I’ve been idly flipping through Goodreads reviews for THE STARLESS SEA because I loved it so much and I was curious about how others felt. Loved it or hated it, there is no in between! If you’re not familiar with the title, THE STARLESS SEA is the new release by Erin Morgenstern, author of THE… Continue reading We Love What We Love (The Starless Sea Book Review)
I’m excited to share some of the first reviews coming in for my latest equestrian novel, The Hidden Horses of New York. In a lot of ways, this title was a departure for me. Readers who have been following my different series for the past decade or so will definitely have certain expectations of what a… Continue reading First Reviews for The Hidden Horses of New York
This post originally appeared at Retired Racehorse Blog in 2013. I’m a huge proponent of independent publishing, not least because it has allowed horse books to enter a whole new level. Gone are the days when I could choose between a $5.99 paperback from the Thoroughbred series or a $35.95 hardcover tome on dressage principles if… Continue reading Taking Chances: Equestrian Writers Who Collaborate Instead of Competing
Good news if you’re looking for a good read over the holidays. How about slipping away to Disneyland? I just finished Kate Abbott’s delightful Young Adult debut, Disneylanders, and I am here to tell you and anyone that will listen: it’s a wonderful read for all ages. You can read the full review at my Disney blog,… Continue reading New Book Review at my Disney blog!
The main character of Ambition, Jules, is a prickly young woman with a chip on her shoulder. Not the most endearing of characters, right? I was really worried about how Jules would be received by readers. After all, there were plenty of readers who told me that they wanted Alex, of the Alex and Alexander… Continue reading New “Ambition” Review Hones in on Main Character
I’m so excited to share the first reviews for Ambition with you! When I read a review, I’m really finding out, at last, if I’ve accomplished what I wanted to with my story. Ambition, in particular, is a story that went through many, many incarnations as I tried to take it from a story that… Continue reading Exciting Reviews for “Ambition”
This book review is posted over at Retired Racehorse, where I have been posting equestrian reads for years now. But for all my new readers, here is my latest review, for Maggie Dana’s outstanding Turning on a Dime: I’m often struck by how much we share with the equestrians of the past. Our tack, our boots,… Continue reading @ Retired Racehorse: Horse-Crazy Doesn’t Look at a Calendar