Congratulations to Ellie Moen, winner of this month’s character quiz. (Email me ASAP to claim your prize.) We set a record for quiz entries this month–45 hopeful entries. Of those, 28 responders got all of the answers right–100%. That is amazing, and so many that I can’t list them here. You will know who youContinue reading “Cory Blake Character Quiz”
Author Archives: Susan K. Marlow
A Bear and Bull Fight
Read more journal entries in Andi’s Attic >> Andi’s Journal April 1888 I was never so shocked as I was last week, when Riley asked if I wanted to go along to Visalia. He wanted to go to the livestock auction down south since he’d heard they often sell at higher bidding than the auctionContinue reading “A Bear and Bull Fight”
Remembering the Yokuts
July 1886 When Shasta and I were out riding around in the foothills the other day, I came across an old, abandoned Indian dwelling. Right away it reminded me of the afternoon I spent with the Yokut Indians when I was about six years old. What a scary time! I was scared to death ofContinue reading “Remembering the Yokuts”
Hello, Fort Bridger!
Read more Riley’s Ramblings ➡️ Fort Bridger, Wyoming, March 1, 1877 I couldn’t leave Fort Alcatraz fast enough. I tried to keep it quiet from Tom Malloy’s gang of troublemakers, but of course nobody can keep it quiet for long when a change of command leaks out. The kids gave me a bit of aContinue reading “Hello, Fort Bridger!”
Resurrection Day
Read more journal entries in Andi’s Attic >> Easter Sunday, April 1, 1888 I was digging around in the dresser drawer to find something cool but “Easter” looking for Jared’s first Easter. He’s nine months old and outgrowing everything. By accident, I pulled out an old journal (the first one I ever received, actually) andContinue reading “Resurrection Day”
1- Do It Yourself
Read more publishing and writing tips in Andi’s Attic >> Is the idea of submitting manuscript after manuscript for sometimes months (or years) making you feel defeated? Heads up! You can publish your own book yourself and for pennies (or free). I suggest you reread or skim this old post about the advantages and disadvantagesContinue reading “1- Do It Yourself”
Make a Miner’s Stove
Here’s a fun activity that really works. But first, let’s find out what a gold-rush miner was and why he needed a “miner’s stove.” Hang on for a scary ride into the dark! The Midas mine in Goldtown (Goldtown Adventures) is a “hard-rock mine.” In this type of gold mine, the gold is embedded (stuck)Continue reading “Make a Miner’s Stove”
Which Circle C Character Are You?
One of Andi’s fans, Julia, created this fun personality quiz for other Circle C fans back in June 2016. I found it when I was going through the old blog posts (on Blogger) and deciding which ones to keep and repost and which ones to delete. This one is a “keeper.” RULE: Don’t peek atContinue reading “Which Circle C Character Are You?”
Where Could Lucy Be?
Read more journal entries in Andi’s Attic >> Andi’s Journal May 5, 1887 What an exciting day! I am so tired I can barely write, but I simply must record today’s occurrences. It all started right after lunch, when Lucy’s buggy drove up. She’d brought along Sammy and Gracie and a basket of food. “For your supper,” sheContinue reading “Where Could Lucy Be?”
Finishing Schools – Part 2
Read more Blasts from the Past in Andi’s Attic >> Read part 1 >> Bonus: scroll to the end of this post to download a free PDF file of a true-to-life Diary of a Little Girl in Old New York set in 1849-1850 to see what a school was really like. Winter 1881 All righty!Continue reading “Finishing Schools – Part 2”
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