![Episode 40: On Mentors, Screenwriting & Just One YES with Angelica Witherspoon-Cassanova]()
July 8, 2020
Episode 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 art of writing a screenplay. Psst ... It's what she does for a living!
- How she believes you only need one YES to achieve your dreams in life.
- And MUCH more!
Website: https://www.clipclopchronicles.com/
Visit https://www.carlykadecreative.com/podcast.html where you can read the episode show notes and find the links and recommended resources. Make sure you subscribe to the podcast on YouTube, iTunes, Stitcher, or via RSS so you’ll never miss a show.
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.
If you are an author who writes about horses and would like to be spotlighted let me know. I’d be happy to include you, too. Visit my contact page at https://www.carlykadecreative.com to fill out a request.
![Episode 39: On Jousting, Rebranding Book Covers & Kickstarter Funding with J.D. Harrison]()
July 1, 2020
Episode 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 jousters and their horses in her books.
- Why she rebranded the book covers in her Gallant Hearts series and what the process looks like.
- How she uses Kickstarter campaigns to fund her books.
- And MUCH more!
Website: https://www.gallanthearts.com/
Visit https://www.carlykadecreative.com/pod... where you can read the episode show notes and find the links and recommended resources. Make sure you subscribe to the podcast on YouTube, iTunes, Stitcher, or via RSS so you’ll never miss a show.
Want a free guide to secrets of horse book authors? Gallop over to https://www.carlykadecreative.com/wis... and join the Equestrian Author Spotlight email list to have the author advice resource delivered instantly to your inbox.
If you are an author who writes about horses and would like to be spotlighted let me know. I’d be happy to include you, too. Visit my contact page at https://www.carlykadecreative.com to fill out a request.
![Episode 38: On Author Growth, Finding Your Voice & Publishing Possibilities with Mary Kit Caelsto]()
June 24, 2020
Episode 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 mold, bring your unique point of view to your stories, and write what speaks to you, so readers can discover what speaks to them.
- About her experience with both traditional and independent publishing and her advice on how to navigate different publishing possibilities.
- And MUCH more!
Website: https://marykitcaelsto.com/
Visit https://www.carlykadecreative.com/podcast.html where you can read the episode show notes and find the links and recommended resources. Make sure you subscribe to the podcast on YouTube, iTunes, Stitcher, or via RSS so you’ll never miss a show.
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.
If you are an author who writes about horses and would like to be spotlighted let me know. I’d be happy to include you, too. Visit my contact page at https://www.carlykadecreative.com to fill out a request.
![Episode 35: On Communications, Self Care & Horses Supporting Mental Health with LaTicia Jeffers]()
June 3, 2020
Episode 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 skills to get the word out about the Center's authors.
- What it's like being an Equine Therapist who helps people have mental health breakthroughs and how to prevent burn out through self care.
- How she prepares her authors to represent themselves at events and book signings.
- And MUCH more!
Website: http://naturalfreedomohio.com/
Visit https://www.carlykadecreative.com/podcast.html where you can read the episode show notes and find the links and recommended resources. Make sure you subscribe to the podcast on YouTube, iTunes, Stitcher, or via RSS so you’ll never miss a show.
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.
If you are an author who writes about horses and would like to be spotlighted let me know. I’d be happy to include you, too. Visit my contact page at https://www.carlykadecreative.com to fill out a request.
![Episode 31: On Creative Reader Engagement, Lessons Learned & Pitching Media with Hollie Anne Marsh]()
May 6, 2020
Episode 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 horse book series and her thoughts on developing a book mother and daughter can read together.
- Insight into her creative reader engagement strategies from hosting a book cover contest to creating an equestrian glossary of terms on her book's website.
- Why press coverage is important in your author career and tips on pitching the media your book.
- And MUCH more!
Website: https://www.sweetbriarsfarm.com/
Visit https://www.carlykadecreative.com/pod... where you can read the episode show notes and find the links and recommended resources. Make sure you subscribe to the podcast on YouTube, iTunes, Stitcher, or via RSS so you’ll never miss a show.
Want a free guide to secrets of writing about horses? Gallop over to https://www.carlykadecreative.com/wis... and join the Equestrian Author Spotlight email list to have the author advice resource delivered instantly to your inbox.
If you are an author who writes about horses and would like to be spotlighted let me know. I’d be happy to include you, too. Visit my contact page at https://www.carlykadecreative.com to fill out a request.
