And Johnny Got His Gun (by BettyHT)
SUMMARY: An expansion of a pinecone challenge from Bonanza Brand, this is the story of a boy who makes a terrible choice and has to live with the consequences, but he isn’t the only one.
Rating = T Word count = 1941
BTR Sourdough Starters #15 – July 2019 (by BZTrailriders)
Summary: It’s the heat of summer. Use “Liberty Valance”, “Sgt. Pepper” as your OC Inspiration.
Rating: G, Word Count: 1852
A Disquiet Spirit (by Hart4Ben)
Summary: An enhanced scene from The Stillness Within by Suzanne Clauser which takes place prior to Jamie’s adoption. Joe’s reflections are from The Artist. lessons in Ben for Jamie as told by the sons.
Rating: K+ WC: 967
Confession? (by BettyHT)
SUMMARY: Joe is hurt and wonders if the dream he had was a dream because it seemed so real. It’s the kind of thing he rather wishes might be true, but then again, could this really be?
Rating = T Word count = 1450
Cartwright Confessions (by AC1830)
Summary: Four vignettes in which the each Cartwright decides to share a hidden truth with the others.
Rating – K, WC – 823
Someday We’ll Be Together (by Annie K Cowgirl)
Summary: Hoss and Little Joe go fishing…or do they?
Rating: T
Word Count: 988
Cheryl (by BettyHT)
SUMMARY: A romance that starts out rocky for Adam and Monica. Soon though those issues are resolved, but events take the romance in an entirely unexpected direction.
Rating = T Word count = 15262
It’s a Bad Day, or Not Series, links to all stories included within.
A Gal Named Sal #1 (by Hart4Ben)
Summary: Hoss and Joe hire a new ranch hand while on a trip to purchase horses. Aware of the potential for problems with their father, they could not have imagined the stir the new hand would make.
Rating: T WC: 13926
A Gal Named Sal Series, links to all stories included within.
Campfire Confessions (by BZTrailriders)
Summary: The Cartwrights are sitting around a big campfire … and one by one they decide to say a confession. What secrets will each Cartwright reveal? Funny, sad, shameless, silly … your choice. Write a few lines (no more than 200 words) in the voice of the Cartwright telling what the confession is.
Rating: G, Word Count: 2425
Studio Executives #6 – On the Other Hand (by pjb)
Summary: The studio executives find themselves caught between the series regulars, who want some fresh new story lines, and the fans, who want . . . well, you’ll see.
Rating: PG
Word count: 2,650
Studio Executives Series, links to all the stories included within.
Stagecoach (by VCLS)
Summary: A call for help and a stagecoach ride into trouble, brings danger for the Cartwright brothers.
Rated: T WC 17,185
Dime Novel Question (by BettyHT)
SUMMARY: Little Joe finishes a dime novel, and in his enthusiasm to share it with his family, he stirs a philosophical discussion and reflection on a deep moral issue.
Rating: T Word Count: 1086
The Power of the Lake (by AC1830)
Summary: Whether it’s for a crisis, a romance, or good old family fun, the Cartwrights are drawn to Lake Tahoe.
Rating – K, WC – 1603
BTR Sourdough Starters #14 – June 2019 (by BZTrailriders)
Summary: Rodeo Roundup – The theme this month revolves around a roundup, cattle drive, or rodeo. Use “Mustang Sally”, “Cotton-eyed Joe” for your OC inspiration.
Rating: G, Word Count: 2159
It’s a Bad Day, Or Not (by BettyHT)
SUMMARY: Adam has had some difficulties with women, and it doesn’t seem to stop. When there are more incidents, he’s ready to give up on romance, but sometimes the darkest days can turn out to have unintended consequences that a man can learn to appreciate. Added the second Adam and Monica story, Not Always, to this one. Adam makes some serious mistakes in trying to extricate himself from trouble until he turns to his family for help.
Rating = T Word count = 22,989
It’s a Bad Day, or Not Series, links to all stories included within.
