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Welcome to the Equestrian Author Spotlight Podcast! 

Carly Kade Podcast Equestrian Author Spotlight
​"Carly lifts the veil on what it’s like to be an author and entrepreneur in the horse industry. Her interviews feature equestrian professionals, ranging from authors to photographers, marketers and equine practitioners ...

​She has a knack for turning strangers into instant friends. Her podcast is an extension of her wisdom as a decorated equestrian author and a genuinely kind human being." ​

​- Horse Rookie, Equestrian Podcast Showcase


The Equestrian Author Spotlight Podcast Hosted by Carly Kade
The Equestrian Author Spotlight is a podcast featuring interviews with equine authors who love all things horses and writing about them. In each episode, you’ll hear inspirational stories from horse book authors, including writing advice and marketing tips to help you write or publish your own horse book.

​If you are an author, aspire to be an author who writes about horses, or simply love horse books, then you are in the right place!

​I'm your host Carly Kade.
Equestrian Author Spotlight Podcast Host Carly Kade and her Horse
Listen in now. Simply scroll down on this page for the episode directory or subscribe to the podcast on YouTube, iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Spotify or via RSS, so you’ll never miss a show. New episodes air twice a month.
Equestrian Author Spotlight Podcast Hosted By Carly Kade Featured in Horse Illustrated Magazine

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This free resource includes words of wisdom and tips from equine authors on writing, independent publishing, traditional publishing, book marketing and more! 

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Equine Author Advice on Writing and Book Marketing

Want to be on the Equestrian Author Spotlight Show? 

Request an interview! ​If you are an author who writes about horses and would like to be spotlighted let me know. I’d be happy to include you, too.

​Visit my contact page to fill out a request.
Equestrian Author Spotlight Podcast with Carly Kade Interview Request

