Bonanza Brand FanFiction Library

Summary:  Joe jeopardizes his relationship with his sister by dating her teacher. Will she ever be able to forgive him? Will he ever be able to gain her trust back?

Ages: Amelia 13; Joe 20; Hoss 25; Adam 31  Rated: K+  (6,060 words)

Amelia Series, links to all the stories within the series included.

Summary:  Joe goes to visit his Pa and brothers one summers day leaving his wife and child alone for the day. What will the Cartwright’s do when one of their own is injured and one is missing? Will Joe do whatever it takes to get his wife back or will he listen to Pa and have the sheriff help? What will they do when things start to go for the worse?  

Rated: K (11,190 words)

There are lots of things that could possibly go wrong in a nativity play, but the reverend certainly hadn’t expected that.

2,000 words, rated K

Summary:  A WHN for the episode, Second Chance.

Rating:  T   (14,400 words)

Summary: While leaving a gift for his father, Adam inadvertently discovers a piece of Ben’s past.

Rated: Family Friendly / Word count: 3701

Summary:  How exactly do the boys end up in jail during a trip to San Francisco? Ben isn’t sure whether he wants to find out or not in this short comedic fic that includes a pickpocket, saloon girls, one crazily jealous fiance, and naked Cartwrights in a brothel.  

Rated:  T (2,655 words)

Summary:  Thrown from his horse, Adam is injured in more ways than one. Question is… will he ever return home?

Rating T (23,120 word)

Summary:  A prequel:  After the sudden death of Marie, Ben Cartwright withdraws himself from his sons, leaving Adam to take care of his young brothers during one of the hardest moments in their lives.  My first fanfiction!   

Rated: K+  5300

Summary:  This was a poem I wrote shortly after Pernell Roberts death, remembering his accomplishments and wonderful character. It’s not sad! Those who love Adam or Pernell or any of his other characters will understand exactly what I’m writing about. Sweet dreams!  

Rated: K+  WC  200

Summary:   I’ve always wondered how Adam’s life would turn out after he left the Ponderosa. This story takes a look at the later years of his life. He’s had a distinguished career as an educator, philanthropist and businessman, and is “comfortable” with where he is and not looking for more. That changes when he sees a woman fall on the sidewalk in front of him and finds out that 40 years ago, she was his student in Virginia City. While getting to know her again, he comes to realize many things about himself – in particular – that being in love again is wonderful…but never easy.

Rated: K  47,000 words

Summary: Hop Sing adjusts to his first year with the Cartwright family.
Rating: K+ (9,790 words)

Summary:  Sad news drives Ben to a quiet hilltop, where he finds a moment of grace in a silent snowfall.  

Rated: K   WC  1900

And This Gives Life to Thee Series

And This Gives Life to Thee
Slings and Arrows… and Snowballs

Summary:  What happens when a fanfiction author leaves a story hanging? Three fans decide to take matters into their own hands and rescue (aka kidnap) the main character, unmindful of the insanity that will ensue.

Rated: K+ (6,560 words)

Summary:  What happens when a fanfiction author leaves a story hanging? Three fans decide to take matters into their own hands and rescue (aka kidnap) the main character, unmindful of the insanity that will ensue.

Rated: K+ (6,560 words)

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.