Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I’m a Mainer born and bred, so if you ever have the occasion to meet me don’t be surprised by the heavy Northern accent. I’ve never been in a city bigger than Portland, Maine and I have no wish to.
I’m a country person down past the bone into the very marrow of me. But even in the country, I don’t fit the “normal” mold. I’ve never hunted animals with anything other than my camera, nor have I raised my own meat or planted a garden.
My seven acres of our great country has been given back to nature’s hand with not even a lawnmower touching it in the last nine years. The wild grasses, blackberry, and raspberry patches have taken over and I watch the native animals enjoying them on a regular basis.
I write poetry, short stories for both children and adults, and science fiction for fun. But I’ve only ever written one book that could make the world a better place by allowing people to see how special and loyal horses are when they are raised with love.
“Come Running When I Call” is my tribute to the most special horse in the world, Trixie, the silly filly and beautiful girl who changed my destiny for the better.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
“Come Running When I Call” a coming-of-age memoir inspired by my twenty-six relationship with my horse, Trixie, who saved e from my bi-polar, abusive father.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
What authors, or books have influenced you?
James Herriot, Marguerite Henry, Anna Sewall
What are you working on now?
A science fiction series.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Horse groups have helped me promote my book.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Be stubborn!
What are you reading now?
Robin Hobb, The Fitz and The Fool Series
What’s next for you as a writer?
Learning to edit more quickly and efficiently!
If you were going to be stranded on a desert island and allowed to take 3 or 4 books with you what books would you bring?
Eeks, only 3 or 4, I wouldn’t be able to narrow it down to less than a couple of hundred.
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