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Equestrian Author Spotlight PodcastEpisode 100: On Surviving the Pandemic, Celebrating 100 Podcast Episodes & Equine Author Life with Carly KadeEpisode 100: In this Equestrian Author Spotlight, I'm turning the tables. I've invited my hubby to return to the show and interview me. We did this a couple years ago for the very first episode. While I was producing this episode, we celebrated our 9th wedding anniversary.
Tune in to get a peek at our relationship, how we survived the pandemic together, how our new horse is fitting into the herd, where I'm heading with my writing, and what's next for the podcast.
Thank you to everyone who has listened to the show, been a guest, or sh...
2022-03-2531 min
Equestrian Author Spotlight PodcastEpisode 96: On the Publishing Long Game, Staying the Course & Pitch Wars with Carly Heath
Episode 96: In this Equestrian Author Spotlight, you'll meet Carly Heath. You'll learn ...
About what led Carly to write her debut YA novel, The Reckless Kind, which BuzzFeed named as one of 16 LGBTQIA and Young Adult novels to devour.
Why she thinks diversity and representation are so important in historical fiction, and how she researched for this book.
How she found the courage to stay the course with the long traditional publishing process, including her work with agents, editors, and designers.
What it is like to be a Pitch Wars YA mentor. Carly talks to us about this program and the work...
2022-01-1353 min
The LeadlineWhen to Bring Your Dream Out of the Closet with Carly Kade#23 - Have you ever shared an idea or a dream with someone only to be shot down or made to feel as though it didn’t matter?Carly Kade, author of the In the Reins book series and host of the Equestrian Author Spotlight podcast, was working a full-time corporate position when she began to pen the very first novel in her 4-book series. As the initial chapters began to come to life, so did Carly's excitement, leading her to share some of her early pages with someone close to her. The response left Carly feeling severe se...
2021-12-2835 min
Equestrian Author Spotlight PodcastEpisode 90: On Aging as an Author, Facing Rejection & The Prison System with Karen S. Bennett
Episode 90: Welcome to the Equestrian Author Spotlight podcast! In each episode, you’ll hear inspirational stories from horse book authors, including writing advice and marketing tips to help you write your own horse book. If you are an author, aspire to be an author, or simply love horse books, then you are in the right place!
In this week's episode, you'll meet Karen S. Bennett. You'll learn ...
About Karen's thoughts on aging as an author, how she's handled rejection in her writing career, and what inspired her horse book Beautiful Horseflesh.
Why Karen decided to return to school to become...
2021-10-1850 min
Equestrian Author Spotlight PodcastEpisode 89: On Allowing Yourself Space, Finding Flow & Changing the Culture of Grief with Reagan J. Pasternak
Episode 89: Welcome to the Equestrian Author Spotlight podcast! In each episode, you’ll hear inspirational stories from horse book authors, including writing advice and marketing tips to help you write your own horse book. If you are an author, aspire to be an author, or simply love horse books, then you are in the right place!
In this week's episode, you'll meet Canadian-born actress, singer, and writer Reagan J. Pasternak. You'll learn ...
About Reagan's successful career in the entertainment industry, and what inspired her to start a dialogue about changing the culture of grief by adding "author" to her long list o...
2021-10-0846 min
Equestrian Author Spotlight PodcastEpisode 88: On Hollywood to Horse Country & Conversations with Horse Racing Legends with Lenny Shulman
Episode 88: Welcome to the Equestrian Author Spotlight podcast! In each episode, you’ll hear inspirational stories from horse book authors including writing advice and marketing tips to help you write your own horse book. If you are an author, aspire to be an author, or simply love horse books, then you are in the right place!
In this week's episode, you'll meet Emmy Award-winning writer Lenny Shulman. You'll learn ...
How writing for television and film, frequent contributions to magazines and newspapers, and serving as features editor for The Blood-Horse magazine prepared Lenny for the writing of his books.
About the art of...
2021-09-141h 09
Equestrian Author Spotlight PodcastEpisode 87: On Gypsy Vanner Horses, Random Acts of Kindness & Starting Local with Diana HasenEpisode 87: Welcome to the Equestrian Author Spotlight podcast! In each episode, you’ll hear inspirational stories from horse book authors including writing advice and marketing tips to help you write your own horse book. If you are an author, aspire to be an author, or simply love horse books, then you are in the right place!
In this week's episode, you'll meet Diana Hasen and discover the work she's doing with her Gypsy Vanner Horses. You'll learn ...
About Diana's horses — Stevie & Harley — and the book series they inspired. They are Gypsy Vanner horses, originally from the UK...
2021-09-0940 min
Equestrian Author Spotlight PodcastEpisode 86: On Academic Publishing, Horses in History & Being an Active Reader with James C. NicholsonEpisode 86: Welcome to the Equestrian Author Spotlight podcast! In each episode, you’ll hear inspirational stories from horse book authors including writing advice and marketing tips to help you write your own horse book. If you are an author, aspire to be an author, or simply love horse books, then you are in the right place!
In this week's episode, you'll meet James C. Nicholson. You'll learn ...
What compelled Jamie to write about Thoroughbred racing. He is the author of numerous books including The Kentucky Derby: How the Run for the Roses Became America’s Prem...
2021-08-3156 min
Equestrian Author Spotlight PodcastEpisode 85: On Being of Service, Thoroughbred Aftercare & Therapeutic Use of Horses with Joell Dunlap
Episode 85: Welcome to the Equestrian Author Spotlight podcast! In each episode, you’ll hear inspirational stories from horse book authors including writing advice and marketing tips to help you write your own horse book. If you are an author, aspire to be an author, or simply love horse books, then you are in the right place!
In this week's episode, you'll meet Joell Dunlap, Founder and Executive Director of Square Peg Foundation. You'll learn ...
What inspired Joell to start Square Peg Foundation, and about the work they do with autism families and a herd of repurposed horses - most...
2021-08-1959 min
Equestrian Author Spotlight PodcastEpisode 84: On Conscious Communication, Overcoming Limiting Beliefs & Empowerment with Nikki Porter
Episode 84: Welcome to the Equestrian Author Spotlight podcast! In each episode, you’ll hear inspirational stories from horse book authors including writing advice and marketing tips to help you write your own horse book. If you are an author, aspire to be an author, or simply love horse books, then you are in the right place!
In this week's episode, you'll meet author, equestrian mindset coach, and podcast host Nikki Porter. You'll learn ...
What inspired Nikki to write her book The Conscious Communicator and how writing the book led her to start her own business as an Equestrian Mindset Coach.
How Ni...
2021-07-221h 06
Equestrian Author Spotlight PodcastEpisode 83: On Riding Cross-Country Solo, Following Your Calling & Presence with Melissa A. Priblo Chapman
Episode 83: Welcome to the Equestrian Author Spotlight podcast! In each episode, you’ll hear inspirational stories from horse book authors including writing advice and marketing tips to help you write your own horse book. If you are an author, aspire to be an author, or simply love horse books, then you are in the right place!
In this week's episode, you'll meet Distant Skies: An American Journey on Horseback Author Melissa A. Priblo Chapman. You'll learn ...
What inspired Melissa, at 23 years old, to embark on a solo cross-country horseback journey that would span over 2,600 miles, beginning in New York State and...
2021-07-151h 00
Equestrian Author Spotlight PodcastEpisode 82: On Writing Short Stories, Launch Strategies & Instagram Relationships with Sarah HicknerEpisode 82: Welcome to the Equestrian Author Spotlight podcast! In each episode, you’ll hear inspirational stories from horse book authors including writing advice and marketing tips to help you write your own horse book. If you are an author, aspire to be an author, or simply love horse books, then you are in the right place!
In this week's episode, you'll meet Stories from the Barn Aisle Author Sarah Hickner. You'll learn ...
What inspired Sarah's collection of short stories about her horse adventures and how she structures her short stories for showing and not telling.
How to...
2021-07-021h 10
Equestrian Author Spotlight PodcastEpisode 81: On Nailing Your Novel, Finding Blind Spots & Artistic Integrity with Roz MorrisEpisode 81: Welcome to the Equestrian Author Spotlight podcast! In each episode, you’ll hear inspirational stories from horse book authors including writing advice and marketing tips to help you write your own horse book. If you are an author, aspire to be an author, or simply love horse books, then you are in the right place!
