vet stories! (Happy tears and sad tears)Get your first chapter of In the Company of Cows free here: https://sequoyahbranham.com/newsletterGet your own copy of Dallas Doc here: https://amzn.to/3Z0dyQc
2026-02-0416 minRanch Girl Reads: Western Book ReviewsEtchings by Betty Lynne McCarthyJoin me as we discuss Etchings, a collection of cowboygirl poetry that brings a laugh, a nod, and a whole lot of truth.You can get your own copy of Etchings by reaching out to Betty Lynne at sunlightsilverbit@gmail.com Get your first chapter of In the Company of Cows free here https://sequoyahbranham.com/newsletterCheck out Trinity Seely's song "Cowboygirl" as mentioned.
2026-01-2110 minRanch Girl Reads: Western Book ReviewsWinnie the Horse Gentler: Wild Thing by Dandi Daley MacKallJump into to Wild Thing! A Winnie the Horse Gentler book by Dandi Daley MacKall. Twelve years old and carrying the weight of her mother’s death, Winnie will do anything to have her dream horse. Get your copy here. (affiliate link) Get your first chapter of In the Company of Cows free here https://sequoyahbranham.com/newsletter
2026-01-0712 minRanch Girl Reads: Western Book ReviewsLetting Go of Perfect by Melissa AlyseJoin me as we chatting about Letting Go of Perfect. From trophy girl for the family ranch to stepping down into the community, Michelle Harper must face the fact that she can’t hold herself to a perfect standard. Get your own copy here.Get your FREE chapter of In the Company of Cows at: https://sequoyahbranham.com/newsletterI also chat about some encouragement from my mentor, Brett Harris. You can watch that video here.
2025-12-2411 minRanch Girl Reads: Western Book ReviewsThe Paragraph Ranch by Kay Ellington and Barbara Brannon A writer who doesn’t have a book to show for her work must set aside her dream fellowship to take care of her aging mother after a car accident. Join me as we chat about The Paragraph Ranch by Kay Ellington and Barbara Brannon. Get your first chapter of In the Company of Cows free here https://sequoyahbranham.com/newsletterGet your own copy of The Paragraph Ranch here.
2025-12-1010 minRanch Girl Reads: Western Book ReviewsNever Dull by Heather SharpJoin me as we chat about this collection of true stories of a veterinarian and rodeo family that will induce belly laughs. Never Dull by Heather Sharp. A wonderful non-fiction western book! Get your first chapter of In the Company of Cows free here https://sequoyahbranham.com/newsletterGet your own copy of Never Dull here.
2025-11-2610 minRanch Girl Reads: Western Book ReviewsRusty and His Saddle by Mary FichtnerJoin me as I review Rusty and His Saddle by Mary Fichtner. Palomino Rusty and his cowdog friend encourage young readers that what’s inside someone is much more important than what it looks like.Get your first chapter of In the Company of Cows free here. sequoyahbranham.com/freechapterYou can get your own copy of Rusty and His Saddle here.
2025-11-1209 minRanch Girl Reads: Western Book ReviewsA Thousand Texas Longhorns by Johnny BoggsJoin me as we discover A Thousand Texas Longhorns by Johnny Boggs. A business man determined to keep his wife from working to the bone gambles on a herd of Texas longhorns making it to Virginia City Montana to make their fortune. Get your free first chapter of In the Company of Cows here. Get your own copy of A Thousand Texas Longhorns here. Connect with Ashlyn and the 2R Mercantile on the website: https://the2rmercantile.square.site/
2025-10-2912 minRanch Girl Reads: Western Book ReviewsOne Good Mama BoneJoin me as I chat about One Good Mama Bone by Bren McClain. This story highlights a mother's heart and a livestock producer's heart. There's much that I enjoyed and one scene that put me off. No spoilers included. Get your first chapter of In the Company of Cows free at https://sequoyahbranham.com/newsletterGet your own copy of One Good Mama Bone here. (affiliate link. No extra cost to you)
2025-10-1514 minRanch Girl Reads: Western Book ReviewsHot Iron by Elmer KeltonThis western fiction novel is full of Texas grit and fight for what is right. Today we review Hot Iron by Elmer Kelton; one of my personal favorites of his work. Get your first chapter of In the Company of Cows free at https://sequoyahbranham.com/newsletterYou can get your own copy of Hot Iron here! (affiliate link–no extra charge to you)
2025-10-0112 minRanch Girl Reads: Western Book ReviewsTrailer: Ranch Girl Reads PodcastWelcome to the Ranch Girl Reads podcast! Do you want to find books that are relatable and exciting to you as a ranch gal––But find that so many books are either full of unrealistic romances with scenes that would never happen on the ranch, or they’re action packed adventures that just happen to be set in the west but don’t actually capture what real life is like? Me too. We shouldn’t have to settle for books that don’t capture what real life is like––that aren’t relatable to us. That’s...
2025-09-2401 min
The Rural Woman PodcastBuilding Confidence Through Livestock and Literature with Sequoyah BranhamOn this week's episode of The Rural Woman Podcast™, you'll meet Sequoyah Branham.Sequoyah Branham is passionate about sharing the beauty and heartbreak of ranching. Working on ranches across Texas gives her a wide variety of experiences to draw inspiration from for her characters and the obstacles they face. She enjoys long days in the saddle with good friends and her dog by her side as often as she can. For full show notes, including links mentioned in the show, head over to wildrosefarmer.com/222. . .This week's episode is brought to yo...
2025-05-3035 min
Story5:16 PodcastStory5:16 Podcast: Episode Twenty-Three with Sequoyah BranhamWelcome to the Story5:16 Podcast. In this episode we sit down and talk with Sequoyah Branham about writing and different ways to see God at work in our lives.
2025-04-0122 min
Cowgirl ConfessionsSeason 5: Ep. 67 | How Overcoming Anxiety Lassoed the Message of Cowgirl Author, Sequoyah Branham’s, “In the Company of Cows”Saddle up for a heartwarming ride as we welcome Sequoyah Branham, a West Texas cowgirl turned author. Sequoyah shares her trail-blazing journey from the fields of ag to the pages of her debut novella, "In the Company of Cows." Her transformation is nothing short of remarkable, intertwining the fight against anxiety with the enduring influence of her uncle and their shared Western way of life. Her story is a rally cry for anyone looking to find their voice and the bravery to share their art, proving how the cowgirl spirit isn't just about riding horses, but also about riding...
2024-01-2328 min
The Creators Calling66. Being Heard Author Sequoyah BranhamThe world in which we live is one where people get lost in the shuffle. It is easy to feel alone, ignored, and to think no one cares at all. That is not the heart of Christ for people, and my guest on this episode is driven to encourage others about God’s heart toward them. A powerful medium to communicate these things is the written word.
Fiction, in particular, allows an author to write about realities in he real world with a story line that will impact the reader in profound ways. It can encourage, build up and strengthen th...
2024-01-0250 min
True Stories of Cowgirl Courage with Mary FichtnerBeing Trusted Enough to Fail and Dealing with Anxiety with Sequoyah BranhamLearning she was trusted helped Sequoyah Branham with anxiety and knowing she could fail and all would be okay. At the young age of 20, she is running a ranch and writing novels from her experiences of loss, learning to deal with anxiety and overcoming fear. In her own words, "Some days you just got to slap on some lipstick and tell your anxiety to shut up! It won't listen the first time though. So you will have to tell it again." Her novel "In the Company of Cows" includes Scardy-cat horses, family relationships, social anxiety, and disenfranchised guilt. It...
2023-10-1849 min