MJRod
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Joined 09-11-14, id: 6100513, Profile Updated: 10-01-14
Author has written 8 stories for High Chaparral.

MJRod is a freelance writer & editor from Texas who simply loves The High Chaparral.

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Rancho Navarro reviews
VII. Season 4.22: This season 4 finale finds Mano & Carmen returning to Casa Cueva, Rancho Navarro, and finally, the High Chaparral itself on the second part of their luna de miel (honeymoon). Old friends also return & Buck reunites with his own "Lady Fair," Charly Converse. Read & discover how it all turns out in VKS & MJRod's final episode of the season. Enjoy & please review!
High Chaparral - Rated: T - English - Western/Friendship - Chapters: 14 - Words: 35,104 - Reviews: 3 - Published: 3/26/2016 - Buck C., Manolito M., Sam B., Vaquero - Complete
La Luna de Miel reviews
VI. Season 4.21: Following the marriage of Mano & Carmen in "Carmen Navarro" comes "La Luna de Miel," the honeymoon. What else after the in-laws leave? The romance is sweet but this is no conventional luna de miel: rather, one fraught with adventure. Warning: very romantic but tasteful. Read & review as VKS & MJRod continue our attempt to round out "The High Chaparral" season 4.
High Chaparral - Rated: T - English - Western/Romance - Chapters: 20 - Words: 22,661 - Reviews: 23 - Published: 2/12/2016 - Buck C., Victoria M., Manolito M. - Complete
Carmen Navarro reviews
V. Season 4.20: Once upon a time, boy meets girl. The title character's first name is from a David Dortort script proposal. VKS & MJRod give Mano the life his creator envisioned, but with a path to matrimony full of adventure, the ultimate buddy road trip & new & old enemies & friends. Read, review, enjoy. Our season 4 stories are in order but also designed to be read separately.
High Chaparral - Rated: T - English - Western/Romance - Chapters: 14 - Words: 27,795 - Reviews: 13 - Published: 12/6/2015 - Buck C., Victoria M., Manolito M.
The Inheritance reviews
IV. Season 4.19: As THC season 4 continues, Mano has discovered in "La Carta" an unexpected bequest from the late Don Sebastian: two prize stallions. What will he do with his inheritance? Follow Mano, Buck, & Wind as they head to Sonora for some horse business, forging new bonds & making new enemies. Please read & review this latest installment co-authored by VKS & MJRod.
High Chaparral - Rated: K+ - English - Western/Friendship - Chapters: 17 - Words: 29,557 - Reviews: 16 - Favs: 1 - Follows: 1 - Published: 10/22/2015 - Buck C., Manolito M., Wind - Complete
La Carta (The Letter) reviews
III. Season 4.18: After Don Sebastian's death, Mano assists Tio Domingo in Sonora. Old amigos surface to threaten Mano's return to AZ & very survival. Co-authored by VKS & MJRod, Cannons & Montoyas reunite v. new & old foes. Has Don Sebastian left a surprise for Mano? This follows our "Fathers and Sons" and THC's "New Lion of Sonora." Please read & review as we continue season 4.
High Chaparral - Rated: T - English - Western/Friendship - Chapters: 20 - Words: 22,717 - Reviews: 24 - Published: 8/20/2015 - Buck C., Manolito M. - Complete
Fathers and Sons reviews
II. Season 4.8.c: Co-written by VKS and MJRod, this story continues the plot of "Lady Luck" as Mano & Buck's adventures expand to Sonora in THC season 4, offering a final glimpse of Don Sebastian, who later dies "content." Vaquero, Roy Lauder, John, Victoria, Don Sebastian & the bunkhouse boys, especially Joe, are featured. Please read & review our effort to round out season 4.
High Chaparral - Rated: T - English - Western/Friendship - Chapters: 15 - Words: 30,181 - Reviews: 20 - Favs: 2 - Follows: 3 - Published: 7/2/2015 - Buck C., Don Sebastián M., Manolito M., Vaquero - Complete
Lady Luck reviews
I. Season 4.8.b: Mano, Buck & new hand Roy wear off the smell of Stokertown in this season 4 storyline which continues "Too Late the Epitaph," complete with bunkhouse boys, past & present. Co-written by VKS & MJRod, the story also features Joe, Big John & Victoria. It is followed by "Fathers and Sons" & then "La Carta" in our attempt to flesh out THC season 4. Please read & review.
High Chaparral - Rated: K+ - English - Western - Chapters: 12 - Words: 30,187 - Reviews: 46 - Favs: 4 - Follows: 5 - Published: 5/22/2015 - Big John C., Buck C., Manolito M., Joe B. - Complete
Ride the Savage Land No Dying Today, Parts 1 & 2 reviews
What happens to Mano, Buck & Olive after they are found by the men of the High Chaparral? Henry Darrow's & Cameron Mitchell's performances resonate yet today, nearly a half century later. This piece honors the friendship of Buck & Mano & offers a glimpse of what may have occurred.
High Chaparral - Rated: K+ - English - Chapters: 2 - Words: 9,502 - Reviews: 7 - Favs: 5 - Follows: 1 - Updated: 10/3/2014 - Published: 9/12/2014 - Buck C., Victoria M., Manolito M. - Complete