Posted in Adam Cartwright Ben / Adam Drama Romance What Happened Before What Happened Next/Later Writing Challenges

More Than a Memory (by JC)

Summary:   Adam re-assesses his life in the aftermath of his broken engagement to Laura Dayton. (WHB and WHN for “Triangle”, written for the 2017 Ponderosa Paddlewheel Poker Tournament)

Rating:  T    Word Count:  4,221

More than a Memory Series, links to all stories included within.

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Posted in Alternate Universe Crossover Family Humor Romance What Happened Instead What Happened Next/Later Writing Challenges

The Best Little Bed and Breakfast in Nevada (by JC)

Summary:  The Cartwrights entertain house guests.  Again.  Joe has a better idea.

Rating: K++, or maybe T-    (4592 words)

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Posted in Family Humor Poetry Writing Challenges

Cartwrights Forever (by JC)

Summary: A tribute in rhyme for everyone who loves the Cartwrights, especially those who love to write about them.

Rating:  G  (560 words)

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Posted in Adam Cartwright Drama Poetry Romance

Pride Before A Fall (by JC)

Summary:   A poem about what can happen when a man’s pride gets in the way of love.  If the subject is a Cartwright, it’s bound to be Adam.

Rating: T   (400 words)

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Posted in Adam Cartwright Drama Romance What Happened Instead

Prelude (by JC)

Summary: Adam Cartwright is taking the long road home, but sometimes life takes a man in a direction he never intended to go.

Rating: T    (1683 words)

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Posted in Alternate Universe Family Humor

A Piece of Cake (by JC)

Summary:  How hard can it be, taking care of two little boys for one day?  That’s what Joe thinks…. (Part of the Ties That Bind AU series)

Rating: K    (1661 words)

Ties That Bind Series, links to stories within the series are included.

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Posted in Family Missing Scene Mystery Poetry Writing Challenges

Stranger in the Night (by JC)

Summary: A Bonanza Gothic poem written for the 2017 “Once Upon A Midnight Dreary” challenge honoring the birthday of Edgar Allen Poe.

Rating: K+   (251 words)

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Posted in Adam Cartwright Drama Mystery

What the Heart Knows — aka The Guardian (by JC)

Summary: A fateful encounter at the river leads to a revelation for Adam Cartwright.

Rating: T  (3,471 words)

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Posted in Family Humor What Happened Next/Later

Night Trilogy (by JC)

Summary: Strange things are afoot on the Ponderosa in these three after-dark comic vignettes featuring your favorite brothers.

Rating: K  (1,040 words)

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Posted in Action/Adventure Alternate Universe Humor Joe Cartwright Modern Day

Shirtless Joe (by JC)

Summary: One man’s “Field of Dreams” is another woman’s fantasy. 

Rating: PG  (1,010 words)

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Posted in Ben Cartwright Drama Prequel Romance

Beginning Again (by JC)

Summary: Ben Cartwright has twice known love and loss. Will the third time be the charm?

Rating: T (1,044 words)

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Joe, Adam, Hoss
Posted in Brothers Humor

A Day in the Life – A Bonanza of a Tale (by JC)

Summary:  It’s 1860-something, a typical day for the Cartwright brothers, on the trail of a confidence man who suckered them during their Pa’s absence. Bonanza aficionados will find 104 episode titles embedded in the story. 

Rating:  T  (2,615 words)

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adam, joe
Posted in Adam / Joe Alternate Universe Drama Humor

A Pearl Without Price (by JC)

Summary: Adam Cartwright knows well there are some things in this world that money can’t buy, and other things are priceless. (Part of the Ties That Bind AU series)

Rating: K+    (1,425 words)

Ties That Bind Series, links to stories within the series are included.

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Posted in Adam Cartwright Alternate Universe Drama Prequel Romance

Imperfect Memory (by JC)

Summary:  A conversation overheard at a party evokes Adam’s memories of Marie and the integral role she played in his own first love. (Part of the Ties That Bind AU series)

Rating: T (47,245 words)

Ties That Bind Series, links to stories within the series are included.

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