Look who's still on top in children's books on Authors/Den.com/

 

Look who holds the top 2 spots in children's books on AuthorsDen.com/

Charlene the Star is kicking up her heels with excitement and Bentley is proud as could be to hold the top spot again.

https://www.authorsden.com/visit/viewwork.asp?id=65743&authorid=129741

Website: www.childrensbookswithlifelessons.com/

New 5-star review for My Life at Sweetbrier

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"My Life at Sweetbrier" just received a new 5-star review, its 36th great evaluation. Thank you JillLori  for the lovely comments.

Here is an excerpt from it:

"This true story is an excellent example of what a positive attitude and persistence can accomplish. Deannie created herself by design and reading this story sends a positive message for all to do the same."~JillLori

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To see the whole review, please visit this link:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/customer-reviews/R1EGRX8C81VFC3/ref=cm_cr_dp_d_rvw_ttl?ie=UTF8&ASIN=069287898X

copyright:2020 Deanie Humphrys-Dunne

Charlene the Star and Bentley Bulldog: Free today and tomorrow!

www.childrensbookswithlifelessons.com/

Charlene the Star and Bentley Bulldog will be offered FREE on Kindle May 20th. and 21st. (Wed. and Thursday. Get your copy and read about their adventure. How did Hattie help her friends when they were depressed? 

copyright 2020: Deanie Humphrys-Dunne

My Life at Sweetbrier now on Audible!

This morning, my book hit #13  in  children' s audio books about horses !
I"m thrilled to announce my award-winning book, My Life at Sweetbrier, is just released on Audible!  You can get a free copy with an audible trial.   A wonderful holiday gift. You can listen to the free chapter here:

https://www.amazon.com/My-Life-Sweetbrier-Changed-Horses/dp/B081BDCXZV/ref=tmm_aud_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=

You may also check out the free sample here on a special banner/video created by Philip Sousa, Sr. and AuthorUpROAR:

https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:6601226925123919872/


or you can purchase your copy for just $6.95. It's a must have for horse lovers. They're sure to love it.
Check it out.
copyright 2019: Deanie Humphrys-Dunne
Website: www.childrensbookswithlifelessons.com/

New Book Trailers: Meet Charlene the Star! and a book trailer for all of Deanie's books

We are proud to announce a brand new book trailer about the amusing tale,. Charlene the Star. This is the first of the Charlene the Star series. Charlene doesn't dream of becoming a racehorse like her friends. What will happen next? Will she find her unique talent?
Young readers will relate to this story and learn it's okay to have different abilities than your friends.
Charlene narrates this amusing tale just for you.
Please visit the book trailer here;

https://youtu.be/7cK4eV9rc2Y

copyright 2018: Deanie Humphrys-Dunne

Deanie Humphrys-Dunne's interview with Kathryn Elizabeth Jones

Tell me about your love of horses. When did it begin for you?

My parents owned a riding school called

Sweetbrier.  They moved there when I was a 

baby so as long as I can remember, I wanted to ride well and compete in horse shows. I started riding at about four years old before I could walk very well.

I was born prematurely. At first, doctors said I would be slow at meeting certain milestones. I talked in complete sentences at one-year-old, but when I wasn’t walking at nearly four, my dad took me to a specialist. The doctor said I’d never walk. As you can imagine, my dad was not pleased. He was a determined person who never accepted something he thought he could change. 

Therefore, my dad picked me up and stormed out of the office. My dad told me not to worry about what the doctor said because it was wrong.  Daddy said he’d teach me to ride and I’d be fine. It was the decision that changed my life because I learned to walk and began working toward my dream of becoming an equestrian champion. Incidentally, I always referred to my dad, as “Daddy” because nothing else fit. We had a special bond.

What is your handicap? What specific struggles did you have early on that made it difficult to fulfill your dream?

I was born with cerebral palsy. It means part of my brain was damaged when I was born. In my case, it only affects my legs, not my arms or speech. At first, it was a struggle to take one step without falling. I don’t believe most parents would have considered riding horses when walking was a considerable challenge in the beginning. When I started learning to walk, I could only walk a step without falling, but gradually, my balance improved.

I loved being with the horses so I used to navigate the stairs by sitting down. Then I crawled to the barn, which was probably 500 feet away. 

for more of this interview please visit:

http://idea-creations.blogspot.com/2018/07/author-interview-deanie-humphrys-dunne.html     

Sweetbrier House

Virginia Wright's interview with Deanie Humphrys-Dunne

Today’s guest author is Reader’s Favorite Book Award-Winner, Deanie Humphrys-Dunne. Deanie is a winner in 2016, 50 Great Writers You Should Be Reading Presented by The Author’s Show.com. She has received several other awards and nominations.

I met Deanie online a few years ago, and we have been author buddies ever since. I hope you have fun learning a little bit more about Deanie through the conversation we had below.  Her book My Life at Sweetbrier is being spotlighted in this interview as it is a true story that I loved.

My Life at Sweetbrier by Deanie Humphrys-Dunne is a beautiful, touching true story about a little girl that was diagnosed with a condition Cerebral Palsy and was told by her doctor that she would never be able to walk. Her father would not accept that diagnosis and instills faith in his little girl, and he set out to teach her to ride horses and felt if she could do that, she would be okay. Her parents opened a riding school (Sweetbrier) so that her dad could keep his promise to her. Despite her diagnosis, the family sets out on quite a journey in life…I recommend this book for older aged children for a couple of reasons, because it is a touching story of determination and it teaches a lesson never to give up, and that dreams can come true.

Big Bear Hugs,

-Virginia

How long have you been writing?

I studied and graduated from 2 courses at the Institute of Children’s Literature before writing my first book, Tails of Sweetbrier. It was published in 2009 but republished in 2017 with a new title, My Life at Sweetbrier, a new cover, and five additional chapters.

Do you like silence or music when you are writing?

I prefer silence because I think it’s easier to concentrate on my writing without distractions.

Is there any one thing that helps the creative juices flow?

No, I’d like to discover one, though.  If I have trouble discovering an idea, I try taking a break from writing. It sometimes helps me gather ideas.

What is your next work in progress?

My sister, Holly Humphrys-Bajaj, is working on the illustrations for our next book. We’re excited about creating our first picture book, about a little tractor named Wilbur. We don’t have a timeframe for the release yet, but I’ll be sure to keep you updated on it.

What would you like readers to remember most about My Life at Sweetbrier?

I think every child deserves to be inspired to follow their dreams because all things are possible if you persevere. You can realize your dreams against the odds like I did.

Thank you so much for interviewing me today, Virginia. We had fun together, as always. -Deanie

You are welcome, Deanie. It was fun…you truly are an inspiration. Xo -Virginia

Amazon page:

https://www.amazon.com/Deanie-Humphrys-Dunne/e/B003FFS15S/ref=dp_byline_cont_book_1

Website: www.childrensbookswithlifelessons.com

Facebook: 

Memories of Sweetbrier:

https://www.facebook.com/Memories-of-Sweetbrier-Farm-Easton-CT-1736497933252082/

Children’s Author Deanie Humphrys-Dunne:

https://www.facebook.com/Childrens-author-Deanie-Humphrys-Dunne-574820065875628/

 Pinterest:

https://www.pinterest.com/deaniedunne/

Interview by: Author and Illustrator, Virginia Wright 

Books by Virginia Wright can be found at Amazon.com and other online retail stores
Latest release: Who the Hell Are you? Alzheimer’s the Wrong Diagnosis