Read more of our favorite things in Andi’s Attic >> November 1889 Kate had to go back to San Francisco, but we met again over the Thanksgiving holidays. It wasn’t much of a holiday for me. Not only did I feel so sick with baby number 2 that I wanted to curl up in aContinue reading “Our Favorite Things #8 – Playthings”
Author Archives: Susan K. Marlow
Feliz Quinceañera, Andi!
Find more Blasts from the Past in Andi’s Attic >> In Heartbreak Trail, the subject of my fifteenth birthday comes up quite suddenly. Mother asks me what I would like to do for my quinceañera. It’s possible that some of you have never heard that Spanish word before. Quince means “fifteen,” and the añera comes from año, the word the means “years.” I knowContinue reading “Feliz Quinceañera, Andi!”
#8-Point of View
See more Let’s Write writing tips in Andi’s Attic >> Many fans love to rewrite stories from another character’s point of view. For instance, in 2015, “Anne” rewrote a scene from Dangerous Decision from Cory’s point of view. Other readers have rewritten familiar scenes from Riley’s point of view or Kate’s or any number of characters. So,Continue reading “#8-Point of View”
Christmas Surprise
Find the past and current contests on the Writing Contests page >> This was so hard, so I asked my faithful author, friend, and judge to give me a hand with choosing the winners. Thank you, Colleen Reece. And the winners are . . . If I could have her back,Just one more time,One moreContinue reading “Christmas Surprise”
Our Favorite Things #7 – Birthday Gift
Read past favorite things in Andi’s Attic >> November 1889 Well, when Kate got wind of the fact that her two little sisters were getting together to talk about their favorite things, she wanted a piece of it. She’d come to Fresno to see Baby William, and luckily it was on a Saturday morning whenContinue reading “Our Favorite Things #7 – Birthday Gift”
A Scary Day at Alcatraz
Read more Riley’s Ramblings ➡️ Winter 1877, Alcatraz Prison I’m still shaking. I can hardly write straight. That Tom Malloy is a worthless fellow. Today he proved it. All I can do is write it all down and thank the good Lord above that He heard me crying out to Him. It was that scary.Continue reading “A Scary Day at Alcatraz”
#7-Publishing
Find more Let’s Write writing tips in Andi’s Attic >> How much does it cost to publish a book? Megs asked this question back in 2013, and I believe it is still in the general interest for many. So hang on, everyone, and I’ll try to give a short answer. In the old days (beforeContinue reading “#7-Publishing”
Where Are the Cover Kids?
Enjoy more Photo Fridays in Andi’s Attic >> Have you ever wondered what happened to the kids who modeled the Circle C Adventures covers? I found a few pictures to share. They are all grown up. After enjoying the pictures, scroll down for a five-minute video of an interview with the kids who modeled forContinue reading “Where Are the Cover Kids?”
Andi’s Best Gift Writing Contest
This Contest Ended at 6 pm Pacific Time, December 9, 2021 Find the past and current contests on the Writing Contests page >> Thank you for the incredible entries! It was so hard to come up with just two that I have engaged my author friend, mentor, and judge, Colleen Reece, to give me aContinue reading “Andi’s Best Gift Writing Contest”
Hidden Treasure
Read more Just for Fun posts in Andi’s Attic >> Update. These books have all been sold except for one remaining Price of Truth as of March 2022. Look what I found up in the attic. I nearly tripped over a box of brand-new, mint condition Long Ride Home and Price of Truth books. Clearly,Continue reading “Hidden Treasure”
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