In this week's episode, you'll meet Roz Morris. She's a writer, journalist, fiction editor and the author of the Nail Your Novel series for writers. You'll learn ...
How to nail your novel and see blind spots. Roz shares advice on ho...
2021-06-251h 01
Equestrian Author Spotlight PodcastEpisode 80: On Hollywood Lessons Learned, Working with Illustrators & Gratitude with Evan ArcherdEpisode 80: Welcome to the Equestrian Author Spotlight podcast! In each episode, you’ll hear inspirational stories from horse book authors including writing advice and marketing tips to help you write your own horse book. If you are an author, aspire to be an author, or simply love horse books, then you are in the right place!
In this week's episode, you'll meet Evan Archerd. You'll learn ...
How lessons learned working in Hollywood as a screenwriter and songwriter helped Evan with the writing of his book Anna and the Pink Pony.
What aspiring children’s book authors need...
2021-06-1850 min
Equestrian Author Spotlight PodcastEpisode 79: On Letting Go of Perfection, Vulnerability & The Art of the Pitch with Lisa WhalenEpisode 79: Welcome to the Equestrian Author Spotlight podcast! In each episode, you’ll hear inspirational stories from horse book authors including writing advice and marketing tips to help you write your own horse book. If you are an author, aspire to be an author, or simply love horse books, then you are in the right place!
In this week's episode, you'll meet Lisa Whalen who teaches composition, creative writing, literature, and journalism You'll learn ...
What inspired her to pen her memoir Stable Weight: A Memoir of Hunger, Horses, and Hope and how she got the words on...
2021-06-111h 06
Equestrian Author Spotlight PodcastEpisode 78: On Investing in Your Dreams, Children's Book Production & Distribution with Lorie ListEpisode 78: Welcome to the Equestrian Author Spotlight podcast! In each episode, you’ll hear inspirational stories from horse book authors including writing advice and marketing tips to help you write your own horse book. If you are an author, aspire to be an author, or simply love horse books, then you are in the right place!
In this week's episode, you'll meet children's book author Lorie List. You'll learn ...
How to independently produce a quality children's book including writing, illustrating, design, printing, and distribution. Lorie takes us through her entire process!
Why it is so important to...
2021-06-0351 min
Equestrian Author Spotlight PodcastEpisode 77: On Intriguing Interiors, Choosing Fonts & Back Matter Best Practices with Natalie Keller Reinert
Episode 77: Welcome to the Equestrian Author Spotlight podcast! In each episode, you’ll hear inspirational stories from horse book authors including writing advice and marketing tips to help you write your own horse book. If you are an author, aspire to be an author, or simply love horse books, then you are in the right place!
In this week's episode, Natalie Keller Reinert returns to the show for a special two-part interview series on book production. In the first conversation, we took a deep dive into all things cover design. This week, we discuss interior design best practices. You'll learn ...
Why...
2021-05-281h 06
Equestrian Author Spotlight PodcastEpisode 76: On Captivating Covers, Image Licensing & Writing Book Blurbs with Natalie Keller Reinert
Episode 76: Welcome to the Equestrian Author Spotlight podcast! In each episode, you’ll hear inspirational stories from horse book authors including writing advice and marketing tips to help you write your own horse book. If you are an author, aspire to be an author, or simply love horse books, then you are in the right place!
In this week's episode, Natalie Keller Reinert returns to the show for a special two-part interview series on book production. In this first conversation, we take a deep dive into all things cover design. Next week, we'll discuss interior design best practices. In this fir...
2021-05-201h 01
Equestrian Author Spotlight PodcastEpisode 75: On Celebrity Ghostwriting, Co-Authoring a Series & Trusting Stagnant Times with Rennie DyballEpisode 75: Welcome to the Equestrian Author Spotlight podcast! In each episode, you’ll hear inspirational stories from horse book authors including writing advice and marketing tips to help you write your own horse book. If you are an author, aspire to be an author, or simply love horse books, then you are in the right place!
In this week's episode, you'll meet Rennie Dyball — author, celebrity ghostwriter, and editorial manager for The Plaid Horse. You'll learn ...
How working at a popular magazine prepared Rennie for the work she does now. Rennie is an experienced author, collaborator, and...
2021-05-1344 min
Equestrian Author Spotlight PodcastEpisode 74: On The Bookstore for Horse Lovers, Reuniting with a Horse & Self-Care with Heather Wallace
Episode 74: Welcome to the Equestrian Author Spotlight podcast! In each episode, you’ll hear inspirational stories from horse book authors including writing advice and marketing tips to help you write your own horse book. If you are an author, aspire to be an author, or simply love horse books, then you are in the right place!
In this week's episode, Heather Wallace of The Timid Rider returns to the show. You'll learn ...
How the heart horse from Heather's past (and a big part of her book Confessions of a Timid Rider) re-entered her life!
About The Bookstore for Horse Lovers and...
2021-05-0643 min
Equestrian Author Spotlight PodcastEpisode 73: On Faith Through Fiction, Launch Teams & Email Marketing with Hilary Walker
Episode 73: Welcome to the Equestrian Author Spotlight podcast! In each episode, you’ll hear inspirational stories from horse book authors including writing advice and marketing tips to help you write your own horse book. If you are an author, aspire to be an author, or simply love horse books, then you are in the right place!
In this week's episode, you'll meet author Hilary Walker. You'll learn ...
About Hilary's horse, Cruz Bay, and her progression from show jumping to one day events, competing in Italy, England and the US, wherever her husband's job took them.
What inspired her to write fic...
2021-04-2958 min
Equestrian Author Spotlight PodcastEpisode 72: On Writing About Animals, Cozy Mysteries & Meeting Publisher Deadlines with Eileen WatkinsEpisode 72: Welcome to the Equestrian Author Spotlight podcast! In each episode, you’ll hear inspirational stories from horse book authors including writing advice and marketing tips to help you write your own horse book. If you are an author, aspire to be an author, or simply love horse books, then you are in the right place!
In this week's episode, you'll meet author Eileen Watkins. You'll learn ...
About the special mare who inspired the character of Valentine in Reboot Ranch. After placing her chronically ill horse with a rescue farm in 2001, Eileen wrote this book to hi...
2021-04-2140 min
Equestrian Author Spotlight PodcastEpisode 71: On Blogging Best Practices, Test Driving Ideas & Real Collaboration with Susan FriedlandEpisode 71: Welcome to the Equestrian Author Spotlight podcast! In each episode, you’ll hear inspirational stories from horse book authors including writing advice and marketing tips to help you write your own horse book. If you are an author, aspire to be an author, or simply love horse books then you are in the right place!
In this week's episode, Susan Friedland of Saddle Seeks Horse returns to the show. You'll learn ...
About the art of blogging. Susan takes us on a deep dive into how we can use our blog to get the word out ab...
2021-04-1553 min
Equestrian Author Spotlight PodcastEpisode 70: On Persistence, Handling Rejection & Flash Fiction with Kerri LukasavitzEpisode 70: Welcome to the Equestrian Author Spotlight podcast! In each episode, you’ll hear inspirational stories from horse book authors including writing advice and marketing tips to help you write your own horse book. If you are an author, aspire to be an author, or simply love horse books then you are in the right place!
In this week's episode, you'll meet author Kerri Lukasavitz. You'll learn ...
About the inspiration behind Kerri's Oak Lane Stable Adventures horse book series.
How to cultivate persistence in an author career and why it's important to keep going in the fa...
2021-04-0759 min
Equestrian Author Spotlight PodcastEpisode 69: On Stable Style, Creating a Coffee Table Book & Positive Relationships with Raquel LynnEpisode 69: Welcome to the Equestrian Author Spotlight podcast! In each episode, you’ll hear inspirational stories from horse book authors including writing advice and marketing tips to help you write your own horse book. If you are an author, aspire to be an author, or simply love horse books then you are in the right place!
In this week's episode, you'll meet Horses & Heels and Stable Style Founder Raquel Lynn. You'll learn ...
About the inspiration behind Raquel's new book – Stable Style: Barn Inspiration for all Equestrians.
What it takes to write, design, print, distribute, and sell a hi...
