Susan K. Marlow

2023 Story-Writing Contest Book

I’m excited to start gearing up for the annual story-writing contest. It’s a lot of work, and the first step is creating the cover and title for the 12-story collection. I don’t usually do this myself. I prefer that you young writers have a chance to choose a title and cover. This is how itContinue reading “2023 Story-Writing Contest Book”

Fan Fiction Has a New Look

It has taken me forever to update the Circle C Fan Fiction stories over on my old Blogger account and give it a crisper, more professional look. I finally found a new theme and changed things up. All Fan Fiction is consolidated here: ranchfanfiction.blogspot.com To keep things easy and smooth, I moved the Fan FictionContinue reading “Fan Fiction Has a New Look”

Colton: Three Months Old

A fan asked for a “Colton” colt update, and the request was perfect timing. I just got a couple of new videos (which I combined below) and pictures! So, let the update begin. At three months old, Colton has very good manners. He leads and even lifts his feet so he will learn to beContinue reading “Colton: Three Months Old”

Ask Mrs. M – Part 2

See more Ask Mrs. M posts ➡️ A few of you asked about the stories I wrote as a child and teen. I can’t remember if I put the link for them here or not, but if you go to my Author Page and scroll down, you can click the covers and read PDF files.Continue reading “Ask Mrs. M – Part 2”

Chuck Wagon (and Recipes)

Find more Andi’s Journal and Circle C Recipes in Andi’s Attic >> July 1886 It’s too bad Riley married somebody who can lasso better than she can cook. It’s not that I haven’t tried, but somehow my best ideas do not turn out. Then Riley gave me his best idea ever! “Here’s what you needContinue reading “Chuck Wagon (and Recipes)”

The Terrible Secret Is Here!

The books came on time (Friday afternoon)! I ordered 25, which means they will probably go fast. I also ordered more Trouble at the Line Shack and the expanded Long Ride Home. The book cover turned out a very pretty orange/rust. I’m happy with it, and I hope you will be too. Single books areContinue reading “The Terrible Secret Is Here!”

Andi’s Blog – One Year Anniversary

Down Memory Lane One year ago today, August 25th, I created a WordPress account and embarked on the difficult and emotional journey of moving my old Blogger Blog (over 2 million views) to a new platform. I was a little nervous, wondering how I would keep my old followers and if they would get lostContinue reading “Andi’s Blog – One Year Anniversary”

Melinda Carter Character Quiz

See past character quizzes (and winners) in Andi’s Attic >> Congratulations, Ellie B. You are the winner of the eight 100% results that came in. If you haven’t gotten my email, contact me so I can send you your prize. The eight entrants who got either all 20 questions correct (or who missed one butContinue reading “Melinda Carter Character Quiz”

Vote August 23-30

My wonderful judges (3 this time) have sent me their results for the top 3 runners up in two age categories: Ages 9-12 and ages 13-17. All six runners up receive a digital audio book (1) plus the grand-prize winner from each category will receive their choice of the prizes on the Current Contest page.Continue reading “Vote August 23-30”

Ask Mrs. M – Part 1

See more Ask Mrs. M posts ➡️ In case you are wondering, the pictures in the above image are all of me as a little kids, except the cover images for my short stories. Those I found on DepositPhotos. Remember when I asked you for help thinking up questions last month (July)? I promised IContinue reading “Ask Mrs. M – Part 1”