A Book and a Chat with Ann Jamieson

Ann Jamieson my guest on today's "A Book and a Chat" first started riding when she was five, from there she's not only become a rider of note but also a United States Equestrian Federation horse show judge licensed in hunters, jumpers and hunt seat equitation. She owns and shows her own horses in the amateur hunter divisions, and enjoys reschooling ex-racehorses for new careers.

She has written many articles for newspapers and magazine, but it took years of hearing stories about horses and riders before she finally realized that here was a book waiting to be written.

Ann has so far written three books in her “For the Love of a Horse” series, each one full of stories about horses and their riders, from the back yard pet to the horse of the year, Ann shares heartwarming true stories and explores the amazing bond between horses and people.

During the show she related to us numerous stories like the one about Crisco, the little pony who got stuck in a tree, Iroquois who was rescued from a slaughter house and has taken his owner to the highest levels of the show jumping world and stoic Soldier, who allowed his elderly owner to continue riding until the end of his life. The stories go on and on.

We talked about how things have changed from when she produced her first book and the various location were surprised it was not a “How To” book, until now when you contacts a shop they are actually more pleased to have another release of these wonderful stories.

Ann’s first book was closely followed by a second and third, and though she is taking a year off from writing to enjoy more competing with her horses, I am sure next year there will be a fourth book.

The “For the Love of a Horse” series are not only for dyed-in-the-wool horse lovers. It also serves as a bridge for those who love someone who loves horses, to help foster a better understanding of what that passion is all about. And for those who are just plain animal lovers, it helps bring greater awareness of why horses are such special friends.

So sit back and enjoy an entertaining thirty minutes of a "Book and a Chat with Ann Jamieson".

Barry

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A Book and a Chat with "Ashley - Books Make Great Lovers"

My special guest was previosuly a guest on the show way back on June 6th 2009, she is YA Blogger, Ashley whose blog Books make great lovers" is actually 2 years old this very day.

During the show we discussed about blogging and how her blogs and reviews have developed through the the last two years. The fact she blogs basically every day and actually started doing reviews some months before her blog started shows you how much she has written and read during that time. To give you and idea, Ashley is currently taking part in the "100+ challenge of 2010" where the person is challenged to read over a hundred books in the year. Well Ashley before the end of March is on book 47.

Through the show we discussed about authors and books as well as other subjects such as what age group books might be for, something that Ashley has covered with her own brand of grade and ratings she uses for her book reviews.

Some of Ashley favorite books and authors were discussed as well and what is happening with her own writing.

One really great thing for her to share was that she has been asked to be a gust panelist at a book convention, something that just goes to show what I am often saying, that at last the "Sham Wows" of YA literature are beginning to be recognized by publishers, publicists and authors.

So check Ashley's blog and her special contest to celebrate her second blog birthday.

The whole show was a fun, entertaining and interesting thirty minutes, so why not listen now or down load the mp3 file to share when ever you can, as my special guest today on "A Book and a Chat" was Ashley from "Books make great lovers - blog"

Barry

"A Book and a Chat with Ashley - Blogger"

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You can find out more about Hope and his books at:
"Ashley - Books Make Great Lovers Blog"

Barry Eva (Storyheart)

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Book Information and Things UK - Across the Pond
Book and a Chat Radio Show Guests - A Book and a Chat
Funny, Weird Or Just Interesting News From Around the World - Laugh I Thought My Trousers Would Never dry