Equestrian Author Spotlight Podcast
by Carly Kade
The Equestrian Author Spotlight podcast features interviews with equine authors who love all things horses and writing about them. If you are an author or aspire to be an author of horse books, then you are in the right place!
Episodes
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Episode 123: On Being a Writing Parent, The Power of an Hour & Author Partnerships with Jennifer S. Kelly
Episode 123: In this Equestrian Author Spotlight, Jennifer S. Kelly returns to the show. Jennifer is an author and freelance turf writer. Her first two books, Sir Barton and the Making of the Triple Crown and The Foxes of Belair: Gallant Fox, Omaha, and the Quest for the Triple Crown, chronicle…
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Episode 122: On Writing Thousand Word Stories, Magical Moments & Realizing Dreams with Kathy Simmers
Episode 122: In this Equestrian Author Spotlight, you'll meet Kathy Simmers. Kathy always wanted to live on a farm with horses. When she was twelve years old, she started taking riding lessons. At nineteen she bought her first horse. It seemed like she was well on her way, but life doesn’t always...
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Episode 121: On Volunteering at Mustang Camp, Falling for Burros & Inspiring Adoptions with Veronica Moore
Episode 121: In this Equestrian Author Spotlight, you'll meet Mustang Camp Volunteer and Board Member Veronica Moore. She has come on the show to share her adventures with fellow volunteer animal trainers from around the globe who teamed up to write a children's book about a baby burro. Mustang...
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Episode 120: On Horses Healing Trauma, Living with PTSD & Generating Awareness with Cheryl L. Eriksen
Episode 120: In this Equestrian Author Spotlight, you'll meet Cheryl L. Eriksen. Cheryl is an author and blogger who has been involved in multiple areas of the horse industry for over twenty-five years. A student of equine behavior and communication, she has experience as a horse midwife, equine...
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Episode 119: On The Gift of Pause, Where Imagination Dwells & Pursuing Youthful Passions with Sarah V. Barnes
Episode 119: In this Equestrian Author Spotlight, you'll meet Sarah V. Barnes. Sarah is both a historian and a horsewoman. When she is not writing stories, she practices and teaches riding as a meditative art. She also offers equine-facilitated coaching and wellness workshops. Sarah holds a Ph.D....
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Episode 118: On Serendipitous Journeys, Interspecies Connections & Seeking Synchronicity with Nancy Lee Gerson
Episode 118: In this Equestrian Author Spotlight, you'll meet Nancy Lee Gerson. Nancy is a certified Equine Gestalt Coach who partners with her herd of horses to help people deepen their self-awareness, heal from long-buried wounds, and reignite their passion for life. Her memoir, The Horse Who...
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Episode 117: On a Philosophy for Living an Authentic & Transparent Life with Mary S. Corning
Episode 117: In this Equestrian Author Spotlight, you'll meet Mary S. Corning. Mary changes lives by defining the transformative power of pain. As a mentor, speaker, life consultant and writer, she clearly and compassionately models this process through her messages and stories. Mary extends her...
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Episode 116: On Grand Prix Dressage & Doing What’s Right for Aging Horses with Caroline Akervik
Episode 116: In this Equestrian Author Spotlight, you'll meet Caroline Akervik. Caroline has always been a voracious reader of most any genre. Blessed with a wonderful husband and three amazing grown children, Caroline grew up fox hunting in the Maryland countryside and then rode and trained to...
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Episode 115: On Women Writing the West, Disrupting Distraction & Synergy with Corinne Joy Brown
Episode 115: In this Equestrian Author Spotlight, you'll meet cowgirl Corinne Joy Brown. She is a Denver native who loves history, especially the American West, the story of the Jewish people, and the cultures of the greater Southwest. A partner in a high-end home furnishings and design firm…
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Episode 114: On Sgt. Reckless: The Mighty Marine & America’s War Horse with Robin Hutton
Episode 114: In this Equestrian Author Spotlight, you'll meet Robin Hutton, author of Sgt. Reckless: America's War Horse. Robin Hutton has spent her adult life working in major event productions and the motion picture business. She was the writing and producing partner of Tom “Billy Jack”…
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Episode 113: On Revisiting a Series, Awards & Dude Ranch Research Trips with Valerie Ormond
In this Equestrian Author Spotlight, Valerie Ormond, author of the Believing in Horses series, returns to the show. Saddle up for a conversation on revisiting a series after a seven year break, the importance of winning awards, and how trips to various dude ranches inspired her to write her…
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Episode 112: On Landaluce: The Story of Seattle Slew’s First Champion with Mary Perdue
Episode 112: In this Equestrian Author Spotlight, you'll meet Mary Perdue, author of Landaluce: The Story of Seattle Slew's First Champion. In Landaluce: The Story of Seattle Slew's First Champion, Mary Perdue tells the story of a horse whose short but meteoric career could have changed racing...
