Susan K. Marlow

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”

A Stay in San Francisco

This post first appeared in Andi’s old blog in 2013. Hope asked how much it would cost to spend the night in San Francisco at the Palace Hotel. She was curious because Thick as Thieves mentions that Andi’s brother Justin and his fiancée, Lucy, are married in San Francisco after the book ends. Read moreContinue reading “A Stay in San Francisco”

Taffy Character Quiz

See more Character Quizzes in Andi’s Attic >> How well do you know Taffy, Andi’s best equine friend? There were a great number of entries, but apparently, they were a little harder than I anticipated (even after giving you those book and chapter hints). Three contestants got 100%. Amelia, Ruth Anne, and Zoey. I drewContinue reading “Taffy Character Quiz”

Trick Riding!

Read more journal entries in Andi’s Attic >> Andi’s Journal June 1885 It’s been quite some time since I caught up in my journal. Being kidnapped and held at an outlaw’s hidden camp for two or three weeks (without my journal) means I have to remember things and write them down later. One of theContinue reading “Trick Riding!”

#11-Which “Person”?

Read more Let’s Write writing tips in Andi’s Attic >> Back in 2013, Rishona asked this writing question. It’s a good one, so I revived it for the newest group of writers that might be reading these posts. What is the difference between first person, second person, and third person? “Person” is how your mainContinue reading “#11-Which “Person”?”

From Fans to Friends

Read more Just for Fun Posts >> Over the years, I have received very special emails about how Andi fans met through Andi’s blog, received permission from parents to email one another, and eventually meeting in person. I have chronicled a few of them in this post. There is also a link to another fan’sContinue reading “From Fans to Friends”

Our Favorite Things #10 – Dances

You can read other favorites in Andi’s Attic >> January 1890 Sunday dinners are becoming a whirlwind of memories. While I’m sweeping the floor or valiantly trying not to lose my breakfast (being in the family way this time is no picnic. If it gets worse every time, I’ll be hopelessly sick after just aContinue reading “Our Favorite Things #10 – Dances”