Dear Readers,
I was
thrilled to receive the following review of Casual Lies – A Triple Crown Adventure, by the judges at Writer’s Digest.
So of course I wanted to share it with all of you. This is particularly fortuitous
timing, what with the Kentucky Book Fair coming up on November 16th at the
Frankfort Convention Center in Frankfort Kentucky.
“Judge, Writer’s Digest 21st Annual Self-Published Book Awards”
For anyone who has
wondered what the life of thoroughbred horse racing is like, this book will
tell you. The author offers an inside look at the horse racing industry, from
the breeder-trainer-owner perspective. The narrative concerns the life of a
racing colt, Casual Lies, from purchase in the bluegrass hills of Kentucky to
training in California to racing in the three premiere horse races in the U.S. “the
Kentucky Derby, the Preakness Stakes and the Belmont Stakes.” The writers
personal style, however, makes it clear this is much more than a matter-of-fact
recounting of the horse’s racing career. There is genuine affection by the
author for the horse. There’s a richness of detail and authenticity as to what
it’s like to raise and train a thoroughbred which can be simultaneously
exciting and nerve-wracking. The horses can be spirited, fragile, unpredictable
and courageous. All this comes across well. The anecdotes are both personal and
informative. While there is the occasional horse industry jargon, there is also
an appreciation for the splendor of the countryside, the sleek beauty of a finely
tuned racehorse and the humor of the author and her husband as they journey
through life and races with Casual Lies. The photo gallery of the horse and the
humans in its life are a nice touch.
You can get a
copy at Amazon or you can contact me via my website www.shelleyriley.com if you
would like to get a signed copy.
Take care,
Shelley
Riley
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