Skip to content
Our Orchard

Our Orchard

To expect flowers one must plant seeds

  • Home
  • writing
    • Books
    • Short Stories
  • Consulting
    • Consulting and Human Coaching
    • Indigenous Sensitivity Critique
  • About
    • Contact
  • More

    Category: This Life As Told by an Old Ndn

    The Journey of Flying Fox

    The Journey of Flying Fox, is a beautiful tale of a young hero’s quest, a mentor and friends found, loss in the darkness, and resistance to the evil enemy.

    December 31, 2019December 31, 2019 by dandanhansen

    “Alaskan Sunrise” A Gift for My Family

    This week I am taking a break from writing about gamblers and max bets.  Instead, I am sharing with you the eulogy I wrote for my grandparents memorial.  I have… Read more ““Alaskan Sunrise” A Gift for My Family”

    May 27, 2019 by dandanhansen

    Kirkus Review for “This Life as Told by an Old Indian”

    A beautifully written frame story in the vein of One Thousand and One Nights, The Decameron, and Canterbury Tales, Hansen (Raven’s Spear, 2017, etc.) proves short fiction is a genre in which he shines.

    July 5, 2018August 2, 2021 by dandanhansen

    “This Life as Told by an Old Ndn” Released Today

    #toldbyanoldndn #Kindle #shortstory #shortstories #Indigenousfuturism #NativeTwitter

    My book “This Life as Told by an Old Ndn” is released today

    April 4, 2018May 24, 2019 by dandanhansen

    “8. The Night I Truly Fell in Love” Released Today

    #toldbyanoldndn #Kindle #shortstory #shortstories #Indigenousfuturism #NativeTwitter

    Some dreams stay with you your whole life, and for Thomas his dream of being wanted and accepted by those around him on the reservation is a dream he just cannot shake.

    March 27, 2018May 24, 2019 by dandanhansen

    7. “The Night I Stayed in the Car and Then Got Out”

    #toldbyanoldndn #Kindle #shortstory #shortstories #Indigenousfuturism #NativeTwitter

    The story of Thomas’ bad choices and good conversations in the face of lights in the sky, on a dark and rainy reservation night.

    March 20, 2018May 24, 2019 by dandanhansen

    “6. The Day I Fell in Love” Released Today

    #toldbyanoldndn #Kindle #shortstory #shortstories #Indigenousfuturism #NativeTwitter

    Some conversations need to be had, and some do not. Thomas must decide which he is facing when love strikes on the Reservation.

    March 14, 2018May 24, 2019 by dandanhansen

    “5. The Very Worst Day of My Life” Released Today

    #toldbyanoldndn #Kindle #shortstory #shortstories #Indigenousfuturism #NativeTwitter

    Thomas’ experience of his place and life on the reservation is forever changed during a childhood game of war with unexpected enemies taking center stage.

    March 7, 2018May 24, 2019 by dandanhansen

    “4. The Moment I First Saw Myself” Full Story

    #toldbyanoldndn #Kindle #shortstory #shortstories #Indigenousfuturism #NativeTwitter

    The night starts roughly with an old tribal tale, and only gets rougher as Thomas comes to grips with his choices and the choices of those around him.

    February 28, 2018May 24, 2019 by dandanhansen

    “3. The Day I Heard the Bell Ring” Released Today

    #toldbyanoldndn #Kindle #shortstory #shortstories #Indigenousfuturism #NativeTwitter

    Deep in the woods of the Reservation on a camping trip the gang has a humorous time until a warning reverberates throughout the night.

    February 21, 2018May 24, 2019 by dandanhansen

    Posts navigation

    Older posts

    Donation

    What is the Value of Art

    If you have found anything of value here and would like to help support the future, donate what you can.

    $5.00

    Search

    Follow Our Orchard on WordPress.com

    Recent Posts

    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • LinkedIn
    • Twitter
    • Amazon
    • Contact
    Blog at WordPress.com.
    Privacy & Cookies: This site uses cookies. By continuing to use this website, you agree to their use.
    To find out more, including how to control cookies, see here: Cookie Policy
    • Subscribe Subscribed
      • Our Orchard
      • Join 70 other subscribers
      • Already have a WordPress.com account? Log in now.
      • Our Orchard
      • Subscribe Subscribed
      • Sign up
      • Log in
      • Report this content
      • View site in Reader
      • Manage subscriptions
      • Collapse this bar
     

    Loading Comments...