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Author: Puchi Ann

I discovered Bonanza as a young girl in its first run and have been a faithful fan ever since. Wondering if the Cartwright saga could fit into the real history of the area, I did some research and wrote a one-volume prequel, simply for my own enjoyment. That experience made me love writing, and I subsequently wrote and published in the religious genre. Years later, having run across some professional Bonanza fanfiction, I gobbled up all there was and, wanting more, decided I'd have to write it myself. I decided to rewrite that one-volume Cartwright history, expanding it to become the Heritage of Honor series and developing a near-mania for historical research. Then I discovered the Internet and found I wasn't alone, for there were many other stories by fine writers in libraries like this one. I hope that you'll enjoy mine when I post them here.

A Separate Dream, Book 1: A Fresh Beginning (by Puchi Ann)

Summary: In “A Fresh Beginning” Adam Cartwright travels east to attend college, meeting new friends and facing new challenges throughout his freshman year against the backdrop of a nation at war.

Rated: K+ (212,100 words)
Links to stories included in A Separate Dream series are included within.

Humor Writing Challenges

Contemplations in Church (by Puchi Ann)

Summary:When a frilled bonnet and an old man’s sermon compete for a young man’s attention, which one do you think will win? My contribution to the Michael Landon’s 2011 Birthday Literary Exercise.

Rated: K WC 1200

A Near-Perfect Courtship (by Puchi Ann)

Summary: Little Joe Cartwright is surprised to find himself attracted to shy little Laurie Reynolds, the girl next door. Although she isn’t the sort of girl that normally draws his attention, he’s beginning to wonder if she just might be the one true love of his life.

Rated: K WC 22,000

Dear Santa, 1861 (by Puchi Ann)

Summary: Little Joe writes his annual letter to Santa Claus and sneaks downstairs to deliver it secretly, but someone is already down there to catch him in this most private act of the Christmas season.

Rated: K WC 2600

Dear Santa Series, links to all the stories within the series included.

Dear Santa, 1860 (by Puchi Ann)

Summary: It’s time again for Joe’s annual letter to Santa Claus, this time based on the events represented in the second season of Bonanza. From Jennifer Beale to Ellie McClure and beyond, Little Joe is still having trouble dealing with the opposite sex and remains in great need of Santa Pa’s advice.

Rated: K+ WC 3800

Dear Santa Series, links to all the stories within the series included.

Drama What Happened Next/Later

Water for A Burning Soul (by Puchi Ann)

Summary: Returning home with Little Joe, Adam Cartwright seeks his father’s help in dealing with the aftermath of his “Crucible” experience in the desert with Kane.

Rated: K+ WC 5000

A Brother’s Torment Series, links to all the stories within the series included.

Dear Santa, 1859 (by Puchi Ann)

Summary: The first in a series. Even though he’s all grown up, there’s one Christmas tradition Little Joe is reluctant to give up, his annual letter to Santa Claus. It’s his way of reflecting on the events of the past year, and this story those center on the episodes of Season 1 of Bonanza.

Rated: K+ WC 2700

Dear Santa Series, links to all the stories within the series included.

Drama What Happened Next/Later

A Brother’s Torment (by Puchi Ann)

Summary: Adam isn’t talking about whatever happened to him in the desert, but a concerned younger brother has developed some unique theories to explain it. According to Little Joe, who tells the aftermath of “The Crucible” from his perspective, it’s all a matter of kerosene and water.

Rated: K+ WC 14,000

A Brother’s Torment Series, links to all the stories within the series included.

School of the Dancing Dolphin (by Puchi Ann)

Summary: Joe reflects on his first solo excursion to the Barbary Coast.

Rating: K Word Count: 1,519

Drama Short Stories What Happened Next/Later

My Little Boy Who Never Was (by Puchi Ann)

Summary: Ben reflects on the son he should have had.

Rating: K WC 768

What Happened Instead

My Brother’s Keeper–WHI (by Puchi Ann)

Summary: Ever wished that the Reardons had not been part of “My Brother’s Keeper”? This story is a rewrite of the episode, with some added scenes, that provides an alternative to them with greater focus on the Cartwrights and the addition of one, hopefully more likeable, character, a young ranch hand.

Rated: K+ WC 31,500

All in a Day’s Work: A Day Beyond Endurance (by Puchi Ann)

Summary: In this final story of my trilogy, Hoss faces a day that only he could be strong enough to endure. Please read these stories in order.

Rated: K+ WC 4600

All in a Day’s Work Series, links to all the stories within the series included.

The Power of Words (by Puchi Ann)

Summary: While sitting in jail, Adam Cartwright ponders the potency of words.

Rating: K+

Word Count: 1,203

All in a Day’s Work: A Day for Respect (by Puchi Ann)

Summary: The 2nd story in a Trilogy, which recounts the events of a single day for the Cartwright brothers. Please read the stories in order. Neither winner nor loser in Pa’s assignment of chores, Adam still faces a challenging day.

Rated: K WC 4550

All in a Day’s Work Series, links to stories within the series are included.

Drama Hoss / Joe

On Edge (by Puchi Ann)

Summary: Joe’s in a precarious position, and he can only pray that rescue will come before it’s too late.

Rating: T ( 2329 words)

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