Here are the places I’ll be hanging out and chatting for the next few days.  Please stop by for your chance of winning a copy of Where the Wind Blows!!  See ya soon!! 

Book Release Date!!     July 28th!!

July 28^th, From The Heart, Cheryl St. John http://cherylstjohn.blogspot.com/2009/07/available-today-where-wind-blows.html

July 30^th, The Seekers- http://seekerville.blogspot.com/2009/07/not-enough-hours-in-your-day-think.html

July 30th, No Body Writes it Better 007 GH Group, http://www.nobodywritesitbetter.com/cherries-cherries-and-more-cherries/

July 31^st, Romance Roundtable – http://www.romanceroundtable.com/?p=2564

August 6^th, Petticoats and Pistols, http://petticoatsandpistols.com/2009/08/06/carolyn-fyffe-teachers-in-the-old-west/#comments

August 8^th, Killer Fiction, http://killerfictionwriters.blogspot.com/

August 10th, Emily Bryan; http://www.emilybryan.com/

August 24th,  Romance Writer’s Revenge,  http://romancewritersrevenge.com/

Also, don’t forget to check out www.carolinefyffe.com and enter my Under A Western Sky Contest.  It’s easy and lots of fun.  You could be the winner of a night in a bunkhouse.  Sorry, you have to bring along your own cowboy!   LOL 

AND, sign up for my newsletter to be eligible to win a free book at the end of each month.

Sandy Collier is an amazing woman. In fact, she could easily be the heroine in any writer’s story.  She’s smart, savvy and can out-ride the men—as she did when winning the prestigious National Reined Cow Horse Association Snaffle Bit Futurity in 1993. Up to that point, that event had been dominated by the good ol’ boys club. And, so far, her victory is yet to be achieved by another woman in the open division.  

Although horses have been a dominating life force for Sandy since she was a child, she’s extremely well rounded in other interests, as well. She excels at golf, has been a lifeguard at Cape Cod, and shushed down the slopes in Vermont, keeping them safe as a member of the ski patrol. Adding to her list of accomplishments, Sandy is also a licensed pilot, a realtor, and a martial artist. Wait—there’s more! She’s made a weeklong backpacking trip by horseback, alone, riding one horse and ponying three behind. All in all, I’d say without a doubt that she could give James Bond a run for his money, wouldn’t you?

Oh—one more thing…Sandy has just published her first book, called Reining Essentials: How to Excel in Western’s Hottest Sport. She’s here today to answer any equine or nonfiction publishing questions you might have. Fire away! And to thank our visitors for stopping by today, we’ll be drawing one lucky winner to receive a signed copy of Sandy’s book, Reining Essentials, plus a copy of my debut novel, Where the Wind Blows.
 
So if you will, please help me give Sandy a warm welcome…..
 

Sandy, to kick off your visit today I have a couple short questions for you.  First, taking horses out of the equation, of all the things you’ve done or perhaps dreamt of doing in your past, what would be your dream career?

I am living my dream career! I feel so fortunate to spend my days with the animals I love in such an amazingly beautiful place like Santa Ynez Valley!! And I’m surrounded by wonderful people. I constantly ask myself “What did I ever do to deserve such a great life?”
 
 
Congratulations on your debut book!  Can you tell us a little about how it came to be and what were the challenges in getting it done?  

My part was the easy part! It’s all things I’ve learned over the years and do on a daily basis. It’s what I teach my non pros and at clinics every day. The hard part was Jennys….she had to coalate, organize and present the information in an easy to follow book. 

 Sandy, what goals are you looking ahead to in the years to come?  Or what grand achievements are you gunning for on your horizon?  Inquiring minds want to know….

My goals seem more modest to me as I grow older. I’m more interested in the quality of my relationships, sharing what I’ve learned, making a difference (I’ve recently taken a position on the advisory council for the therapeutic riding program here in the county)…..but I’d love to win the Snaffle Bit Futurity one more time before I hang up my spurs!

Please leave a comment or question for Sandy by clicking the tiny comment link just below.  (Look closely) 

Thanks and happy riding!

Today I’m over at the 007’s Nobody Writes It Better Blog

http://www.nobodywritesitbetter.com/. 

Stop by for another chance to win,

Where the Wind Blows!

 Winner of Monday’s Chatting with Anna Kathryn is Caffey!

Congratulations! 

 I’m over at Anna Kathryn’s blog and we’re talking about flying. 

Stop by if you dare.

http://annakathrynlanier.blogspot.com/ 

I’ll be giving away one copy of ,Where the Wind Blows to someone who leaves a comment.  I’d love to hear from you..

Wet Noodle Posse

June 3rd, 2009

Winners please e-mail me your shipping address and your copy of

Where the Wind Blows will be on its way to you!

       caroline@carolinefyffe.com

                Congratulations!

Today I’m guest blogging over at the Wet Noodle Posse Blog.  We’re talking about whether your hero deserves his happyily-ever-after!  Please stop by and leave a comment for a chance to win, Where The Wind Blows!

 Also, Dorchester Publishing is having a new contest–Grand Prize–a contract.  So be sure to check out http://romanticreads.net/ 

It may be the ticket you’ve been waiting for!

Western Historicals bring America’s colorful heritage to life. It’s why I love them. I can just imagine my forefather—or yours!–riding down the dusty road of a small town teeming with life, waving to his sweetheart as she steps out of the dry goods store. Makes me want to look back through a magic telescope and experience those days firsthand, when things were slower (never!) and less involved (hardly…at least not in my stories).

I’m thrilled to announce that Where The Wind Blows, my debut novel, will hit the shelves of bookstores this August.

That’s three short months away!  

So, saddle up, my friend—it’s time to ride.

     Recently I was spending time at my sister’s home in Prospect, Kentucky and had the privilege of being present (or just minutes short) at the birth of a foal.

     The thoroughbred colt, born at 1:25 a.m. had us laughing as he blinked in wide-eyed wonder at his new world.  It always amazes me when I see those long legs and wonder just how it is exactly that they are folded up in the mare for so long.  Typically foals just hours old can’t see very well, but once this colt stood up you’d never know it.  He was into everything he could get his mouth on. His mother seemed a bit surprised herself  at what had appeared in the straw beside her, but totally understandable since this was her first. 

Congratulations to Susan Wells and Marlene Urso for their winning entries in the Photo Caption Contest. 

Susan for–Now I’ve experienced Prairie Road Rage!

 And Marlene for–Hey, I’m talking to you!

Each win a $10 gift card to either Starbucks or Barns and Noble.   Thanks to you both and all the others who put on their creative hats and joined the fun….