2021-03-3155 min
Equestrian Author Spotlight PodcastEpisode 68: On the Holiday Horse Book Series, Writing Across Genres & Using Comedy with Laura HesseEpisode 68: Welcome to the Equestrian Author Spotlight podcast! In each episode, you’ll hear inspirational stories from horse book authors including writing advice and marketing tips to help you write your own horse book. If you are an author, aspire to be an author, or simply love horse books then you are in the right place!
In this week's episode, you'll meet horse lover and author Laura Hesse. You'll learn ...
About Laura's skill at writing across genres, whether it’s a horse tale or a wickedly black murder/mystery, Hesse loves to tell stories for all ages...
2021-03-2549 min
Equestrian Author Spotlight PodcastEpisode 67: On Equestrian Fine Art, Off-Track Thoroughbreds & Advanced Readers with Linda ShantzEpisode 67: Welcome to the Equestrian Author Spotlight podcast! In each episode, you’ll hear inspirational stories from horse book authors including writing advice and marketing tips to help you write your own horse book. If you are an author, aspire to be an author, or simply love horse books then you are in the right place!
In this week's episode, you'll meet Linda Shantz. She's an artist of fine equestrian art and the author of the Good Things Come book series. You'll learn ...
About Linda's career working with racehorses on the track, which led her to be...
2021-03-1846 min
Equestrian Author Spotlight PodcastEpisode 66: On Showing American Saddlebreds, Structured Writing & Word of Mouth with Susan ArcherEpisode 66: Welcome to the Equestrian Author Spotlight podcast! In each episode, you’ll hear inspirational stories from horse book authors including writing advice and marketing tips to help you write your own horse book. If you are an author, aspire to be an author, or simply love horse books then you are in the right place!
In this week's episode, you'll meet American Saddlebred Enthusiast and Author Susan Archer. You'll learn ...
How a search in the Yellow Pages shifted Susan from riding Quarter Horses and her Montana rodeo roots to an American Saddlebred show barn and co...
2021-03-1057 min
Equestrian Author Spotlight PodcastEpisode 65: On Demystifying Goodreads, Film Options & Being Unstoppable with Alessandra TorreEpisode 65: Welcome to the Equestrian Author Spotlight podcast! In each episode, you’ll hear inspirational stories from horse book authors including writing advice and marketing tips to help you write your own horse book. If you are an author, aspire to be an author, or simply love horse books then you are in the right place!
In this week's episode, you'll meet Alessandra Torre. She's an award-winning New York Times bestselling author of twenty-four novels and three of her novels have been optioned for film. You'll learn ...
How to use Goodreads to reach readers. Alessandra busts my...
2021-03-041h 00
Equestrian Author Spotlight PodcastEpisode 64: On Editing, Channeling Jane Austen & Why Writing is Ageless with Sallianne Hines
Episode 64: Welcome to the Equestrian Author Spotlight podcast! In each episode, you’ll hear inspirational stories from horse book authors including writing advice and marketing tips to help you write your own horse book. If you are an author, aspire to be an author, or simply love horse books then you are in the right place!
In this week's episode, you'll meet Sallianne Hines. She's a Jane Austen fan and the author of the Pride and Prejudice sequel, Her Summer at Pemberley. You'll learn ...
How Sallianne channeled her inner Jane Austen and why the horses in her story are important to K...
2021-02-1151 min
Equestrian Author Spotlight PodcastEpisode 63: On Ad Experimentation, Rapid Release & Romantic Steam Level with F. W. Rider
Episode 63: Welcome to the Equestrian Author Spotlight podcast! In each episode, you’ll hear inspirational stories from horse book authors including writing advice and marketing tips to help you write your own horse book. If you are an author, aspire to be an author, or simply love horse books then you are in the right place!
In this week's episode, you'll meet Equestrian Romance Author F. W. Rider. You'll learn ...
About the inspiration behind F. W. Rider's equestrian romance novels, her plans to rapidly release her upcoming series, and how she determines the level of steam she wants to include in h...
2021-02-0349 min
Equestrian Author Spotlight PodcastEpisode 62: On Creating Fergus The Horse, Illustration & Evoking Emotion with Jean Abernethy
Episode 62: Welcome to the Equestrian Author Spotlight podcast! In each episode, you’ll hear inspirational stories from horse book authors including writing advice and marketing tips to help you write your own horse book. If you are an author, aspire to be an author, or simply love horse books then you are in the right place!
In this week's episode, you'll meet Jean Abernethy, author, illustrator and creator of Fergus the Horse. You'll learn ...
About the inspiration behind Jean's cartoon character, Fergus the Horse, and how she celebrated the 20th anniversary of his creation with a brand new Fergus book.
How...
2021-01-2745 min
Equestrian Author Spotlight PodcastEpisode 61: Behind the Scenes of Traditional Publishing with Trafalgar Square Books' Rebecca Didier
Episode 61: Welcome to the Equestrian Author Spotlight podcast! In each episode, you’ll hear inspirational stories from horse book authors including writing advice and marketing tips to help you write your own horse book. If you are an author, aspire to be an author, or simply love horse books then you are in the right place!
In this week's episode, you'll meet Trafalgar Square Books Managing Editor and Graphic Designer Rebecca Didier. You'll learn ...
About Rebecca's work at Trafalgar Square Books — a small, privately-owned publisher of fine equestrian books, eBooks, and videos, craft books, and selected other titles.
How to approa...
2021-01-2052 min
Equestrian Author Spotlight PodcastA Horsey Holiday Special: Equine Authors Share Their Merry Memories + Horse Books Make Great Gifts
A Horsey Holiday Special: Welcome to the Equestrian Author Spotlight podcast! In each episode, you’ll hear inspirational stories from horse book authors including writing advice and marketing tips to help you write your own horse book. If you are an author, aspire to be an author, or simply love horse books then you are in the right place!
In this episode, I teamed up with a whole herd of equestrian authors to bring you some virtual holiday cheer. We are sharing some of our favorite horsey holiday memories and some great holiday gift recommendations because horse books ma...
2020-12-0353 min
Equestrian Author Spotlight PodcastEpisode 60: On Developing a Trilogy, Dictation & the Horse's Point Of View with Shane Ledyard
Episode 60: Welcome to the Equestrian Author Spotlight podcast! In each episode, you’ll hear inspirational stories from horse book authors including writing advice and marketing tips to help you write your own horse book. If you are an author, aspire to be an author, or simply love horse books, then you are in the right place!
In this week's episode, you'll meet Shane Ledyard, the author of the Horse Gone Silent Trilogy. You'll learn ...
About the real life story (and horse) that led Shane, a rider, trainer, clinician and judge, to write Horse Gone Silent.
How Shane negotiated the learning curve...
2020-11-251h 00
Equestrian Author Spotlight PodcastEpisode 59: On The Grand Trek, The Cowboy Hat Test & Davenport Arabians with Kathleen SchmittEpisode 59: Welcome to the Equestrian Author Spotlight podcast! In each episode, you’ll hear inspirational stories from horse book authors including writing advice and marketing tips to help you write your own horse book. If you are an author, aspire to be an author, or simply love horse books then you are in the right place!
In this week's episode, you'll meet The Best That Can Happen: The Grand Trek author Kathleen Schmitt. You'll learn ...
About her affinity for Davenport Arabians, her perspective on their unique personality, and how she ended up translating a book about the breed.
What inspired Kath...
2020-11-1946 min
Equestrian Author Spotlight PodcastEpisode 58: On Horse Brains, Human Brains & Brain-Based Horsemanship with Janet Jones, PhD
Episode 58: Welcome to the Equestrian Author Spotlight podcast! In each episode, you’ll hear inspirational stories from horse book authors including writing advice and marketing tips to help you write your own horse book. If you are an author, aspire to be an author, or simply love horse books then you are in the right place!
In this week's episode, you'll meet Horse Brain, Human Brain author Janet Jones. You'll learn ...
How a brain injury from a horseback riding fall led her to a Ph.D., and the study of human brain science which Janet then expanded to the study of t...
2020-11-111h 11
Equestrian Author Spotlight PodcastEpisode 57: On Building The Plaid Horse, Co-Authoring a Book Series & Beating Burnout with Dr. Piper Klemm
Episode 57: Welcome to the Equestrian Author Spotlight podcast! In each episode, you’ll hear inspirational stories from horse book authors including writing advice and marketing tips to help you write your own horse book. If you are an author, aspire to be an author, or simply love horse books then you are in the right place!
