In March, 2026, Joan Sattler decided it was time to share her stories with all readers.\u00a0 The Bonanza Brand Fanfiction Library is honored to provide a home for her collection of stories.\u00a0 We will update this listing when we have time available.\u00a0 Listed below are stories that were uploaded during the early days of the Bonanza Brand Fanfiction Library.<\/p>\n
Use this link to see what stories that are new to the Library ->\u00a0 JoanS.<\/a> <\/p>\n <\/p>\n 1865 – by JoanS <\/a><\/p>\n Summary: The more things change the more things stay the same. Twelve looks at the Cartwrights during 1865. A Father\u2019s Duty – by JoanS <\/a><\/p>\n Summary:\u00a0 Three discussions between a father and his sons. Just how did they get so smart? A Father\u2019s Love – by JoanS <\/a><\/p>\n Summary:\u00a0 A misunderstanding causes Joe to feel his father doesn’t want him to live on The Ponderosa any more. WC 24,000 A Good Time – by JoanS <\/a><\/p>\n Summary:\u00a0 Joe has his hands full trying to manage four girls who are interested in him. A Hoss by Any Other Name – by JoanS <\/a><\/p>\n Summary:\u00a0 Joe tries to help Hoss to impress a girl, but things become complicated when Adam also gets involved. A Special Kind of Love #1 – by JoanS <\/a><\/p>\n Summary:\u00a0 Joe searches for a mother figure in his life. A Special Kind of Love #2 – To Trust in Love – by JoanS <\/a><\/p>\n Summary:\u00a0 Joe finds it difficult to accept a new woman in Ben’s life.\u00a0 Sequel to ‘A Special Kind of Love’ A Sure Thing – by JoanS <\/a><\/p>\n Summary:\u00a0 A traveling rodeo comes to town and Joe enters the competition. Accused (The) – by JoanS <\/a><\/p>\n Summary: An accusation by a girl could tear Joe’s world apart. Adonis in the Wilderness – by JoanS <\/a><\/p>\n Summary:\u00a0 One of Adam\u2019s retired professors visits the Ponderosa for a vacation; involving the entire family in his latest art project.\u00a0\u00a0 Is Virginia City ready for the newest Adonis? An Ill Wind – by JoanS <\/a><\/p>\n Summary:\u00a0 An ill wind invades the Ponderosa, leaving the Cartwrights unable to take care of themselves while Hop Sing is away. And So The Sad Tale Begins – by JoanS <\/a><\/p>\n Summary:\u00a0 Ben comes home to find trouble in the house. At Her Mercy – by JoanS <\/a><\/p>\n Summary:\u00a0 Joe finds himself helpless and at the mercy of an older woman. Baker Series #1 – Baker’s Brat – by JoanS <\/a><\/p>\n Summary:\u00a0 Just how much influence could one seven-year-old have on an Army Post? Baker Series #2 – Baker’s Dozen – by JoanS <\/a><\/p>\n Summary:\u00a0 Ten years after he and Joe first met, Baker visits The Ponderosa while on a mission. Baker Series #3 – Baker\u2019s Legacy – by JoanS <\/a><\/p>\n Summary:\u00a0 Joe feels the loss of his friend Baker. Baker Series #4 – Baker\u2019s Destiny – by JoanS <\/a><\/p>\n Summary:\u00a0 Joe and Baker meet again, but this time under difficult circumstances. Bedside – by JoanS <\/a><\/p>\n Summary:\u00a0 Adam, Hoss and Ben try to will Little Joe back to consciousness after an accident. Best Friends – by JoanS <\/a><\/p>\n Synopsis:\u00a0\u00a0 A careless act of Little Joe’s puts his life in danger and that of his beloved horse Cochise Between Two Worlds #1 – by JoanS <\/a><\/p>\n Summary:\u00a0 Joe is sold as a slave after it is discovered that his mother was part-coloured. Between Two Worlds #2 – When Two Worlds Collide – by JoanS <\/a><\/p>\n Summary:\u00a0 Joe tries to deal with his feelings after returning home from Alabama. Big Ears – by JoanS <\/a><\/p>\n Summary:\u00a0 Sometimes a boy’s ears can come in handy. Boston Correspondence – by JoanS <\/a><\/p>\n Summary:\u00a0 Vignettes of life on the Ponderosa as well as Boston during Adam’s college years. Breath of Life – by JoanS <\/a><\/p>\n Summary:\u00a0 A potentially deadly illness sneaks up on\u00a0\u00a0 the youngest Cartwright.