Nope. If it’s red and a clickable link then you can visit the site (thought “friends” is not finished yet.
But if it’s black then I haven’t even started on it.
you can read all about Andi’s mom and dad here, which should tell you their birthday year and then you can do the math. I could tell you how old she is but I don’t know for which setting (when Andi is six, sixteen??) So having the date of birth is better. https://andicartersblog.com/father-and-mother/
Like a state fair? In those days they went to Sacramento for the CA state fair. In August. Google Fresno county fair to find out when it began (what year) and that might help.
I have another question, in “ Andi lassos trouble” there are two other ranches that are listed “Triple L brand” and “ Bent pine ranch” does triple L have a more specific ranch name or is it just “Triple L ranch”
It’s the Triple L ranch, named for the ranch owner’s three daughters: Liberty (Libby), Laura, and Lana Flanders. They are mentioned in “Adios, Jeffrey Sullivan,” from Andrea Carter’s Tales from the Circle C Ranch, a short-story collection I wrote years ago that my publisher published.
What you need to understand is that 1800s country children did not have “friends.” They had their family out on a ranch. But in Andi’s case, her playmates were the Mexican hired hands’ children pretty much, at least until Riley came along when she was six. The hired hands worked and lived on the ranch.
It’s through AppSumo and every year or so they have a deal for like… 100 photos, any size, for $39 or something. I stock up! No expiration.
But I have not seen it for a year now.
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oh ok. I’ll have to check that out.
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The link to the Goldtown characters isn’t working.
I love the Goldtown characters!!! I just saw them for the first time!! Previously the link wouldn’t work for me. All the characters look just how I imagined them, (that is all of them except for “Aunt Rose”, the photo is from the movie “War Horse”). The lady from the movie acts as “Rose,” a sturdy, farm wife who works hard to keep her family’s farm afloat – not exactly how I pictured Jem’s city aunt 😋.
Where did you get the idea to have Mitch and Andi very close in Heartbreak trail?Are they in general very close like Justin and Andi? I never saw it in any other books….
Why isn’t there much interaction between Chad and Andi, or Justin and Andi.
Don’t get confused, tho, I like their special bond, but I just want to know how you had the idea…
I’m not quite sure how to answer. Too many questions! LOL Justin doesn’t even go along in Heartbreak Trail so there would be zero interaction between him and Andi. Where did I get the idea? Well, mostly I don’t want to focus on the same characters in every book, so I guess it was Mitch’s turn, LOL It’s that simple. You could see a taste of this in Price of Truth though, between Andi and Mitch. And in the short story “Specter from the Past,” after all is said and done.
Chad gets injured halfway through Heartbreak Trail, so he’s out of the picture too.
Hope that helps.
A bit much of what?
It’s the favorite place for an older family member from all eras to show a younger family member a sign of affection. That and tousling the child’s hair, which is also a sign of affection.
It’s kind of a weird question, I have to say.
thanks also what colour hair and eyes does he have?
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Oh, dear. I can’t remember how I described him in Family Secret. I THINK he has brown eyes like Troy, but honestly, I don’t know. The model boy, Evan, has bluish eyes. But then, Andi has blue eyes and the model character has brownish, so whatever . . .
Mrs. M, out of curiosity why did you change the original book trouble at the line shack to the book trouble with treasure, its not that i dont like andi cory and jennys relationship. I just thought Andi and Mitch’s older brother-younger sister special bond was so sweet. Especially since their relationship is not always written in the other Adventure/ Milestone books. You could really tell how close they were and how protective and gentle Mitch is. And not to mention, more exciting the story (at least I think!Lol)
I totally agree and if I were self publishing, I would have kept it that way. However, I am somewhat restrained by creating books that I know my publisher will take. Including more characters was one way to make sure the book had enough dialogue and interaction. Most of all, there is no way I could have Andi shoot and kill another person, even a bad guy. That would have been something I probably would have been asked to change.
So I took the high road ahead of time and changed some major plot points. Also, back in the day when I was just getting started, changing points of view in middle grade books was not encouraged (and even in the Last Ride recently I was asked to revise a point of view switch, which I did).
So you see…. Even as an author I do not have full control of my books. But without them, you would never even have heard of me. They spread the word about the books and now … Here I am and can pretty much write what I want … But I can’t change the past.
also… i noticed in the Last Ride, before Andi almost died, her relationship with her 3 older brothers was pretty visible. She didn’t seem to clash as much even with Chad, lol! Was this to show how stubborn she was when not talking to them after Mitch put Taffy down and how much she (and the boys!) missed their special bond?’
what i meant was, was it intentional in that book to show Andis special bond with her older brothers for before the accident and after?
