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Story Behind the Story: Jennifer Slattery
Guest post by Jennifer Slattery I sat sandwiched between my husband and chattering daughter, forcing a smile while my insides catapulted. We were headed to El Salvador, traveling by plane, and I was ready to hurl. Passengers sauntered on, smiling as if they had no...
The Camciscan horse of my life
This is certainly the least flattering photo I could find of this horse, but it speaks volumes. On Friday, I discussed the Camciscan of West with the Night, a memoir by horse trainer, adventurer and pilot, Beryl Markham. Camciscan was a stallion that pushed her to her...
Who is the Camciscan of Your Life?
"Horses in particular have been as much a part of my life as past birthdays." p.108 West with the Night by Beryl Markham In her memoir, Beryl discusses only a handful of horses - one in particular, Camciscan, from the arrogant stallion's perspective. She describes...
Swept away by West with the Night
True friends refer you to amazing books. Caitlin Muir, you rock. This was perhaps one of the best book recommendations ever. Ernest Hemingway said it best about this book (as he knew of Beryl Markham personally): "...she has written so well, and marvelously well,...
Remembering what today means
Thank you to the men, women, families and service animals who have served.
The Majesty of the Polish Arabian Horse
Enjoy this beautiful video with highlights from an independent film project about the history and beauty of the Polish Arabian. Expect a review of this full-length film soon. 🙂 Poland hosts an annual horse show called the "Pride of Poland" - and these horses truly...
Horse abuse for the sake of the show ring
On Friday, the Humane Society of America brought to light some abuse within the Tennessee Walker Horse community - all for the sake of exaggerated gait movement for the show ring. (Do not watch the linked video if you have a weak constitution.) My stomach churns at...
Going back to what started it all
Along the journey of our careers and lives we are easily distracted. Opportunities that sound good pop up and we jump on them. Other interests arise that detract from our main goals, but we pursue them anyway. For me, I lost sight of what my writing began as and what...
Going through some changes
Blogging is like any other process in life—the more you do it, the more you learn and grow. My blog has grown a lot over the years and I've had to experiment with the content and purpose of it. I've shared my writing journey, my personal stories and my novel research....
Is Pinterest Really Worth the Risk of Addiction?
Yes. I say this after "pinning" for about an hour while scouring the inter-web for information and inspiration for my next manuscript. The above board is basically a collection of important links and images that all play a factor in my next novel. In the course of...