I am working on a special surprise for all of my blog subscribers, and today I will share a very small part of that surprise! It is the first chapter of a new novella I am going to send out near the end of November. You’ll hear the blurb soon, but for today, here is chapter one! READ MORE
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From the Horse’s Mouth: Two Equine Magazines Well Worth Checking Out
Young Rider and Horse Illustrated are both perfect magazines for any horse crazy person. This review dives into why I fell in love with them, and why they are worth the price to subscribe. READ MORE
Song Against Storm: A Short Story From the World of Brieltas
A short story involving Katara, one of the characters in my WIP. READ MORE
The Value of Re-Reading: The Best Books Are Worth Going Back To
Rereading is a valuable literary skill for not just writers, but for anyone who loves books. But what makes a book worth a reread? Why should we reread? READ MORE
TITLE REVEAL FOR KARA SWANSON (And an Opportunity for Writers!)
The title reveal for Kara Swanson’s new book is here! READ MORE
The Fastest Horse Breeds in the World: Record-Breaking Horses Part 2
The speed of the horse is one of their greatest marvels. Today I share 5 horse breeds whose average speeds rank themselves as the fastest horses in the world. READ MORE
Practical Horse Tips: How to Muck a Stall in Six Steps
Whether you want to get a job at a stable or hope to have your own horse, stall mucking is a necessary skill of the horse life. This article shows the step-by-step process so that you can muck stalls like a pro. READ MORE
Sunfishin’: A Short Story From the World of Brieltas
An experimental short story involving a scene from a horse’s POV, Dusty, chosen by Jason Gabrin to be his Myarta, is reluctant to pair up with what he believes to be the most un-cowboy-like person he ever met. But when Dusty’s love for bucking lands him in trouble and nearly hurts Jason, Dusty has to decide whether to accept his new Raida or follow the dangerous path of his forefathers. READ MORE
The Dictator’s Daughter: A Wings of Equinox Experimental Snippet
I discovered this the other day looking for another writing snippet. This was an experimental snippet that I wrote to develop Lightflame, the tritagonist and third POV in The Call of the King. Originally, this was how she found out that Ruby was her sister and Kestrel was her mother. While this is no longer canon to the story, I thought I would share this since this is where most of Lightflame’s personality was developed. READ MORE
The Largest Horse Breeds In the World: Record Breaking Horses Part One
Before the tractor or the car, there was the draft horse. The largest of the horse breeds, these heavy lifters built civilazations and fed their communities. This article introduces you to the Shire, Clydesdale, Belgian Draft, Percheron and Suffolk Punch, horses with as much heart as heft. READ MORE