Susan K. Marlow

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”

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”