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This is where I put my musings that don’t make it into my paper journal. I try to write about things that might interest other writers and readers, including reviews of MG books I’ve been reading.
Last Week I Went to Dallas
One of the things I vowed when Alexandra the Great was published by Chicago Review Press was that I would go anyplace I was invited to speak about the book or sell the book or anything. That vow led...
Printers’ Row Literary Festival
In addition to presenting Sunday morning on a panel with some outstanding authors (Patty Toht, Brittany Jacobs, Celia Perez, Wendy Brant) and host Esther Hershenhorn, I also went to a few sessions...
Reflections on the Journey to Publication
I have been thinking about the process of getting my book published in anticipation of the Printers Row Literary Festival June 10 and 11, where I'll be participating in a panel of first-time...
A Racehorse by any Other Name
This is Samantha Nicole Last week I saw an article in which the writer included Rachel Alexandra in the top 20 best horse names and, I admit, I was surprised. I was always vaguely disappointed...
What is the Triple Crown?
The Triple Crown in American Thoroughbred Racing is a series of three races: the Kentucky Derby (Churchill Downs in Louisville, KY); the Preakness Stakes (run at Pimlico in Baltimore, MD); and the...
Whatever Happened to Rachel’s Babies?
Do you catch yourself wondering, whatever happened to Jess's Dream and Rachel's Valentina, Rachel's two offspring? (Here is Jess's Dream on the left and Rachel's Valentina with her mom on the right)...
Rachel Alexandra is Officially Available
Well, I can hardly believe the time has come, but March 1, 2017, is the official publishing date for my book about Rachel Alexandra. Feels like some festivities are in order, but probably I'll just...
Wondering What the Book Is All About? Read This
Here is a link to an interview I did at my publisher's blog (Chicago Review Press). It gives a pretty good overview of my book, Alexandra the Great: The story of the Record-Breaking Filly Who Ruled...
What’s the Deal with Racing Silks?
Have you ever watched a horse race and wondered how to tell the horses apart? Let’s face it — running in a pack like that they all look pretty much the same. That’s where racing silks come in! (By...
Win a Copy of Rachel Alexandra!
What is better than reading an exciting book about a female racehorse — girl power on four legs? It's owning that book! And what's better than buying that book (in order to own it)?...
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