Equestrian Author Spotlight Podcast Episodes

“Someone needed to bring equestrian authors together on a podcast ... Check out {Carly's} podcast to meet some fabulous writers and find your next horse book!”  - Natalie Keller Reinert, Author of Equestrian Fiction
I learn so much from other equine authors and appreciate how unique each of our writing journeys are. I love that all the authors featured in this series are linked through our creativity, passion for writing, and love of horses. I think it is so important to support each other. #authorsunite
Episode 116: On Grand Prix Dressage & Doing What's Right for Aging Horses with Caroline Akervik
Episode 115: On Women Writing the West, Disrupting Distraction & Synergy with Corinne Joy Brown
Episode 114: On Sgt. Reckless: The Mighty Marine & America's War Horse with Robin Hutton
Episode 113: On Revisiting a Series, Awards & Dude Ranch Research Trips with Valerie Ormond
Episode 112: On Landaluce: The Story of Seattle Slew's First Champion with Mary Perdue
Episode 111: On Morgan Horses, Trauma Sensitivity & Writing Richness with Karen Gross
Episode 110: On Long Riding the Midwest, Saddle Anatomy & Overcoming Loss with Lisa D. Stewart
Episode 109: On Travel Writing, Salvation in Nature & Romancing the Soul with Linda Ballou
Episode 108: On Understanding Horse Whorls & Benefits of Trick Training with Noche Miller
Episode 107: On Audiobooks, Production Best Practices & the Audio Revolution with Brett Wilson
Episode 106: On Mystery, Thrills, Horses & A Touch of the Supernatural with Valerie Power
Episode 105: On Parenting Equestrians, Managing Expectations & Enjoying the Ride with Chad Oldfather
Episode 104: On Building Confidence, Writing Strong Themes & An Empty Nest with Laura Holt-Haslam
Episode 103: On Embracing our Mammal Skills & Issues Within the Human Herd with Beth Anstandig
Episode 102: On Buy A Horse Book Day & Publishing for the Good of the Horse with Rebecca Didier
Episode 101: On Relationship Marketing, Networking Power & The Rule of Three with Mandee Flanders
Episode 100: On Surviving the Pandemic, Celebrating 100 Episodes & Author Life with Carly Kade
Episode 99: On Backlist Building for Income, Writing to Market & Understanding Tropes with Brittney Joy
Episode 98: On The WWII Sand Pounders, Historical Fiction & Audience Targeting with M.J. Evans
Episode 97: On Loving American Saddlebreds & The History of the Breed in Michigan with Heidi Madsen
Episode 96: On the Publishing Long Game, Staying the Course & Pitch Wars with Carly Heath
Episode 95: On Digging In On Dreams, Drawing Racehorses & Creative Control with Lesley Baumann
Episode 94: On Reimagining a Previously Published Book & Preserving History with Hope Ellis-Ashburn
Episode 93: On Strong Female Leads, Human Rights & The Power of Perseverance with S.J. Garland
Episode 92: On Going from Vet to Author, Australia & Writing What You Know w/ Elizabeth Woolsey, DVM
Episode 91: On Graphic Design, The Art of the Creative Brief & Fresh Eyes with Jantz Gardner
Episode 90: On Aging as an Author, Facing Rejection & The Prison System with Karen S. Bennett
Episode 89: On Allowing Space, Finding Flow & Changing the Culture of Grief w/ Reagan J. Pasternak
Episode 88: On Hollywood to Horse Country & Interviewing Horse Racing Legends with Lenny Shulman
Episode 87: On Gypsy Vanner Horses, Random Acts of Kindness & Starting Local with Diana Hasen
Episode 86: On Academic Publishing, Horses in History & Active Reading with James C. Nicholson
Episode 85: On Being of Service, Thoroughbred Aftercare & Therapeutic Use of Horses with Joell Dunlap
Episode 84: On Conscious Communication, Overcoming Limited Beliefs & Empowerment with Nikki Porter
Episode 83: On Riding Cross-Country Solo, Following a Calling & Presence with Melissa A. Priblo Chapman
Episode 82: On Writing Short Stories, Launch Strategies & Instagram Relationships with Sarah Hickner
Episode 81: On Nailing Your Novel, Finding Blind Spots & Artistic Integrity with Roz Morris
Episode 80: On Hollywood Lessons Learned, Working with Illustrators & Gratitude with Evan Archerd
