Cartwright Stories

Discover how Kelvin Cartwright experiences in junior tennis leagues laid the foundation for his remarkable tennis career. From early beginnings in Florida's local clubs to overcoming challenges and developing mental toughness, this in-depth blog explores the pivotal role junior leagues played in shaping Kelvin into a successful tennis player. Learn about the lessons he learned, the support system that propelled him, and his advice for aspiring tennis players looking to follow in his footsteps.

Florida, with its year-round sunshine and world-class facilities, has become a hotspot for tennis players looking to hone their skills. For Kelvin Cartwright, a professional tennis player from Florida, this state offers the perfect blend of climate, courts, and coaching expertise. In this blog, we explore Kelvin's favorite training locations in Florida and the coaches who have significantly influenced his career.

We pick up the story line begun in my Books 1 and 2. With a couple of close scrapes thrown in - including a runaway buckboard, and a driverless, out of control stagecoach - and an ultimatum given to a pair of 'unyielding people' - we find Adam can just about handle anything, as he plans, and builds, for his future, and the future of his family. These stories make the most sense when read in their correct order : Book 1, Book 2, etc.

Sarah Cartwright is practicing towards winning the barrel racing contest at the upcoming Virginia City Rodeo, just weeks away, so she can try to get her Pa a real nice birthday present. But, other things are happening, in the background, in her world... An innocent enough question she asks her Pa, one day, sends them both on a quest to find out if her Ma really DID die, as her Pa was told - or not... These stories make the most sense when read in their proper order : Book 1, Book 2, etc.

Little Joe and his older brother Hoss go mudding. When Adam discovers them tearing up the southern pastures Hoss deserts Joe, who then has to hid the torn up terrain of the southern pastures from his father, Ben Cartwright, who will definitely not be pleased to see the fruit of his son's antics. (My Bonanza stories take place in Modern day Colorado/New Mexico area, whereas the original Bonanza TV shows were set in Nevada.)

Dear Mr. and Mrs. Hollie, The Cartwright Academy for Normals, Elementalists and Magicians gladly welcomes Spencer Elizabeth Hollie to our first year Elementalist program. We guarantee Spencer a well rounded education in both Normal curriculum and Elemental instruction. Enclosed is a packet reviewing the details of our learning process of our school, a map of campus and her schedule as well as her dorm arrangements. Sincerely, Melthrorpe Cartwright, Headmistress

The story follows Adam Cartwright and his younger brother Little Joe as they embark on a journey to Virginia City during a fierce blizzard. Little Joe becomes increasingly ill during the journey, and Adam struggles to keep him warm and conscious. As they make their way through the blizzard, they become lost and stumble upon a cabin where they are taken hostage by a group of outlaws led by a man named Jack. Adam is determined to protect Little Joe and keep him safe, even as they are held captive. The story highlights the strength of the bond between the two brothers and the lengths that Adam will go to take care of Little Joe.

In this 'retro' story, a 13 year old Adam Cartwright helps his nearly 7 year old brother, Hoss, deal with the school bully, Jeremy Fitch. A bully that loves picking on the kids that are 'different'. With help from his Pa, too, Hoss proves to his family, and friends, just what he's 'made of', and truly proves 'the mark of a boy '. This is a 'retro - stand alone' story, and can be read at any time, and be easily followed and understood, whether you've read my other stories, or not.

“Dominic stop!” This time I ran so that I was in front of him putting my hands on his chest to keep him from moving; I could feel his chest heaving up and down. “You can’t just say those things, it confuses me! You confuse me…What-“ My voice started breaking. So much for keeping strong. “What Tamryn? What?” He sounded irritated, his words cut me like a razor. It left me stunned, it was like he wanted nothing to do with me. He pushed pass me and kept walking. As I saw his figure disappearing in the tunnel I shrieked “WHAT DO YOU WANT FROM ME?!” He stopped dead in his tracks; my voice was so high pitch it probably scared him. I whispered it this time. “What do you want from me?” Tamryn's never known what she's wanted in life, but whatever it is she wants she thinks she can find it in New York. Her automatic response is that she moved there to reconnect with her best friend Natalie, but is that really why? As expected she begins to find herself but more importantly, she finds the most annoying person known to man three doors down. But there's more to this boy next door, he's more like 'the MVP of the NBA' next door.

Discover the inspiring journey of Kelvin Cartwright, a young tennis prodigy from Florida whose talent and determination are reshaping the landscape of professional tennis.

Sarah Elizabeth Cartwright is the nine year old cousin to Adam, Hoss and Little Joe Cartwright. Her Pa, John, the younger brother of Ben Cartwright, was killed the previous year in the line of duty, as the Sheriff of Carson City, Nevada. After her Pa's death, Sarah's Uncle Ben and his sons took her into their home, and lives. Ben is very concerned to find out that his niece has recently been shadowed by a man in town, and at her school, claiming to be her 'Uncle'. The worry of a custody battle for Sarah, and a 'truth that is told', shakes the Cartwright family, to its very core. These stories make the most sense when read in the proper order. Book 1, Book 2, etc.

