Carly Kade

Equestrian Author Spotlight Podcast

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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!

Author

Carly Kade

Episodes

Episode 98: On The WWII Sand Pounders, Writing Historical Fiction & Audience Targeting with M.J. Evans 10.02.2022 1:05:13

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 career. How she targets the right audience for her books and other solid advice for authors. M.J. regu...

Episode 97: On Loving American Saddlebreds & The History of the Breed in Michigan with Heidi Madsen 26.01.2022 48:34

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 book, Gaited In The Great Lakes. How she rebounded and got her manuscript back after her first publishe...

Episode 96: On the Publishing Long Game, Staying the Course & Pitch Wars with Carly Heath 13.01.2022 53:21

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 in historical fiction, and how she researched for this book. How she found the courage to stay the co...

Episode 95: On Digging In On Dreams, Drawing Racehorses & Creative Control with Lesley Baumann 16.12.2021 36:56

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 alphabet book featuring 26 famous racehorses. How Lesley came to fall in love with the American Saddlebred b...

Episode 94: On Reimagining a Previously Published Book & Preserving History with Hope Ellis-Ashburn 08.12.2021 53:51

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, then you are in the right place! In this week's episode, you'll meet award-winning author, high schoo...

Episode 93: On Strong Female Leads, Human Rights & The Power of Perseverance with S.J. Garland 19.11.2021 1:02:11

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 ... A...

Episode 92: On Going from Vet to Author, Australia Living & Writing What You Know with Elizabeth Woolsey, DVM 11.11.2021 35:03

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 E...

Episode 91: On Graphic Design, The Art of the Creative Brief & Fresh Eyes with Jantz Gardner 27.10.2021 39:11

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 ......

Episode 90: On Aging as an Author, Facing Rejection & The Prison System with Karen S. Bennett 18.10.2021 50:51

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 ....

Episode 89: On Allowing Yourself Space, Finding Flow & Changing the Culture of Grief with Reagan J. Pasternak 08.10.2021 46:22

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, a...

Episode 88: On Hollywood to Horse Country & Conversations with Horse Racing Legends with Lenny Shulman 14.09.2021 1:09:22

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 S...

Episode 87: On Gypsy Vanner Horses, Random Acts of Kindness & Starting Local with Diana Hasen 09.09.2021 40:20

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 s...

Episode 86: On Academic Publishing, Horses in History & Being an Active Reader with James C. Nicholson 31.08.2021 56:14

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 .....

Episode 85: On Being of Service, Thoroughbred Aftercare & Therapeutic Use of Horses with Joell Dunlap 18.08.2021 59:37

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 Executi...

Episode 84: On Conscious Communication, Overcoming Limiting Beliefs & Empowerment with Nikki Porter 22.07.2021 1:06:11

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,...

Episode 83: On Riding Cross-Country Solo, Following Your Calling & Presence with Melissa A. Priblo Chapman 15.07.2021 1:00:08

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, then you are in the right place! In this week's episode, you'll meet Distant Skies: An American Journe...

Episode 82: On Writing Short Stories, Launch Strategies & Instagram Relationships with Sarah Hickner 02.07.2021 1:10:58

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, then you are in the right place! In this week's episode, you'll meet Stories from the Barn Aisle Author...

Episode 81: On Nailing Your Novel, Finding Blind Spots & Artistic Integrity with Roz Morris 24.06.2021 1:01:52

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, then you are in the right place! In this week's episode, you'll meet Roz Morris. She's a writer, journal...

Episode 80: On Hollywood Lessons Learned, Working with Illustrators & Gratitude with Evan Archerd 18.06.2021 50:31

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, then you are in the right place! In this week's episode, you'll meet Evan Archerd. You'll learn ... How...

Episode 79: On Letting Go of Perfection, Vulnerability & The Art of the Pitch with Lisa Whalen 11.06.2021 1:06:45

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, then you are in the right place! In this week's episode, you'll meet Lisa Whalen who teaches composition...

Episode 78: On Investing in Your Dreams, Children's Book Production & Distribution with Lorie List 03.06.2021 51:50

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, then you are in the right place! In this week's episode, you'll meet children's book author Lorie List....

Episode 77: On Intriguing Interiors, Choosing Fonts & Back Matter Best Practices with Natalie Keller Reinert 27.05.2021 1:06:46

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, then you are in the right place! In this week's episode, Natalie Keller Reinert returns to the show fo...

Episode 76: On Captivating Covers, Image Licensing & Writing Book Blurbs with Natalie Keller Reinert 19.05.2021 1:01:45

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, then you are in the right place! In this week's episode, Natalie Keller Reinert returns to the show fo...

Episode 75: On Celebrity Ghostwriting, Co-Authoring a Series & Trusting Stagnant Times with Rennie Dyball 13.05.2021 44:06

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, then you are in the right place! In this week's episode, you'll meet Rennie Dyball — author, celebrity g...

Episode 74: On The Bookstore for Horse Lovers, Reuniting with a Horse & Self-Care with Heather Wallace 05.05.2021 43:41

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, then you are in the right place! In this week's episode, Heather Wallace of The Timid Rider returns to...