In this week's episode, you'll meet Dr. Piper Klemm. She is the Publisher of The Plaid Horse Magazine, co-host of the weekly podcast, the #Plaidcast, a frequent contributor to theplaidhorse.com, and co-author of the Show Strides book series. You'll learn ...
About Stonewall Ponies, Piper...
2020-11-051h 05
Equestrian Author Spotlight PodcastEpisode 56: On Improving Your Marketing Game, LinkedIn & Authenticity with Jamie Samples
Episode 56: Welcome to the Equestrian Author Spotlight podcast! In each episode, you’ll hear inspirational stories from horse book authors including writing advice and marketing tips to help you write your own horse book. If you are an author, aspire to be an author, or simply love horse books then you are in the right place!
In this week's episode, you'll meet Jamie Samples, a social media specialist, marketing professional, public speaker and founder of Yellow Barn Media. You'll learn ...
Advice on social media, marketing and branding, and why Jamie believes authenticity is the key to creating content that works.
Thou...
2020-10-2845 min
The Self Publishing ShowAn Expert in Her Field: Marketing to a Niche - with Carly KadeFind out how indie author Carly Kade used the power of the self-publishing community to market her books to a niche audience.
2020-10-2351 min
Equestrian Author Spotlight PodcastEpisode 55: On User-Friendly Equine Law, Avoiding Liability & Horse Sense with Julie Fershtman
Episode 55: Welcome to the Equestrian Author Spotlight podcast! In each episode, you’ll hear inspirational stories from horse book authors including writing advice and marketing tips to help you write your own horse book. If you are an author, aspire to be an author, or simply love horse books then you are in the right place!
In this week's episode, you'll meet Attorney at Law, Freelance Journalist and Author Julie Fershtman. You'll learn ...
About Julie's 34 year career as a lawyer in a practice that focuses primarily on business litigation, insurance litigation, and equine law.
Advice and information equestrians (and authors) can...
2020-10-2153 min
Equestrian Author Spotlight PodcastEpisode 54: On Building Business & Growing from Broken to Branded with Kat Chrysostom
Episode 54: Welcome to the Equestrian Author Spotlight podcast! In each episode, you’ll hear inspirational stories from horse book authors including writing advice and marketing tips to help you write your own horse book. If you are an author, aspire to be an author, or simply love horse books then you are in the right place!
In this week's episode, you'll meet Author, Entrepreneur, Public Speaker and BeneFab Products CEO Kat Chrysostom. You'll learn ...
How Kat, after fracturing her neck in a riding accident, channeled her passion— along with her newfound interest in health and wellness — into Benefab®, a business specializ...
2020-10-1446 min
Equestrian Author Spotlight PodcastEpisode 53: On Spectacular Bid's Hard-knock Life, Racehorse Research & Writing Muscle with Peter LeeEpisode 53: Welcome to the Equestrian Author Spotlight podcast! In each episode, you’ll hear inspirational stories from horse book authors including writing advice and marketing tips to help you write your own horse book. If you are an author, aspire to be an author, or simply love horse books then you are in the right place!
In this week's episode, you'll meet Spectacular Bid: The Last Superhorse of the Twentieth Century author Peter Lee. You'll learn ...
About Spectacular Bid, the $37,000 yearling purchase, who rose from the barn of Maryland's Buddy Delp to become one the greatest ra...
2020-10-0746 min
Equestrian Author Spotlight PodcastEpisode 52: On Telling the Stories of Horsewomen Traveling Abroad with Krystal Kelly
Episode 52: Welcome to the Equestrian Author Spotlight podcast! In each episode, you’ll hear inspirational stories from horse book authors including writing advice and marketing tips to help you write your own horse book. If you are an author, aspire to be an author, or simply love horse books then you are in the right place!
In this week's episode, you'll meet Equestrian Adventuress Krystal Kelly. You'll learn ...
About Krystal's career working abroad with horses. She's traveled to 60+ countries and has worked in over 20 countries on 6 continents with horses.
How the idea for Equestrian Adventuresses was born and all about this...
2020-09-301h 01
Equestrian Author Spotlight PodcastEpisode 51: On Establishing Yourself as an Expert, the Triple Crown & Deadlines with Jennifer S. KellyEpisode 51: Welcome to the Equestrian Author Spotlight podcast! In each episode, you’ll hear inspirational stories from horse book authors including writing advice and marketing tips to help you write your own horse book. If you are an author, aspire to be an author, or simply love horse books then you are in the right place!
In this week's episode, you'll meet Sir Barton and the Making of the Triple Crown author Jennifer S. Kelly. You'll learn ...
About Sir Barton, the first horse to win the Triple Crown, and what Jennifer thinks it takes for a ho...
2020-09-231h 14
Equestrian Author Spotlight PodcastEpisode 50: On Training Racehorses, Writing About Backstretch Life & Music with Dawn LeFevreEpisode 50: Welcome to the Equestrian Author Spotlight podcast! In each episode, you’ll hear inspirational stories from horse book authors including writing advice and marketing tips to help you write your own horse book. If you are an author, aspire to be an author, or simply love horse books then you are in the right place!
In this week's episode, you'll meet Backstretch Girls author Dawn LeFevre. You'll learn ...
About Dawn's life working on racetracks, what it was like getting her trainer's license, and what it feels like to gallop a racehorse full out.
How her fi...
2020-09-1632 min
Equestrian Author Spotlight PodcastEpisode 49: On Being a Teacher Turned Author, Writing Groups & Horsehair Jewelry with Janet Wolanin AlexanderEpisode 49: Welcome to the Equestrian Author Spotlight podcast! In each episode, you’ll hear inspirational stories from horse book authors including writing advice and marketing tips to help you write your own horse book. If you are an author, aspire to be an author, or simply love horse books then you are in the right place!
In this week's episode, you'll meet teacher turned author Janet Wolanin Alexander. You'll learn ...
Janet talks about her memoir At Home on a Horse in the Woods. She shares how alternate bouts of pursuit and denial became incredibly paralyzing. Finally, on the verge of abando...
2020-09-0943 min
Equestrian Author Spotlight PodcastEpisode 48: On the Power of Pinterest & Why it's Okay to be in Process with Lindsey RainsEpisode 48: Welcome to the Equestrian Author Spotlight podcast! In each episode, you’ll hear inspirational stories from horse book authors including writing advice and marketing tips to help you write your own horse book. If you are an author, aspire to be an author, or simply love horse books then you are in the right place!
In this week's episode, you'll meet Hoof Print Marketing Founder Lindsey Rains. You'll learn ...
About the power of Pinterest and ideas on how authors can use the platform to market their books.
Why it is okay to be in progress wh...
2020-09-0243 min
Books Cubed: Interviews, Raves, & ReadsWe got Horses! YA Equine author Laura Hesse & Romance Equine author Carly KadeGood Adventures,
I'm chatting with authors Laura Hesse and Carly Kade about the Equine genre in YA and Romance.
Comment over on our YouTube channel.
The Pro-order they mention: In Horses, Hearts & Havoc, readers will find themselves reined into eight full-length equestrian novels filled with tales of conspiracy, cut-throat competition, and love-at-first-sight romance. At the center of each story, of course, are the horses. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08DTM5HY5
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2020-08-2758 min
Equestrian Author Spotlight PodcastEpisode 47: On Wild Horses, How the Horse Shaped U.S. History & Storytelling with Julia SoplopEpisode 47: Welcome to the Equestrian Author Spotlight podcast! In each episode, you’ll hear inspirational stories from horse book authors including writing advice and marketing tips to help you write your own horse book. If you are an author, aspire to be an author, or simply love horse books then you are in the right place!
In this week's episode, you'll meet author and photographer Julia Soplop. You'll learn ...
About what led Julia to research and write about how the horse, throughout U.S. history, has served as one of the most powerful influences on the coun...
