The Brat and the Bullfighter: Erin O’Malley on Trust, Horses, Belonging & Finding Your Story | Bold Book

What happens when a horse becomes more than a companion, and starts teaching you about trust, belonging, resilience, and yourself?On this episode of Bold Book of the Day with Dr. Denise Nicholson, author Erin O’Malley shares the remarkable story behind her debut book, The Brat and the Bullfighter, a powerful hybrid memoir inspired by her relationship with her horse, Artie.What began in 2014 as a story about bullfighting and a journey to Portugal eventually became a deeply personal ten-year writing journey. Erin discovered that Artie's story was also connected to her own experiences growing up as an Army brat, constantly moving, adapting to change, and learning what it means to find a place where you truly belong.In this inspiring conversation, Erin discusses:🐴 How Artie inspired the original story🇵🇹 Her journey to Portugal after winning a Lusitano portal contest✍️ How a blog written from Artie's perspective evolved into a book💛 The connection between horses, trust, safety, and communication🏡 Growing up as an Army brat and learning to adapt to constant change🌱 The importance of belonging and putting down roots🐎 Why misunderstood horse behavior may actually be communication👀 How telling the story from Artie's perspective creates empathy for animals❤️ The deeper themes of trust, loss, love, and resilienceErin's unique approach invites readers to see the world through Artie's eyes and consider what animals might be communicating when their behavior is misunderstood.The Brat and the Bullfighter is more than a story about a woman and her horse. It is an exploration of how our relationships with animals and with ourselves can teach us about safety, trust, connection, and finding where we belong.🎧 Watch the full conversation and discover the story behind The Brat and the Bullfighter.📚 Support authors and their stories: Pick up Erin O’Malley’s book and share this episode with someone who loves horses, memoirs, personal transformation, or powerful stories of connection.Bold Book of the Day with Dr. Denise Nicholson is a place where authors can share the stories behind their books, the experiences that shaped them, and the bold messages they want the world to hear.Connect with Erin and get the book - https://erinomalleyauthor.com/Connect with Dr. Denise Nicholson, go to www.denisenicholson.com or email her at [email protected]👉 Subscribe to Bold Book of the Day👍 Like, comment, and share this episode🔔 Turn on notifications so you never miss a new author conversation!