I thought you would like to know that I’m almost up to the place where I left everybody off on the cliffhanger. I have already expanded the original (and fixed all the wrong names). I have even thought of one new and fun scene to add . . . where after the bombing tragedy andContinue reading “Terrible Secret Progress Report”
Author Archives: Susan K. Marlow
Fan Fiction Friday
Two fan fiction authors today! 1) What if Andi had married Cory instead of Riley? Emma A. takes readers on a might-have-been story (even though she confesses that Riley was the right choice for Andi.) Seasons of Love Part 1 >> Seasons of Love Part 2 >> 2) Lil thinks Mitch needs a family. HereContinue reading “Fan Fiction Friday”
Mitch Carter Character Quiz
We had a few mishaps, namely question #2 (about Mitch’s age at the time of him racing the Iron Horse. With that in mind, I allowed those who missed that question (and got everything else right) a chance to win. I try to be as fair as possible! However, if you missed #2 but alsoContinue reading “Mitch Carter Character Quiz”
Behind the Scenes in Chinatown
Andi’s, Jenny’s, and Lin Mei’s adventures in Chinatown, San Francisco, in 1881 match some of the true history behind the “smugglers” and slave traders in the book San Francisco Smugglers. I did a ton of research to get everything right about that. While an author uses about 10% of their research in the actual novel,Continue reading “Behind the Scenes in Chinatown”
Trouble at the Line Shack
Finally! The printed versions of Trouble at the Line Shack came and are now available from the Circle C store for $10 each (free shipping). The expanded Long Ride Home is also available for $10. Bonus: If you buy both, you get a dollar off each book ($18). I am working feverishly on The TerribleContinue reading “Trouble at the Line Shack”
What Happened to Cory?
Read more Just for Fun posts in Andi’s Attic > 2013 repost: June and Emily want to know what happened to the boy who modeled Cory. This is an easy answer. The boy who modeled Cory is my son, Ryan. He was fourteen years old when he modeled Cory on the Trouble with Treasure cover, theContinue reading “What Happened to Cory?”
The Colt’s Name
We have a name! Kristi chose the name out of 108 suggestions. Watch to learn what it is and why she chose it. Thank you, Kristi. You made this a fun contest. And thanks, everybody, for all of your suggestions. Scroll down to watch Colton’s first week (Just over one minute.) Two fans chose theContinue reading “The Colt’s Name”
How to Start a Blog
I’ve had more than one person ask me advice on how to start their own blog. It’s not that hard, but it’s much too complicated to answer in a two-or-three sentence email. So, I put together a 45-minute Zoom video if you are interested in learning how to get started. It is not all-inclusive, butContinue reading “How to Start a Blog”
Fan Fiction Friday
Sara M. has been a busy young writer. Over the past couple of weeks, she has submitted three fan fiction stories (I save fan fiction announcements until I have at least three to post). So, thanks, Sara, and enjoy! Andi’s Children Part 1: Jared Meets His Sisters Andi’s Children Part 2: The Twins Talk TheContinue reading “Fan Fiction Friday”
Off to Fort Laramie
Read more Riley’s Ramblings ➡️ Late June 1877 I’m writing one more letter to Andi. I have a bad feeling that the mail is not very reliable. That’s too bad. I have never received any letters from my best friend, but I can understand why. I think Pa moves around too much. Probably any letterContinue reading “Off to Fort Laramie”
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