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Author: Sierras

I grew up watching westerns. I started watching "Bonanza" about season 13 when I would stay up to watch the show whenever my mom and dad were not home. I've always felt like I got in on the "tail end" of the show. Yes, I knew nothing about Adam. Imagine my surprise when I first saw the reruns starting with season one. I am a Joe gal who is very fascinated with Joe and Adam's relationship. JAMs tend to show up in my stories. I wrote my first "Bonanza" story around 2001. In 2018 I came back to that story, and I've been writing fanfiction every since. Thank you for reading my stories! :)
Posted in Drama Family Hop Sing Prequel Writing Challenges

Second Son (by Sierras)

Author: Sierras Published Date: May 31, 2021 10 Comments on Second Son (by Sierras)

Summary:  Marie feels fear after the birth of her son, Joseph. Can she hold him forever?

Rating: G

Word Count: 764

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Posted in Ben Cartwright Drama Prequel What Happened Next/Later Writing Challenges

Family Treasures (by Sierras)

Author: Sierras Published Date: December 25, 2020 4 Comments on Family Treasures (by Sierras)

Summary:  Ben and his young sons have received a box from Inger’s brother Gunnar right before Christmas. What could be inside?

Rating:  G 965 words

Note:  This story was written for the Bonanza Brand 2020Advent Calendar, originated in the Forums.

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Posted in Alternate Universe Drama Joe Cartwright Post Timeline Short Stories Writing Challenges

Mama’s Brooch (by Sierras)

Author: Sierras Published Date: December 25, 2020 2 Comments on Mama’s Brooch (by Sierras)

Summary: Joe and his wife are having their first Christmas together.  He would like to find her a special gift. Pa has an idea.

Rating:  G  435 words

Note:  This story was written for the Bonanza Brand 2020 Advent Calendar, originated in the Forums.

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Posted in Drama Joe Cartwright What Happened Next/Later

Wishes (by Sierras)

Author: Sierras Published Date: December 24, 2020 12 Comments on Wishes (by Sierras)

Some wishes come true as hoped for, some wishes just can’t be, and some wishes come true in ways not expected. It is the middle of winter and two weeks before Christmas. Joe and Adam find stowaways hiding in their wagon.
Rating: G
Word Count: 6,614

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Posted in Action/Adventure Drama Joe Cartwright

Sunrise (by Sierras)

Author: Sierras Published Date: November 9, 2020 14 Comments on Sunrise (by Sierras)

Summary: Joe comes home shot and fighting for his life. His family and friends hope and pray he will make it.

Rating: PG

Word Count: 10,159

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Posted in Action/Adventure Drama Joe Cartwright

I’ll Wait (by Sierras)

Author: Sierras Published Date: October 28, 2020 18 Comments on I’ll Wait (by Sierras)

Summary:  The Cartwrights discover dangerous and unwanted company hiding out on the Ponderosa.

Rating: PG
Word Count: 7,031

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Posted in Drama Joe Cartwright Prequel What Happened Before

Eagle’s Nest (by Sierras)

Author: Sierras Published Date: August 16, 2020 14 Comments on Eagle’s Nest (by Sierras)

Summary:  It is spring, and the winter has passed. Five-year-old Little Joe wanders off to find his mama who died a couple of months earlier. This is about the incident that is referenced by Ben to Little Joe in the episode “Between Heaven And Earth” written by Ed Adamson

Rating G

Word Count: 3,184

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Posted in Family Writing Challenges

Never Under a Pale Moon (by Sierras)

Author: Sierras Published Date: August 16, 2016 15 Comments on Never Under a Pale Moon (by Sierras)

Summary: Little Joe takes out a girl who’s family recently moved from New York. Can he help her to find good in Nevada? And what does a pale moon have to do with anything?

Rating:  K+ Word count:   2116

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