Two New Fan Fiction Stories

Reminder! This is your last day to enter Andi’s Back-to-School Giveaway. It ends today at 5pm Pacific Time. Go here to enter >> It’s time for two new original Circle C fan fiction stories. Emma A. and Sara M. have offered these two stories. The...

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Sep 09, 2022
Brainstorming, Anyone?

Well, it happened. I knew it might. My editor at Kregel emailed and is hinting that they would like me to finish the Goldtown Adventures middle-grade series with books 5 and 6 (so every series has the same number of books). I have agreed to think abo...

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Sep 08, 2022
2023  Story-Writing Contest Book

I’m excited to start gearing up for the annual story-writing contest. It’s a lot of work, and the first step is creating the cover and title for the 12-story collection. I don’t usually do this myself. I prefer that you young writers have a chance to...

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Sep 06, 2022
Fan Fiction Has a New Look

It has taken me forever to update the Circle C Fan Fiction stories over on my old Blogger account and give it a crisper, more professional look. I finally found a new theme and changed things up. All Fan Fiction is consolidated here: ranchfanfiction....

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Sep 05, 2022
Colton: Three Months Old

A fan asked for a “Colton” colt update, and the request was perfect timing. I just got a couple of new videos (which I combined below) and pictures! So, let the update begin. At three months old, Colton has very good manners. He leads and even lifts...

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Sep 02, 2022
Summer Contest Winners

The readers have voted and determined their favorite story from each age category. The votes were within a few percent points, which means readers had a hard time deciding too (just like the initial judges’ choices). The good news is that all six run...

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Aug 31, 2022
Ask Mrs. M – Part 2

Reminder! There is still time to enter Andi’s Back-to-School Giveaway >> See more Author Trivia in Andi’s Attic >> Read part 1 >> A few of you asked about the stories I wrote as a child and teen. I can’t remember if I put the link f...

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Aug 30, 2022
Chuck Wagon (and Recipes)

Find more Andi’s Journal and Circle C Recipes in Andi’s Attic >> July 1886 It’s too bad Riley married somebody who can lasso better than she can cook. It’s not that I haven’t tried, but somehow my best ideas do not turn out. Then Riley gave me...

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Aug 29, 2022
The Terrible Secret Is Here!

The books came on time (Friday afternoon)! I ordered 25, which means they will probably go fast. I also ordered more Trouble at the Line Shack and the expanded Long Ride Home. The book cover turned out a very pretty orange/rust. I’m happy with it, an...

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Aug 27, 2022
Back-to-School Giveaway Has Ended

Congratulations to AmyBethB, the winner out of over 2,000 bonus entries and 230 individual contestants. Amy has been emailed and has 48 hours to claim her prize. For those who did not win, check your email. Everyone who entered the giveaway is entitl...

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Aug 26, 2022