Susan K. Marlow

Goldtown Books 5-6 Update

I’m happy to report that I have (finally) started book 6, Valley of Treasure, for the Goldtown Adventures. Where is book 5, you may ask? Well, since I had enough ideas for this final book in the series I decided to work backwards. There is no law that says I must go in order, right?Continue reading “Goldtown Books 5-6 Update”

1800s Inventions for Andi

See more Blasts from the Past and Andi’s Journal in Andi’s Attic >> Christmas 1878 I was so disappointed not to be able to portray Mary until Christmas was well on its way out. Sure, the pageant was lovely, but on New Year’s Eve? Really? Besides, I was still so tired after my bout withContinue reading “1800s Inventions for Andi”

Author Visit: McKenzie Chille

The other day, one of the students from my Zoom Writing Class (fall 2021) sent me fantastic news. Her original short story, “Love Makes Spirits Bright,” was published in a magazine. How exciting is it to see your name in a print magazine as an author? Pretty thrilling! Let’s learn a bit about Kenzie’s writingContinue reading “Author Visit: McKenzie Chille”

Ask Mrs. M – Part 4

See more Ask Mrs. M posts ➡️ So many great questions came in after the “Ask Mrs. M – Part 3” that I have answered them in this brand-new post. Enjoy! 1. From Anne. One question I have is where did you get your inspiration for the three Carter brothers and their personalities? Like didContinue reading “Ask Mrs. M – Part 4”

300 Followers Giveaway Winner

Yee-haw! Congratulations to these three winners of the giveaway (and what they chose). Each winner has been notified, so if you are one of the winners listed below, check your email because you only have 24 hours to reply with your mailing address. after that, I will choose a different winner (or winners). After IContinue reading “300 Followers Giveaway Winner”

Goldtown Christmas Basket Winner

Congratulations to Anna Parks, the winner of the Goldtown Christmas basket. Enjoy your prize! There were 186 entries and 1,422 “bonus” entries. Please respond to the email I sent you by 5pm Wednesday, December 7, or the King Sumo app will choose a new random winner. Thanks for playing, everyone! Don’t forget! The 300 FollowersContinue reading “Goldtown Christmas Basket Winner”

Scarlet Fever, 1800s Style

See more Blasts from the Past and Andi’s Journal in Andi’s Attic >> Christmas 1878 We almost didn’t have Christmas this year. I came down with scarlet fever, and so did a lot of other kids in town. Doctor Weaver closed school with a big sign that read “QUARANTINE,” which means nobody can be withContinue reading “Scarlet Fever, 1800s Style”

Circle C Christmas Giveaway Winner

Congratulations to Amy B., the random winner of the Circle C Christmas Gift Basket. I hope you enjoy it. I will send your prize out on Monday. Don’t forget that you still have a couple of days left to enter the Goldtown Christmas Basket >> The SAVE15 coupon code, which gives you 15% off onContinue reading “Circle C Christmas Giveaway Winner”

2023 Circle C Writing Contest

It’s a month early, but I thought you might want to get a little head start over the holidays. You may not submit your story until the contest officially opens on January 2, 2023, but you can read the rules, see the prizes, and learn about your judges starting today! Read everything you need toContinue reading “2023 Circle C Writing Contest”

The Rest of the Story

The REAL Turkey Butchering Story So, my daughter Kristel decided to raise some Heritage turkeys (six) and put them all in the freezer. We have butchered turkeys before, a number of years ago. NOT a fun experience. But she wanted to give it another try. A few days before butchering them, however, she decided sheContinue reading “The Rest of the Story”