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Episode 111: On Morgan Horses, Trauma Sensitivity & Writing Richness with Karen Gross
Episode 111: In this Equestrian Author Spotlight podcast episode, you'll meet Karen Gross, author of the Lady Lucy's Quest book series. Karen Gross is an educator, author and artist. A former professor, college president and senior policy advisor to the US Dept. of Education, she currently…
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Episode 110: On Long Riding the Midwest, Saddle Anatomy & Overcoming Loss with Lisa D. Stewart
Episode 110: In this Equestrian Author Spotlight podcast episode, you'll meet Lisa D. Stewart. Lisa discusses the 500-mile solo horseback trip she undertook at the age of 54 on her horse, Chief. As a woman alone, with one horse, traveling through the Midwest, she was forced to face the pain of…
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Episode 109: On Travel Writing, Salvation in Nature & Romancing the Soul with Linda Ballou
Episode 109: In this Equestrian Author Spotlight podcast episode, you'll meet Linda Ballou, author of Cowgirl Jumped Over the Moon and Embrace of the Wild. Saddle up for a conversation about travel writing, finding salvation in nature, and romancing the soul. Linda shares her love of travel…
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Episode 108: On Understanding Horse Whorls & Benefits of Trick Training with Noche Miller
Episode 108: In this Equestrian Author Spotlight podcast episode, you'll meet Noche Miller, author of Understanding Horse Whorls. Noche walks us through the meaning of horse whorls and the benefits of trick training horses. With whorls, her analysis goes beyond the forehead whorl and considers…
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Episode 107: On Audiobooks, Production Best Practices & the Audio Revolution with Brett Wilson
Episode 107: In this Equestrian Author Spotlight podcast episode, you'll meet Brett Wilson of SkyDance Mountain Audiobooks. Brett is in the business of audiobook production from start to finish. His company, SkyDance Mountain Audiobooks, helps authors design, create, produce, publish, market and...
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Episode 106: On Mystery, Thrills, Horses & A Touch of the Supernatural with Valerie Power
Episode 106: In this Equestrian Author Spotlight podcast episode, you'll meet Valerie Power, Author of the Fairy Glen Suspense Series. Valerie is a lifelong horse lover and a California native. She has had a varied career that includes photographing pearl farms in Asia, and running an underground...
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Episode 105: On Parenting Equestrians, Managing Expectations & Enjoying the Ride with Chad Oldfather
Episode 105: In this Equestrian Author Spotlight, you'll meet Chad Oldfather, author of A Man Walks Into A Barn. Saddle up for a conversation with Chad about why he chose to write a personal memoir about his life, his daughters, and their experience with horses. You'll be moved by his dedication…
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Episode 104: On Building Confidence, Writing Strong Themes & Handling an Empty Nest with Laura Holt-Haslam
Episode 104: In this Equestrian Author Spotlight podcast episode, you'll meet Laura Holt-Haslam of River Pony Press. Saddle up for a conversation about: Laura's spokesPONIES, Max and Dusty, who inspired her book series while she was dealing with an empty nest. How she's building up her confidence...
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Episode 103: On Embracing our Mammal Skills & Issues Within the Human Herd with Beth Anstandig
Episode 103: Tune in for an eye-opening conversation with Beth Anstandig, a licensed psychotherapist; leadership, culture and well-being consultant; and owner of The Circle Up experience at Take a Chance Ranch. Beth shares how we can work with horses to better address issues within the human herd...
