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”
Author Archives: Susan K. Marlow
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”
#6-Dead Words
Find more Let’s Write writing tips in Andi’s Atatic >> Here’s a writing tip a lot of beginning (maybe even experienced) authors probably don’t think about very much: DEAD WORDS What are “dead” words? They are words that quickly kill your story. Remember writing tip #5 about “showing” characters’ feelings? The key word is “show.”Continue reading “#6-Dead Words”
New Fan Fiction
See all Fan Fiction >> A couple of fans submitted some great fan fiction a couple of weeks ago. Isabel took a scene from Courageous Love and wrote a story from Riley’s point of view. Anaya writes from New Zealand and has delved deeper into the happenings of Macy’s brothers (Thick as Thieves). The storiesContinue reading “New Fan Fiction”
Andi’s 1889 Thanksgiving
Read more journal entries in Andi’s Attic >> Thanksgiving Day, 1889. This year I had no trouble coming up with my gratefulness contribution around the Thanksgiving table. Andi beamed. After a week of worry bordering on sheer terror, her beloved husband, Riley, was out of the woods at last. (See Stranger in the Glade, “CountContinue reading “Andi’s 1889 Thanksgiving”
Greetings from Alcatraz
Find more Riley’s Ramblings ➡️ Fort Alcatraz, January 1877 My birthday was yesterday. I’m eleven now, and my only birthday wish is that I could be back on the Circle C ranch. Or maybe back at the Presidio. I’m standing at the top of the Alcatraz lighthouse. You can see everything from up here. ItContinue reading “Greetings from Alcatraz”
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