Posted in Drama

One Word at a Time (by Harper)

Summary:  Adam hasn’t been home from college long before he clashes with the hands—but maybe that’s what he wanted….

Rating:  K+  (1,505 words)

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Posted in Drama Missing Scene

Rider Coming! (by Harper)

Summary:  Joe can’t help showing off, carrying the mail for the Pony Express. But he’d never do it if Pa were watching….A missing scene for “Ride the Wind.”  
Rated: K+ (1,850 words)

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Posted in Drama What Happened Next/Later

A Thousand Little Things (by Harper)

Summary:  Joe and an injured Adam struggle to return a murderer to justice, but someone will do anything to get revenge. A WHN for “The Hanging Posse.”  

Rated: K+ (14,695 words)

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Posted in Humor

Loading the Wagon (by Harper)

Summary:  Joe has plans to go to the Spring Dance instead of the cattle drive–until Adam goes to town for supplies.  

Rated: T (2,635 words)

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Posted in Brothers Drama Humor

The Founder’s Day Race (by Harper)

Summary: Adam makes a rash bet on the outcome of a race, but when he is unable to ride, Joe and Hoss aren’t about to stand by and let their brother’s rival win. However, their solution is not quite what anyone expected….

Rated: K+ (14,665 words)

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Posted in Humor

Not Really (by Harper)

Summary: “…Joseph, if you don’t have the dad-blamedest luck of anyone I ever saw—”

Rated: K+ (1,625 words)

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Posted in Humor

The Gallant Cowboy (By Harper)

Summary: The author of a dreadful dime novel visits Virginia City in pursuit of the book’s harshest critic–Adam Cartwright.  

Rated K + ( 2,888 words)

This story was first published in Bonanza® Gold Volume VII Issue 4, Oct/Nov/Dec 2009.© 2009 Bonanza Gold-TM/Bonanza Convention, Inc. and Bonanza Ventures.

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Posted in Drama

The Christmas Tableaux (by Harper)

Summary: Joe proves what Ben has always known: the Cartwrights have never had good luck in pageantry.  

Rated: K+ (5,705 words)

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Posted in Drama

Bogged Down (by Harper)

Summary: Even when you are on your own, brothers can be a source of help.

Rated: K+ (2,605 words)

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Posted in Action/Adventure Drama

The Westerner – Part 3 of Series – Easterner, Tenderfoot, Westerner (by Harper)

Summary: To gain some peace and quiet, Ben sends his sons and summer guest Martin Lindsay on a hunting trip. But when Hoss is injured, Joe and Martin risk their lives in a desperate race for help.  

Rated: K+ (30,260 words)

The Easterner, Tenderfoot, Westerner Series, links to all the stories within the series included.

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Posted in Action/Adventure Drama

The Tenderfoot – Part 2 of Series – Easterner, Tenderfoot, Westerner (by Harper)

Summary:  Joe tries to teach Martin ranchwork, and little about family and having fun, too.

Rated: K+ (26,485 words)

The Easterner, Tenderfoot, Westerner Series, links to all the stories within the series included.

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Posted in Drama Hurt/Comfort Prequel

Holdin’ the Cut (by Harper)

Summary:  Adam returns from college and struggles to renew his relationship with Joe.  

Rated: K+ (16,545 words)

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Posted in Humor

Welcome Home Pa (by Harper)

Summary: “…it ain’t your usual situation, and I ain’t sure how to explain—”
Rated: K+ (1,220 words)

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Posted in Action/Adventure Drama

The Easterner – Part 1 of a Series – Easterner, Tenderfoot, Westerner (by Harper)

Summary: A summer visitor brings nothing but trouble for Joe.

Rated: K+ (19,380 words)

The Easterner, Tenderfoot, Westerner Series, links to all the stories within the series included.

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