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”
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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”
Calling Cards
Find more Blasts from the Past in Andi’s Attic >> It finally happened. Melinda kept telling me a young lady needs her own calling cards when and if she goes visiting (they are also called “visiting cards”). I didn’t figure I needed anything so fine and proper, but even Mother said I might want themContinue reading “Calling Cards”
Goat Quadruplets
Read more Just for Fun Posts in Andi’s Attic >> January 24, 2022 Mrs. M interrupts this “Andi” blog with an author trivia post. It was a long night and an even longer day. Our first goat of the season, Mocha, acted like she was going to kid. And kid she did! At 1:30am, afterContinue reading “Goat Quadruplets”
Childhood Friends – Marry?
Read more Just for Fun posts >> Back in 2013, a fan mentioned that she couldn’t “see” Andi and Cory ever getting together (as in getting married). She told me she liked them better as friends. I liked them better as friends too, so Andi and Riley married instead. However, they too were childhood friendsContinue reading “Childhood Friends – Marry?”
#12-“ly” and “ing” Words
Read more Let’s Write writing tips in Andi’s Attic >> I received a question in one of the comments back in 2013 and thought I would post the answer in the “Let’s Write” posts. It is a good question! Why shouldn’t we use too many “ly” and “ing” words in our writing? The ‘ly’ adverbContinue reading “#12-“ly” and “ing” Words”
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