Episode 74: On The Bookstore for Horse Lovers, Reuniting with a Horse & Self-Care with Heather Wallace (Equestrian Author Spotlight Podcast)

Episode 74: 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 week's episode, Heather Wallace of The Timid Rider returns to the show. You'll learn ...​

• ​How the heart horse from Heather's past (and a big part of her book Confessions of a Timid Rider) re-entered her life!
• About The Bookstore for Horse Lovers and what inspired her to create this unique space for writers and readers of horse books.
• Why self-care and time management are important skills to hone for busy entrepreneurs. Heather shares how she handles being an author, a freelance writer, a blogger, a podcaster, an animal bodywork business, a horse owner, a mother and now manages The Bookstore for Horse Lovers.
• ​And MUCH More!

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Watch Heather Wallace's Interview on YouTube

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Or listen to the audio only episode.

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About Heather Wallace of The Timid Rider

Heather Wallace writes about confidence, overcoming self-doubt and following her passion.  She is the award-winning author of non-fiction titles Confessions of a Timid Rider, which details her insights about being an anxiety-ridden but passionate horse lover and Girl Forward: A Tale of One Woman's Unlikely Adventure in Mongolia.

​Heather is well known for her blog, The Timid Rider, chronicling her journey as a returning adult equestrian with a lot more curves and a lot more determination. In 2020, she created The Bookstore for Horse Lovers, a website dedicated to featured equine authors across genres, both traditionally and independently-published. 

By day, Heather is a Certified Equine and Canine Sports Massage Therapist dedicated to helping animals holistically. In her spare time, of which she has little, she spends her time with her husband, three children, two dogs, and pony in the wilds of New Jersey. 

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Heather Wallace Interview Excerpt

Carly: I have heard that there have been some exciting adventures in your horse life since we last talked. You've been reunited with the horse that was featured in Confessions of a Timid Rider.  Tell us about your reunion with Delight.

Heather: The horse that I really fell in love with years ago when I was coming back into riding and who I wrote Confessions of a Timid Rider about
was never my horse and I always wanted him to be. It just never was meant to work out and he got sold away about a year ago. He stayed local so I still got to see him and visit him, but it did not work out the way anyone had intended.

The new owner basically just gave him away and the good news is that he didn't end up somewhere scary or somewhere where he didn't deserve to be because he ended up with me, so now he will always be a part of my life and it's just such a blessing.

Delight is an off-track Thoroughbred. He's been retrained as a hunter and I've known him since he was three. He's a 16.3 beautiful bay. When I found out about his situation, I did everything I could to make having him in my life again happen.

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Heather Wallace & Delight

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Carly: You are an author, a freelance writer, a blogger, a podcaster, you own your own animal bodywork business, a horse owner, a mother and now you have a new project! Tell listeners what they will find in The Bookstore for Horse Lovers.

Heather: The Bookstore for Horse Lovers is a virtual bookstore and a unique platform dedicated to highlighting authors of horse books and connecting with readers in their niche. Readers may search featured authors, fiction authors, and non-fiction authors, read their official biographies, follow them on social media and click through to the designated purchase site provided by the author. 

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Carly: How do horse book authors submit their books? What is the application process like?

Heather: I wanted to make it really easy to apply. Authors simply complete the application form to be considered for The Bookstore for Horse Lovers.

​Whether you are independently or traditionally published, the virtual bookstore is dedicated to highlighting you as an author and connecting you with readers in your niche. Website visitors may search featured authors, fiction authors, and non-fiction authors, read your official biography, follow you on social media and click through to the designated purchase site provided by you during submission. 

There are opportunities for giveaways, promotions, special releases, and more. Featured authors will be included on the home page for one month and their associated genre page.

Submit your author application to The Bookstore for Horse Lovers at thebookstoreforhorselovers.com, and join the author community on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/groups/authorsofhorsebooks/.

Carly: Is there a cost to be involved with the bookstore? 

Heather: Yes, there is small annual subscription fee for participating authors applying as members to the virtual bookstore.

• Annual membership $50: listing in your associated genre page with social media and purchase links for one year.
• Featured Author Add-on (1 month) $25: the above general membership plus the option to be listed as a Featured Author on the homepage for one month with associated social media posts on Instagram and Twitter, and in a targeted email to readers. Featured authors will receive an an excerpt of their book published in EquineInfoExchange.com.
• Basic Membership is free to members of The American Horse Publications network.

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Connect with Heather Wallace & the Bookstore

Website: www.timidrider.com
Blog: www.timidrider.com/blog
Facebook: www.facebook.com/timidrider
Twitter: www.twitter.com/timidrider
Linkedin:https://www.linkedin.com/in/heather-wallace
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/timidrider
Pinterest: www.pinterest.com/timidrider
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/Heather_Wallace

The Bookstore for Horse Lovers
Website: https://thebookstoreforhorselovers.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/booksforhorselovers/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/horsebooklovers

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Books by Heather Wallace

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Hear more from Heather Wallace!

In this episode, you'll hear Heather Wallace's first interview. You'll learn ... 

• How to take the leap and follow your dream of starting your own business.
• About animal body work and how to become a certified equine massage therapist.
• What it's like to share personal stories through writing memoirs.
• Why it's important to BE BOLD and let your passion be bigger than your fear.
• What it is like to travel to Mongolia to participate in the Gobi Desert Cup horse endurance race.
• And MUCH more!​

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New Interviews Each Week!

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​Thank you for joining us this week on the Equestrian Author Spotlight podcast I hope you enjoy these Q&A sessions with wonderful equine authors who love all things horses and writing just like me. 

​If you are an author who writes about horses and would like to be spotlighted please let me know. Visit my contact page to fill out a request. I'd be happy to have you on the show, too.

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About Host & Author Carly Kade

Photo: Shelley Paulson Photography

Carly Kade is an award-winning independent 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's In the Reins equestrian romance book series was written 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 perfect for poolside reading, taking to the beach, or settling down with after a day of horseback riding.

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