Summary: When Adam, Hoss and Little Joe sneak out in the early hours for Adam’s last childhood adventure, their father’s reaction is not what they expect. A prequel set in the months before Adam leaves for college. Category: Bonanza Genre:  Western Rated:  G Word Count: 3,520 words   The hinges on the door let out … Continue reading Sunrise (by Sierra Girl) →

Summary:  The murder of a friend, and the ensuing trail, lead an exhausted Adam to confront deeply buried fears and long-held guilt about events in his past. Will he come out the other side unscathed and able to face up to his father? Category:  Bonanza Genre:  Western Rated:  PG Word Count:  23,980 words   He would … Continue reading Out of the Darkness (by Sierra Girl) →

  Summary:  The sequel to ‘The Man of Many Spirits’. For two years Adam lived in a village of Ute Indians believing his family had died in a wagon train attack. He was settled in his new life until the day he was abducted and left to die in the desert. Now, with help from … Continue reading The Man Who Lost His Heart (by Sierra Girl) →

Summary:  Adam’s life is turned upside down after an attack on a wagon train leaves him alone and injured in the desert. He is helped by an unlikely saviour. But what has become of his family? And why is his rescuer so keen to keep the truth from him. Category:  Bonanza Genre:  Western Rated:  PG Word … Continue reading The Man of Many Spirits (by Sierra Girl) →

Summary: A year following the marriage of Abigail Jones and Hank Myers, the services of Cupid and Cupid Unlimited are called into action once again when the Myers’ marriage hits a rocky patch. And once more, Adam finds himself an unwilling participant—or should that be victim—in Hoss and Joe’s uproarious schemes. Category:  Bonanza Genre:  Western … Continue reading A Rose for Abigail (by Sierra Girl) →

Summary:  Judging a man on appearances isn’t a good idea especially when it’s Adam Cartwright. Category:  Bonanza Genre:  Western Rating:  G Word Count:  1077 "There's a dance next Friday at the social hall. I know that you don't know me, but I'm Adam Cartwright, and I would be pleased if you would consent to accompany … Continue reading A Cream Colored Coat (by BettyHT) →

Summary:  On the occasion of Mark Twain’s death, Adam tells his grandson of a Hoss/Joe escapade, how he learned about it, and how he felt about it. Category:  Bonanza Genre:  Western Rating:  PG Word Count:  1032 1910 Elmira, NY at Mark Twain's grave site. "Did you know him well, Grandfather?" Adam Cartwright stood with his … Continue reading 1910 (by BettyHT) →

Summary:  The difference between romantic love and romancing is illustrated with the experiences of two brothers. Category:  Bonanza Genre:  Western Rating:  PG Word Count:  1536 Deafening noise from rain and hail on the wood shingle roof, smoky damp air, and the smells of wet leather and sweaty men aggravated Little Joe Cartwright's already sour mood. … Continue reading To Love a Rose (by BettyHT) →

Summary:  After a question by Ben, Adam reflects on why he has been in so many dangerous situations.  There are numerous references to Bonanza episodes. Category:  Bonanza Genre:  Western Rating:  PG Word Count:  1439 Why did he have to say that? He asked me if I was trying to get myself killed. I wonder if … Continue reading Death Wish (by BettyHT) →

Summary:  A collection of Ben poems, Adam poems, and some about the family. Category:  Bonanza Genre:  Western Rating:  PG Word Count:  4534 Chapter 1 = Ben   Ben's Hallelujah (Using the general pattern of Cohen's Hallelujah song but more free verse than that.) On a warm spring day, a baby boy Came to me and … Continue reading Poems of the Cartwrights (by BettyHT) →