2020-08-2649 min
Equestrian Author Spotlight PodcastEpisode 46: On Embracing Technology, Discovery Writing & Quarter Horses with Diane MaccaniEpisode 46: Welcome to the Equestrian Author Spotlight podcast! In each episode, you’ll hear inspirational stories from horse book authors including writing advice and marketing tips to help you write your own horse book. If you are an author, aspire to be an author, or simply love horse books then you are in the right place!
In this week's episode, you'll meet author and lifelong horsewoman Diane Maccani. You'll learn ...
About Diane's life as a horsewoman. She has been a breeder, trainer, instructor, judge, and showman of Quarter Horses, and she also is a horse show mom...
2020-08-1938 min
Equestrian Author Spotlight PodcastEpisode 45: On Rethinking Horseshoes & The Evolution of Cavallo Hoof Boots with Carole HerderEpisode 45: Welcome to the Equestrian Author Spotlight podcast! In each episode, you’ll hear inspirational stories from horse book authors including writing advice and marketing tips to help you write your own horse book. If you are an author, aspire to be an author, or simply love horse books then you are in the right place!
In this week's episode, you'll meet Cavallo Horse & Rider, Inc. Founder Carole Herder. You'll learn ...
About Carole's passion for horses and holistic wellness, which led her to found Cavallo Horse & Rider Inc., which develops, manufactures and distributes horse products in 26 co...
2020-08-1253 min
Equestrian Author Spotlight PodcastEpisode 44: On Thoroughbreds, Turning Passion into Business & Finding Words Inside a Writing Barn with Patrick Smithwick
Episode 44: Welcome to the Equestrian Author Spotlight podcast! In each episode, you’ll hear inspirational stories from horse book authors including writing advice and marketing tips to help you write your own horse book. If you are an author, aspire to be an author, or simply love horse books then you are in the right place!
In this week's episode, you'll meet Thoroughbred trainer, writer, and teacher Patrick Smithwick. You'll learn ...
About Patrick's lifelong love affair with horses. At a very young age he began working with his father, the legendary steeplechase jockey, A.P. Smithwick, who became a trainer afte...
2020-08-0555 min
Equestrian Author Spotlight PodcastEpisode 43: On Horses Healing Humans at an Alternative Prison Ranch & Vulnerability in Memoir with Ginger Gaffney
Episode 43: Welcome to the Equestrian Author Spotlight podcast! In each episode, you’ll hear inspirational stories from horse book authors including writing advice and marketing tips to help you write your own horse book. If you are an author, aspire to be an author, or simply love horse books then you are in the right place!
In this week's episode, you'll meet top-ranked horse trainer and author Ginger Gaffney. You'll learn ...
About her memoir Half Broke, where Ginger gives us a glimpse into her experience working with troubled horses at an alternative prison ranch in New Mexico, a facility run entirel...
2020-07-2954 min
Equestrian Author Spotlight PodcastEpisode 42: On Believing in Horses, Local Media & Telling Military-Related Stories with Valerie Ormond
Episode 42: Welcome to the Equestrian Author Spotlight podcast! In each episode, you’ll hear inspirational stories from horse book authors including writing advice and marketing tips to help you write your own horse book. If you are an author, aspire to be an author, or simply love horse books then you are in the right place!
In this week's episode, you'll meet Veteran Writing Services, LLC and Believing in Horses book author Valerie Ormond. You'll learn ...
About Valerie's second career as a writer after a 25 year career as a naval intelligence officer. She now writes books and stories sharing lessons learned i...
2020-07-2257 min
Equestrian Author Spotlight PodcastEpisode 41: On Wanderlust, Riding Horses Around the Globe & Character Development with Amy Elizabeth
Episode 41: Welcome to the Equestrian Author Spotlight podcast! In each episode, you’ll hear inspirational stories from horse book authors including writing advice and marketing tips to help you write your own horse book. If you are an author, aspire to be an author, or simply love horse books then you are in the right place!
In this week's episode, you'll meet world traveler and equine author Amy Elizabeth. You'll learn ...
About Amy's wanderlust, her life of travel, and what it's like living as a writer abroad.
How she pursues her passion for horses by riding them around the globe.
Why s...
2020-07-1647 min
Equestrian Author Spotlight PodcastEpisode 40: On Mentors, Screenwriting & Just One YES with Angelica Witherspoon-CassanovaEpisode 40: Welcome to the Equestrian Author Spotlight podcast! In each episode, you’ll hear inspirational stories from horse book authors including writing advice and marketing tips to help you write your own horse book. If you are an author, aspire to be an author, or simply love horse books then you are in the right place!
In this week's episode, you'll meet Clip-Clop Chronicles Author Angelica Witherspoon-Cassanova. You'll learn ...
About the power of working with a mentor while writing your book.
What it's like being a part of the entertainment industry and Angelica's thoughts on the ar...
2020-07-0855 min
Equestrian Author Spotlight PodcastEpisode 39: On Jousting, Rebranding Book Covers & Kickstarter Funding with J.D. HarrisonEpisode 39: Welcome to the Equestrian Author Spotlight podcast! In each episode, you’ll hear inspirational stories from horse book authors including writing advice and marketing tips to help you write your own horse book. If you are an author, aspire to be an author, or simply love horse books then you are in the right place!
In this week's episode, you'll meet Gallant Hearts series author J.D. Harrison. You'll learn ...
About her experience squiring at championship tourney, long-term love affair with all things medieval and renaissance, and how she brings to life the unorthodox culture of...
2020-07-011h 09
Equestrian Author Spotlight PodcastEpisode 38: On Author Growth, Finding Your Voice & Publishing Possibilities with Mary Kit CaelstoEpisode 38: Welcome to the Equestrian Author Spotlight podcast! In each episode, you’ll hear inspirational stories from horse book authors including writing advice and marketing tips to help you write your own horse book. If you are an author, aspire to be an author, or simply love horse books then you are in the right place!
In this week's episode, you'll meet Women's Fiction and Fantasy Author Mary Kit Caelsto. You'll learn ...
How she helps fellow authors grow by mentoring them through the process of going from manuscript to publication.
Why it's healthy to break the mo...
2020-06-2457 min
Equestrian Author Spotlight PodcastEpisode 37: On Creating the Best-Selling 20-Book Canterwood Crest Series w/ Jessica Burkhart
Episode 37: Welcome to the Equestrian Author Spotlight podcast! In each episode, you’ll hear inspirational stories from horse book authors including writing advice and marketing tips to help you write your own horse book. If you are an author, aspire to be an author, or simply love horse books then you are in the right place!
In this week's episode, you'll meet Jessica Burkhart, the author of the best-selling 20-book Canterwood Crest series. You'll learn ...
How creative writing helped Jessica overcome a traumatic health situation and return to her love of horses.
About winning NaNoWriMo, signing with an agent, and being...
2020-06-1758 min
Equestrian Author Spotlight PodcastEpisode 36: On Books To Screen, Pitching Your Story & Expanding Representation in Art with Elaine Sturgess
Episode 36: Welcome to the Equestrian Author Spotlight podcast! In each episode, you’ll hear inspirational stories from horse book authors including writing advice and marketing tips to help you write your own horse book. If you are an author, aspire to be an author, or simply love horse books then you are in the right place!
In this week's episode, you'll meet Author and BooksOffice Founder Elaine Sturgess. You'll learn ...
How developing a book trailer led to an interest in film and then the creation of BooksOffice, a platform for taking books to screen.
About BooksOffice and how the platform gui...
2020-06-101h 02
Equestrian Author Spotlight PodcastEpisode 35: On Communications, Self Care & Horses Supporting Mental Health with LaTicia JeffersEpisode 35: Welcome to the Equestrian Author Spotlight podcast! In each episode, you’ll hear inspirational stories from horse book authors including writing advice and marketing tips to help you write your own horse book. If you are an author, aspire to be an author, or simply love horse books then you are in the right place!
In this week's episode, you'll meet LaTicia Jeffers Communications Director of Natural Freedom Wellness Center. You'll learn ...
How she communicates on behalf of Natural Freedom Wellness Center, behind the scenes of a Communications Director, and the way she uses those sk...
2020-06-0342 min
Equestrian Author Spotlight PodcastEpisode 34: On the Healing Power of Horses, Vision Boards & Equine Yoga with Pamela Jeffers
Episode 34: Welcome to the Equestrian Author Spotlight podcast! In each episode, you’ll hear inspirational stories from horse book authors including writing advice and marketing tips to help you write your own horse book. If you are an author, aspire to be an author, or simply love horse books then you are in the right place!
