Episode 111: On Morgan Horses, Trauma Sensitivity & Writing Richness with Karen Gross (Equestrian Author Spotlight Podcast)

Episode 111: Welcome to the Equestrian Author Spotlight podcast! In each episode, you’ll hear inspirational stories from horse book authors, including writing advice and marketing tips to help you write your own horse book. If you are an author, aspire to be an author, or simply love horse books, then you are in the right place!

In this Equestrian Author Spotlight podcast episode, you'll meet Karen Gross, author of the Lady Lucy's Quest children's book series.

Karen Gross is an educator, author and artist. A former professor, college president and senior policy advisor to the US Dept. of Education, she currently teaches at Rutgers School of Social Work. She specializes in trauma and its impact on individuals and organizations with an emphasis on student success and leadership in a time of crisis. 
 
She writes a book series for children titled Lady Lucy's Quest that is trauma sensitive; to date, she has read to more than 3,500 children across the globe. In the interview, Karen talks about her newest book in the series, Lady Lucy's Morgan Horse Quest. It's a story that inspires us all to believe in each other and the power of the possible.

Saddle up for a conversation about Morgan horses, trauma sensitivity, and the richness of writing.

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Watch Karen Gross' Interview on YouTube!

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Or listen to the audio version.

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About Lady Lucy's Morgan Horse Quest

In the new book in the Lady Lucy series, Lady Lucy and her team are introduced to a magnificent Morgan horse given to them by Sir Winston, the oldest and wisest knight. Lady Lucy, her team and Morgan go on a journey to try to restore joy and happiness to the village which has experienced a terrible winter, social isolation and food shortages.

​In the process of unlocking the decades old mystery, the team develops a deep sense of friendship with Morgan, and they are able to renew the villagers happiness and sense of hope.

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This is a story that can be read by and read to children of all ages with stunning illustrations. Lady Lucy's Morgan Horse Quest allows our imaginations to be ignited and inspires us all to believe in each other and the power of the possible.

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Connect with Karen Gross

Websites:  
​karengrosseducation.com
https://ladylucysquest.com/
Twitter: @KarenGrossEdu
LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/karengrossedu/
Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/karen.gross.790
Instagram: @karengross2154

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About Host & Author Carly Kade

Carly Kade is an award-winning author, horse owner, creativity coach, and the host of the Equestrian Author Spotlight Podcast. She helps fellow writers start, grow, and expand their author careers. Creative writing makes her spurs jingle!

Carly writes her novels with horse lovers in mind, no matter which discipline they ride. The horses are as vital to moving the story forward as the human characters are.

These books are the perfect escape for equestrians who love settling down with a good book at the beach, in the tub, or in bed after a day of horseback riding. 

​Carly's books are available in paperback, ebook and audiobook. Rope your next read here: https://books2read.com/ap/8N55WD/Carly-Kade

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