Read more favorite things in Andi’s Attic >> October 1889Not too long ago, my sister Melinda and I sat down one warm Saturday. It’s not often when I get a chance to leave Jared home with Riley and scoot to town on my own. I SO wanted to ride Shasta, and Riley and I gotContinue reading “Our Favorite Things #1 – Books”
Author Archives: Susan K. Marlow
Long Ride Home Expanded Edition
Enjoy more Photo Fridays in Andi’s Attic >> Finally republished! Fans have been asking about this expanded edition lately. You know, the one that is 10,000 words longer than the official Andrea Carter and the Long Ride Home. The book shares points of view from a number of important characters in “Meanwhile, back at theContinue reading “Long Ride Home Expanded Edition”
Aunt Rebecca’s Rules for Gentlemen
Find more Blasts from the Past in Andi’s Attic >> It was old and wrinkled, but Justin handed me a list of rules Aunt Rebecca compiled for him, Chad, and Mitch many years ago. It’s nice to know I’m not the only Carter child she picks on. My dear nephews, If you will take theseContinue reading “Aunt Rebecca’s Rules for Gentlemen”
You Know You’re a Writer When . . .
I like to recycle this fun writing quiz every year or so for new readers. It was first created back in 2013 by Calamity Renee (Emily McConnell) to separate us writers from the rest of the world’s population. It’s creative and right on. Decide how many of these clues relate to you. Then look atContinue reading “You Know You’re a Writer When . . .”
A Photo Journey
Enjoy more Photo Fridays in Andi’s Attic >> The “Settings” page of the blog is up and running. You can travel to these places and see the settings for the Circle C series and the Goldtown Adventures. Check out: The Circle C Ranch Memory Creek Ranch (with brand-new pictures of upcoming settings) The Sierra FoothillsContinue reading “A Photo Journey”
Aunt Rebecca’s Rules for Ladies
Find more Blasts from the Past in Andi’s Attic >> Lucky me (not)! Aunt Rebecca has gone to a lot of trouble to copy down a few rules for ladies, in case my mother has been remiss in educating me in “proper” behavior.Have I any hope of following these rules, or will I constantly beContinue reading “Aunt Rebecca’s Rules for Ladies”
#1-The Five Elements
See more Let’s Write tips in Andi’s Attic >> Every once in a while, I will offer hints and helps for those writers interested in entering the various story-writing contest offered on Andi’s Blog. Contests >> I’ve also started an online course and it’s fun to share a little bit (to drum up interest inContinue reading “#1-The Five Elements”
Chinatown’s Avenging Angel
Find more Blasts from the Past in Andi’s Attic >> Mrs. M wrote this story for The Old Schoolhouse Magazine in November 2012, not long after San Francisco Smugglers was published. She did so much research into the slave trade during that day that Mrs. M could not keep the results to herself. Although AndiContinue reading “Chinatown’s Avenging Angel”
The Last Photo
See more Photo Fridays in Andi’s Attic >> There is a story behind the last picture taken of Riley and me before Riley left the ranch. Here are a couple of excerpts. #1 – Early December 1876; #2 – June 1884 #1 – From the end of the short story, Andi’s Christmas Good-bye >> AndiContinue reading “The Last Photo”
Fans’ Blogs Links
Read more Just for Fun posts in Andi’s Attic >> Someone commented awhile ago, asking if the links to the fans’ blogs would transfer over from the old blog to this new one. The answer is a resounding yes! You will find fun blogs to check out in the dropdown menu under “My Blog.” IContinue reading “Fans’ Blogs Links”
