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 a nurse practitioner: a career that lasted over three decades. As an NP, Karen worked in jails and prisons, including New York’s infamous Rikers Island Jail. And MUCH more! Episode show notes: https://www.carlykadecreative.com/podcast.html   Want a free guide to secrets of horse book authors? Gallop over to https://www.carlykadecreative.com/wisdom.html and join the Equestrian Author Spotlight email list to have the author advice resource delivered instantly to your inbox.

Equestrian Author Spotlight Podcast

Episode 90: On Aging as an Author, Facing Rejection & The Prison System with Karen S. Bennett

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 of accomplishments.  Why Reagan decided to take a unique approach to healing in her book, Griffin’s Heart: Mourning Your Pet With No Apologies, through a hybrid format (part memoir, part journal, and part keepsake) to create a comprehensive resource for pet owners in grief. And MUCH more! Episode show notes: https://www.carlykadecreative.com/podcast.html   Want a free guide to secrets of horse book authors? Gallop over to https://www.carlykadecreative.com/wisdom.html and join the Equestrian Author Spotlight email list to have the author advice resource delivered instantly to your inbox.

Episode 89: On Allowing Yourself Space, Finding Flow & Changing the Culture of Grief with Reagan J. Pasternak

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 the interview. Over the course of Lenny's twenty years covering the horse racing industry, he's been able to coax the innermost thoughts out of the sport’s most notable headline-makers, which led to his newest book Head to Head: Conversations with a Generation of Horse Racing Legends. And MUCH more! Episode show notes: https://www.carlykadecreative.com/podcast.html   Want a free guide to secrets of horse book authors? Gallop over to https://www.carlykadecreative.com/wisdom.html and join the Equestrian Author Spotlight email list to have the author advice resource delivered instantly to your inbox.

Episode 88: On Hollywood to Horse Country & Conversations with Horse Racing Legends with Lenny Shulman

Episode 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. The breed is known in the UK as Gypsy Cobs. What inspired Diana's mission to enable her Gypsy Vanners to become horse ambassadors to unite people by fostering connections through acts of kindness. Her ultimate goal is to help people and bring them happiness by providing opportunities for adults and children to be around horses and ask questions by participating in acts of kindness. This includes efforts to unite communities and deliver gifts and donations to let people know they are not alone. And MUCH more! Episode show notes: https://www.carlykadecreative.com/podcast.html Want a free guide to secrets of horse book authors? Gallop over to https://www.carlykadecreative.com/wisdom.html and join the Equestrian Author Spotlight email list to have the author advice resource delivered instantly to your inbox.

Episode 87: On Gypsy Vanner Horses, Random Acts of Kindness & Starting Local with Diana Hasen

Episode 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 Premier Sporting Event, Never Say Die: A Kentucky Colt, the Epsom Derby, and the Rise of the Modern Thoroughbred Industry, The Notorious John Morrissey: How a Bare-Knuckle Brawler Became a Congressman and Founded Saratoga Race Course. His newest book is Racing for America: The Horse Race of the Century and the Redemption of a Sport. About what it's like working with an academic press. Unlike traditional commercial presses, academic publishers require authors’ manuscripts to pass a peer review process. And MUCH more! Episode show notes: https://www.carlykadecreative.com/podcast.html Want a free guide to secrets of horse book authors? Gallop over to https://www.carlykadecreative.com/wisdom.html and join the Equestrian Author Spotlight email list to have the author advice resource delivered instantly to your inbox.

Episode 86: On Academic Publishing, Horses in History & Being an Active Reader with James C. Nicholson

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 of them former racehorses. She's presented at conferences worldwide on the subject of Thoroughbred Aftercare as well as the therapeutic use of horses for people with autism. About Joell's new book. A Damn Fine Hand is a story about forgiveness and the grace that horses gift to us, even when we least deserve it. All proceeds for the book sales benefit the 501© 3 charity - Square Peg Foundation. And MUCH more! Show notes: https://www.carlykadecreative.com/podcast.html   Want a free guide to secrets of horse book authors? Gallop over to https://www.carlykadecreative.com/wisdom.html and join the Equestrian Author Spotlight email list to have the author advice resource delivered instantly to your inbox.

Episode 85: On Being of Service, Thoroughbred Aftercare & Therapeutic Use of Horses with Joell Dunlap

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 Nikki, as an empowerer, uses her teaching experience from the classroom as well as the barn to access her client’s limiting beliefs and guide them to clear up their communication with themselves and others. And MUCH more! Episode show notes: https://www.carlykadecreative.com/podcast.html   Want a free guide to secrets of horse book authors? Gallop over to https://www.carlykadecreative.com/wisdom.html and join the Equestrian Author Spotlight email list to have the author advice resource delivered instantly to your inbox. 