In this week's episode, you'll meet Pamela Jeffers. She's an author, equine therapist & co-founder of Natural Freedom Wellness Center. You'll learn ...
About Natural Freedom Wellness Center's nature-based, equine facilitated counseling and skill building services that use the restorative qualities of the natural world and the...
2020-05-2743 min
Equestrian Author Spotlight PodcastEpisode 33: On Writing Career Building Blocks, Equestrian Romance & Conquering Fear with Laurie Berglie
Episode 33: Welcome to the Equestrian Author Spotlight podcast! In each episode, you’ll hear inspirational stories from horse book authors including writing advice and marketing tips to help you write your own horse book. If you are an author, aspire to be an author, or simply love horse books then you are in the right place!
In this week's episode, you'll meet author, blogger, copy-editor, freelance journalist, and Instagram superstar Laurie Berglie. You'll learn ...
How she is building her writing career through freelance work, blogging, writing books, offering copy-editing services, and operating an Instagram channel.
About the history of her pop...
2020-05-2058 min
Equestrian Author Spotlight PodcastEpisode 32: On Rodeo, Cowgirl Poetry & Instagram Best Practices with Amy C. Witt
Episode 32: Welcome to the Equestrian Author Spotlight podcast! In each episode, you’ll hear inspirational stories from horse book authors including writing advice and marketing tips to help you write your own horse book. If you are an author, aspire to be an author, or simply love horse books then you are in the right place!
In this week's episode, you'll meet cowgirl, freelance journalist, poet, blogger and brand ambassador Amy C. Witt. You'll learn ...
How she began her rodeo career from running barrels to team roping to breakaway and how she deals with her nerves and challenges.
Ab...
2020-05-1359 min
Equestrian Author Spotlight PodcastEpisode 31: On Creative Reader Engagement, Lessons Learned & Pitching Media with Hollie Anne MarshEpisode 31: Welcome to the Equestrian Author Spotlight podcast! In each episode, you’ll hear inspirational stories from horse book authors including writing advice and marketing tips to help you write your own horse book. If you are an author, aspire to be an author, or simply love horse books then you are in the right place!
In this week's episode, you'll meet Sweetbriars Series Author Hollie Anne Marsh. You'll learn ...
About her Oldenburg Frieda and the horse's journey from the UK to Australia to be with Hollie.
Why she started her Sweetbriars coming of age/YA ho...
2020-05-0600 min
Equestrian Author Spotlight PodcastEpisode 30: On Endurance Riding, Writing Books Fast & Prioritizing with J. A. "Julie" Campbell
Episode 30: Welcome to the Equestrian Author Spotlight podcast! In each episode, you’ll hear inspirational stories from horse book authors including writing advice and marketing tips to help you write your own horse book. If you are an author, aspire to be an author, or simply love horse books then you are in the right place!
In this week's episode, you'll meet Fantasy, Horror and Sci-Fi Author J. A. (Julie) Campbell. You'll learn ...
About Julie's love of endurance riding, how she is preparing her horse to cover 100 miles in one day, and what makes a horse well-suited to the sport.
Why...
2020-04-2953 min
Equestrian Author Spotlight PodcastEpisode 29: On Developing a Book Series, Author Partnership & Delivery of a Newfoundland Pony with Laura Hargis
Episode 29: Welcome to the Equestrian Author Spotlight podcast! In each episode, you’ll hear inspirational stories from horse book authors including writing advice and marketing tips to help you write your own horse book. If you are an author, aspire to be an author, or simply love horse books then you are in the right place!
In this week's episode, you'll meet the Horsey Holiday Book Series Author Laura Hargis. You'll learn ...
About Laura's new heart horse, a Newfoundland Pony named Maude, and her love of carriage driving. Maudie was being delivered to Laura from Canada the day we conducted our...
2020-04-221h 05
Equestrian Author Spotlight PodcastEpisode 28: On Telling Your Brand Story, Content Marketing Tips & Coaching with Laura Langfitt
Episode 28: Welcome to the Equestrian Author Spotlight podcast! In each episode, you’ll hear inspirational stories from horse book authors including writing advice and marketing tips to help you write your own horse book. If you are an author, aspire to be an author, or simply love horse books then you are in the right place!
In this week's episode, you'll meet The Word Wrangler Laura Langfitt of Unbridled Content Marketing. You'll learn ...
About Laura's passion for animal rescue and how it led her to adopt a special herd of animals.
Why it is so important to tell YOUR brand sto...
2020-04-151h 09
Equestrian Author Spotlight PodcastEpisode 27: On Horse-Sense, Human Nonsense & Herd Leader Responsibilities with P. D. "Dave" BasconiEpisode 27: Welcome to the Equestrian Author Spotlight podcast! In each episode, you’ll hear inspirational stories from horse book authors including writing advice and marketing tips to help you write your own horse book. If you are an author, aspire to be an author, or simply love horse books then you are in the right place!
In this week's episode, you'll meet Nonsense to Horse-Sense author P.D. "Dave" Basconi. You'll learn ...
About his thoughts on harmony and how adapting to the ways of the horse might improve humanity.
His insights on human responsibility in the role as herd leader of...
2020-04-0858 min
Equestrian Author Spotlight PodcastEpisode 26: On Passion, Diversity & Illustrating Your Own Children's Books with Abriana JohnsonEpisode 26: Welcome to the Equestrian Author Spotlight podcast! In each episode, you’ll hear inspirational stories from horse book authors including writing advice and marketing tips to help you write your own horse book. If you are an author, aspire to be an author, or simply love horse books then you are in the right place!
In this week's episode, you'll meet children's book author Abriana Johnson. You'll learn ...
Why she believes that when you feel like you have more questions than answers, you should put your passion first and you will find your way.
How she highlights diversity in the...
2020-04-011h 05
Equestrian Author Spotlight PodcastEpisode 25: On Writing Horse Racing History & Legal Considerations for Writers with Milton C. TobyEpisode 25: Welcome to the Equestrian Author Spotlight podcast! In each episode, you’ll hear inspirational stories from horse book authors including writing advice and marketing tips to help you write your own horse book. If you are an author, aspire to be an author, or simply love horse books then you are in the right place!
In this week's episode, you'll meet Milton C. Toby. He is an award-winning author, journalist, and attorney with more than forty years of experience researching and writing about Thoroughbred racing and equine law. You'll learn ...
About his contributions to horse rac...
2020-03-251h 13
Equestrian Author Spotlight PodcastEpisode 24: On Growing Your Book Business, Virtual Assistants & Marketing Ideas with April HardemanEpisode 24: Welcome to the Equestrian Author Spotlight podcast! In each episode, you’ll hear inspirational stories from horse book authors including writing advice and marketing tips to help you write your own horse book. If you are an author, aspire to be an author, or simply love horse books then you are in the right place!
In this week's episode, you'll meet Virtual Assistant and Owner of Make It Rein April Hardeman. You'll learn ...
Tips and techniques to help grow your business from Facebook groups, YouTube channels, podcasts, to blogs including an off-the-cuff brainstorm full of id...
2020-03-181h 02
Equestrian Author Spotlight PodcastEpisode 23: On Warmbloods, Powerlifting & the Publishing Process with Joanne VerikiosEpisode 23: Welcome to the Equestrian Author Spotlight podcast! In each episode, you’ll hear inspirational stories from horse book authors including writing advice and marketing tips to help you write your own horse book. If you are an author, aspire to be an author, or simply love horse books then you are in the right place!
In this week's episode, you'll meet Warmblood classifier, judge and author Joanne Verikios. You'll learn ...
About her experience as a Warmblood stud manager, classifier, commentator and judge.
What it is like to be a powerlifter and how she got into th...
2020-03-111h 06
Equestrian Author Spotlight PodcastEpisode 22: On Thrillers, Being Active in the Writing Community & Editorial Feedback with Connie Johnson HambleyEpisode 22: Welcome to the Equestrian Author Spotlight podcast! In each episode, you’ll hear inspirational stories from horse book authors including writing advice and marketing tips to help you write your own horse book. If you are an author, aspire to be an author, or simply love horse books then you are in the right place!