\u00a0\u00a0 Follow along as, in a moment of true Joe, the family finds themselves racing against time. Breathing Free – by JoanS<\/a><\/p>\n Summary: A Ponderosa ranch hand is convicted of murder, and all four Cartwrights must deal with their emotions regarding the situation. Brother Campaign (The) – by JoanS <\/a><\/p>\n Summary:\u00a0 Little Joe advertises for a new Cartwright when he decides that he doesn\u2019t want to be the youngest brother anymore. But for the Grace of God – by JoanS <\/a><\/p>\n Summary:\u00a0 Events force a son to look back on a traumatic time in his life; acknowledging how thankful his is for his family. Choices – by JoanS <\/a><\/p>\n Summary:\u00a0 Ben is faced with a difficult moral decision that could cost him the life of one of his sons. Dentist (The) – by JoanS <\/a><\/p>\n Summary: A traveling dentist visits town. Eyes of the Soul – by JoanS <\/a><\/p>\n Summary: Joe feels responsible for the death of a new ranch hand. Following the Dream – by JoanS <\/a><\/p>\n Summary: Ben has a difficult decision to make regarding a young Adam\u2019s future. Forgive Me My Love – by JoanS <\/a><\/p>\n Summary: A girl tries to rekindle her romance with Joe. Founder\u2019s Day – by JoanS <\/a><\/p>\n Summary: Ben is determined that this Founder’s Day will be a family affair, but his sons have other ideas. Generations – by JoanS <\/a><\/p>\n Summary: Ben is disturbed when Marie’s father arrives in Virginia City wanting to meet his grandson. Green-eyed Monster – by JoanS <\/a><\/p>\n Summary: A girl comes between Joe and Hoss which has far-reaching implications. Healing Process (The) – by JoanS <\/a><\/p>\n Summary: An accident leaves Joe and Cochise emotionally hurt and estranged from each other. Hoads (The) – by JoanS <\/a><\/p>\n Summary: A Hillbilly family seeks revenge after Joe kills two of their members. A WHN story for ‘The Spitfire’. If These Walls Could Talk – by JoanS <\/a><\/p>\n Summary: The task of reroofing the barn brings back various memories for each of the Cartwrights. Impatient Patient (The) – by JoanS <\/a><\/p>\n Summary: Joe is forced to stay in bed after an accident and causes trouble for everyone as a result. Indian Painting (The) – by JoanS <\/a><\/p>\n Summary: Ever wondered about the Cartwright’s Indian painting and why it moves around so much? This story should answer your questions if you have. Isolation – by JoanS <\/a><\/p>\n Summary: Joe is hurt in an accident in the lumber camp. Joe Cartwright \u2013 Seven Up – by JoanS <\/a><\/p>\n Summary: A woman finds an old diary in an antique store. Journey Worth Remembering – by JoanS <\/a><\/p>\n Summary: A trip for Ben and ten year old Little Joe takes an unexpected turn. Keeping Things Going – by JoanS <\/a><\/p>\n Summary: The Cartwrights try to keep things going around the house when Hop Sing leaves for a while. Learning a Lesson – by JoanS <\/a><\/p>\n Summary: Ben is determined to teach Joe a lesson when he gets into trouble in town, but will the youngest Cartwright survive his punishment? Little Boy Lost – by JoanS <\/a><\/p>\n Summary: Joe is missing when the family are in a San Francisco hotel. Loss – by JoanS <\/a><\/p>\n Summary: Joe is badly injured and could have a serious disability. Map (The) – by JoanS <\/a><\/p>\n Summary:\u00a0 You’ve probably read what the producers want you to know about the map that hung on the wall behind Ben’s desk, but here is the real story. March 21st – by JoanS <\/a><\/p>\n Summary: Excerpts from Adam’s diary on the same day for fifteen years. Measuring Up – by JoanS <\/a><\/p>\n Summary: Joe is tired of being ‘Little Joe’. My Brother, My Enemy – by JoanS <\/a><\/p>\n Summary: The Civil War causes a rift in the Cartwright family. My Life to Live – by JoanS <\/a><\/p>\n Summary: A woman in Ben’s life comes between Joe