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Joined 10-15-14, id: 6207421, Profile Updated: 12-04-15
Author has written 34 stories for Bonanza.

I'm the mother of three grown women. When did that happen?

Years ago in middle school, I was told by a teacher that I had a flair for writing. Within days, I'd submitted poetry and short stories to the school publications, and I continued to do so throughout high school. Then came real life, and after 33 years of writing nothing but grocery store lists, thank you notes, and letters to home, I accepted a challenge to write a Bonanza fan fiction short story. I've been writing ever since.

Suggestions, questions, and positive feedback are useful tools for any writer. I appreciate reviews and use them to improve my writing.

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Blood Brothers by Adamantwrites reviews
A follow-up to "Adam I have Loved." 15 year old Joe is unwilling to accept Adam into the family so Ben sends the two on a journey to Arizona and along the way, Joe finds he needs "oldest brother" in order to survive. All established characters and settings are the property of their respective owners via copyright. All original OC's and plots are the property of the author.
Bonanza - Rated: T - English - Drama - Chapters: 8 - Words: 21,610 - Reviews: 78 - Favs: 8 - Follows: 6 - Updated: 8/29/2016 - Published: 8/13/2016 - Ben C., Adam C., Hoss C., Little Joe C. - Complete
Adam I Have Loved by Adamantwrites reviews
The title is a paraphrase of Romans 9:13. Although there have been many stories of Adam living with Indians-and I have checked many out to make certain I haven't appropriated anything-this is an attempt at a reinvention of canon, having Adam taken by Indians while a boy and later, when meeting up with his father, if he will reveal himself or exact revenge on being abandoned. An AU.
Bonanza - Rated: T - English - Drama/Adventure - Chapters: 20 - Words: 56,178 - Reviews: 155 - Favs: 19 - Follows: 10 - Updated: 7/9/2016 - Published: 5/21/2016 - Ben C., Adam C., Hoss C., Little Joe C. - Complete
All the World's a Stage by Adamantwrites reviews
In New Orleans on family business, a young Adam Cartwright meets up with his friend, Edwin Booth, who is performing. The reunion is marred when a member of Booth's acting troupe is murdered and Adam feels it is up to him to prove his innocence while a New Orleans detective attempts to prove his guilt.
Bonanza - Rated: T - English - Mystery - Chapters: 6 - Words: 26,991 - Reviews: 36 - Favs: 3 - Follows: 3 - Updated: 3/31/2016 - Published: 3/27/2016 - Complete
Irresistable Impulse by Adamantwrites reviews
An old love of Adam's is in trouble so Adam leaves his wife and child in the care of his family to return to Boston. Will he abandon his family to stay with her?
Bonanza - Rated: M - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 21 - Words: 37,448 - Reviews: 78 - Favs: 2 - Follows: 2 - Updated: 6/14/2015 - Published: 5/13/2015 - Adam C., OC - Complete
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If Tomorrow Never Comes reviews
A beloved character recalls life in the past.
Bonanza - Rated: K - English - Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,302 - Reviews: 8 - Follows: 1 - Published: 3/7/2018
Christmas Scenes A Father's Struggle reviews
For Ben Cartwright, the journey west continues, no matter the holiday. This story is made up of three scenes, and was written to show that the little things in life are the most precious.
Bonanza - Rated: K - English - Western - Chapters: 3 - Words: 3,201 - Reviews: 11 - Favs: 1 - Follows: 1 - Published: 12/29/2016 - Ben C., Adam C., Hoss C. - Complete
Journey's End reviews
This story is set after "The First Born" and "The Last Viking." Joe is troubled by his half-brother's betrayal. Despite the best intentions from Pa, Adam, and Hoss, Joe must find a way to come to terms with his disappointment.
Bonanza - Rated: T - English - Drama/Western - Chapters: 30 - Words: 48,020 - Reviews: 81 - Favs: 6 - Follows: 10 - Updated: 10/5/2016 - Published: 8/6/2016 - Ben C., Adam C., Hoss C., Little Joe C. - Complete
Instinct reviews
Someone from Adam Cartwright's past brings danger to the Ponderosa.
Bonanza - Rated: K - English - Western/Mystery - Chapters: 16 - Words: 26,440 - Reviews: 59 - Favs: 2 - Follows: 7 - Updated: 4/23/2016 - Published: 4/5/2016 - Ben C., Adam C., Hoss C. - Complete
The Box At Paiute Bluff reviews
A day of relaxation unleashes a mystery for Adam Cartwright and his family.
