Wrangler in Petticoats

The integration of religious themes felt natural and inspiring, but I wonder if that was a conscious choice early on or something that evolved during writing.

The setting felt immersive, but I’m curious if the author did extensive research or if it was more intuitive. How much of the historical background was planned versus developed as they wrote?

The combination created a unique atmosphere, but I’d love to know what drew the author to this particular setting and theme.