My good friend Linda Benson, who writes lovely fiction for animal writers, was kind enough to tap me for this blog hop about writers and the writing process (which is why it’s named The Writing Process Blog Hop, and isn’t that just convenient! We are creative people, we writers.) Be sure to go say hello… Continue reading The Writing Process Blog Hop
In honor of the First Saturday in May and the Run for the Roses, I’m having a sale — on eBooks! My Heroines on Horseback Historical Romance novels all feature unique characters — both male and female — who draw strength from their horsemanship. I’m immensely fond of these stories. The historical romance field is… Continue reading It’s the Kentucky Derby! Let’s Have an eBook Sale!
Watching bridleless riding is always breathtaking to me. The sight of a horse who is working so diligently in tandem with his rider; a horse who is not being manipulated in any way, shape, or form through pain, leverage, or threat (imagined or real) never fails to bring tears to my eyes. What can I… Continue reading Inspiration: Bridleless Riding Video
Spring was a long time coming this year, especially considering the epic snowfall and deep freeze we had to deal with. As a Floridian, naturally, I have not been amused. It’s still cold somehow — how is it almost May and it’s still cold? — but the trees finally sighed and gave in, making for… Continue reading Spring in Brooklyn
Recently, tragedy struck twice at an event. Two horses died at The Fork, an upper-level event in South Carolina. Conair following an accident on the cross-country course; Powderhound following his show-jumping round. Immediately after each horses’ death was announced, social media (generally Facebook, although I’m sure Twitter got involved) was abuzz. Mass messages of sympathy… Continue reading Ask Questions
We had an amazing opportunity yesterday — to see the Mini Kelpies, which are two 1/10 size maquettes of the full-size Kelpies statues in Scotland. In case you’re not familiar with The Kelpies, they are these giant horse-heads: Having never seen the full-size Kelpies, I can’t say with absolute certainty that they were no less… Continue reading The Kelpies Take Manhattan
For a girl writing about racehorses, it doesn’t get much better than this. Yesterday, Castleton Lyons, home of the Dr. Tony Ryan Book Award, announced the eight semi-finalists for the 2013 competition. This unique award celebrates one common theme in full-length literary works: the racehorse. Imagine my delight I was thrilled to see I FREAKED… Continue reading Other People’s Horses Selected as Semi-Finalist in Dr. Tony Ryan Book Award
I’m so pleased to announce that my historical romance series, Heroines on Horseback, are now available in new editions and under my name. Previously published under the pen name Sydney Alexander, these three novels are particular favorites of mine, and I’m looking forward to sharing them with my readers. Each feature unique men and women… Continue reading New Books Released!