#equestrianfiction

[carlykadecreative]

Passionate, captivating, and full of equine epiphanies, this romance series of four books and counting is sure to touch your inner cowgirl. Start at the beginning and read them all:

Book 1: In the Reins Book 2: Cowboy Away Book 3: Show Pen Promise Book 4: Beyond Eight Seconds

Rope your next book crush! Get the book series here: https://www.carlykadecreative.com/

"Do yourself a favor and grab Carly's latest book. She is coming in HOT with Book 4, and trust me, you won't want to put this one down! Carly has outdone herself with Beyond Eight Seconds, which is JD McCall's story. Will our daring bull rider find love and settle down, or will he continue on with his wild and reckless ways? This page-turner is going to be summer's hottest read for sure!" - Laurie Berglie, Author of the Equestrian Romance Series

[lizzi-tremayne]

HorseandVetBooks.com is Launching, PLEASE COME, this weekend!

HorseandVetBooks.com is Launching, PLEASE COME, this weekend!

HorseandVetBooks.com… it’s on, or will be this weekend!

I’ve nearly finished the website, invited twelve horsey authors and veterinary authors (only 3 who have ever done a FB event… including me), and have uploaded the launching book (had to format it still this week) to Amazon… and… today I’ll do the dishes.

BUT, it’s going to happen. HorseandVetBooks.com is really going to happen. A website…

[carlykadecreative]

Book Design Part Two with Natalie Keller Reinert. Listeners are loving this special two-part podcast series!

"A podcast that's ... basically a self-publishing master class, especially for a niche audience. Equestrian romance author Carly Kade and equestrian women's fiction author and book designer Natalie Keller Reinert talk about writing, what to consider for book covers, back covers of paperbacks, and blurbs." - Rhonda Lane 

In the first conversation, we took a deep dive into all things cover design. This week, we discuss interior design best practices. You'll learn ...

Why it's important for independent authors to educate themselves. The know-how to create a beautifully formatted eBook and print edition of your book doesn’t come overnight.

Advice on formatting the interior of your books from font choice to white space and things to consider when creating your back matter.

Why thoughtful series development from plot to book design is so important and why Natalie went exclusive vs. wide with her book distribution.

And MUCH more!

Listen to the interview here: https://www.carlykadecreative.com/blog/episode-77-on-intriguing-interiors-choosing-fonts-back-matter-best-practices-with-natalie-keller-reinert-equestrian-author-spotlight-podcast

[carlykadecreative]

What an honor to be a guest on Self Publishing Formula's The Self Publishing Show! I had a blast talking niche marketing, equestrian authors, and writing horse books during the interview. 

[carlykadecreative]

It's here. HORSES, HEARTS & HAVOC is out today! In this boxed set, you'll find yourself reined into stories of conspiracy, unexpected turns, cut-throat competition, & romance. At the center of each story, of course, are the horses.  

Lasso your copy here: https://amzn.to/35nR3Ko

[carlykadecreative]

In this week's episode, you'll meet Backstretch Girls author Dawn LeFevre. You'll learn ...

About Dawn's life working on racetracks, what it was like getting her trainer's license, and what it feels like to gallop a racehorse full out.

How her firsthand experience of life on the backstretch inspired her book Backstretch Girls.

How Dawn's freelance writing career started with writing heavy metal music reviews. Now her fiction and nonfiction short pieces have been published in Equus, Weird NJ, the Pacific Coast Journal and The Press of Atlantic City.

And MUCH more!

[carlykadecreative]

Episode 46: In this week's episode, you'll meet author, lifelong horsewoman with a passion for Quarter Horses Diane Maccani. You'll learn ...

About Diane's life as a horsewoman. She has been a breeder, trainer, instructor, judge, and showman of Quarter Horses, and she also is a horse show mom and grandma.

How cleaning stalls inspired the start of her series 'What the Cowgirls Do!' The characters in the series live in the 'modern' west, and they deal with the problems facing those in the ranching/horse industry. The series has thirteen books and continues to grow.

Thoughts on embracing technology and how she went about independent publishing before print-on-demand technology even existed.

And MUCH more!

[carlykadecreative]

In this week's episode, you'll meet Veteran Writing Services, LLC and Believing in Horses book author Valerie Ormond. You'll learn ...

