Hi everyone! Earlier this month Learning to Fall was a focal point on the Indieview website. Take a look at this BookView to find out more about the makings of the fourth book in the Free Rein series!

Hi everyone!

Just an update to say that I’m half way through writing book 5 of the Free Rein series 🙂 Stay tuned for details on how the novel is progressing as well as a cover reveal and blurb!

If you’re reading or have read one of the books in the series, be sure to leave me feedback over at Goodreads – I love to know what people think! And if you’re one for collecting author’s autographs, why not head on over to Authorgraph and get yourself a signed cover image?

Hi everyone!

I’m now taking part in writing regularly at Horse Crossings – along with a heap of other equine authors. Why not join us as we explore horses, writing and publishing?

I’ve also got an Indieview Book Blast lined up for early next month, so stay tuned!

Charlene is a horse that loves to jump – and does it well! Alongside her friends, they work hard to be the best animals they can and help each other out. Bentley Bulldog turns up at the stables one day whilst Mary is riding Charlene.

He is an opinionated bully that surprises the other animals who live there. Elliott, a much larger dog works hard to kindly correct Bentley. Hattie the chicken finds her feathers are ruffled as Bentley insults her. She works hard to prove that she is more than just a simple chicken.

Charlene is working hard to gain the most points in each horse competition she enters, so that they can gain the award for the highest score overall. As she works hard with her owner Mary, Charlene also works hard with her friends to help them when they need it, and to encourage Bentley to be the best bulldog he can be.

The story has a delightful message about working together, trying to be your best, even though mistakes happen and how bullying can negatively affect yourself and others. Author Deanie Humphrys-Dunne shows that it’s never too late for a bully to become a friendly and loving character, sometimes they just need to be shown how!

Suitability – great themes discussed throughout the story and overall a positive message.

Age – probably suited to readers aged 5+.

Little Black, a Pony is a great short story picture book by Walter Farley.  Although I’ve read all the Black Stallion books I can get my hands on, I hadn’t yet touched this younger reader’s book until I read it to my daughter.

Little Black is a black pony owned by a young boy.  The two are best of friends, but one day the young boy decides he’d like to ride another horse – Big Red.  It seems the larger horse can do so much more than Little Black.  Consequently, the little pony gets neglected by his owner.

It isn’t until an accident whilst out riding that the young boy realises Big Red can’t do everything and that he should appreciate what he has with Little Black.  A great moral to the story and some lovely pictures.

Suitability – suitable for any age child, with a favourable outcome.

Age – probably suited to the age of 4-6 years.