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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Down Memory Lane One year ago today, August 25th, I created a WordPress account and embarked on the difficult and emotional journey of moving my old Blogger Blog (over 2 million views) to a new platform. I was a little nervous, wondering how I would...

See past character quizzes (and winners) in Andi’s Attic >> Congratulations, Ellie B. You are the winner of the eight 100% results that came in. If you haven’t gotten my email, contact me so I can send you your prize. The eight entrants who got...

My wonderful judges (3 this time) have sent me their results for the top 3 runners up in two age categories: Ages 9-12 and ages 13-17. All six runners up receive a digital audio book (1) plus the grand-prize winner from each category will receive the...

See more Author Trivia in Andi’s Attic >> In case you are wondering, the pictures in the above image are all of me as a little kids, except the cover images for my short stories. Those I found on DepositPhotos. Remember when I asked you for hel...

Are. You. Kidding. Me? As you can see by the results of the survey voting, it’s “even Steven” for choosing an annual contest or the four times a year more “casual” writing contests. So this was no help at all, I’m sad to say. It means that I will end...