Read more journal entries and blasts from the past in Explore Everything >> Andi’s Journal July 11, 1881. Extra! Extra! Read All About It! Oh, dear, it’s true! Our new president (who has only been in office about six months or so) was assassinated this last summer. It happened on July 2, 1881. Mitch, Cory,Continue reading “President Garfield Assassinated!”
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Fan Fiction Friday
Here are a couple of super short but super fun little stories from Lil (1) and Sara (2 and 3). Rumors Spread Like Wildfire >> Summer Storm >> The Iron Horse >>
Circle C Summer Writing Contest
It’s here! Starting July 7 (and going through August 18), you have six weeks to write a short story using one of the dozen photo prompts on the Current Contest page. This is going to be an awesome contest. Why? You can write practically anything you want (Circle C or Goldtown related) because the choicesContinue reading “Circle C Summer Writing Contest”
Independence Day
Read more Blasts from the Past in Andi’s Attic >> If you missed the two-part Fourth of July Andi’s Journal posts, you can start here >> So, how’s your history? Andi’s history knowledge is very good. In her classroom, the founding fathers are pounded into students’ heads so that they will never forget how aContinue reading “Independence Day”
Colton Grows Up!
Since all of you have participated and waited with anxiety for this colt to be born, and you fans also named him, I thought you might like an update. Baby Colton is three weeks old in these pictures and weighs 72 pounds! Kristel’s mini-horse forums insist that his sire is either a pony or evenContinue reading “Colton Grows Up!”
The Circle C Cover Kids
A couple of years ago, Mrs. M interviewed the children who modeled for the Circle C Stepping Stones. There were four in all, but only three agreed to the interview. Kevan declined. Julie (age 9 at the time of most of the covers) portrays Andi Carter. Ellie (age 11) is Sadie Hollister Christian (age 7)Continue reading “The Circle C Cover Kids”
What Did Folks Earn in 1880?
This post first appeared in 2011, after Price of Truth released. See more Andi’s Journal posts (and A Blast from the Past posts) in Andi’s Attic >> Jobs and Wages I was trying to scrounge up enough money to buy my mother a music box for her birthday (Price of Truth). It cost $11.95. MaybeContinue reading “What Did Folks Earn in 1880?”
Ten Left on Amazon!
If anyone still wants a San Francisco Smugglers book with the original cover, I just happened to stumble on it through my Amazon Central Author page. It’s only $2.58 and if you have Prime, then you also get free shipping. Now, that’s a steal! Just thought somebody be interested. I looked to find other oldContinue reading “Ten Left on Amazon!”
More Cover Voting!
My author friend, Donna Alice Patton, thanks you for your help with choosing a cover for her first Maggie and Em Mystery, The Search for the Madonna (set during the Great Depression of the 1930s). She even has a new website/blog here >> I am her administrator and am helping her set it up. ThereContinue reading “More Cover Voting!”
Squishy Shoes
Read more Andi’s Journal and Blasts from the Past posts in Andi’s Attic >> Fall 1882 Mother brought out the mail-order catalog the other day and said that if I didn’t like anything at Billings Shoe store in town that maybe I would find something here. I looked hard, but I could not find oneContinue reading “Squishy Shoes”
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