Susan K. Marlow

Writing Workshop Video Lessons

The Writing Workshop has a new home at CircleCWriting.com >> Free Video Lessons I busily got to thinking how I could still offer this very helpful workshop. I had already created all of the PowerPoint lessons for the class, so I decided I would reorganize and compile the “best of the best” lessons I usedContinue reading “Writing Workshop Video Lessons”

Fan Fiction Friday

See more past posts in Andi’s Attic >> Between the contest entries and an original (7 part!) fan fiction from a new writer, things are hopping around here. So it’s time for another Fan Fiction Friday, where I spotlight any new fan fiction that has come in over the past month. Some of you whoContinue reading “Fan Fiction Friday”

Mrs. M. Goes to Costa Rica – Part 2

Read more Just for Fun Posts >> Read Part One >> Off to Tárcoles March 2004. Ryan and I were especially intrigued by our visit to the fishing village of Tárcoles on the Pacific Ocean side of Costa Rica (the Caribbean Sea is the eastern boundary). You can see San José in the middle ofContinue reading “Mrs. M. Goes to Costa Rica – Part 2”

Include Email

Since more than one person is confused about how you leave an email (without actually leaving it in the comments for the world to see), here is the quick lesson. This is mainly for those who don’t have a Word Press account. I have set up my comments so anybody can comment (you don’t haveContinue reading “Include Email”

Mrs. M. Goes to Costa Rica Part 1

See more Just for Fun Posts >> Several years ago (March 2004), Ryan (“Cory” on the cover of Trouble with Treasure) and I were invited to spend a couple of weeks with the indigenous missionary/pastor our church supported at the time. Ryan, age 12, and I were guests of Pastor Erick Cordero, his wife, Blanca,Continue reading “Mrs. M. Goes to Costa Rica Part 1”

Guess the Date-One More Time!

This is unbelievable! Mini-Mae is still holding out on us, even though her udder is huge and she’s pouting in a corner! Kristi (age 9) has been on Mini-Mae watch, because they were sure she would deliver yesterday! (May 27). Here it is now May 29 and still no foal. So, take your best guessContinue reading “Guess the Date-One More Time!”

Andi’s Birthday Through the Years

Read more journal entries in Andi’s Attic >> May 26, 1887 Many people during the 1800s don’t celebrate birthdays. Just being alive is a celebration in itself. In fact, did you know that for many centuries after Christ, many Christians felt a “birthday” celebration was part of pagan worship? That finally blew over, and theContinue reading “Andi’s Birthday Through the Years”

Levi Character Quiz

See past character quizzes in Andi’s Attic >> Note: I’m getting requests to vote on the character quiz for June. Go ahead and choose one of these: Mitch, Melinda, or Mother. I may have enough time on my hands in July that you can vote for whoever you want, but for June I have toContinue reading “Levi Character Quiz”

My Discovery at Fort Bridger

Read more Riley’s Ramblings ➡️ Fort Bridger, June 1877 After the letter I wrote to Andi, I found some new friends. I went to bed one night in early May and woke up the next morning to find a clump of teepees on our fort’s side of the river. There were seven teepees. I didContinue reading “My Discovery at Fort Bridger”

Trouble at the Line Shack

Just to let you all know, l have not forgotten about the author’s-peek version of Trouble at the Line Shack. I revised it, added to it (158 pp.), and just sent off for the proof copy (not that it means there won’t be mistakes. I do miss things once in a while). However, this isContinue reading “Trouble at the Line Shack”