Gina McKnight interviews children's author Deanie Humphrys-Dunne

Please stop by this link to read my interview with Gina McKnight of Monday Creek Publishing. You'll learn much more about Deanie's life at Sweetbrier.
https://ginamc.blogspot.com/2019/03/writing-kids-books-interview-with.html?fbclid=IwAR0QOxIB21HEKWcKO-V7kcBDs_uP-5eQKlI6KYPiwa7JlpqceR1OFF23yak

I'd love to read your thoughts on it. Thanks for stopping by.
copyright 2019: Deanie Humphrys-dunne

Celebrate the small things

Hi Everyone, Welcome to another Friday celebration! Special thanks to Lexa Cain for hosting this blog. The purpose is to celebrate anything we want that happened during the week. Be sure to stop by LexaCain.blogspot.com to see what's got everyone excited.
Here's what we're celebrating this week:

• My new book, My Life at Sweetbrier-A Life Changed by Horses, is launching today! I'm not sure yet if it will be on Amazon on May 12 but you can find out more about it from the publisher's website: http://mondaycreekpublishing.com/childrens-literature
• Update: it will be online everywhere tomorrow May 13!
• Amazon link:  https://www.amazon.com/dp/069287898X/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1494696854&sr=1-1&keywords=My+Life+at+Sweetbrier
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• A 5-star review for the new book from Reader's Favorites. Plus 2 new 5-star reviews for my books, Charlie the Horse and Charlene the Star. Thank you to Barbara Mojica and Patricia Moore.

• Special thanks to everyone who has agreed to mention my book on their blog and/or review it. I so appreciate your support.
• Happy Mother's Day to all the Moms, Grandmas, Moms-to-be, who have come by to visit this blog. I hope you all have a wonderful day with your families. Where would we be without you?

         What are you celebrating? Have a great week, everyone.
copyright 2017: Deanie Humphrys-Dunne

Insecure Writer's Support Group

Hi everyone,
As you may know, every first Wednesday of the month, we write about our insecurities and answer a question from Alex. J. Cavanaugh  and his blogging partners. Be sure to stop by AlexJCavanaugh.com and see what everyone has to say this month.

The question this month is: What's the weirdest/coolest thing you ever had to research?

Here's my answer to the question:

When I was a student with the Institute of Children's Literature, I chose to write about George Washington. It was fun to learn little trivia that most people may not know. For example, did you know George always had trouble with spelling? He couldn't remember if cough should be cough or coff. Also, he loved good manners and he wrote several books on the subject. I had fun studying about the things George liked and disliked.
This month my insecurities have to do with editing. I've spent a lot of time editing my new book and still, I don't feel confident about it. Thankfully, my publisher, Gina McKnight of Monday Creek Publishing, was helpful.  I think no matter how much time you spend on writing, there is always more to learn.I remember thinking the same about horseback riding :)
What are your insecurities this month?

website: www.childrensbookswithlifelessons.com

copyright 2017: Deanie Humphrys-Dunne

New Video by Rhonda Patton!

Here's the link to a new video by Rhonda Patton. Please check it  out and find out more about my new book, from Monday Creek Publishing. This is a new release! You can find out more: www.childrensbookswithlifelessons.com or mondaycreekpublishing.com.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9UW_S_p_HXM

copyright: 2017: Deanie Humprys-Dunne

What is good conformation?

Photo by Bob Moseder
from Tails of  Sweetbrier
Deanie and Peach

If you’re a horse owner or rider, you should know some basic facts about the horse’s conformation and examples of what “good confirmation” includes.

The word “conformation” refers to the body structure of the horse and other important characteristics.

My dad was a professional horseman for many decades. Our family owned a farm called “Sweetbrier.” Dad did a great deal of studying about horses. One of the first thing he studied when he was considering buying a horse was it’s eyes. Why is that? Well, you may have heard the expression “A person’s eyes are the window to the soul.” You can draw a similar conclusion with horses. My dad shied away from a horse with small, sunken eyes, often called “pig eyes.” What do pig eyes signify? A horse with a nasty disposition. Even with training, you can’t change a horse’s temperament. Look for a horse with big eyes and a kind expression. Dad could tell a great deal by the expression of a horse’s eye.

What about the head of the horse? Look for a wide space between the eyes and a little curved or “dish” in his head, not a rounded nose. Horses with round noses are called “roman-nosed” and are more apt to be stubborn.

What about balance? In order to be properly balanced, a horse needs good proportions. He shouldn’t have more weight in front, than behind.  Another important factor is the length of his back. A short back is always preferred. Why? He’ll be much better balanced with a short back and he’ll cost less to feed. When you look at the horse, is his topline shorter than the bottom line? If so, he should be well-built.

for more of this post please visit this link:

https://ginamc.blogspot.com/2017/01/what-is-good-conformation-by-deanie.html

My First Memories of Sweetbrier

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Check out my new guest post on Gina's blog. Thank you so much.