In this week's episode, you'll meet Thriller Author Connie Johnson Hambley. You'll learn ...
What happens when a Boston lawyer decides to chuck her career out the window to write fiction.
About her view on the writer's mind as a junk drawer and how she rese...
2020-03-041h 05
Equestrian Author Spotlight PodcastEpisode 21: On the Rise of Equestrian Fiction & Embracing the Gig Economy w/ Natalie Keller ReinertEpisode 21: Welcome to the Equestrian Author Spotlight podcast! In each episode, you’ll hear inspirational stories from horse book authors including writing advice and marketing tips to help you write your own horse book. If you are an author, aspire to be an author, or simply love horse books then you are in the right place!
In this week's episode, you'll meet Equestrian Fiction Author Natalie Keller Reinert. You'll learn ...
About the growth of Equestrian Fiction as a genre, how it has become more diverse over time, and what it was like being an author of ho...
2020-02-261h 16
Rein In Your HerdCarly Kade on Life as an Independently Published AuthorGuests like Carly Kade are so incredible to have on the podcast. You jump on a call with a complete stranger, and hang up an hour or so later with a new friend. There is nothing better!In this episode, Carly shares all about writing her books, buying her 1st horse property (#goals right?!), and running her business online.Carly gets real. She shares what works for her and what doesn’t. Our biggest takeaway from this episode? Authenticity. Come as you are, own your wonderfully weird self, and incredible things will follow for your ho...
2020-02-2140 min
EQUUS Film and Arts FestMeet the Herd: Conversations with Carly KadeIn this episode, Lisa and Julianne introduce listeners to another member of the EQUUS Herd, author Carly Kade. Carly is an award-winning equestrian author and the host of the Equestrian Author Spotlight podcast. Creative writing makes her spurs jingle! She writes fiction about horses, horse shows, Western pleasure and a handsome cowboy or two. Her books are for people just like her — crazy about reading, horses and cute cowboys! Carly is a member of the EQUUS Herd as the "Literary Corral Wrangler" and the host of both The Art of the Cowgirl and Sedona Tour St...
2020-02-2158 min
Equestrian Author Spotlight PodcastEpisode 20: On Murder Mysteries, Thoroughbred Racing & Building Community with Sasscer HillEpisode 20: Welcome to the Equestrian Author Spotlight podcast! In each episode, you’ll hear inspirational stories from horse book authors including writing advice and marketing tips to help you write your own horse book. If you are an author, aspire to be an author, or simply love horse books then you are in the right place!
In this week's episode, you'll meet Award-Winning Equine Author Sasscer Hill. You'll learn ...
About her life as an amateur jockey and how it led to her breeding her own racehorses which inspired her to become an author of horse racing mu...
2020-02-191h 00
Equestrian Author Spotlight PodcastEpisode 19: On Saddle Fit, Being a CEO and Ghostwriting with Sabine SchleeseEpisode 19: Welcome to the Equestrian Author Spotlight podcast! In each episode, you’ll hear inspirational stories from horse book authors including writing advice and marketing tips to help you write your own horse book. If you are an author, aspire to be an author, or simply love horse books then you are in the right place!
In this week's episode, you'll meet Equine Author & Schleese Saddlery Executive Sabine Schleese. You'll learn ...
About saddle fit and why gender appropriate saddles matter more than you and your may horse know.
Why it is important to listen to your horse and signs to look...
2020-02-121h 11
Equestrian Author Spotlight PodcastEpisode 18: On Fox Hunting, Working with Brands & A Story of Reluctant Blogging with Susan FriedlandEpisode 18: Welcome to the Equestrian Author Spotlight podcast! In each episode, you’ll hear inspirational stories from horse book authors including writing advice and marketing tips to help you write your own horse book. If you are an author, aspire to be an author, or simply love horse books then you are in the right place!
In this week's episode, you'll meet Equine Author & Saddle Seeks Horse Founder Susan Friedland. You'll learn ...
About Knight, her off-the-track Thoroughbred, and how she handled his diagnosis of Kissing Spine. Psst ... they now enjoy Fox Hunting together.
How she reluctantly st...
2020-02-051h 15
Equestrian Author Spotlight PodcastEpisode 17: On Being an Equestrian Influencer, Authenticity & Work/Life Integration with Raquel LynnEpisode 17: Welcome to the Equestrian Author Spotlight podcast! In each episode, you’ll hear inspirational stories from horse book authors including writing advice and marketing tips to help you write your own horse book. If you are an author, aspire to be an author, or simply love horse books then you are in the right place!
In this week's episode, you'll meet Horses & Heels and Stable Style Founder Raquel Lynn. You'll learn ...
What being an equestrian influencer means to Raquel, how she works with brands, and ways she uses affiliate marketing.
About the evolution of her very popular equestrian lifestyles sit...
2020-01-291h 25
Equestrian Author Spotlight PodcastEpisode 16: On Pony Rescue, Turning Bad Reviews Good & Publisher Liquidation with Michelle HollandEpisode 16: Welcome to the Equestrian Author Spotlight podcast! In each episode, you’ll hear inspirational stories from horse book authors including writing advice and marketing tips to help you write your own horse book. If you are an author, aspire to be an author, or simply love horse books then you are in the right place!
In this week's episode, you'll meet Children's Horse Book Author Michelle Holland. You'll learn ...
How Michelle started a sanctuary for New Forest Ponies and rescued over 57 ponies from slaughter.
About being an animal behaviorist and how working with canines translated to...
2020-01-2254 min
Equestrian Author Spotlight PodcastEpisode 15: On Writing Your Truth, Codependency & Finding Horses in Midlife with Susan E. ConleyEpisode 15: Welcome to the Equestrian Author Spotlight podcast! In each episode, you’ll hear inspirational stories from horse book authors including writing advice and marketing tips to help you write your own horse book. If you are an author, aspire to be an author, or simply love horse books then you are in the right place!
In this week's episode, you'll meet Many Brave Fools Author Susan E. Conley. You'll learn ...
About horses as biofeedback machines and how horses always scan their environment to make things better.
Advice on taking up horseback riding in midlife.
Why telling the truth is so i...
2020-01-151h 15
Equestrian Author Spotlight PodcastEpisode 14: On Therapeutic Riding, Writing Non-Fiction and the History of Grand Prix with Betty WeibelEpisode 14: Welcome to the Equestrian Author Spotlight podcast! In each episode, you’ll hear inspirational stories from horse book authors including writing advice and marketing tips to help you write your own horse book. If you are an author, aspire to be an author, or simply love horse books then you are in the right place!
In this week's episode, you'll meet Journalist, PR Professional and Author Betty Weibel. You'll learn ...
About therapeutic riding programs and the impact human/horse connection has on healing the soul.
About her work as a PR professional in the equine industry an...
2020-01-081h 05
Equestrian Author Spotlight PodcastEpisode 13: On Self-Love, Dealing with Dyslexia & Writing a Real Life Love Story with Autumn MurrayEpisode 13: Welcome to the Equestrian Author Spotlight podcast! In each episode, you’ll hear inspirational stories from horse book authors including writing advice and marketing tips to help you write your own horse book. If you are an author, aspire to be an author, or simply love horse books then you are in the right place!
In this week's episode, you'll meet Equine Author Autumn Murray. You'll learn...
How Autumn developed a fictional romance based on her own second chance love story.
About how she overcomes dyslexia in her author career.
Advice for writers on developing se...
2020-01-011h 01
Equestrian Author Spotlight PodcastEpisode 12: On Romance, Hawaiian Horse Culture & Organizations for Authors with Katherine KayneEpisode 12: Welcome to the Equestrian Author Spotlight podcast! In each episode, you’ll hear inspirational stories from horse book authors including writing advice and marketing tips to help you write your own horse book. If you are an author, aspire to be an author, or simply love horse books then you are in the right place!
In this week's episode, you'll meet Equine Author Katherine Kayne. You'll learn ...
About the Hawaiian Ladies Riding Society series, women's role in Hawaii's horse culture, and the history of horses on the Hawaiian Islands.
The value of joining organizations for au...
