My Life at Sweetbrier is my personal story about the power of
perseverance, family support and horses. I grew up at a riding school called
Sweetbrier. I loved the horses and my singular dream was to compete successfully
in shows. But, I didn’t start walking until After my dad told the doctor his
strong views on that opinion he said not to worry because he would teach me to
ride horses and I would be fine. That decision changed my life. He and I set
out to prove the doctor wrong. The
family motto was “The Humphrys don’t give up,” so surrender was never an
option. It was a challenging journey, but so rewarding.
The story would appeal to
families, teachers, dads, anyone with a disability, as well as horse lovers. It shows perseverance is the key to success.
Why do you write the kind of books you do?
My objective is to entertain children with books
that inspire them to reach for their dreams. I want readers to welcome
challenges and realize that many goals can be met if they don’t give up. All of
my fictional stories are told by the endearing animal characters. They
emphasize things like setting goals, helping others, kindness, and
perseverance.
What is your current work in
progress?
I hope to publish my first picture book, with my
sister, Holly Humphrys-Bajaj, as illustrator. She beautifully illustrated all
of my fictional books and their covers.
What three things about you
would surprise readers?
- I was a voice student for many years and
performed in recitals.
- I love waltz music and the dresses women wore
during that era.
- I studied medical coding.
What are
your hobbies, besides writing and reading?
I’m
an avid Yankee fan and I try not to miss any of their games. I love spending
time with my family. Music and singing are enjoyable for me, as well as
watching equestrian events and figure skating competitions along with reviewing
and editing books for fellow authors.
What is your
most difficult writing obstacle, and how do you overcome it?
In the beginning of my writing
career, I lacked the confidence to explore becoming an author. But I remembered
my dad saying “What’s the worst that can happen?” In this case, I felt if my
first book wasn’t published, I’d investigate why and correct the issues. Also,
I found doing recorded interviews was difficult because I felt so nervous, but
with practice, I became somewhat more comfortable with being interviewed.
for more of Laura's interviews, please check her website:
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Share your bio:
Deanie Humphrys-Dunne is an award-winning children’s book
author with six books published at this time:
My Life at Sweetbrier, Charlie the Horse, Charlene the Star, Charlene the Star
and Hattie’s Heroes, Charlene the Star and Bentley Bulldog and Tails of
Sweetbrier. All of her books offer
positive messages for children, such as; setting goals, perseverance, sharing
and friendship. Her sister, Holly Humphrys-Bajaj, beautifully illustrates all
of Deanie’s fictional books and designs the covers. The fictional stories are told by the
memorable animal characters, who keep readers entertained with their endearing
personalities. The animals find creative ways to help their friends. All
books are available on Amazon and Barnes and Noble. You may also order signed
copies from Deanie.
My Life at Sweetbrier is an inspirational
award-winning memoir about a little girl whose one desire was to become a
champion equestrian, in spite of her handicap. This book is a revised, expanded
version of her first book, Tails of
Sweetbrier.
Deanie is a graduate of the Institute of Children’s
Literature. Her books have won a number of awards and recognition including her
latest awards for My Life at Sweetbrier; The gold medal in the New Apple Book
Awards, and the gold medal in the Mom’s Choice award, the Reader’s Favorite
silver medal, and two cover awards. Other awards are listed on Deanie’s
website:
Links:
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Facebook:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/DeanieHDunne
