Category: Writing Challenges
Challenges from the Bonanza Brand Forums.
When the Hate is Gone (by AC1830)
Summary – Written for the 2018 Bonano Challenge on Bonanza Brand. A Missing scene for The Stranger – When Ben rides off with Charles Leduque, heading to New Orleans, how do his sons react after being told not to follow or rescue their father? They are Cartwrights after all.
Rating = K, Word count = 5306
BTR Sourdough Starters #08 – December 2018 (by BZTrailriders)
Summary: Describe a scene of Christmas activity at the Ponderosa. It could be a party, reading a story, getting a tree, baking treats, helping the poor, etc. Tell us what you think one or more of the Cartwrights will be doing to get ready for Christmas.
Rating: G, Word Count: 2498
Scarlet Ribbons (by Puchi Ann)
Summary: Written for the 2018 Advent Calendar, based on the quilting prompt, Scarlet Ribbons. When a color truly matters.
Rating: G 5,935 words
Antique Tile (by Lizabeth)
Summary: Written for the 2018 Advent Calendar, based on the quilting prompt, Antiquie Tile. An AU/ WHI Christmas based on Forever.
Rating: G 2,690 words
Bear Tracks (by A-P)
Summary: Written for the 2018 Advent Calendar, based on the quilting prompt, Bear Tracks. There’s bear tracks on the Ponderosa.
Rating: G 865 words
Aunt Dinah aka The Christmas Visitors (by BluewindFarm)
Summary: Written for the 2018 Advent Calendar, based on the quilting prompt, Aunt Dinah. The Cartwrights face a near-tragedy and Christmas visitors.
Rating: G 2,145 words
Bright Hopes (by PSW)
Summary: Written for the 2018 Advent Calendar, based on the quilting prompt, Bright Hopes. Can anyone stand up to expectations?
Rating: G 2,620 words
Wagon Tracks (by Sierra Girl)
Summary: Written for the 2018 Advent Calendar, based on the quilting prompt, Wagon Tracks. St. Nick delivers four very unusual gifts from the heart.
Rating: G 3,735 words
Broken Wheel (by indiana)
Summary: Written for the 2018 Advent Calendar, based on the quilting prompt, Broken Wheel. Two brothers face their first Christmas after ‘She Walks in Beauty’.
Rating: G 555 words
The Card Trick Quilt (by AC1830)
Summary: Written for the 2018 Advent Story, based on the quilting prompt, Card Trick. An AU story of Adam recounting a tale from his past to his daughter.
Rating: G 2,030 words
Memory aka We Remember (by Cheaux)
Summary: Written for the 2018 Advent Calendar, based on the quilting prompt, Memory. A holiday without memories brings several ideas of how to make it through the season.
Rating: G 3,675 words
Hens and Chickens or Wrench aka Three French Hens (by Patina)
Summary: Written for the 2018 Advent Calendar, based on the quilting prompt, Hens and Chickens or Wrench. It’s not exactly the twelve days of Christmas, but this present was the best of all.
Rating: G 1,180 words
Attic Window aka Lucia (by Foreverfree)
Summary: Written for the 2018 Advent Calendar, based on the quilting prompt, Attic Window. Hoss tells Little Joe about Saint Lucia, as only he can.
Rating: G 2,670 words
Story Time (by JC)
Summary: Written for the 2018 Advent Calendar, based on the quilting prompt, Jacob’s Ladder. It’s a whale of a Christmas tale with grandchildren on the Ponderosa.
Rating: G 3,000 words
Jacob’s Ladder Series, links to all stories included within.
Morning Star aka Stealing Christmas (by Belle)
Summary: Written for the 2018 Advent Calendar, based on the quiltign prompt, Morning Star. Not everyone enjoys the Christmas season, but maybe, just maybe…
Rating: G 2,280 words
Playing Soldiers (by Dodo)
Always My Son – #1 (by Wrangler)
A Better Day, Tomorrow (by DebbieB)
A Camping Story (by BeckyS)
Journey West (by LoisB)
Because You Loved Me (by Wrangler)
A Brother’s Code (by Devonshire)
The Fourth Son (by Rona)
A Brother’s Love (by DebbieB)
More Than a Memory (by JC)
The Long Dusty Ride (by bonanzagirl)
The Promise Trilogy – #1 (by Wrangler)
He Said Not To Tell (by DebbieB)
Out of the Darkness (by Sierra Girl)
To Kill a Cartwright (by Wrangler)
Lost and Found (by Laura Brodie)
Laugh in the Dark (by EPM)