2019-12-2552 min
Equestrian Author Spotlight PodcastEpisode 11: On Conducting Research, Award Submissions & Taking a Book to Screenplay with M.J. EvansEpisode 11: Welcome to the Equestrian Author Spotlight podcast! In each episode, you’ll hear inspirational stories from horse book authors including writing advice and marketing tips to help you write your own horse book. If you are an author, aspire to be an author, or simply love horse books then you are in the right place!
In this week's episode, you'll meet Award-winning Equine Author M.J. Evans. You'll learn ...
About conducting research and writing across genres as M.J. has written fourteen books including non-fiction, historical fiction, children's and fantasy.
The value of literary awards an...
2019-12-111h 37
Equestrian Author Spotlight PodcastEpisode 10: On Starting a Freelance Writing Career, Grit & Arabian Horses with Hope Ellis-AshburnEpisode 10: Welcome to the Equestrian Author Spotlight podcast! In each episode, you’ll hear inspirational stories from horse book authors including writing advice and marketing tips to help you write your own horse book. If you are an author, aspire to be an author, or simply love horse books then you are in the right place!
In this week's episode, you'll meet Freelance Writer, Author and Equestrian Blogger Hope Ellis-Ashburn.
You'll learn ...
What it takes to jumpstart a freelance writing career.
How being a member of American Horse Publications expanded her freelance writing opportunities and grew her professional development.
How...
2019-12-041h 11
Equestrian Author Spotlight PodcastEpisode 9: On Writing Memoirs, Equine Massage & Starting Your Own Business with Heather WallaceEpisode 9: In each Equestrian Author Spotlight episode, you’ll hear inspirational stories from horse book authors including writing advice and marketing tips to help you write your own horse book. If you are an author, aspire to be an author, or simply love horse books then you are in the right place!
In this week's episode, you'll meet Heather Wallace Equine Author and Equestrian Blogger at The Timid Rider.
You'll learn ...
How to take the leap and follow your dream of starting your own business.
About animal body work and how to become a...
2019-11-271h 26
Equestrian Author Spotlight PodcastEpisode 8: Brittney Joy on Book Cover Best Practices, Cowboy Dressage & Preorder CampaignsEpisode 8: In each Equestrian Author Spotlight episode, you’ll hear inspirational stories from horse book authors including writing advice and marketing tips to help you write your own horse book.
In this week's episode, you'll meet Red Rock Ranch & OverRuled Series author Brittney Joy.
You'll learn ...
How Brittney discovered Cowboy Dressage and what the event entails for you and your horse.
About book cover best practices including the truth about updating a book's cover on Amazon.
What it's like to work with fellow authors on a prelaunch/preorder campaign.
Why it's important to have the...
2019-11-201h 35
Equestrian Author Spotlight PodcastEpisode 7: Laura Wolfe on Persistence, Psychological Suspense & Moving from a Traditional PublisherEpisode 7: In each Equestrian Author Spotlight episode, you’ll hear inspirational stories from horse book authors including writing advice and marketing tips to help you write your own horse book. If you are an author, aspire to be an author, or simply love horse books then you are in the right place!
In this week's episode, you'll meet Dark Horse Mystery Series author Laura Wolfe.
You'll learn ...
How to give a book series a second life after moving on from a traditional publisher.
About writing short stories to attract new readers and using Prolific Wo...
2019-11-1356 min
Equestrian Author Spotlight PodcastEpisode 6: Candace Carrabus on Book Bundling, Critique Groups & Cross-Promotion for AuthorsEpisode 6: In each Equestrian Author Spotlight episode, you’ll hear inspirational stories from horse book authors including writing advice and marketing tips to help you write your own horse book. If you are an author, aspire to be an author, or simply love horse books then you are in the right place!
In this week's episode, you'll meet Dream Horse Mystery Series author Candace Carrabus.
You'll learn ...
About curiosity, embracing your inner muse, and out of body experiences while writing.
The importance of being responsive to your readers.
Thoughts on connecting with other authors in...
2019-11-061h 22
Equestrian Author Spotlight PodcastEpisode 5: Ann Hunter on Horse Racing, Taekwondo & Book Marketing that WorksEpisode 5: Welcome to the Equestrian Author Spotlight podcast! A weekly podcast featuring interviews with equine authors who love all things horses and writing about them. In each episode, you’ll hear inspirational stories from horse book authors including writing advice and marketing tips to help you write your own horse book. If you are an author, aspire to be an author, or simply love horse books then you are in the right place!
In this week's episode, you'll meet North Oak Series Author Ann Hunter. You'll learn ...
About Ann's love of thoroughbred horse racing and how it...
2019-10-141h 16
Equestrian Author Spotlight PodcastEpisode 4: Lisa Diersen on Loving Lusitano Horses & the EQUUS Film Festival Literary CorralEpisode 4: Welcome to the Equestrian Author Spotlight podcast! A weekly podcast featuring interviews with equine authors who love all things horses and writing about them. In each episode, you’ll hear inspirational stories from horse book authors including writing advice and marketing tips to help you write your own horse book. If you are an author, aspire to be an author, or simply love horse books then you are in the right place!
In this week's episode, you'll meet EQUUS Film Festival Founder Lisa Diersen. You'll learn ...
About her love of Lusitano horses and information about this...
2019-10-1043 min
Equestrian Author Spotlight PodcastEpisode 3: Rae Rankin on Writing Children's Books & the Business of Being an AuthorEpisode 3: Welcome to the Equestrian Author Spotlight podcast! A weekly podcast featuring interviews with equine authors who love all things horses and writing about them. In each episode, you’ll hear inspirational stories from horse book authors including writing advice and marketing tips to help you write your own horse book. If you are an author, aspire to be an author, or simply love horse books then you are in the right place!
In this week's episode, you'll meet children's horse book author Rae Rankin. You'll learn ...
Pointers on preparing for the business side of being an...
2019-10-081h 02
Equestrian Author Spotlight PodcastEpisode 2: Shelley Paulson on Equine Photography & Being So Good They Can't Ignore YouEpisode 2: Welcome to the Equestrian Author Spotlight podcast! A weekly podcast featuring interviews with equine authors who love all things horses and writing about them. In each episode, you’ll hear inspirational stories from horse book authors including writing advice and marketing tips to help you write your own horse book. If you are an author, aspire to be an author, or simply love horse books then you are in the right place!
In this week's episode, you'll meet award-winning equine photographer and author Shelley Paulson. You'll learn ...
Pointers on preparing for an equine photo shoot.
Ti...
2019-10-061h 13
Equestrian Author Spotlight PodcastEpisode 1: Meet Your Host Carly Kade & Learn What Makes Her Spurs JingleEpisode 1: Welcome to the Equestrian Author Spotlight podcast! A weekly podcast featuring interviews with equine authors who love all things horses and writing about them. In each episode, you’ll hear inspirational stories from horse book authors including writing advice and marketing tips to help you write your own horse book. If you are an author, aspire to be an author, or simply love horse books then you are in the right place!
In this week's episode, you'll meet your host and award-winning equine author Carly Kade. You'll learn ...
What makes Carly's spurs jingle about spotlighting fel...
2019-10-0616 min
The Freelance Remuda: Navigating the Equine Media FrontierEpisode 25: Corporate Cowgirl Carly Kade on Self PublishingArizona author Carly Kade's first book, "In the Reins," has been an Amazon best seller for more than 10 weeks, is an EQUUS Film Festival Literary Award Winner for Best Western Fiction and earned her a loyal group of followers. Married with a full-time job as Manager of Strategic Talent for a Fortune 200 Energy Company, shows her Paint horse, and mom to two adopted dogs, Carly still finds time to write. In fact, Cowboy Away, the sequel to her first book will be out this year. She juggles a successful career and pursues her dream as a freelance author, and...
2017-12-0531 min
Horsemanship RadioHorsemanship 82 by Index Fund Advisors IFA.COM – Monty Roberts Top 50 All Time Greatest Horsemen and Equine Novelist Carly KadeWe asked Monty to share with us about training equipment that works with the horse’s mind, rooted in the natural instincts of the horse. Arizona-based equestrian author Carly Kade shares her experience at the Equus Film Festival. Jamie Jennings reads Ask Monty on Foal Imprinting. Listen in… Horsemanship Radio Episode 82 by Index Fund Advisors IFA.com – Show Notes and Links: Show […]Support the show
2017-02-131h 10