Equestrian Author Spotlight Podcast

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, then you are in the right place!
In this week's episode, you'll meet S.J. Garland. You'll learn ...
 
About First Past the Post, the first book in Garland's The American Heiress Series, and why she placed horses and a woman stud farm owner at the center of her new book set in Victorian times.
Why she wants to normalize historic heroines in her writing, instead of placing them on a pedestal or diminishing them. S.J. Garland has a master’s degree in human rights, and discusses how her education informs her books. Additionally, she discusses how others can help—even if in a small way.
And MUCH more!
Show notes: https://www.carlykadecreative.com/podcast.html
 
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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, then you are in the right place!
 
In this week's episode, you'll meet Equine Veterinarian and Author Elizabeth Woolsey. You'll learn ...
 
About Elizabeth's experiences as an equine veterinarian. Over the course of her 35+ year career, she went from her father’s equine practice in Sonoma County, CA to establishing her own practice in Australia.
What inspired Elizabeth to write fiction and share the stories of what she knows best - equine medicine.
And MUCH more!
Show notes: https://www.carlykadecreative.com/podcast.html
 
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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, then you are in the right place!
 
In this week's episode, you'll meet Jantz Gardner. You'll learn ...
 
How to work with a graphic designer, including steps an author can take to save money and make the design process easier.
Why providing a creative brief when working with a designer is important.
Tips on book cover best practices, including how Jantz approaches book cover design and what he thinks makes a book stand out from the crowd.
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 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, 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
 
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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, 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
 
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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, 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 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, 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 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, 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 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, 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 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, 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.