Today I am posting a synopsis of my novel which will be complete by the end of summer. Whew!! writing a novel can be a daunting process. My novel has morphed and grown and it is taking on a live of its own. Comments are appreciated.
Samantha Steele, a single mom, is not your typical woman.
Sam’s love of Curly horses and her passion to fulfill a dream of owning a horse farm, leads her on a journey filled with challenges and amusing ventures.
The rural town setting is perfect for enjoying the adventures of Sam and her long-time friend Betsy as they work to introduce their beloved curlies into the horse world of established breeds.
Sam’s journey, in bringing her dream to fruition is fraught with twists and turns, trials and tribulations. Her dedication and drive, to achieve her goal, often puts her at odds with her personal life. Sam does not trust or make time for romantic interests. That is, until she meets a local man who weaves his way into her heart and also falls in love with the curly horses.
Sam and her friends provide a warm and lighthearted insight into the horse world with all of its promises and disappointments. She realizes that she must be quick to change plans and she must never get stuck in old habits or beliefs.
Sam’s story is one of success and change. Sam believes that she can, on her own, be successful with her curly horse farm if she works hard and stays dedicated to the task. However, sometimes events out of her control happen and she must ask for help if she is to achieve her dream.
Sunday, July 12, 2009
Saturday, May 23, 2009
I have been busy working and I am 3/4 finished
I thought I had better log into my blog and update you on my progress writing. I am at the 3/4 of the way on my Novel. It is fun writing about the 2 women, Sam and Betsy, and their Curly horse farms.
I have been reading the chapters in my Creative Writing Class and they have been very supportive and keep asking for more. I have also had it previewed in one of the local writing columns in our newspaper. I felt very pleased to have had a good review.
Writing a novel is a daunting experience. It means setting the time aside, putting the characters in place and a ton of rewriting.
I feel I could spend my life on the computer.
Today I spent time with my horses and groomed them. The black flies are back and I had to put their face masks on. At least the flies cannot eat their ears.
A few months ago, I spent time with a successful author who writes about Morgan horses. Her audience is young girls. My novel is for adults or young women readers.
Anyway, the author went through all of the work that it requires and shared her story with me. She gave me some tips on self-publishing, which is how I will go. She also encouraged me to continue and see where the novel takes me.
So, if anyone has any advice or ideas....please feel free to add them to my blog. I welcome all advice and ideas.
talk to you soon, I promise,
sandy
I have been reading the chapters in my Creative Writing Class and they have been very supportive and keep asking for more. I have also had it previewed in one of the local writing columns in our newspaper. I felt very pleased to have had a good review.
Writing a novel is a daunting experience. It means setting the time aside, putting the characters in place and a ton of rewriting.
I feel I could spend my life on the computer.
Today I spent time with my horses and groomed them. The black flies are back and I had to put their face masks on. At least the flies cannot eat their ears.
A few months ago, I spent time with a successful author who writes about Morgan horses. Her audience is young girls. My novel is for adults or young women readers.
Anyway, the author went through all of the work that it requires and shared her story with me. She gave me some tips on self-publishing, which is how I will go. She also encouraged me to continue and see where the novel takes me.
So, if anyone has any advice or ideas....please feel free to add them to my blog. I welcome all advice and ideas.
talk to you soon, I promise,
sandy
Friday, March 20, 2009
Writing this novel is so much fun
Between teaching, my horses and family ..writing a novel is a lot of work... but soooooo much fun.
I think I have "a ton" of ideas and experiences ..and I need to put them into my novel in a fun way. I'm living my life through the 2 women in my book and I'm finding them very interesting.
They are fun ..and work hard at keeping all of the things in their life together. As most horse women know, having a family and horses as well as a job is a lot of work.
My friends who do'nt have horses always ask "How do you do it? Horses seem like soooo much work!" I reply "when you love something..it isn't work". And that's the way I've always felt about horses... I love them!
One of my friends, phoned the other day. Her gelding has been boarded for 3 months while she was in Florida. We had a conversation about when she was going to bring Bandi home and she remarked that.... having horses has kept her young. It made me think about all of the body and brain exercises used when you own horses...Lifting hay bales, mucking stalls, brushing ,cleaning the barn, riding, lifting bags of grain and shavings...I could go on and on. It's easy to be a couch potato...I love that too...but horses make you use your physical body and your mental capacities. Better than the gym...although I admit ...I'm trying to get there a few times a week. Got to get in shape for hay time..
Anyway, writing a novel is a lonely type of project....but it's mental exercise..So, here I go again..another chapter to bring into my writing group...Hope they like it.. I think it is a fun one.
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
New novel about American Bashkir Curly and the women who love them
Hello,
This is my first time writing a blog.
Why a blog??? I decided to write a blog to help me to stay on task and to share my experience in writing my first novel.
My novel features two women and their lives on their farms with their beloved Curly horses. This is the common thread that bonds the women and creates the backdrop for a long lasting friendship.
My novel is about their farms, their struggles,their friendship and adventures. Two farms, two women and their lives intertwined in experiences with the Curly horse breed.
"It is an easy, interesting read", so my fellow writers and family members tell me.
I belong to a writing group. Several members have published books and their encouragement has moved me along this path.
I love writing and especially writing about the Curly horses.I have done articles for horse journals and horse magazines, about the curlies, so I have lived the experience and I love telling farm stories with fun and humor.
So, here goes...
If you are interested to hear more ...I welcome your comments.
This is my first time writing a blog.
Why a blog??? I decided to write a blog to help me to stay on task and to share my experience in writing my first novel.
My novel features two women and their lives on their farms with their beloved Curly horses. This is the common thread that bonds the women and creates the backdrop for a long lasting friendship.
My novel is about their farms, their struggles,their friendship and adventures. Two farms, two women and their lives intertwined in experiences with the Curly horse breed.
"It is an easy, interesting read", so my fellow writers and family members tell me.
I belong to a writing group. Several members have published books and their encouragement has moved me along this path.
I love writing and especially writing about the Curly horses.I have done articles for horse journals and horse magazines, about the curlies, so I have lived the experience and I love telling farm stories with fun and humor.
So, here goes...
If you are interested to hear more ...I welcome your comments.
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