YOU REQUESTED MORE STORIES . . .

. . . and I heard you. 80% of survey responses asked for more Circle C stories. I wrote this short story about Andi's brothers Justin and Chad fifteen years ago. It enjoyed a brief stay in an old Circle C short-story collection, but now I have brushed the story off and posted it today, exclusively for my newsletter (and blog) subscribers.

(If you scroll to the very bottom of this email and click "Share Now," you will get a "sneak peek" of my new "Ranch Rewards." Share the link and recommend the newsletter. Then your friends can read the story by landing on the subscriber page and clicking "read first.") 👇

Circle C and Goldtown fans alike will enjoy this story of two brothers growing up during the 1860s Wild West. They are fiercely loyal and feel it is their duty to uphold their family's honor.

A Matter of Honor

STORY-STORY WRITING CONTEST REMINDER

You have until April 30th to enter your 1,000-word (or less) story in response to one of these prompts. A $10 Amazon digital gift card for the winner! Read the complete rules by clicking on the image, which takes you to the April 7th newsletter.

Have you memorized 1 Timothy 1:17? It's the April verse of the month, so I'm including it here, since it's still April. Click the image to sing the verse!

PRINCE LOCO

And lastly, I signed up to offer anot👆🏼fun audio short story, "Prince Loco." Some of you may have read this story, but now you can listen to it as an audiobook! Click the image or the button above. Then check out these other FREEBIES that homeschooling businesses are offering. Maybe something will spark your imagination!

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Free Rainforest Printable with Bonus Digital Math & Science Escape Room. Use with multiple ages.

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