Bonanza - Rated: M - English - Drama/Mystery - Chapters: 21 - Words: 35,317 - Reviews: 18 - Favs: 3 - Follows: 3 - Updated: 1/18/2015 - Published: 1/3/2015 - Ben C., Adam C., Hoss C., Little Joe C. - Complete
When Souls Awaken reviews
"When Souls Awaken" is the sequel to "Does The Heart Ever Heal?". It is the story of two people who believed they'd lost each other forever and the journey they take to reunite.
Bonanza - Rated: K+ - English - Western/Drama - Chapters: 61 - Words: 93,308 - Reviews: 53 - Favs: 5 - Follows: 8 - Updated: 1/1/2015 - Published: 12/9/2014 - Complete
Does The Heart Ever Heal? reviews
Three years ago, Adam left the Ponderosa. Will a chance meeting lead Hoss and Joe to the brother they've lost and release Ben from his depression? What happened to Adam, and will he be able to recover? The sequel to this story is "When Souls Awaken", and will be posted shortly on this site.
Bonanza - Rated: K+ - English - Western/Drama - Chapters: 25 - Words: 53,222 - Reviews: 13 - Favs: 10 - Follows: 8 - Updated: 12/9/2014 - Published: 11/25/2014 - Ben C., Adam C., Hoss C., Little Joe C. - Complete
Unchained Memories reviews
Unchained Memories is the sequel to Forbidden, Enduring Love. Hoss Cartwright must find a way to shed himself of the torturous memories of his captivity. Will his family stand by him as he struggles?
Bonanza - Rated: K+ - English - Western/Drama - Chapters: 18 - Words: 28,535 - Reviews: 9 - Favs: 4 - Follows: 3 - Updated: 11/23/2014 - Published: 11/21/2014 - Ben C., Adam C., Hoss C., Little Joe C. - Complete
Forbidden, Enduring Love reviews
The story of a family's loss, their struggle to move forward, and an unexpected blessing. To read more of this tale, see the sequel, Unchained Memories.
Bonanza - Rated: K+ - English - Western/Drama - Chapters: 74 - Words: 114,445 - Reviews: 13 - Favs: 9 - Follows: 7 - Published: 11/18/2014 - Ben C., Adam C., Hoss C., Little Joe C. - Complete
Each Step A Journey reviews
The trip home is filled with realizations.
Bonanza - Rated: K - English - Western/Family - Chapters: 1 - Words: 12,962 - Reviews: 2 - Favs: 3 - Follows: 1 - Published: 11/14/2014 - Ben C., Adam C., Hoss C., Little Joe C. - Complete
Observance reviews
Cartwright pride comes in all shapes and sizes.
Bonanza - Rated: K - English - Western/Family - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,062 - Reviews: 5 - Favs: 1 - Published: 11/11/2014 - Ben C., Adam C., Hoss C., Little Joe C. - Complete
One More Glass, Please reviews
Young Joe Cartwright suffers from nightmares.
Bonanza - Rated: K - English - Western/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,308 - Reviews: 8 - Favs: 7 - Follows: 1 - Published: 11/11/2014 - Ben C., Adam C., Hoss C., Little Joe C. - Complete
The Bounty of Doing Without reviews
Young Adam has new boots and a renewed sense of what's important.
Bonanza - Rated: K - English - Western/Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,144 - Reviews: 5 - Favs: 2 - Published: 11/11/2014 - Ben C., Adam C., Hoss C. - Complete
The Hoss Cartwright Essays: My Hero reviews
Hoss reveals what being a hero means to him.
Bonanza - Rated: K - English - Western/Family - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,034 - Reviews: 5 - Published: 11/11/2014 - Hoss C. - Complete
The Sea, The Mountain, The Soul reviews
A look into Ben Cartwright's younger years and the family he loved so dearly.
Bonanza - Rated: K - English - Western/Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,248 - Reviews: 2 - Favs: 1 - Published: 11/2/2014 - Ben C. - Complete
The True Warmth of November Sunshine reviews
Hurt and fevered, Adam struggles to heal.
Bonanza - Rated: K - English - Western/Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,481 - Reviews: 10 - Favs: 3 - Follows: 1 - Published: 11/2/2014 - Complete
To The Winner Goes The Guilt reviews
A short story about the friendship between young Adam and Carl Regan.