Episode 79: On Letting Go of Perfection, Vulnerability & The Art of the Pitch with Lisa Whalen
Episode 78: On Investing in Your Dreams, Children's Book Production & Distribution with Lorie List
Episode 77: On Intriguing Interiors, Choosing Fonts & Back Matter with Natalie Keller Reinert
Episode 76: On Captivating Covers, Image Licensing & Writing Book Blurbs with Natalie Keller Reinert
Episode 75: On Celebrity Ghostwriting, Co-Authoring a Series & Trusting Stagnant Times w/ Rennie Dyball
Episode 74: On The Bookstore for Horse Lovers, Reuniting with a Horse & Self-Care w/ Heather Wallace
Episode 73: On Faith Through Fiction, Launch Teams & Email Marketing with Hilary Walker
Episode 72: On Writing About Animals, Cozy Mysteries & Meeting Publisher Deadlines w/ Eileen Watkins
Episode 71: On Blogging Best Practices, Test Driving Ideas & Real Collaboration with Susan Friedland
Episode 70: On Persistence, Handling Rejection & Flash Fiction with Kerri Lukasavitz
Episode 69: On Stable Style, Creating a Coffee Table Book & Positive Relationships with Raquel Lynn
Episode 68: On the Holiday Horse Book Series, Writing Across Genres & Using Comedy with Laura Hesse
Episode 67: On Equestrian Fine Art, Off-Track Thoroughbreds & Advanced Readers with Linda Shantz
Episode 66: On Showing American Saddlebreds, Structured Writing & Word of Mouth with Susan Archer
Episode 65: On Demystifying Goodreads, Film Options & Being Unstoppable with Alessandra Torre
Episode 64: On Editing, Channeling Jane Austen & Why Writing is Ageless with Sallianne Hines
Episode 63: On Ad Experimentation, Rapid Release & Romantic Steam Level with F. W. Rider
Episode 62: On Creating Fergus The Horse, Illustration & Evoking Emotion with Jean Abernethy
Episode 61: Behind the Scenes of Traditional Publishing with Trafalgar Square Books' Rebecca Didier
A Horsey Holiday Special: Equine Authors Share Their Merry Memories + Horse Books Make Great Gifts
Episode 60: On Developing a Trilogy, Dictation & the Horse's Point Of View with Shane Ledyard
Episode 59: On The Grand Trek, The Cowboy Hat Test & Davenport Arabians with Kathleen Schmitt
Episode 58: On Horse Brains, Human Brains & Brain-Based Horsemanship with Janet Jones, PhD
Episode 57: On Building The Plaid Horse, Co-Authoring a Book & Beating Burnout with Dr. Piper Klemm
Episode 56: On Improving Your Marketing Game, LinkedIn & Authenticity with Jamie Samples
Episode 55: On User-Friendly Equine Law, Avoiding Liability & Horse Sense with Julie Fershtman
Episode 54: On Building Business & Growing from Broken to Branded with Kat Chrysostom
Episode 53: On Spectacular Bid's Hard-knock Life, Racehorse Research & Writing Muscle with Peter Lee
Episode 52: On Telling the Stories of Horsewomen Traveling Abroad with Krystal Kelly
Episode 51: On Establishing Yourself as an Expert, the Triple Crown & Deadlines with Jennifer S. Kelly
Episode 50: On Training Racehorses, Writing About Backstretch Life & Music with Dawn LeFevre
Episode 49: On a Teacher Turned Author, Writing Groups & Horsehair Jewelry w/ Janet Wolanin Alexander
Episode 48: On the Power of Pinterest & Why it's Okay to be in Process with Lindsey Rains
Episode 47: On Wild Horses, How the Horse Shaped U.S. History & Storytelling with Julia Soplop
Episode 46: On Embracing Technology, Discovery Writing & Quarter Horses with Diane Maccani
Episode 45: On Rethinking Horseshoes & The Evolution of Cavallo Hoof Boots with Carole Herder
Episode 44: On Thoroughbreds, Turning Passion Into Business & A Writing Barn w/ Patrick Smithwick
Episode 43: On Horses Healing Humans at a Prison Ranch & Vulnerability in Memoir w/ Ginger Gaffney
Episode 42: On Believing in Horses, Local Media & Telling Military-Related Stories w/ Valerie Ormond
Episode 41: On Wanderlust, Riding Horses Around the Globe & Character Development w/ Amy Elizabeth
Episode 40: On Mentors, Screenwriting & Just One YES with Angelica Witherspoon-Cassanova
Episode 39: On Jousting, Rebranding Book Covers & Kickstarter Funding with J.D. Harrison
Episode 38: On Author Growth, Finding Your Voice & Publishing Possibilities with Mary Kit Caelsto
Episode 37: On Creating the Best-Selling 20-Book Canterwood Crest Series with Jessica Burkhart