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Episode 102: On Buy A Horse Book Day, Publishing for the Good of the Horse & Creativity with Rebecca Didier
Episode 102: In this week's information packed episode, Rebecca Didier, Managing Editor and Graphic Designer at Trafalgar Square Books, returns to the show. Saddle up for details about the first annual Buy A Horse Book Day sponsored by Trafalgar Square Books and Heels Down Media. Learn how horse...
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Episode 101: On Relationship Marketing, Networking Power & The Rule of Three with Mandee Flanders
Episode 101: In this Equestrian Author Spotlight with Mandee Flanders, Host of the Leadline Podcast, you'll learn ... About relationship marketing, the power of networking, and tips for networking success. What led Mandee to return to the horse industry and successfully develop a podcast and...
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Episode 100: On Surviving the Pandemic, Celebrating 100 Podcast Episodes & Equine Author Life with Carly Kade
Episode 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…
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Episode 99: On Backlist Building for Income, Writing to Market & Understanding Tropes with Brittney Joy
Episode 99: In this week's information packed episode, Brittney Joy, author of sweet stories full of hope, heart, and happily-ever-afters, returns to the show. You'll learn ... What a sweet/clean adult romance includes (and doesn’t include), and why Brittney was inspired to write a sweet romance...
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Episode 98: On The WWII Sand Pounders, Writing Historical Fiction & Audience Targeting with M.J. Evans
Episode 98: In this Equestrian Author Spotlight, award-winning, bestselling author, M.J. Evans, returns to the show. You'll learn ... About M.J.'s twentieth book, The Sand Pounder, a Young Adult historical fiction set during World War II, and what she thinks the key is to longevity in a writing...
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Episode 97: On Loving American Saddlebreds & The History of the Breed in Michigan with Heidi Madsen
Episode 97: In this Equestrian Author Spotlight, you'll meet Author and Michigan American Saddlebred Historian Heidi Madsen. You'll learn ... About Heidi's lifelong love of horses and history, which led her to take a deep dive into Michigan’s role with the American Saddlebred Horse and write the...
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Episode 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…
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Episode 95: On Digging In On Dreams, Drawing Racehorses & Creative Control with Lesley Baumann
Episode 95: In this Equestrian Author Spotlight, you'll meet Lesley Baumann. You'll learn ... About Lesley's work as a graphic designer, nationally-known animal portrait artist, and entrepreneur. What inspired Lesley to write, illustrate, and design a children's book. J is for Justify is an...
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Episode 94: On Reimagining a Previously Published Book & Preserving History with Hope Ellis-Ashburn
Episode 94: 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,...
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Episode 93: On Strong Female Leads, Human Rights & The Power of Perseverance with S.J. Garland
Episode 93: 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,...
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Episode 92: On Going from Vet to Author, Australia Living & Writing What You Know with Elizabeth Woolsey, DVM
Episode 92: 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,...
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Episode 91: On Graphic Design, The Art of the Creative Brief & Fresh Eyes with Jantz Gardner
Episode 91: 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,...
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Episode 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,...
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Episode 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,...
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Episode 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,...
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Episode 87: On Gypsy Vanner Horses, Random Acts of Kindness & Starting Local with Diana Hasen
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,...
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Episode 86: On Academic Publishing, Horses in History & Being an Active Reader with James C. Nicholson
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,...
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Episode 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,...
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Episode 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,...
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Episode 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,...
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Episode 82: On Writing Short Stories, Launch Strategies & Instagram Relationships with Sarah Hickner
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,...
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Episode 81: On Nailing Your Novel, Finding Blind Spots & Artistic Integrity with Roz Morris
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,...
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Episode 80: On Hollywood Lessons Learned, Working with Illustrators & Gratitude with Evan Archerd
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,...
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Episode 79: On Letting Go of Perfection, Vulnerability & The Art of the Pitch with Lisa Whalen
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,...
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Episode 78: On Investing in Your Dreams, Children's Book Production & Distribution with Lorie List
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,...
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Episode 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,...
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Episode 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,...
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Episode 75: On Celebrity Ghostwriting, Co-Authoring a Series & Trusting Stagnant Times with Rennie Dyball
Episode 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,...
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Episode 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,...