and his father. Natural Ability – by JoanS <\/a><\/p>\n Summary: Traces the progress of Joe’s natural affinity with horses. Obsession – by JoanS <\/a><\/p>\n Summary: A strange ranch hand develops an obsession with Joe. Old Demons – by JoanS <\/a><\/p>\n Summary: A college friend of Adam’s causes trouble for both Adam and Joe. One Hell of a Trip – by JoanS <\/a><\/p>\n Summary: Ben finds it necessary to take a young Little Joe on a long stagecoach trip. Pact (The) – by JoanS <\/a><\/p>\n Summary; When first you conspire to deceive\u2026 It\u2019s mighty hard to keep a secret with Little Joe around. Picking up the Threads – by JoanS <\/a><\/p>\n Summary: Ben finds it difficult to re-enter his boys\u2019 lives after Marie\u2019s death. Ponderosa Party – by JoanS <\/a><\/p>\n Summary: Ben decides to give Adam a welcome home party when he returns from college, but the preparations for it put a strain on everyone. Pride Comes Before a Fall – by JoanS <\/a><\/p>\n Summary:\u00a0\u00a0Adam prepares to apply for Harvard. Priorities – by JoanS <\/a><\/p>\n Summary:<\/em> A tasking mistress draws Ben away from his family. Will it take losing his family before he sets his priorities right? Quarantine – by JoanS <\/a><\/p>\n Summary: Little Joe is quarantined with some of the townsfolk when travelers bring a mysterious disease to town. Quarry (The) – by JoanS <\/a><\/p>\n Summary: A bet between the Cartwright brothers goes horribly wrong and puts one of their lives at risk. Race Against Time – by JoanS <\/a><\/p>\n Summary: The Cartwrights battle to save Joe\u2019s life when his foot becomes trapped in between railway lines. Schoolhouse Siege – by JoanS <\/a><\/p>\n Summary:\u00a0 Trouble invades Virginia City, and with the law on their tails, they unwitting head straight for the schoolhouse. Settling the Accounts – by JoanS <\/a><\/p>\n Summary:\u00a0 It’s the end of the month and settling the accounts nearly spells an apoplexy for Ben. Silver Dollar (The) – by JoanS <\/a><\/p>\n Summary:\u00a0 Just how deep of a hole will Joe dig for himself?\u00a0 And when the consequences of being restricted from the Silver Dollar seem unjust…\u00a0 Could it get any worse?\u00a0 This is Joe we’re talking about. Six Candles – by JoanS <\/a><\/p>\n Summary: A snapshot of each of the Cartwright boys on their sixth birthdays. Taking Responsibility – by JoanS <\/a><\/p>\n Summary: Joe takes responsibility for his actions and as a result finds himself trapped in a loveless relationship. Timber Conference – by JoanS <\/a><\/p>\n Summary:\u00a0 Joe attends his first business conference as a representative of The Ponderosa. Time to Let Go #1 – by JoanS <\/a><\/p>\n Summary: Joe has to say goodbye to a beloved friend. Time to Let Go #2 \u2013 Time to Say Goodbye – by JoanS <\/a><\/p>\n Summary: Joe faces a difficult time in his life. Top Gun – by JoanS <\/a><\/p>\n Summary: Joe\u2019s ego explodes after he has faced down Doc Holliday. A WHN for \u2018Calamity Over the Comstock\u2019. Trust – by JoanS <\/a><\/p>\n Summary: Joe feels that his father doesn’t trust him anymore. Uncle Samuel – by JoanS <\/a><\/p>\n Summary: When Ben’s Uncle Samuel visits from back East, things don’t go quite as well as Ben had hoped. Waiting for the Stage – by JoanS <\/a><\/p>\n Summary: When Ben’s stage is delayed, Adam has his hands full trying to keep himself and his brothers out of trouble while they wait for it. Wedding Announcement – by JoanS <\/a><\/p>\n Summary:\u00a0 The announcement of Joe’s wedding to Alice brings a variety of reactions from some of his old girlfriends. Well (The) – by JoanS <\/a><\/p>\n Summary:\u00a0 Will Ben risk the life of one son to save another? When Pa Comes Home – by JoanS <\/a><\/p>\n Summary: Adam tries to keep the family together while Ben is away
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