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You give me a lot more credit than I deserve. I write how it comes to me as a natural story. I don’t think…. Hmmm, how can I show this theme or this relationship?…
I just write what seems natural and believe able, kinda like a movie playing out in my head.
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Been going through these pages while writing my current CC story, they are so helpful!
Thank you so much, Mrs M, for all that you do and keeping this blog up and running! Appreciate you!
On the Circle C Ranch lol which is a little Northeast of Fresno about 10-12 mi just before you get to the foothills so she could ride her horse into the foothills
am i suppost to be able to click on ‘other characters’ and ‘animal characters’? because i can’t! FYI
i love how you made this ‘Andi’! lol
Nope. If it’s red and a clickable link then you can visit the site (thought “friends” is not finished yet.
But if it’s black then I haven’t even started on it.
I love too how you made Andi! She is such a sweet, but hard-headed girl and that sounds like me so I LOVE IT!
Hey Mrs. M, when is the next character quiz?
Tomorrow, as a matter of fact. 🙂
Good!
I love this page! <3
Hi Mrs. M um so how old is Andi’s mom? I was wondering for a story i was going to write.
you can read all about Andi’s mom and dad here, which should tell you their birthday year and then you can do the math. I could tell you how old she is but I don’t know for which setting (when Andi is six, sixteen??) So having the date of birth is better.
https://andicartersblog.com/father-and-mother/
This is great!
What season or month would the fair come to Fresno?
Like a state fair? In those days they went to Sacramento for the CA state fair. In August. Google Fresno county fair to find out when it began (what year) and that might help.
Thank you so much!
Mrs. M, I looked for Ceaser in Circle C Horses but can only find him in “Taffy’s family tree” could you tell me if he really is Andi’s dads horse
He is. I will add him….
Thank you so much it will really help improve the story I’m writing for the mystery horse contest
I updated the “horses” page. If you scroll down you will read all about Caesar.
https://andicartersblog.com/horses-and-more/
I have another question, in “ Andi lassos trouble” there are two other ranches that are listed “Triple L brand” and “ Bent pine ranch” does triple L have a more specific ranch name or is it just “Triple L ranch”
P.S. Thankyou
It’s the Triple L ranch, named for the ranch owner’s three daughters: Liberty (Libby), Laura, and Lana Flanders. They are mentioned in “Adios, Jeffrey Sullivan,” from Andrea Carter’s Tales from the Circle C Ranch, a short-story collection I wrote years ago that my publisher published.
Thanks that really cleared things up
This is such a good place. So much information!
What are the names of andi and Riley’s ranch hands
Matt Carlos Joey
Do they have last names
Yes, of course, but I don’t know what they are. You can make something up. 🙂
Okay thanks 🙂
Mrs M dose Jack Marry some Lady?
I have no idea. Lol
Oh boy this is awsome!!!!!!
Luv this post!!!LOL
Love the cousins page! They’re all so cute!
Can I please use some of the pictures of the characters for something I’m writing?
How do you get the pictures of the people if you don’t take the picture of a real person your self?
How old was Riley’s dad in 1875?
Hmmm, I don’t know. Probably in his mid-to-late 30s
Okay thanks 🙂
One more qustion do you have a character bio for him?
For Riley’s father? No. But you can learn a lot about him in the Riley’s Ramblings posts
Mrs. M, what were Andi’s friends when she was about 4?
What you need to understand is that 1800s country children did not have “friends.” They had their family out on a ranch. But in Andi’s case, her playmates were the Mexican hired hands’ children pretty much, at least until Riley came along when she was six. The hired hands worked and lived on the ranch.
oh okay <3 Thanks!
Where do you get the pictures for Justin, Chad, and Mitch?
Justin: from the TV series The Big Valley; Chad (same), and Mitch from DepositPhotos.com.
Thanks!
hi Mrs. M,
I had a question. Where do you find pictures for your characters (besides the ones of your family and friends)? like on what website?
DepositPhotos when I can…. I have a super good deal when then so each photo costs me about .50 a piece target than the usual, expensive price.
ok thanks. wow, that’s a good price!
It’s through AppSumo and every year or so they have a deal for like… 100 photos, any size, for $39 or something. I stock up! No expiration.
But I have not seen it for a year now.
oh ok. I’ll have to check that out.
The link to the Goldtown characters isn’t working.
Is it just my computer?
Well Boo. You’re right. I’ll fix it when I can. I’m on goat watch right now. A goat is getting ready to kid.
Okay! Thanks!
Ooh! Kid season again!