Episode 36: On Books To Screen, Story Pitching & Expanding Representation in Art w/ Elaine Sturgess
Episode 35: On Communications, Self Care & Horses Supporting Mental Health with LaTicia Jeffers
Episode 34: On the Healing Power of Horses, Vision Boards & Equine Yoga with Pamela Jeffers
Episode 33: On Writing Career Building Blocks, Equestrian Romance & Conquering Fear w/ Laurie Berglie
Episode 32: On Rodeo, Cowgirl Poetry & Instagram Best Practices with Amy C. Witt 
Episode 31: On Creative Reader Engagement, Lessons Learned & Pitching Media with Hollie Anne Marsh
Episode 30: On Endurance Riding, Writing Books Fast & Prioritizing with J. A. "Julie" Campbell
Episode 29: On Book Series Development, Author Partnership & A Newfoundland Pony with Laura Hargis
Episode 28: On Telling Your Brand Story, Content Marketing Tips & Coaching with Laura Langfitt 
Episode 27: On Horse-Sense, Human Nonsense & Herd Leader Responsibilities with P. D. "Dave" Basconi
Episode 26: On Passion, Diversity & Illustrating Your Own Children's Books with Abriana Johnson
Episode 25: On Writing Horse Racing History & Legal Considerations for Writers with Milton C. Toby
Episode 24: On Growing Your Book Business, Virtual Assistants & Marketing Ideas with April Hardeman
Episode 23: On Warmbloods, Powerlifting & the Publishing Process with Joanne Verikios
Episode 22: On Thrillers, Writing Community Activity & Editorial Feedback with Connie Johnson Hambley
Episode 21: On the Rise of Equestrian Fiction & Embracing the Gig Economy with Natalie Keller Reinert
Episode 20: On Murder Mysteries, Thoroughbred Racing & Building Community with Sasscer Hill
Episode 19: ​On Saddle Fit, Being a CEO and Ghostwriting with Sabine Schleese
Episode 18: On Fox Hunting, Working with Brands & A Story of Reluctant Blogging with Susan Friedland
Episode 17: On Being an Equestrian Influencer, Authenticity & Work/Life Integration with Raquel Lynn
Episode 16: On Pony Rescue, Turning Bad Reviews Good & Publisher Liquidation with Michelle Holland
Episode 15: On Writing Your Truth, Codependency & Finding Horses in Midlife with Susan E. Conley
Episode 14: On Therapeutic Riding, Writing Non-Fiction and the History of Grand Prix with Betty Weibel
Episode 13: On Self-Love, Dealing with Dyslexia & Writing a Real Life Love Story with Autumn Murray
Episode 12: ​On Romance, Hawaiian Horse Culture & Organizations for Authors with Katherine Kayne
Episode 11: ​On Conducting Research, Award Submissions & Taking a Book to Screenplay with M.J. Evans 
Episode 10: On Starting a Freelance Writing Career, Grit & Loving Arabian Horses with Hope Ellis-Ashburn 
Episode 9: On Writing Memoirs, Equine Massage & Starting Your Own Business with Heather Wallace
Episode 8: On Book Cover Best Practices, Cowboy Dressage & Preorder Campaigns with Brittney Joy
Episode 7: On Persistence, Psychological Suspense & Moving from a Traditional Publisher w/ Laura Wolfe 
Episode 6: On Book Bundling, Critique Groups & Cross-Promotion for Authors with Candace Carrabus
Episode 5:  On Horse Racing, Taekwondo & Book Marketing that Works with Ann Hunter 
Episode 4:  On Loving Lusitano Horses & the EQUUS Film Festival Literary Corral with Lisa Diersen
Episode 3:  On Writing Children's Books & the Business of Being an Author with Rae Rankin 
Episode 2:  On Equine Photography & Being So Good They Can't Ignore You with Shelley Paulson
Episode 1:  Meet Your Host Carly Kade & Learn What Makes Her Spurs Jingle

Miss One Of My Equine Author Interviews?

No problem! If you're looking for a horse book to fall in love with. Look no further! Here are plenty of spur jingling equine authors to choose from. Just click the images below to check out my interview recaps and discover your next favorite horse book.
Equine Author Interviews with Carly Kade
Author Interviews 1 - 10
Horse Book Author Interviews with Carly Kade
Author Interviews 11 - 20
Carly Kade Interviews Authors of Horse Books
Author Interviews 21 - 30
Equestrian Author Spotlight Podcast Hosted by Carly Kade
Author Interviews 31 - 40
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