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”
Author Archives: Susan K. Marlow
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”
Story Writing Contest Winners
I’m excited to announce not only the winners of the fall writing contest, but also a couple of runners up for each category. There were so many great storylines that the judges gave me more than just their top pick. See the winners and the runners up for each age category here: Seasonal Contests >>Continue reading “Story Writing Contest Winners”
100 Followers Giveaway Winners
Find the past and current contests on the Writing Contests page >> I’m excited to announce the two winners of this huge giveaway (180 entries!) Thank you, everyone, for your rousing response. When we hit 200 followers, I will put on another giveaway. They are so fun! I have notified the winners by email andContinue reading “100 Followers Giveaway Winners”
Our Favorite Things #6 – Horseback Destinations
November 1889 Give me a horse and a free day and you can probably guess where I will be. Give Melinda a horse and a free day and . . . well, read on and discover our favorite destinations. You can read other favorites in Andi’s Attic >> 4. Our Favorite Horseback Destinations Mother neverContinue reading “Our Favorite Things #6 – Horseback Destinations”
A Tomato Bath
Read more journal entries in Andi’s Attic >> September 1886 (I warned you these might not fall in order. Just enjoy!) “Oh, no! Not again!” I have to say, I was pretty annoyed at finding another empty next of eggs. What could be going after them? I banged the egg basket on the side ofContinue reading “A Tomato Bath”
#5-Characters’ Feelings
Find more Let’s Write writing tips in Andi’s Attic >> What makes a character (or a person, for that matter) seem real? It’s when he or she acts like a real person, showing real feelings, likes, and dislikes. You read in writing tip #4 how to create believable characters you can use to write stories.Continue reading “#5-Characters’ Feelings”
My New Heroine!
I saw her! I really did. Who, you ask? Why, Annie Oakley, the girl who can out shoot the men (I’d love to see her out-shoot Chad. That would serve him right). Mitch told me a little about this young lady one summer when we were traveling through the high country (Trouble with Treasure). IContinue reading “My New Heroine!”
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