Category: Writing Challenges
Challenges from the Bonanza Brand Forums.
Hop Sing’s Fortune Cookies (by AC1830)
Summary: My responses to the February Challenge, Hop Sing’s Fortune Cookies – to write a 100 word drabble from a prompt for each of the days during Chinese New Year – Feb. 5-19.
Rating: K, Word Count : 1650
Bitter, Sweet, Wonderful Everything (by JC)
Summary: Their first little bird has left the nest, and more change is on the way for Adam and Moira.
(Part of the More than a Memory series, written for Camp in the Pines 2026)
Rating: T Word Count: 3447
BTR Sourdough Starters #09 – January 2019 (by BZTrailriders)
Summary: For 2019 Sourdoughs: Use the person’s name from one of three song titles as an Original Character who interacts with one or more Cartwrights. The song title or song itself can be used for inspiration. “Sweet Betsy From Pike” or “Jumpin’ Jack Flash” or “Big Bad John”
Rating: G, Word Count: 3114
Convergence (by JC)
Summary: Three years ago Adam left the Ponderosa for parts unknown, and now Ben finally gets the news he has been praying for – his firstborn is coming home. However, an unexpected reunion in Stockton isn’t the only surprise fate has in store for the Cartwrights. (A Bonanza/Big Valley crossover story and sequel to More Than a Memory)
Rating: T 35,257 words
More than a Memory Series, links to all stories included within.
Dead Ringer (by Inca ‘aka Tye’)
Summary: What is the sinister secret of the mysterious house on the cliff? Adam and Joe are about to find out – the hard way.
WC: 16,570 Rating: T
A Brother Lost (by AC1830)
Summary: One brother has gone astray and the other two brothers have come to take him home.
Rating – G, Word Count – 1015
A Hot Day, a Cold Lake, and a Bare Brother (by DJK)
Summary: Little Joe recounts the tale of his encounter at the lake with a not so proper lady.
Rating: Teen for adult insinuations Word count: 1598
Redemption (by Questfan)
Summary: My entry for BoNaNo 2018 as well as the Crossover Challenge. After a chance encounter in his youth, Joe meets up with the man again, many years later, under trying circumstances.
Rating: T Word Count: 14,878
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