Episode 84: On Conscious Communication, Overcoming Limiting Beliefs & Empowerment with Nikki Porter

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 ending in California with no cell phone, no GPS, no support following with supplies. How Melissa approached writing her memoir, Distant Skies: An American Journey on Horseback. The book is part American road trip, part coming-of-age adventure, and part uncommon love story. And MUCH more! Episode show notes: https://www.carlykadecreative.com/podcast.html   Want a free guide to secrets of horse book authors? Gallop over to https://www.carlykadecreative.com/wisdom.html and join the Equestrian Author Spotlight email list to have the author advice resource delivered instantly to your inbox.

Episode 83: On Riding Cross-Country Solo, Following Your Calling & Presence with Melissa A. Priblo Chapman

Episode 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 reach readers using a book launch team. Sarah shares her entire launch strategy, which landed her in multiple Amazon bestseller categories when her book debuted. Why building relationships on Instagram works. Sarah developed a Stories from the Barn Aisle Youth Writing Contest in collaboration with StreamHorseTV because she developed a relationship with them on Instagram. And MUCH more! Episode show notes: https://www.carlykadecreative.com/podcast.html Want a free guide to secrets of horse book authors? Gallop over to https://www.carlykadecreative.com/wisdom.html and join the Equestrian Author Spotlight email list to have the author advice resource delivered instantly to your inbox.

Episode 82: On Writing Short Stories, Launch Strategies & Instagram Relationships with Sarah Hickner

Episode 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 how to write and publish with artistic integrity. How Roz transitioned to writing under her own name after selling over 4 million copies as a ghostwriter. Why it is important to trust the process when self-doubt and writer anxiety sneaks in. And MUCH more! Episode show notes: https://www.carlykadecreative.com/podcast.html   Want a free guide to secrets of horse book authors? Gallop over to https://www.carlykadecreative.com/wisdom.html and join the Equestrian Author Spotlight email list to have the author advice resource delivered instantly to your inbox.

Episode 81: On Nailing Your Novel, Finding Blind Spots & Artistic Integrity with Roz Morris

Episode 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 to know about working with an illustrator. How Evan turned a tragic event into a journey of gratitude and creativity after he and his daughter saved their animals from a wildfire. And MUCH More! Episode show notes: https://www.carlykadecreative.com/podcast.html Want a free guide to secrets of horse book authors? Gallop over to https://www.carlykadecreative.com/wisdom.html and join the Equestrian Author Spotlight email list to have the author advice resource delivered instantly to your inbox.

Episode 80: On Hollywood Lessons Learned, Working with Illustrators & Gratitude with Evan Archerd

Episode 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 the page. How managing an eating disorder and depression led Lisa to the saddle, which helped her develop vulnerability and learn to let go of perfection. Why it is important to understand your audience and purpose in order to tailor your message when pitching your book. And MUCH more! Episode show notes: https://www.carlykadecreative.com/podcast.html Want a free guide to secrets of horse book authors? Gallop over to https://www.carlykadecreative.com/wisdom.html and join the Equestrian Author Spotlight email list to have the author advice resource delivered instantly to your inbox.

Episode 79: On Letting Go of Perfection, Vulnerability & The Art of the Pitch with Lisa Whalen

Episode 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 invest in your dreams and change your mindset about that initial investment. What Lorie does to distribute her books from Amazon Advantage to approaching bookstores. And MUCH More! Episode show notes: https://www.carlykadecreative.com/podcast.html Want a free guide to secrets of horse book authors? Gallop over to https://www.carlykadecreative.com/wisdom.html and join the Equestrian Author Spotlight email list to have the author advice resource delivered instantly to your inbox.

Episode 78: On Investing in Your Dreams, Children's Book Production & Distribution with Lorie List

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 it's important for independent authors to educate themselves. The know-how to create a beautifully formatted eBook and print edition of your book doesn’t come overnight. Advice on formatting the interior of your books from font choice to white space as well as things to consider when creating your back matter. Why thoughtful series development from plot to book design is so important and why Natalie made the decision to go exclusive vs. wide with her book distribution. And MUCH more! Episode show notes: https://www.carlykadecreative.com/podcast.html   Want a free guide to secrets of horse book authors? Gallop over to https://www.carlykadecreative.com/wisdom.html and join the Equestrian Author Spotlight email list to have the author advice resource delivered instantly to your inbox.

Episode 77: On Intriguing Interiors, Choosing Fonts & Back Matter Best Practices 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 first episode, you'll learn ...   About common traps authors fall into after they have finished their manuscript and the importance of editing and advanced readers. Book cover best practices from the front to the back and things to consider when writing your back of book blurb. How to choose book cover imagery and make sure it's licensed properly. And MUCH more! Episode show notes: https://www.carlykadecreative.com/podcast.html   Want a free guide to secrets of horse book authors? Gallop over to https://www.carlykadecreative.com/wisdom.html and join the Equestrian Author Spotlight email list to have the author advice resource delivered instantly to your inbox.

Episode 76: On Captivating Covers, Image Licensing & Writing Book Blurbs with Natalie Keller Reinert

The Equestrian Author Spotlight podcast features interviews with equine authors who love all things horses and writing about them. If you are an author, aspire to be an author, or simply love horse books then you are in the right place!

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