Susan K. Marlow

The Many Faces of Taffy

Enjoy more Photo Fridays in Andi’s Attic >> Lexi W. asked if I ever had a palomino mare and named her Taffy. So, I thought I would put up this post for Photo Friday. The answer is yes, so read on. But they were not named “Taffy.” Through the years, four beautiful palominos have portrayedContinue reading “The Many Faces of Taffy”

Is There a Serpent in Bear Lake?

Find more Blasts from the Past in Andi’s Attic >> A few years ago, Live4Him asked if there really was such a thing as the ninety-foot serpent Bryce described around the campfire in Heartbreak Trail. Below is his story, excerpted from the book. Below the excerpt are the facts Mrs. M learned when researching the story.Continue reading “Is There a Serpent in Bear Lake?”

More Goats!

Read more Just for Fun Posts in Andi’s Attic >> This is a follow-up post to yesterday’s “Chad and the Goat.” Perfect timing (and not planned). A goat story just as the Ross Ranch is in the middle of kidding season. Enjoy this video. A dozen (well, ten actually, since one mama and her kidsContinue reading “More Goats!”

Chad and the Goat

Read more journal entries in Andi’s Attic >> Andi’s Journal June 1887 – And to think I went my whole life without hearing this tale! No fair! Mother invited Riley and me to supper tonight, and we gladly accepted. It saved me from having to make a meal, and it saved Riley from having toContinue reading “Chad and the Goat”

#14-Pros and Cons of Pen Names

Read more writing tips in the Archives >> Someone recently asked about the advantages and disadvantages of using a pen name in your writing. (You know who you are. I’m finally answering and I’d love to give you credit for the question. Email me or identify yourself in a comment.) This young writer expressed uncertaintyContinue reading “#14-Pros and Cons of Pen Names”

A Tribute to Wyatt

Read more about Horses >> A year or so ago, Ellie had some hard news. Her horse Wyatt passed away. I suggested she write about Wyatt and that might help with healing, and I would post it on the blog. When I moved Andi’s blog over to the new format, I asked Ellie if sheContinue reading “A Tribute to Wyatt”

New Fan Fiction

Read more fan fiction >> I’m happy to share two more fan fiction stories! First off, Abbi G. teamed up with her cousin Chantae to bring you a new story. Looking for Trouble … or Followed by It? >> And introducing Zoey. This is her first fan fiction story! A Christmas to Remember >>

Dime Novels

A few determined fans have dug into the ancient archives and found this post from 2009 on the old Andi blog. However, Mrs. M has updated it and added links and excerpts so you can read a dime novel for yourself. Have fun! Read more journal entries in Andi’s Attic >> From Thick as Thieves:Continue reading “Dime Novels”

#13-Writers Block

Read more Let’s Write writing tips in Andi’s Attic >> Sarah asked me a great question t back in 2013. I’m reposting it so can share with other authors-in-training. Mrs. M. – I am twelve years old and want to be an author someday, but I suffer from writer’s block a lot. How do IContinue reading “#13-Writers Block”

Photo Contest 2018 Memories

Enjoy more Photo Fridays in Andi’s Attic >> Mrs. M simply could not delete all of these lovely entries from the old blog posts of June 2018, when she put on a photo contest (with prizes). Number two, “Roses Are Red” eventually came away with the prize, but Mrs. M thought you might like toContinue reading “Photo Contest 2018 Memories”