Mary's Song by Susan Count Compelling - Wholesome - Genuinely Touching Twelve-year-old Mary was disabled at the age of four by the same virus that took the life of her mother. While she longs to have a horse of her own, she’s limited to reading horse books. A talented artist, she spends her days on a blanket in the grass sketching the horses at the farm next door. She falls in love with one of the foals and is outraged to learn the filly is considered worthless as it was born lame. Mary … [Read more...] about Mary’s Song by Susan Count
Selah’s Sweet Dream by Susan Count
SELAH (Say-la) aspires to be an equestrian superstar. That would require a horse. HER DILEMMA: Grandpa wants nothing to do with horses. THEN: Selah sees buzzards circling the grasslands behind Grandpa’s farm. They are stalking a horse trapped in wire and Selah is its only hope. DANGEROUS: The horse is wild and defiant - jeopardizing Selah’s dreams. FOILED: The legal owner searched for the horse for two years and wants it back. BUT: Selah is confident that God will provide her heart’s desire. … [Read more...] about Selah’s Sweet Dream by Susan Count
Interview with Author – Susan Count
About Susan Count: My grandmother was a librarian and she introduced me to The Black Stallion series. The imaginings began there. Play time became riding my own black stallion stick horse everywhere. As an Army Brat, my family was blessed to be assigned to Hawaii. While my friends were at the beach, I was riding horses through the cane fields on the side of the mountains of Oahu. Today I am owned by three equines blessing. The only thing more fun than riding might be writing stories. What … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Susan Count
The Real Me by Ann Herrick
When Mattie has issues with her weight, she decides to take charge of her life, redo her image, find confidence and maybe even dare to talk to guys. Will a change in lifestyle, a friend, a tormentor, and a dream guy help Mattie discover her real self and find romance along the way? Targeted Age Group:: 12 and up What Inspired You to Write Your Book? So many girls struggle with weight issues and body image, and often try to solve what they see as a problem in ways that are not totally … [Read more...] about The Real Me by Ann Herrick
Interview with Author – Ann Herrick @ann_herrick
Author Bio: Ann Herrick is the award-winning author of several books and short stories for kids and teens. Included in the awards her books have won are the ALA Recommended Book for Reluctant Readers, IRA/CBC Children’s Choice and EPIC Best YA Novel Finalist. Ann grew up in Connecticut, where she graduated from The Morgan School and Quinnipiac University. She now lives in Oregon with her husband, who was her high-school sweetheart. Their wonderful daughter is grown, married and gainfully … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Ann Herrick @ann_herrick