I love the Goldtown characters!!! I just saw them for the first time!! Previously the link wouldn’t work for me. All the characters look just how I imagined them, (that is all of them except for “Aunt Rose”, the photo is from the movie “War Horse”). The lady from the movie acts as “Rose,” a sturdy, farm wife who works hard to keep her family’s farm afloat – not exactly how I pictured Jem’s city aunt 😋.
Hey, I am totally open to alternatives. 🤪 Email me photo ideas! 😉
Where did you get the idea to have Mitch and Andi very close in Heartbreak trail?Are they in general very close like Justin and Andi? I never saw it in any other books….
Why isn’t there much interaction between Chad and Andi, or Justin and Andi.
Don’t get confused, tho, I like their special bond, but I just want to know how you had the idea…
I’m not quite sure how to answer. Too many questions! LOL Justin doesn’t even go along in Heartbreak Trail so there would be zero interaction between him and Andi. Where did I get the idea? Well, mostly I don’t want to focus on the same characters in every book, so I guess it was Mitch’s turn, LOL It’s that simple. You could see a taste of this in Price of Truth though, between Andi and Mitch. And in the short story “Specter from the Past,” after all is said and done.
Chad gets injured halfway through Heartbreak Trail, so he’s out of the picture too.
Hope that helps.
When did Justin, Chad, Mitch, Melinda, Kate, and Andi die?
How old was Andi when her mom died?
I have no idea. Sorry!
That would take mental energy to figure out and I have none today. 🤣
why do Andi’s brothers kiss her on the forehead?? doesn’t that seem a bit much?
A bit much of what?
It’s the favorite place for an older family member from all eras to show a younger family member a sign of affection. That and tousling the child’s hair, which is also a sign of affection.
It’s kind of a weird question, I have to say.
is it just an older brother-younger sister thing??
I suppose.
Heiya Mrs M does Levi have a middle name?
It’s Joseph
thanks also what colour hair and eyes does he have?
Oh, dear. I can’t remember how I described him in Family Secret. I THINK he has brown eyes like Troy, but honestly, I don’t know. The model boy, Evan, has bluish eyes. But then, Andi has blue eyes and the model character has brownish, so whatever . . .
nah thats sweet as
thanks
I like your blog.
Mrs. M, out of curiosity why did you change the original book trouble at the line shack to the book trouble with treasure, its not that i dont like andi cory and jennys relationship. I just thought Andi and Mitch’s older brother-younger sister special bond was so sweet. Especially since their relationship is not always written in the other Adventure/ Milestone books. You could really tell how close they were and how protective and gentle Mitch is. And not to mention, more exciting the story (at least I think!Lol)
I totally agree and if I were self publishing, I would have kept it that way. However, I am somewhat restrained by creating books that I know my publisher will take. Including more characters was one way to make sure the book had enough dialogue and interaction. Most of all, there is no way I could have Andi shoot and kill another person, even a bad guy. That would have been something I probably would have been asked to change.
So I took the high road ahead of time and changed some major plot points. Also, back in the day when I was just getting started, changing points of view in middle grade books was not encouraged (and even in the Last Ride recently I was asked to revise a point of view switch, which I did).
So you see…. Even as an author I do not have full control of my books. But without them, you would never even have heard of me. They spread the word about the books and now … Here I am and can pretty much write what I want … But I can’t change the past.
Hope that answers your question.
also… i noticed in the Last Ride, before Andi almost died, her relationship with her 3 older brothers was pretty visible. She didn’t seem to clash as much even with Chad, lol! Was this to show how stubborn she was when not talking to them after Mitch put Taffy down and how much she (and the boys!) missed their special bond?’
If so, I really liked how you played that out😍
Well…. She can’t clash with Chad if she’s not talking to him. Lol
what i meant was, was it intentional in that book to show Andis special bond with her older brothers for before the accident and after?
You give me a lot more credit than I deserve. I write how it comes to me as a natural story. I don’t think…. Hmmm, how can I show this theme or this relationship?…
I just write what seems natural and believe able, kinda like a movie playing out in my head.
Been going through these pages while writing my current CC story, they are so helpful!
Thank you so much, Mrs M, for all that you do and keeping this blog up and running! Appreciate you!
I’m glad they are helpful!
Mrs. M, did you take down the town characters post? I can’t find it anywhere!🤔Do you know where I could find it, please?❤️
Oh, I found it! Never mind. 😉😁😊Sorry to brother you again but what is Dr. Weaver’s first name?🤔❤️
John
where is the exact spot where Andi lived as a child?
On the Circle C Ranch lol which is a little Northeast of Fresno about 10-12 mi just before you get to the foothills so she could ride her horse into the foothills