Find more “Blast from the Past” posts in Andi’s Attic >> Winter 1881 There are two kinds of “city” schools during my time. The schools for the regular, public-school children, are pretty much like those of any public school in the 1880s. Some are divided into grades. Some are small and one-room, like the schoolContinue reading “Finishing Schools – Part 1”
Author Archives: Susan K. Marlow
Baby William John
Read more journal entries in Andi’s Attic >> Andi’s Journal October, 1889 (Okay, so I’m recording this in April. Sorry!) Mother is so excited to share an October birthday with her new grandson, William John Wilson, and Melinda couldn’t be more thrilled to finally cuddle her baby in her arms. I promised to bring overContinue reading “Baby William John”
Spring Writing Contest
Two years ago, Mrs. M used a video prompt to host the “Gentling Whirlwind” contest. It went so well that I thought I’d do it again. Click the green tab to go to the “Current Contest” and watch the video prompt. Then check out the prizes and all the details for this fun writing contest!Continue reading “Spring Writing Contest”
Marketing 4 – Homeschool Conventions
Read more Let’s Write marketing posts in Andi’s Attic >> Start with Marketing 1 >> As a tribute to all of the homeschool conventions “Andi” (aka Mrs. M) has attended to spread the word, she has compiled a fun photo gallery of the eager fans who wanted their pictures taken with the author of theContinue reading “Marketing 4 – Homeschool Conventions”
Carter Cousins
Read more Photo Fridays in Andi’s Attic >> Mrs. M is working hard to complete a study guide to go along with the new books, Yosemite at Last and Stranger in the Glade. During the course of thinking up activities, a “characterization” activity came to mine, accompanied by riddles that allow the reader/student to guessContinue reading “Carter Cousins”
Virginia Character Quiz Winner
See more Character Quizzes in Andi’s Attic >> I am blown away by how many entries came in. Over 30 . . . the most ever. Thanks for playing. Out of these 30, eight received 100%. Here is a very strange thing. Another twelve entries (that only missed one) all missed the same question #8.Continue reading “Virginia Character Quiz Winner”
A Bittersweet Tale
Find more Just for Fun posts in Andi’s Attic >> I (Mrs. M) love to hear how Andi’s many adventures (both good and not-so-good) gallop their way into readers’ lives. I was touched by this true story and hope you will be too. (Get your handkerchiefs.) From Rebekah about her horse, Sedona, January 2017 Hi,Continue reading “A Bittersweet Tale”
The Flying Trapeze
Find more journal entries in Andi’s Attic >> Andi’s Journal March 1887 I remember going to the circus one time in my life, when I was nine years old. Melinda insists I also went when I was four, but I don’t remember anything about that visit. But then I saw a poster in town theContinue reading “The Flying Trapeze”
Marketing 3 – Writing Workshops
Read more “Let’s Write” publishing posts in Andi’s Attic >> Begin with Marketing 1 >> What’s next on the list of stuff an author does to get the word out about their books? Well, if you are a teacher at heart and you are halfway decent at writing books, you can combine those skills intoContinue reading “Marketing 3 – Writing Workshops”
New Puzzles
I’ve added four new digital puzzles to the Puzzles page. Check them out. I see there is still one request for a puzzle of Riley being dragged by a calf. I have not created that one yet. Sorry! And the request for Andi and Riley’s wedding was a fail. The pictures were too fuzzy forContinue reading “New Puzzles”
