Susan K. Marlow

These Gals Are My Heroines

Find more Blasts from the Past in Andi’s Attic >> I worked hard to find newspaper clippings about these daring women of the Old West. I think learning about them helped convince my mother to let me go along on the cattle drive (Heartbreak Trail sample chapters). I can’t wait to introduce you to aContinue reading “These Gals Are My Heroines”

Our Favorite Things #4 – Hats

Find past “favorite things” in Andi’s Attic >> November 1889 This is the last week of October and another Saturday riding into town (by myself) to visit with Melinda. Baby William is growing like a weed, and I’ve never seen Melinda glowing as much as I have now. She just seems so grateful to GodContinue reading “Our Favorite Things #4 – Hats”

Riley Quiz Winner and Answers

See more Character Quizzes in Andi’s Attic >> We had twenty entries! Eight of you got them all right, so Christian (aka “Henry” on the Andi Under the Big Top cover) drew the winner. Isabel is the winner. Scroll down to find the answers and see if you were one of the top eight contestantsContinue reading “Riley Quiz Winner and Answers”

Caption These Photos

Enjoy more Photo Fridays and Just for Fun posts in Andi’s Attic >> Here a a few fun photos I’ve captioned. Below them are three more but they are blank. What funny captions can you come up with for today’s Photo Friday? Label them in the comments as #1, #2, and #3. Have fun! Here’sContinue reading “Caption These Photos”

Daniel’s New York City

Find more Blasts from the Past in Andi’s Attic >> You can read and see more about New York City on the new “settings” page. Just scroll down until you come to New York City. Uncle Benjamin, Aunt Lydia, and their son, Daniel, live in the largest city in the United States: New York. OriginallyContinue reading “Daniel’s New York City”

Our Favorite Things #3 – Winter Activities

Find past “favorite things” in Andi’s Attic >> October 1889 In favorite things #1, Melinda and I reminisced about our favorite books and our favorite activities. Melinda’s favorite activity, dancing, can be enjoyed year round, but riding, roping, and racing Shasta (or Taffy back in the day) is best enjoyed during the spring, summer, andContinue reading “Our Favorite Things #3 – Winter Activities”

#3-Beginning Hooks

See more Let’s Write tips in Andi’s Attic >> Hook Your Reader If you have ever gone fishing, there is one thing you know right away. If you want to catch a fish, you have to carry the right equipment: a fishing pole, a hook, and (most importantly) decent bait like salmon eggs, flies, spinners,Continue reading “#3-Beginning Hooks”

Wanted Posters and Jed Hatton

Find more Blasts from the Past in Andi’s Attic >> This is an updated “repost” from a blog post a year ago. I’m sorry if a bunch of you have already read it. However, I am trying to bring the old posts over, and this is the way I have to do it. I willContinue reading “Wanted Posters and Jed Hatton”

Old Memory Creek Books, Anybody?

Read more Just for Fun posts in Andi’s Attic >> I showed up in California last weekend, and what met my eyes? Three sets of the “old” original Tales from Memory Creek Ranch and More Tales from Memory Creek Ranch on the shelves. With the new books coming out (to the tune of $12.99 each)Continue reading “Old Memory Creek Books, Anybody?”

Our Favorite Things #2 – Brothers

Read more favorite things in Andi’s Attic >> October 1889 Another fun Sunday afternoon with the family. While Jared slept, Melinda and I continued to recall other “favorites” in our growing up years. It’s a bit of a “don’t tell [fill in the brother’s names], but [brother] is my favorite. So she and I slippedContinue reading “Our Favorite Things #2 – Brothers”