Summary:  Choosing to act on one’s dream was the easy part.  Handling the aftermath with his family was easier than he expected.  What more is there other than an epoch of a dream?
Rating:  G  (890 words)
Part of the Dreams series, links to stories included within.

Summary: Pa’s point of view is highlighted as he puts his own spin on the story that Little Joe told in “Forever in My Heart” regarding his youngest son’s penchant for coming home late. Rating T, WC 6,402 Forever in My Heart Series Forever in My Heart #1  Forever in…

Summary:  Inspired by a Pinecone Challenge. A conversation between two brothers.  One we were never privy to hear.
Rating:  G  (955 words)
Part of the Dreams series, links included within.

Summary: Little Joe waits by the grandfather clock for Pa’s return.  As the hours tick away, Joe grows fearful that something’s happened to Pa, while reflecting on the times he’s worried his father by coming home late. Rating T, WC 4674 Forever in My Heart  Forever in My Heart #2 

Summary: 1863 has arrived, and the Cartwrights face a hard winter. Their faith in God and each other is tested as both Ben and Josie face life-threatening situations and Adam must trust his instincts – and the local Paiute tribe – to save them. And in the end, they will all have to trust one another to endure a visit from some surprise visitors.

Rating:   T  (39,200 words)

Summary: “He’s just one kid against the whole town….” Sheriff Gains’ words echoed in my mind and my guts twisted as I scrambled up onto the roof of the livery stable. A missing scene from the episode The Gamble. 

Rating: K+

Word Count: 891

Summary:  Jamie barely knows his eldest brother, so he writes a letter to Adam to tell him about himself.  Based on “A Matter of Faith”, with a bit of pre-canon background.  

Rating: PG Word Count: 1901

Summary: Little Joe hides the fact that he hurt his head in a fall, leaving everyone wondering why his behavior has changed.  Upset by his actions, Joe leaves home forcing his family to find him before time runs out. Rating T, WC 34,347

Old friends and enemies from Joe’s past return to up-end the Cartwrights’ lives.  One wants to marry Joe, while others want to kill him.  With Ben away, the Cartwright sons – with a little help – will have to figure out who is targeting Joe, and how to keep the culprit from finishing the job. Part of my continuing Lady in the House AU series.
Rating: PG | Word Count: 44,082

Hoss and Clay bump into each other again, with some brotherly conflict to work out, in a What Happened Later for The First Born.  Written for the 2026 Brothers Day Challenge.
Rating: G | Word Count: 994

Summary: Ben discovers, twelve years after the fact, that he had hurt Little Joe and now must reconcile what happened that sad day to begin the healing process. Rating T, WC 4,980

Summary:  When his relationship with Little Joe is strained, Ben reflects on his feelings towards his own father.  A letter from the past reveals the true cause of the problem. Rating T, WC 22,323

Summary: Just a conversation between Candy and Joe, because they’ve both been there. A brief WHN for The Stalker.
Rating: G | Word Count: 908

Summary: Hoss Cartwright and Clay Stafford have at least one thing in common – they’re both older brothers to Little Joe.  A Missing Scenes and What Happens Next for “The First Born,” mostly exploring events from Hoss’ and Clay’s points of view. Connected to my ongoing series, but you can also jump in here.
Rating: G | Word Count: 17,642

Summary: “Did Saunders shoot Little Joe, Ben?” The sheriff asked.  “No, Roy, I did,” Ben answered succinctly, watching his youngest son glaring over at him from across the room. Rating T, WC 31,541