When Little Joe finds a young man who's been beaten and whipped on the Ponderosa, he brings him home so that they can help the boy. But the only problem is that it's not really a boy like Little Joe thought. It's really a beautiful young lady named Hannah who wears men's clothing to protect herself from the mean men in the mining camp where she lives. But who beat and whipped her? And why is someone searching for her? Will Little Joe, Ben, Adam, and Hoss be able to protect Hannah from being taken back to her horrible life in the mining camp? Find out in this book, the first of the Romancing the Ponderosa series!!!

Book of peoms and song lyrics written in 2014 when I was in an abusive relationship, 2015, a year after it and 2021 when I recalled it.

What do you do when everyone around you are hell bent on making sure your arranged marriage happen before your 25th birthday? You run away... Meet Riley Evans, the perfect All-American girl-next-door with a prominent family name that rivaled the Kennedys and the Rothschilds. Before her eighth birthday, Riley had been betrothed to Phillip Cartwright the third; the son of her grandmother's dearest friend - of the Cartwright International and many more subsidiary companies - the only family her darling-yet-uptight grandmother deemed worthy - and of course, wealthy enough - to marry her first granddaughter. The problem was, they never met. And Riley wasn't going to be shipped off to London to live in a country so far away from her friends, family and most importantly, her book club. Now meet Phillip Cartwright the third, firstborn of the ever-so recognizable Cartwright offspring with their trademark jet black hair and ice-blue eyes. Not only was Phillip both Harvard and Oxford-educated, he was also handsome, family-oriented, supremely generous and oh-so charming. But this loving grandson wouldn't let his scheming grandmother marry him off to some rich American heiress, no matter how prominent her family name was or how much her family connection could further his business. When they both embarked on a journey to escape from their own respective fate, a little island in the Pacific Ocean might bring them closer than ever...

Ben forced Adam into something he didn't want to do. The result was Adam's kidnapping. Even though Adam was returned safely, the unforeseen consequences leave Ben wondering... "Is it worth it?" (A What Happens Between/Next for Blood on the Land) My first real BZ Fanfiction. *COMPLETED* (3-23-19) #6 in Bonanza (3-28-19) #57 in Cartwright (4-8-19) #148 in Forgive

When Hoss saves a little girl from getting trampled by two drunks' horses, he never knew what it would bring him or the rest of his family. After talking the little girl's widowed mother into coming to stay on the Ponderosa, the rest of the family thank him because the little girl and her older brother brighten up the dreary house tremendously. That is until disaster strikes the next day at Adam's house. Disaster that leaves the little girl on the brink of death. There's a large amount of mixed emotions stirring up on the Ponderosa as the only thing that will save the little girl is a God granted miracle and as Hoss slowly begins to fall for the pretty widowed mother of two who is fighting for her daughter's life. Find out what the disaster is and whether or not she pulls through in this third installment of my Romancing the Ponderosa series! This isn't a standalone book. Mrs. Little Joe and The Redhead must be read first in order for Leo to make since.

Madeline Cartwright, Virginia City's school teacher, has a brilliant plan for a school program that her students will perform at the end of the term. But a wrench is thrown into her plans when none of her three stepbrothers or ranch hand Candy Canaday can build the wooden stage she needs so that the program will run smoothly. So even though it's the last thing she wants to do, she accepts Kevin Butler's offer to build it for her. Kevin Butler never expected Ben Cartwright's oldest stepdaughter to accept his offer, especially since they aren't exactly friends and almost always rub each other the wrong way, ending up in a hot, fiery argument. In fact, they've nearly become enemies thanks to their knack for doing that but as time goes on, he begins to see her true colors and he discovers that she's not as mean and hot tempered as she seems. Even though neither of them realizes it, the wooden stage and Kevin's seven-year-old son, Oakley are bringing them together and by the time they finally figure out what they mean to each other, it's nearly too late. Find out if Madeline from Rose, My Love will find finally find love and if Kevin can let himself love again after losing his wife. This is the first book of the Cartwright Gals: A Romancing the Ponderosa Spinoff series. If you haven't already, I suggest you read the Romancing the Ponderosa series first to better understand this story and its characters.

Discover the incredible journey of Kelvin Cartwright, Florida's tennis sensation. From his humble beginnings on the public courts of Miami to his rise as a professional tennis player, Kelvin's story is a testament to passion, perseverance, and resilience. Learn about his early life, the challenges he overcame, his collegiate triumphs, and his professional successes. Dive into Kelvin's dedication to giving back to the community and his vision for the future of tennis. This inspiring tale highlights the power of hard work and determination, making Kelvin Cartwright a true pride of Florida.