Equestrian Author Spotlight Podcast

Episode 23: On Warmbloods, Powerlifting & the Publishing Process with Joanne Verikios

Episode 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 the sport.
About her experience working with a publisher and how the process worked when it came to writing a book about the human-horse connection that is part memoir, part educational, and part self-help.
And MUCH more!
Website: https://www.winninghorsemanship.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 22: On Thrillers, Being Active in the Writing Community & Editorial Feedback with Connie Johnson Hambley

Episode 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 researches her works of fiction in order to capture the razor's edge between good and evil.
Why being an active member of the writing community elevates an author's career, how to prepare for a successful author event, and the value of listening to editorial feedback.
About her transformational experience volunteering at a therapeutic riding center and how the stories she has heard there have inspired her next book project.
And MUCH more!
Website: https://www.conniejohnsonhambley.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 21: On the Rise of Equestrian Fiction & Embracing the Gig Economy w/ Natalie Keller Reinert

Episode 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 horse books on the forefront of the movement.
Tips on how she consistently gets her books to the top of the charts in Amazon's Equestrian Fiction category.
How she embraces the gig economy, encourages the side hustle, enjoys the flexibility it provides, and uses Patreon in her creative life to generate an additional stream of income.
And MUCH more!
Website: https://www.nataliekreinert.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 20: On Murder Mysteries, Thoroughbred Racing & Building Community with Sasscer Hill

Episode 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 murder mystery and suspense thrillers.
What it was like working with small press, how she transitioned to independent publishing, and what to look out for in contracts.
How she combines what she knows about the horse world with input from legal and law enforcement professionals to develop her novels.
The emotional story of winning the Dr. Tony Ryan Best in Racing Literature Award and what she did with the $10,000 prize.
Thoughts on finding your herd through writing organizations, conferences and critique groups.
And MUCH more!
Website: https://www.sasscerhill.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 19: On Saddle Fit, Being a CEO and Ghostwriting with Sabine Schleese

Episode 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 for that might indicate your horse is in pain.
The responsibilities, challenges and rewards of being a CEO.
Thoughts on compiling articles for a book, working with a ghostwriter, and translating your work into different languages.
And MUCH more!
Website: https://schleese.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 18: On Fox Hunting, Working with Brands & A Story of Reluctant Blogging with Susan Friedland

Episode 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 started a blog that ended up being the super successful Saddle Seeks Horse and how a lonely saddle inspired her blog's name.
What being an equestrian influencer means to Susan, how she works with brands, and why she thinks bloggers deserve to be paid for their work.
How the horses she's adored and the men she's endured helped her pen a successful equestrian memoir!
And MUCH more!
Website: https://susanfriedlandsmith.com/
Visit https://www.carlykadecreative.com/podcast.html where you can read the episode show notes and find the links to Raquel Lynn's sites 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 17: On Being an Equestrian Influencer, Authenticity & Work/Life Integration with Raquel Lynn

Episode 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 sites — Horses & Heels and Stable Style as well as her thoughts on work/life integration and authenticity.
How she got into freelance writing for major horse publications including Horse Illustrated, the Paint Horse Journal, Chrome and more through her blogging.
About her book From Passion to Profit: A Step by Step Guide to Niche Blogging, her personal coaching sessions, and how you can work with Raquel one on one!
And MUCH more!
Websites:
https://horsesandheels.com/
http://stablestyle.net/
 
Visit https://www.carlykadecreative.com/podcast.html where you can read the episode show notes and find the links to Raquel Lynn's sites 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 16: On Pony Rescue, Turning Bad Reviews Good & Publisher Liquidation with Michelle Holland

Episode 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 her connection with horses.
Why she decided to support charitable organizations through the sales of her children's books and how she manages the process.
How she turned a negative review into a positive learning opportunity and ended up creating a series of books that is making a difference in the equestrian community.
What happened when her traditional publisher went out of business and how that experience led her to independent publishing.
And MUCH more!
Website: https://www.michelleholland.co.uk/
Visit https://www.carlykadecreative.com/podcast where you can read the episode show notes and find the links to Michelle Holland's sites 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 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 15: On Writing Your Truth, Codependency & Finding Horses in Midlife with Susan E. Conley

Episode 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 important when writing a memoir even though you might be resisting it.
How horses helped her work through and deal with addiction, codependency, and dysfunction in her relationship.
How she uses Instagram and Instagram stories to share about her author and equestrian life.
And MUCH more!
Website: https://manybravefools.com/
Visit https://www.carlykadecreative.com/podcast where you can read the episode show notes and find the links to Susan E. Conley's sites 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 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 14: On Therapeutic Riding, Writing Non-Fiction and the History of Grand Prix with Betty Weibel

Episode 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 and how her background as a journalist has helped when writing her non-fiction books.
Advice on embracing life's opportunities and how saying yes can help you grow.
The history of show jumping in the U.S. and how American Grand Prix started in Cleveland, Ohio.
Thoughts on her experience as both a traditionally and independently published author.
And MUCH more!
Website: https://bettyweibel.com/
Visit https://www.carlykadecreative.com/podcast where you can read the episode show notes and find the links to Betty Weibel's sites 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 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.