About her second career as a writer after a 25 year career as a naval intelligence officer. She now writes books and stories sharing lessons learned including Believing in Horses and Believing in Horses, too.

Why she founded Veteran Writing Services, LLC, to provide writing services to business clients and encourage other veterans to write their stories.

How she works with local media outlets and why she believes in the power of personal connections.

And MUCH more!

[carlykadecreative]

Episode 41: 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 world traveler and equine author Amy Elizabeth. You'll learn ... 

About Amy's wanderlust, her life of travel, and what it's like living as a writer abroad. 

 How she pursues her passion for horses by riding them around the globe. 

Why she believes that an author has to get down to the heart of their characters to write a good story. 

 And MUCH more!

[carlykadecreative]

In this week's episode, you'll meet Women's Fiction and Fantasy Author Mary Kit Caelsto. You'll learn ...

How she helps fellow authors grow by mentoring them through the process of going from manuscript to publication.

Why it's healthy to break the mold, bring your unique point of view to your stories, and write what speaks to you, so readers can discover what speaks to them.

About her experience with both traditional and independent publishing and her advice on how to navigate different publishing possibilities.

BONUS - Mary Kit Caelsto is offering a free Novella from her Noble Dreams horse book series to listeners of the podcast. Thank you, Mary!

And MUCH more!

[carlykadecreative]

In this week's episode, you'll meet Jessica Burkhart, the author of the best-selling 20-book Canterwood Crest series. You'll learn ...

How creative writing helped Jessica overcome a traumatic health situation and return to her love of horses.

About her adventures winning NaNoWriMo, signing with an agent, and being published by Simon & Schuster

What happened when Breyer created model horses to accompany her book series!

And MUCH more!

[carlykadecreative]

Episode 33: On Writing Career Building Blocks, Equestrian Romance & Conquering Fear with Laurie Berglie of Maryland Equestrian

In this week's episode, you'll meet equine author, blogger, copy-editor, freelance journalist, and Instagram superstar Laurie Berglie. You'll learn ...

How she is building her writing career through freelance work, blogging, writing books, offering copy-editing services, and operating an Instagram channel.

About the history of her popular blog The Maryland Equestrian and how supporting the people and products she loves led to her influencer status.

How she overcame the fear that crept in after publishing her first book and went on to independently publish two additional equestrian romance books in one year.

And MUCH more!

[carlykadecreative]

In this week's episode, you'll learn ...

About her Oldenburg Frieda and the horse's journey from the UK to Australia to be with Hollie.

Why she started her Sweetbriar coming of age/YA horse book series and her thoughts on developing a book mother and daughter can read together.

insight into her creative reader engagement strategies from hosting a book cover contest to creating an equestrian glossary of terms on her book's website.

Why press coverage is important in your author career and tips on pitching the media your book.

And MUCH more!

[carlykadecreative]

Now is a great time to draw a bath, settle back, and escape with a good book! I wanted to remind you that the complete In the Reins trilogy is FREE on Kindle Unlimited.

Meet your next BINGE READ! What do a cool cowboy, a handsome bull rider, and a wannabe cowgirl with horse problems have in common? You guessed it! They are all characters from the In the Reins equestrian romance horse book series and they can't wait for you to get to know them.

Start reading here: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07QY2R5KT

Stay safe and healthy during this time as we practice our hand-washing skills and try on social distancing.

[carlykadecreative]

Episode 21: On the Rise of Equestrian Fiction & Embracing the Gig Economy w/ Natalie Keller Reinert: Equestrian Fiction

In this week's episode, you'll meet Equestrian Fiction Author Natalie Keller Reinert. You'll learn ...

About the growth of Equestrian Fiction as a genre, how it has become more diverse over time, and what it was like being an author of horse books on the forefront of the movement.

Tips on how she consistently gets her books to the top of the charts in Amazon's Equestrian Fiction category.

How she embraces the gig economy, encourages the side hustle, enjoys the flexibility it provides, and uses Patreon in her creative life to generate an additional stream of income.

And MUCH more!

[carlykadecreative]

Looking for a #giftidea for the #horselover in your life? Look no further! Give the gift of a horse book! Try the #IntheReins book series - novels for readers who love all things #Western, #horses & handsome cowboys. Lasso them on Amazon here: https://www.amazon.com/Carly-Kade/e/B01970GWLY