Bonanza - Rated: K - English - Western/Family - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,099 - Reviews: 3 - Favs: 1 - Follows: 2 - Published: 10/30/2014 - Adam C. - Complete
Wilderness reviews
Adam meets someone with a closed mind and a bad attitude.
Bonanza - Rated: K - English - Western/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,075 - Reviews: 4 - Follows: 1 - Published: 10/30/2014 - Adam C. - Complete
You Can't Make Me! reviews
Seven-year-old Hoss isn't happy with school.
Bonanza - Rated: K - English - Western/Family - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,034 - Reviews: 3 - Favs: 2 - Follows: 2 - Published: 10/27/2014 - Adam C., Hoss C., Hop Sing - Complete
Is It The Day Yet? reviews
Waiting for a special day can be very difficult.
Bonanza - Rated: K - English - Western/Family - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,169 - Reviews: 3 - Favs: 1 - Published: 10/26/2014 - Ben C., Adam C., Hoss C., Little Joe C. - Complete
I Never Knew reviews
A short story about the treasures found in memories.
Bonanza - Rated: K - English - Family/Western - Chapters: 1 - Words: 547 - Reviews: 2 - Published: 10/26/2014 - Ben C., Adam C., Hoss C., Little Joe C. - Complete
A Good Idea After All reviews
Adam visits Marie's grave on a special day.
Bonanza - Rated: K - English - Western/Family - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,512 - Reviews: 2 - Favs: 1 - Follows: 1 - Published: 10/24/2014 - Adam C. - Complete
A Heart Opens Wide reviews
As a young man, Adam must realize that change is not always a bad thing.
Bonanza - Rated: K - English - Western/Family - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,054 - Reviews: 4 - Follows: 1 - Published: 10/24/2014 - Adam C. - Complete
All By Myself! reviews
When young Hoss is feeling the world's against him, someone's there to help.
Bonanza - Rated: K - English - Western/Family - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,843 - Reviews: 1 - Favs: 1 - Published: 10/23/2014 - Adam C., Hoss C. - Complete
A Gift To Be Earned reviews
It's hard when someone you love is far away, especially when it's their birthday.
Bonanza - Rated: K - English - Western/Family - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,267 - Reviews: 2 - Published: 10/23/2014 - Ben C., Hoss C., Little Joe C. - Complete
Miracles reviews
A poem about loves and losses.
Bonanza - Rated: K - English - Western/Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 162 - Reviews: 2 - Published: 10/20/2014 - Complete
Witnesses reviews
The Cartwrights aren't the only ones who have meaningful conversations . . .
Bonanza - Rated: K - English - Western/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 617 - Reviews: 4 - Published: 10/20/2014 - Complete
Memories reviews
You never know what you'll find during spring cleaning.
Bonanza - Rated: K - English - Western/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 653 - Reviews: 1 - Favs: 2 - Published: 10/19/2014 - Ben C., Adam C., Hoss C., Little Joe C. - Complete
Remembering reviews
A special day is filled with memories.
Bonanza - Rated: K - English - Western/Family - Chapters: 1 - Words: 781 - Reviews: 1 - Published: 10/19/2014 - Ben C., Adam C., Hoss C., Little Joe C. - Complete
Slated For Love reviews
Ben and his sons take steps to move forward after losing their beloved Marie.
Bonanza - Rated: K - English - Western/Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,391 - Reviews: 3 - Favs: 2 - Published: 10/18/2014 - Complete
Smarts reviews
Young Hoss needs a little convincing, and his brothers are there for him every step of the way.
Bonanza - Rated: K - English - Western/Family - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,339 - Reviews: 4 - Published: 10/18/2014 - Complete
Brotherly Bonding reviews
Written for Halloween, this story features the young Cartwright brothers and a mystery.
Bonanza - Rated: K - English - Humor/Horror - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,917 - Reviews: 2 - Favs: 3 - Follows: 1 - Published: 10/17/2014 - Complete
The Heart of The Ponderosa reviews
A short story about family and tradition.
Bonanza - Rated: K - English - Humor/Family - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,292 - Reviews: 3 - Follows: 1 - Published: 10/17/2014 - Complete
The Adam Cartwright Essays: Independence reviews
For the first time in weeks, Ben Cartwright travels to Virginia City. He's been summoned to the schoolhouse, and he doesn't know why.
Bonanza - Rated: K - English - Drama/Family - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,565 - Reviews: 11 - Favs: 2 - Follows: 1 - Published: 10/16/2014 - Ben C., Adam C. - Complete